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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
8
Rex Conn reflects on how processed potatoes take a larger share of the food dollar, with 20th century trends pushing peelings aside in urban living. He recalls historic booms like tulips and land prices, noting the costs to farmers and breeders when markets collapse.
The report notes the sale of a 14 year old stallion for $85,000 this week. Buyers may justify the price for a superior site usable with quality mares. However rising prices for Shetlands warn operators to brace for a potential market storm.
Buckingham Grain Company plans a 100000 bushel storage bin on land leased from the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. The project follows a land lease arrangement and signals expansion of storage capacity.
Des Moines AP report describes plan changes for housing 10 Soviet exchange students arriving from Chicago. Housing shifted to pairs or six host families, amid a crowd of 50 locals at the Union depot with police present. students said they want more time to see the United States after visiting New York and Chicago.
Wesleyan College announces Otis E. Miller will join the faculty at the start of the school year as an instructor in agricultural economics. Miller is completing a Ph.D. at the University of Missouri and did his undergraduate work there as well.
Decorah Winneshiek county 4-H boys will have project checks and health papers prepared on July 21 to 23. The event calls for members to bring required forms and observe health documentation procedures at the county extension office.
Iowa AG clarifies landowner count for petitions. One person owning multiple farms counts as a single landowner. Spouses or partners on a farm count as one landowner if they share ownership, and heirs count as landowners after death.
Buckingham elevator manager Buckingham Been Ken and his son John have purchased the Grundy Center elevator from Paul Klinefelter of Gladbrook.
The USDA Midwest office announced funds to reimburse Iowa camps under the Special Milk Program started in 1954. Camps receive 7 cents per half pint of milk consumed, 3 cents if children are charged, and reduced prices count toward reimbursement. The program aims to boost milk intake in child care settings and schools nationwide.
The annual Louisa County Farm Bureau picnic is scheduled for August 5 at Schafer Point near Lake Odessa. Local residents and farming families are invited to join the community gathering with games and meals planned.
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