Drought Sparks Shifts in Farm Relief and Cattle Buying
Washington reports two drought driven changes. The Bankhead cotton reduction plan may be scrapped as drought worsens in Texas and Oklahoma. The government expands cattle purchases, aiming to buy 4.0 to 7.0 million head while already having bought 1.5 million to prevent death by hunger. Secretary Wallace warns of ongoing aid regardless of administration.
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Ashington
Texas
Oklahoma
Wallace
AAAS
Wheat yields roll in from Iowa county threshing crews
Special to The Gazette reports varied harvest results across multiple towns. Emil Sechnack threshed eight acres at 35 bushels per acre after a 7 acre field yielded 37 bushels per acre, while Center Junction records 30 acres of oats producing 300 bushels. Other notes mention moisture and heat affecting germination and pasture conditions.
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Specia
Wilton Junction
James Frymoser
Emil Sechnack
Ciazette Center Junction
Center Junction
Chifford McDonald
Spreial
Marengo
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Rowley
Rowles
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Jim Manlars
Winthrop
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Clifford Owen
Melvin Joiner
Maquoketa
Absent minded milker faces trespass charge
In Rockland township farmer J J Glass is charged with trespassing after allegedly milking cows on Alice Ross’s farm while absent minded. The Waterloo Cattle Congress dates this year are October 17.
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Franklin Paap
J J
Glass
Rockland Township
Alice Ross
Waterloo Cattle Congress
Hay baler fire scorches baler and hay yard
A hay baler caught fire after an explosion, burning the machine and several tons of hay. Fire crews responded but could not prevent the blaze from consuming the equipment and stock. No injuries were reported.
Oats and Wheat Harvest Reports Across Iowa Towns
Special to The Gazette details grain harvest notes from Grundy Center Swisher Winthrop and other communities. Reported yields include Pearl Persinger eleven bushels per acre and Claire Davis 178 bushels velvet barley from ten acres.
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Gazette Grundy Center
Ben Grimmins
Charles Desmarins
Here
Pearl Persinger
Ray Morrison
Swisher
Claire Davis
Joe Pitlik Farm Yields Reach Rough One Ton Per Acre
A 13 acre field on the Joe Pitlik farm averaged about one ton to the acre, indicating strong crop productivity for the season.
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Joe Pitlik
Winneshiek Corn-Hog Payments Set at 714 910
Winneshiek county corn-hog payments total 714 910 with an average 352 per of the 2920 farmers in the program An August payment of 306 700 will support signer funds as revenue dips and supports local farm operations in the area through 6000 bushels spread across sheds and local households.
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Winneshiek
Winneshtek
Eas
Tjauserud Co M
Seotshoun
Reging Wetteide
Charles Iratl
Leonard Suen
S&s
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Selina
Bae Dastne
TT Ghise
Feed prices rise as drought drives cattle feed costs
Drought and heat push feed markets higher with prices at their peak since 1930. Immediate shipment in demand while deferred purchases drop. corn reserves limit further rise. Wheat feeds gain $2 to $4 a ton. hogs and cattle face price declines amid drought driven market curtailments.
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Washington, D. C
Gentral
Central Western
Pacific Coast
United States
Chicago
Iowa Rain Record To Date This Year
Precipitation for July to date 3.98 inches, normal 3.38 inches. Rain for 24 hours ending Friday 7 a.m. 0 inches. Jan 1 to date 11.96 inches, normal 18.84 inches. Excess for July to date and deficiency since Jan 1 are stated but totals are incomplete.
Cascade Picnic Highlights Creamery Judging Contests
Cascade hosts the Iowa Creamery Operators association picnic drawing about 100 attendees. Howard Holthaus tops men’s judging, John Sadler and Marguerite Sadler win women’s judging, while John Sadler and Tom Landis tie for best better scoring with 92 points. Claude Miller and Holthaus tie for second at 91.
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Cascade
Iowa Creamery Operators Association
Claude Miller
Marguerite
Howard Holthaus
Worthington
John Sadler
Hickory Valley
Sadler
Blaine
Dyersville
Tom Landis
Farley
Claude Mitler
Dyers
Fire destroys barn and sealed corn at Longbaker farm
A Monday fire at the L. O. Longbaker farm in Shenandoah consumed a barn and a corn crib while 14000 bushels of government sealed corn burned. The structures were insured but the corn was not.
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Shenandoah
L. O. Longbaker
Nutrena Dairy and Poultry Feeds On Sale This Week
Saturday Monday Tuesday Hen Scratch 100 Ibs L 75 Growing Mash 100 Ibs L 85 Egg Mash 100 Ibs L 75 Fly Spray killer Gal 79e Fresh Car Nutrena feeds advertised. Buy Nutrena Dairy and Poultry Feeds today for needs.
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