Shortage In Cedar Rapids Co op Manager Accounts Totals 16358
The Cedar Rapids Co operative Dairy company reports a shortage of 16358.80 in H G Smyth accounts at his March 26 dismissal as manager. A $10000 bond claim was filed with Fidelity and Deposit. Recovery actions saved 1629.81, cutting loss to 14728.99 and actual loss to 4728.99.
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H. G. Smyth
Cedar Rapids
Co-Operative
E. C. Worthington
Certified Public Accountant
Smyth
Co-Operative Company
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Co-operative Dairy Company
Reed
Peoples Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids Naval Bank
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First National
Merchants National
Chi
Elses Ee Timeington
Talk It Over on Heat and Horse Care at Field Work
Weather and heat cripple working horses as corn plowing and haying begin. The farm editor urges careful conditioning, better feed, and caution to prevent horse deaths from overheating, noting widespread losses in past hot Junes and early Julys.
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Tabor
Favorable Weather Boosts Corn and Small Grains in Delaware County
Farmers report plentiful rainfall and warm temperatures improving corn stands and pasture. Heavy rains have eased erosion, pests checked somewhat by weather, and clover fields begin to blossom while oats and other grains show rapid growth across Manchester Delaware County despite some garden damage and tree pests.
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Johnson County
Manchester
Delaware County
What's What Out on the Acres Farm News Feature
A rural interview with J Earl Smith of C-Der-View farm two miles south of Cedar Rapids and twenty six acres in the Smith estate. He shares view on prohibition calling himself bone dry and criticizes repeal as unnecessary amid a crime wave he ties to slack enforcement rather than prohibition.
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J. Earl Smith
Cedar Rapids City Acres
Smith
Wes
In God We Trust and the Almighty Dollar Debate
A Cedar Rapids interview roundtable discusses religion money and politics. Subjects include religious values versus wealth social reforms monetary stabilization and the Lindbergh case. Citizens voice views on taxes prohibition and the integrity of journalism and the legal system.
Campaign to Boost Use of Lard in Iowa
A statewide effort to raise lard use and standardize quality through production, advertising, education, and research. Des Moines livestock manager notes prices kept in 1917–1930 range could have boosted state revenue by 10,944,000 in 1931. Dr. W Lee Lewis cites lard as superior shortening agent with broad plastic range, flavor, and digestibility, noting pie crust quality and distinctive nutty flavor. Iowa State College home economists discuss ongoing research on quality variation and maintenance and best uses for lard.
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R. F
Des Moines
Iowa
Ueecmaen
W. Lee Lewis
Institute of Meat Packers
Iowa State College
Farm Bureau In Fayette Reports Soy Beans and Hay Use
County agent Lodwick notes 800 bushels handled by Farm Bureau in Fayette this year. He estimates many soybeans sown in the county will be used for hay, with farm bureau records reflecting those figures and usage trends.
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Farm Bureau
Fayette
W. B. W. Lodwick
Delaware County Sees Widespread Planting With Rotary Hoes
Practically all corn is planted in the locality as Delaware county farmers intensify work with rotary hoes. The rapid planting marks a busy season, reflecting local agricultural effort and the push to maximize yields amid favorable conditions.
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Delhi
Delaware County
Stanwood Showers Boost Crops and Livestock Outlook
Stanwood reports beneficial weekly showers improving crops with corn fields being plowed again, potatoes blooming, and strawberries ripening. Farm hands earn 75 cents to $1 daily as local elevators offer 23 cents per bushel for corn. More young colts seen. spring pigs typical, with expected fall rise in the pig crop.
Strawberry Point Crop Report Notes Dry Weather And Pests
Not up to average corn in the area due to dry cool weather. Recent rains may help. Cutworms are damaging tomato and cabbage fields. Early potatoes are in good condition and strawberries are ripening. Pastures good and apple outlook promising. Spraying is in progress.
