Cash Corn Prices Diverge As Kansas City Tops Chicago
Unusually high cash corn prices persist with Kansas City market at a premium to Chicago. Futures fell to mid November lows as rail movement slows from Cedar Rapids while cereal industries absorb Cedar Rapids offerings at KC-like prices. Sub-soil moisture and worries over imports shape near term outlook. Argentina and Mexican corn movements influence prices with notable shipments to the United States and steady oats and wheat activity in world markets.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
South America
United States
Buenos Aires
Seattle
Pacific Coast
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Atlantic Coast
New York
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Bere
Fence Drift Poem by Hugh Orchard Drews Storm Tone
A brief excerpt titled Fence Drift mirrors Gertrude Stein in a Cedar Rapids byline. The text riffs on a cold wave arriving from the northwest transforming water into ice, linking ice to skating and sleighing with tentative rhythm and repetition. The piece emphasizes natural arrival and cyclical motion.
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Gertrude Stein
Hugh Orchard
Cedar Rapids
Northwest
Fodder Poisoning Tied to Livestock Loss in Poweshiek
In Poweshiek a large number of cattle and horses have died or been sent by the Montesima Tendering company within the last thirty days. Officials suspect fodder poisoning as the cause amid reports from Alex Bette and others.
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Poweshiek
Bnce'al
Montesima
Alex Bette
Mange
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Boost Vitality Claim
An aging testimonial style ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, effective remedy for tiredness and dull complexions. It claims the vegetable formula purges bowel poison to restore rosy cheeks and energy, recommending one or two tablets nightly for a week with prices 15c 30c and one dollar.
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Edwards
Dr. Pierce
Florence E. Smith
W. Madison St
Marshalltown
Iowa
Feeder Pig Purchase Restrictions Eased in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa AP reports removal of feeder pig purchase restrictions. Notice from A G Black corn hog chief in Washington to R M Evans Iowa corn hog committee implies buys may be made from non signers and contract signers alike. A formal copy arrived expected soon.
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Des Moines
R M. Evans
Iowa Corn-Hog Committee
A G. Black
Washington
Linn county merchants report uplift as $200000 in checks issued
Linn county merchants say business improved after more than $200 000 in corn and hog second installment checks were distributed to 1934 contract signers. The last payoff was staged Monday at Center Pont with about $7,000 still unclaimed. County committee men will meet to discuss unclaimed checks and plans for upcoming protests.
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Linn
Center Pont
Cedar Rapids
Yo Mo CA
Cedar
Thurdivs Son Wall
Warren Bord
Greeley
Disthat
Feldm
Kk OW Stouder
Ames Extension Service
McElroy Named Secretary Fayette Holstein Assn
In Fayette County, McElroy was elected secretary of the Fayette Holstein Association at its annual meeting. The report notes current officers and committee assignments, with a focus on farm dairy interests and local 4-H involvement. Also mentioned are nearby farm groups and procedural details from the session.
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Tom Caret Fayettf
Fayette County
Hete Try Breesters Association
Soturds
Pal McElroy
Srg
Renee Ted
Irvings Stewart
Tengo
Hamer
Rede
US Department of Agriculture unveils improved bovine tuberculin
The Bureau of Animal Industry announces a new tuberculin more reliable for detecting bovine tuberculosis. Dr M Dorset notes production sufficient to test 18 million cattle annually. The synthetic medium uses pure asparagin, yielding four times more bacteria than broth culture, and marks the end of the broth tuberculin.
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Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
M Dorset
B AI
Robert Koch
Koch
Dorset
Department of Agriculture
Bureaus of Animal Industry
Plant Industry
United States
Lard Prices Seen Temporary, Schultz Says
Ames Dr. T W Schultz acting head of agricultural economics warns in the Iowa Farm Economist that current high lard prices are likely temporary. He cites trade restrictions, price declines for raw materials, competition from substitutes, and a potential rise in supplies once corn and hog production normalize, with gains from better demand and standardization possible.
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Gazette
Ames
T. W. Schultz
Department of Agricultural Economics
Iowa Farm Economist
Extension Service
Schultz
AAA
Germany
United States
Garnier Heads Maynard Farmers Commission Firm
Maynard officers were elected at the annual meeting with W C Garnier as president A J Meyer as vice president Frank Cummings as secretary and Maynard Savings Bank as treasurer Directors for three years include W D Simpson and John Gantenbein Floyd Simpson was chosen for a two year term to fill a vacancy Others elected holdovers include AE Smith C J Meyer and Rob Mcleish
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Maynard
Maynard Commission Company
W C_ Garnier
A J Meyer
Frank Cummings
Maynard Savings Bank
W. D Simpson
John Gantenbein
Floyd Simpson
AE Smith
C. J. Meyer
Rob Mcleish
Farm income declines in December despite higher prices
U S reports December farm income totaled 488 million dollars from marketings cattle and sheep sales to the government and payments, down from November's 561 million and December 1933's 429 million. Full 1934 income reached 6.091 billion, up 1.04 billion from 1933. Hog marketings lagged seasonally. weather and feed shortages cut butterfat and egg marketings.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Second payment corn-hog checks to be paid in Iowa City
Iowa City will distribute the second payment of corn-hog checks totaling 46,193.20 to about 370 Johnson county farmers this Wednesday. County agent S Lysle Duncan announced the distribution, with the remainder of the 281,870 due next week. Overall Johnson county farmers will have received over 700,000 in AAA benefit payments after this week’s distributions.
