Auction Inventory of Farm Machinery and Livestock
A dated sale listing details a large consignment of farm equipment and livestock. It includes John Deere implements, McCormick binders and corn binders, plows, harrows, shellers, wagons, and miscellaneous gear along with cattle, hogs, and equipment for grain handling. The notice lists terms and items with quantities and descriptions, ending with a note to serve lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morfes
Yeong Cawsi & T
Hearst
McCormick
eCormick Mencer
John Deere
Ferke
Syeke
Eteel
Steve
Font
Oteel
Ally New
Eerest
Jauble
Rppe A
Bain Seed
Hense
Delee
Sancmen NS
BovessoLn
Celemen Airy Gas
South Bend Mallesbie
Woman Reporter Attends First Farm Auction at Penningroth Farm
Alice Davidson reports on a bustling farm sale near Stanwood Tipton on the William Penningroth 256 acre property. Buyers packed the barnyard as livestock furniture and household goods sold under auctioneer Walt Challis of Lisbon with total proceeds around 4450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavier
Settet
Linn County
Gamitte Pnoid
William Penningroth
Stanwood
Tipton
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rapids
William
Walt Chalis
Lisbon
Simon Dorcas
Bill Koering
Penningroth
Crittars
Mr. Panningroth
Carl Haesemeyer
Walt Challis
Chicago
Cornell
Stanwood State Bank
Carl
Gordon Ellison
Mount Vernon
Gordie
Icicle
Muscle Shoals Product Tested In Soils Ass'n
Muscle Shoals product tested in soils association fields where TVA superphosphate was applied last spring in Tama Pocahontas Iowa and Benton counties. Paul Burson reported at the annual meeting that TVA phosphate increased small grain yields by two to five bushels per acre. The fertilizer was supplied by TVA at no cost beyond freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Poweshiek
Iowa
Benton
Iowa Soils Improvement Association
Paul Burson
Burson
4-County Association
Tennessee Valley Authority
Mab Mae Fee
Benton County
Iowa County
Powehick
Soils Association
Belle Plaine
Four-County Soils Association Sees Large Lime Demonstration
The 4 county soils group in Tama Benton Iowa Poweshiek and surrounding areas conducted 147 demonstration plots on soil management TVA phosphate pasture improvement contour tillage waterways and terracing. They report 68 540 trees planted mostly in Benton for gully control and reclamation with numerous drainage works and a push to pool lime orders for 1988.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County
Iowa
Poweshiek
Tama
Burson
East Central Iowa Soils Association
Soils Association
Henry Grunewald
Blairstown
Fred Bruene
Gledbrook
Benton Farm Bureau weighs cutbacks threaten 4 H program
The Benton county Farm Bureau faces budget strains from a $1000 loan to Ottumwa poultry co op and a $600 Ames extension cut. Directors consider trimming 4 H agents as budgeting tightens while state and federal reallocations probe the future of county educational programs and cooperative marketing efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton County Farm Bureau
Benton County
Ottumwa Poultry Cooperative
Benton
Iowa
Ames
Des Moines
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
National Farm Organization
Farm Bureau
Benton Corn Farm Bureau
Ottumwa Poultry Co-Op
Ames Extension Service
Linn
R. K. Bliss
Benton Farm Bureau
Ottumwa Old Line
Central City Butterfat Prices Hit 43 Cents A Pound
Farmers Mutual Creamery patrons in Central City received 43 cents a pound for sweet butterfat and 44.2 cents for No 1 butterfat during the first half of December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Farmers Mutual Creamery Company
Corn Averages 16 Percent Moisture in Iowa Tests
Iowa officials report the 1937 38 federal corn loan moisture test averaged 16 percent from 16 093 samples statewide. Highest moisture appeared in north central and northeast regions 17 to 19 percent, while west central and southern areas averaged 13 to 15 percent. Low 13 percent in Harrison and west Pottawattamie due to dry weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
H. L. Dieterich
Iowa Agricultural Conservation Committee
State Committee
Allamakee
Dieterich
Harrison
West Pottawattamie
1 500 000 More Beef and Dairy Cattle in South
The Agriculture Department reports Southern states expanded beef and dairy herds from 18.616 million in 1932 to 20.051 million in 1937, while national totals rose to 66.676 million. Dairy cattle in the region grew 4.3 percent, aided by farm programs though a Boileau amendment aims to limit program benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
South
Representative Boileau
Wis
Congress
Wallace
North Central States
Junior Farmers Go Back to School in Iowa Classes
Iowa State College brings junior short courses to Linn and Jones counties from Monday to Friday. Extension staff will teach 9 AM to 4 PM daily, with sessions in Anamosa at the American Legion hall and in Marion I O F hall and library basement. Enrolment nears forty. topics cover farm management, electricity in the home, beef, machinery repair, horses, and women’s home economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Marion
Marion Public Library
Milo Soukup
Linn
Don
H. H. Beaty
Rex Beresford
C. I. van Vlack
Harry Linn
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Ruby Simpson
Pepete Peterson
Linn County
Paul N. Smith
Anamosa
Central City Wins Whittier Institute Grain Judging
Central City high school dominated the Whittier Institute judging held Friday with Manson Haymes scoring 450 of 590 to lead his team. Milton Smith 440 and Richard Pike 400 followed, with Harold Bliss as alternate. Viola took second led by Carl Hoge 430. Springville finished third. Frances Stewart topped the girls judging in baked goods and handwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier—Grain
Central City High School
Whittier Institute
Manson Haymes
Central City
Milton Smith
Richard Pike
Harold Bliss
Viola
Carl Hoge
Art Achenbach
Vernon Achenbach
Alfred Hoge
Springville
Alfred Bedell
Donald Scheer
Frances Stewart
Margaret Williams
Reva
Vanita Scheer
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Vvo
Persi
Wieneke Seuy Denathes ‘Duds “Otens Bank
Alice Davidson
Red Oak Grove
Ray Anderson
Richard Goodall Sale
Weing Rd
J. Ave
L. C. Wieneke Auction
Timothy
Soil Conservation Administration
Agricultural Conservation
Palm Bureau
R. H. Musser
Frank Mendell
William Watkins
Musser
Minnesota
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Mendell
Elias
Watkins
Soil Conservation District
Soil Conservation Dis
Hursh
A. E. Hursh
Marengo
East Central Soils Association
Allan B. Kline
Vinton
E. P. Skrable
Elberon
Otto Schultz
Malcom
Postville
Harvey Schultz
Kenneth Kerr
Oliver Eno
Luana
Leo Birdsell
Ossian
Floyd Parks
Northeast Iowa Association
Waukon
Gazette Photor
Wettesat
North
Roray
Rayrect
Wasen Benes
E. Cohn & Sons
Sh Ave
3Rd St
MR. Farmer
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