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Strawberry Point
Dvorsky Terraces 117 Acre Farm To Prevent Erosion
Special to The Gazette. G Dvorsky and his father James A. Dvorsky operate a 117 acre farm one and a half miles west of Morse. They have terraced eighty five acres and plan to extend to the whole farm to stop soil loss. Inspired by a state fair government bulletin the Dvorsky brothers invested 170 dollars in a terracing ditcher and transit. Terraces, over twenty four inches high, slow runoff and reduce gullies on steep slopes. Dvorsky notes quartz and productive soil but erosion-prone, with careful ditching and soil retaining measures.
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The
Gazette
G Dvorsky
James A. Dvorsky
Morse
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Sickete
Gabriel Dvorsky
Samire
Bulletin
Swanson Farm
Indica
Rome
Muscatine Farm Bureau to Host Aug. 2 River Ride
The Muscatine County Farm Bureau will hold its annual river excursion on August 2 led by County Agent Carl Rylander. The event includes an annual picnic at Weed Park following the ride.
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Muscatine
Anthrax Strikes Harrison County Farms In Missouri Valley
Harrison County reports new anthrax outbreak on two farms near Modale and in the Missouri Valley area. Dr H C Fitch confirmed on William McQueen’s farm four miles from Modale after Iowa State College tests on a sick horse. State officials warn grasshopper swarms threaten crops as barley and corn face potential loss if action is delayed. two local farmers died last year from the disease.
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Missouri Valley
William McQueen
Modale
H. C. Fitch
Iowa State College
Harrison County
Missouri River
Carl Dreke
Cultivated Twice Troy Mills Faces Weather Delays
Corn plowing delayed by rain at Troy Mills but many fields were cultivated a second time. Some replanting occurred where cutworms damaged corn.
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Troy
Linn County Wool Pooling To Be Delivered Thursday
Farmers in Linn County may deliver wool for pooling and sale by the Farm Board national marketing association at Boston. Elmer Smith, president, says delivery will be leading Thursday at the Marion elevator for best grades and highest price.
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Linn
Farm Board National Marketing Association
Boston
Marion
Elmer Smith
County Association
Wool pooling plan prompts truck shipment to Des Moines
Special to The Gazette notes County Agent Lloyd E. Hudson. If wool pooling fails to reach a carload, the consignment will be sent by truck to the warehouses of the Iowa State Wool Growers' association in Des Moines.
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Fridanounces County
Lloyd E. Hudson
Iowa State Wool Growers’ Association
Des Moines
Wool Prices Reported From Troy Mills Shearing
Farmers near Troy Mills report lighter fleeces but higher quality wool. Weights range six to ten pounds with buyers bidding eight to nine cents per pound.
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Troy Mills
Wapsie Test Ass'n Averages 31 Pounds Butterfat For May
In May the Wapsie Valley Cow Test association reports L. A. Thom and Sons herd leading with 1,075 pounds milk and 432 butterfat from fourteen cows. Arvid Manguson second, hospital herd third, overall 346 cows tested averaged 775 pounds milk and 31 butterfat. R. A. Nelson top cow yielded 1,308 pounds milk and 75.9 butterfat. Eighteen members fed grain on pasture and eleven used balanced rations. nine of ten top herds on balanced rations achieved costs per butterfat pound similar to pasture herds.
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Independence
L. A. Thom and Sons
Wapsie Valley
Thomas Hotchkiss
Arvid Manguson
State Hospital
R. A. Nelson
Linn County Farm Bureau Calendar Highlights Local Meetings
Linn County Farm Bureau schedule for the coming week lists events in Marion. Tuesday features the Linn County board meeting at Commercial Club rooms. Wednesday hosts the Maine Towne ship Farm Bureau meeting at Joren Don's Grove Church. Thursday provides Woolpool at Marion from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Cow Test associations Nos. 1 and 2 picnicking at Thomas Park. Friday brings Cow Test association No. 3 picnic at Thomas Park.
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Linn County Farm Bureau
Linn County Board
Commercial Club
Marion
Maine Towne Ship Farm Bureau
Jorendon’s Grove
Thomas Park
New Potatoes Reported From La Porte City
Dan Hummel of La Porte City dug new potatoes from his garden on May 31 and is the first to report this year s crop usage.
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LA Porte
Dan Hummel
la Porte City
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