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The
Iowa City
Johnson County
S. Lysle Duncan
Butter and Egg Market Watch Outlook in New York
40 cent wholesale butter likely as New York retail prices hit new highs since 1930. Weather and demand boost consumption, with oleo as main substitute. Milk and cream use in New York area declined in 1934 despite state spending to lift sales. Egg supplies remain tight, with a volatile spot market and storage influences, while producers see high prices benefiting dressed poultry profits.
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New York City
New York
New Zealand
Hatchery code urges early orders for chicks
The Iowa Poultry Improvement Association cites the 1935 hatchery code stating hatcheries must not stockpile chicks and buyers should place orders at least three weeks before desired pickup. Previously hatcheries overproduced to meet late demand, causing price distress and losses. The code also requires eggs to weigh twenty three and a half ounces per dozen.
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Iowa Poultry Improvement Association
Farm Auction Dates For January And February
Upcoming farm auctions list multiple closings including Ray J. Blain sale near Cedar Rapids, A. W. Aller sale near Whittier, E. Finson sale near Central City, Alt and Reynolds sale near Tiffin, and A. J. Fuhrmeister sale near Ely. Each entry notes date, location, and that the sale is a closing out event.
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Ray J. Blain
Cedar Rapids
A. W. Aller
Whittier
E. &. Finson
Central City
Alt and Reynolds
Tiffin
A. J. Fuhrmeister
Ely
Chinch Bug Threat Seen Higher In 1935 Farm Losses
Dr. Carl J. Drake and Walter W. McLaughlin outlined plans to seek 2.5 million dollars from Washington to fight chinch bugs next spring. Surveys warn dormants up to 40,000 per square foot before spring eggs hatch, risking losses 2.5 to 3 times 1934, which exceeded 500,000 dollars. Iowa and Illinois request 1 million each, Ohio Nebraska and Missouri 100 thousand each, with remaining funds for Kansas Minnesota Michigan Indiana and Wisconsin.
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Keokuk
Carl J. Drake
Illinois
Walter W. McLaughlin
Washington
Midwest
Iowa
Ohio
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Butterfat Averages 27.68 Cents In '34 At Garrison Co-Op
Garrison Co operative creamery reports 1934 averages of 27.68 cents per pound for butterfat with 1,273,309 pounds produced, up 165,000 from 1933. Net sales total $312,915.83 at 25.1 cents per pound. Re-elected directors A W Tatge A M Goodell J A Ridenour with M P Zimmer as president. Speakers included Allan B Kline W A Geiger and Prof E F Goss who spoke on improving dairy quality.
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Garrison
Co-operative Creamery
E. L. Stover
Waterloo Public Accountant
A. W. Tatge
A. M. Goodell
J. A. Ridenour
M. P. Zimmer
Tatge
Ridenour
Allan B. Kline
Vinton
Benton County Farm Bureau
W. A. Geiger
E. F. Goss
Ames Dairy Manufacturing Department
Goss
Chinch bug control talk given to Washington county farmers
Washington Ia. A D Worthington Ames extension entomologist Thursday addressed Washington county farmers on chinch bug control urging destruction of all grass beds and other hazards that provide winter housing. The average person in this country eats less fish than the average inhabitant of any other country.
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the Gazette
Washington
A. D. Worthington
Ames Extension
Washington County
Pile Sufferers Question Remedy Claim Hem-roid Ad
An advertisement extols Hem-Roid tablets as a safe internal remedy for piles. It argues piles are caused by internal blood congestion and claims Hem-Roid removes the cause, improves circulation, and aids healing. The ad promises a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Dr. Leonhardt
Nine changes in weed law suggested at Iowa conference
Special to The Gazette Ames. Nine specific changes in Iowa weed and seed laws were among seven resolutions passed by representatives of agencies involved in weed control at the state weed and seed conference at Iowa State College. The proposals include classifying noxious weeds, county weed commissioners under a statewide plan, destroying primary noxious weeds on highways and adjacent properties, long term weed control programs, compulsory threshing machine cleaning, appointing ISU botany chief as state botanist, grant of authority to declare new noxious weeds, prompt destruction of new weed areas with county funding, and seeds sold as seed subject to state law requirements.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
State Department of Agriculture
State Secretary of Agriculture
Blacksmith And Trucker Boom In Brandon's Icy Times
In Brandon the trucking business grows as icy roads and fields force farmers to hire trucks to haul fuel and feed. Farmers cut rough feed with axes while unshod horses pose dangers. blacksmiths see higher demand as horses are shoeed more often. More farms change operators than in recent years, and supply struggles with rising demand.
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Brandon
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Fayette Holstein Ass'n
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Dr Schultz
Garnier
Maynard Farmers Commission Firm
Colonel Waghorn
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Aker
Hoss Mistak Urban Owned
Face Pack
U.S
L. Brown
Midland Mortgage Co
Garrison Co-Op
Chinch Bugs
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Detroit
F. L. Healy
Mich
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