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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
2
Butter holdings across 10 major markets on June 1 total 22.9 million pounds, far below last year's 84.5 million at all markets. Domestic inventories reflect lower butter storage but rising production with FSCC activity noted and prices modestly softened from April.
A puzzling hog illness called fence drift causes hind leg tremors and springy movement in piglets. Vets note most litters are affected on some farms, while others escape. The condition may reflect nutrition or breeding factors and perplexes farmers and professionals alike.
The 4-H girls of Iowa gear up for the state convention at Ames June 12 to 15 with about 1,400 delegates and a massed chorus including Poweshiek Linn and other county groups. Representatives from Linn county include Betty Biggs Ellen Paul Muriel Thomas Agnes Sherbon Ruth Minish and others. Mary Schulte and Frances Hill win state trips. The theme Explorin This Vital World will be highlighted by Rev Jack Finegan and several educators with sessions in home furnishing efficiency clothing nutrition and more.
Milk production is expected to rise seasonally this month perhaps to an all time high in the nation. Dairy organizations have designated June as national dairy month to stage a drive for greater consumption of dairy products.
A country woman recalls buying a small wilted plant for ten cents and nursing it by her porch. The plant now taps the window with blossoms, teaching that beauty can come from modest means and is within reach.
An advertisement promises no endorsers or guarantors and no credit questions. It outlines $20 to $300 loans with private transactions and monthly plans, including examples like $100 repaid in 12 months or 20 months with low monthly payments, plus details on charges and foreclosure assurance.
An old advertisement promotes Mendace tablets to ease bronchial asthma symptoms by dissolving mucus. It claims no drugs or injections, digestion in the stomach, blood circulation, fast relief, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It urges readers to ask their druggist for Mendace today.
About 75 to 100 4-H members expected at the initial Linn county meeting and practice at Marion. The Alburnett Happy Workers 14 piece band serves as the nucleus and may perform statewide including the state fair. First public appearance set for the county Farm Bureau picnic at Thomas Park in Marion.
Washington AP U S D A notes European war outlook depresses farm prices while forecasting June cash income near 600 million dollars. Factors favoring farmers include 100 million from sheep and lambs rising fruit and vegetable income and dairy demand. Livestock prices likely stay weak despite milk production hopes. Hog marketing peaks this month then eases later summer.
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