Government and cattlemen clash over summer marketings plan
Washington officials and beef producers failed to agree on steps to boost summer marketings of range cattle. OPA proposals include higher subsidies and later price cuts, while cattlemen urged higher top-grade fees to reopen western feedlot markets and avert a fall slaughterhouse glut. War Food and OES also participated in the closed talks.
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Washington
Beaf
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Seid
Price
War Food Administration
Office of Economic Stabilization
Iowa Farm Income Surges Ahead in First Quarter 1944
Iowa farm income for 1944's first quarter reached 452.6 million dollars, up from 363.5 million in 1943. March 1944 totals show 124.8 million from livestock and products and 19.5 million from crops, versus 105.7 million and 17.4 million in March 1943.
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Washington
Iowa
Postwar farmers outnumber retiring peers in four-state survey
A Farm Credit survey of 4 060 Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming farm families finds more than twice as many young men seek to operate farms after the war than older men who plan retirement. Of 6 200 sons over 15, 27 00 intend to farm after the war versus 12 00 current operators who plan retirement.
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Omaha
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Farm Credit Administration of
N. G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Farm Credit Administration
National Farm Loan Associations
Production Credit Associations
Corn Pledge Campaign Nears Goal Despite Delays
Des Moines AP reports the corn pledge drive for industrial war weeks tops 52.5 million bushels out of 80 million target as farmers face post flood and tornado cleanup. States pledging high include Iowa 23,255,619 and Illinois 21,385,382 with Nebraska Minnesota and Indiana also contributing.
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Des Moines
A. J. Leveland
AAA
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Nebraska
Indiana
Kill Mosquitoes or Use Repellants Says Entomologist
Iowa State College extension entomologist Harold Gunderson warns a wet spring boosts mosquito breeding. Kill larvae with waste crankcase oil or use repellents, with citronella oil common in older products. Some modern repellents last four to six hours, offering five minutes to an hour of protection.
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Gazette
Ames
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Moone's Emerald Ot Treatment Promises Fast Foot Relief
An advertisement offers Moone's Emerald Ot as a remedy for tired aching perspiring feet. It claims quick comfort, helps prevent odors, corns, and callouses, and offers a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Moone
Check Combines Before Harvest Says Engineer
Purdue agricultural engineer I. D. Mayer urges pre harvest combine checks and timely repair orders. He advises testing the machine by oiling, greasing, and running it, cleaning old grain, ensuring bearings chains sprockets and tension are correct. He warns about clogged fittings and rusted chains and stresses proper maintenance before use.
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Lafayette
Ind
I. D. Mayer
Purdue University
Three World War II Veterans Set to Speak at Marengo Rally
Three World War II veterans will speak at a Marengo manpower rally Saturday evening after the first band concert of the season. Lt. John Beilstein of Williamsburg Lt. Comdr. Arthur Hodges of Cedar Rapids and Sgt. Allen Anderson of Watertown will share experiences. The event, hosted by County Extension Director D. H. Zentmire, aims to recruit emergency workers for crop harvesting detasseling and food processing. Andy Woolfries of WMT will emcee.
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Marengo
Uare
D. H. Zentmire
John Beilstein
Williamsburg
Arthur A
Cedar
Allen Anderson
Watertown
Wis
Beilstein
England
Europe
Hodges
Navy
Hornet
Doolittle
Tokio
Guede Canal
Sgt
Anderson
Schick Hospital
Clinton
Sicily
Andy Woolfries
WMT
Zentmire
Iowa Leads in Butter Shipments to New York
New York market received 6,931,193 pounds of Iowa butter in May, far ahead of Minnesota. Iowa shipments also included 166,689 cases of eggs and 1,128,751 pounds of dressed poultry along with frozen eggs and cheese, per War Food Administration data.
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New York
Iowa
War Food Administration
Minnesota
Coggon Prepares Early War Bond Drive Faces Big Pledge
In Linn county Coggon and Jackson township plan to raise a 65000 quota before the official start of the fifth war loan drive. Co chairmen Chismore and Hungerford vow to exceed targets during the June 12 to July 8 campaign. Nine two man teams will canvass farms Saturday and ten workers will visit every home in Coggon. A community celebration featuring the Moose Drum and Bugle corps and a moving picture will close the drive with County Recorder Bempsey Jones as emcee.
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Coggon
Linn County
Jackson Township
Roy Chismore
J. B. Hungerford
Chismore
Roy Chilmore
Ware
Neighbors Aid Plow Bee At Flaskerud Farm
Calmar community hosts a plowing bee at the Flaskerud arm near here on Thursday with seven tractors in use and several teams aiding. Mr Flaskerud is recovering from illness and neighbors Mike Baker Tec Hillerstand A J Kuhn Nels Thompson Robert Bjonerud and Paul Huber helped.
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Calmar
Campbell Jersey Tops Auction With $1000 Top Sale
Des Moines AP reported the Iowa Jersey Cattle club auction drew over 500 attendees. Thirty eight cows sold for an average of 261.84 dollars, led by Pinnacle Cate Juanita from Campbell YS farm at Jesup fetching 1000 dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa Jersey Cattle Club
Pinnacle Cate Juanita
Campbell Ys
Jesup
Peas Should Be Picked in Morning for Sweetness
The U S Department of Agriculture advises picking garden peas in the morning to preserve sweetness and tenderness. Heat accelerates sugar-to-starch conversion and respiration, while cooler night temps slow loss. refrigerate immediately after harvest. Beans are exempt and should not be picked when plants are wet to avoid disease spread.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Birker Holsteins at Vinton Set Official Records
Five purebred Holstein cows owned by Matt Birker of Vinton produced new records. Burke Ormsby Nora Piebe led with 732 pounds butterfat and 19 556 pounds milk in 365 days, with other top cows Duchess Bess Bluebell Hartog Nora Ormsby Hartog and Tritomia Fobes Bess also posting strong results. Records were achieved under twice daily milking and supervised by Iowa State College and the breed association.
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Vinton
Matt Birker
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Burke Ormsby
Nora Piebe
Duchess
Bess Bluebell Hartog
Nora Ormsby Hartog
Tritomia Fobes Bess
Iowa State College
Breed Association
Allamakee County 4 H Clubs Elect Officers
Waukon guests attend 4 H rally day as Elaine Ball from Luana is named president Leis Ann Gruber from La Port is vice president Marilyn Miller from Postville is secretary treasurer and Dorothy Stabe from Lansing becomes historian in the officer slate.
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Waukon
Wedneslad An al
Elaine Ball
Luana
Leis Ann Gruber
Marilyn Miller
Postville
Dorothy Stabe
Lansing
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Harold B. McTavish
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Cedar Rapids
Merle E. Garmoe
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Equitable Society
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1St ST. S.E
Mioanee Rey
WQANS
Cedar Rapids, Jowa
Commodity Credit Corporation
Campbell
Dr. Smith
Allison
J. F. Shallenberger
Chicago
E. Sird Street
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C Street
Birker Holsteins
Allamakee County
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