Evans Proposes Six Reforms for Triple-A Parity
In Washington R M Evans outlines six changes to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration at the Triple-A conference. He urges broader democracy, tighter organization, protection of farmers, cushions against machine farming shocks, stronger soil conservation, and parity as an ongoing goal. He notes parity has been achieved for basic commodities but urges continued pursuit.
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Evans
Cedar Rapids
Pers
Department
FENCE DRIFT AND FARM POLICY DISCUSSION FEATURES
The article quotes R F A leader Evans touting food stamp plans as helpful but not final, noting Triple A shifts toward larger farms and fewer owners. It covers farm machine impact, policy shifts, and calls for democracy tied to ownership while warning of surplus rural population and unemployment if adjustments fail.
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Evans
Triple-A
Happi
Blue Ribbon Winners In Johnson Elect Officers
Blue Ribbon boys 4-H club in Johnson County chose Dale Burr Lone Tree as president for the coming year. Howard Berry Iowa City was named vice president. John Opfell Iowa City was named secretary treasurer and Lyle Lord Iowa City also elected to a post.
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Iowa City
County
Dale Burr
Lone Tree
Howard Berry
Berry
John Opfell
Treasa Ome
Lyle Lord
Pork from a bushel of corn boosts hog profits says Edwards
E Edwards of Monmouth reports 20 hogs averaging 101 pounds each in 55 days from a bushel of corn balanced with PROTEK. He claims an average 20 pounds of pork per bushel of corn and improved pig condition before market. PROTEK advertised as effective.
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E. Edwards
Monmouth
Tomorrow's World Theme Of 4-H Girls Panel
Thirty one 4-H youth and leaders form the advance guard for the convention with a two day preconvention training under P C Taff. The group will present four new discussions as panels feature adult leaders Latin American girls and boys plus 4 H club members. Delegates from eighteen counties will contribute rural urban perspectives.
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AMES
P. C. Taff
Toolewena
Beulah Dodds
Tipton
Carol de Wolf
Reinbeck
Floyd Renwick
Harry Nauman
West Liberty
Nilda Nunez del Prado
Bolivia
Frances Dalys Escoffery
Nama
Wade Hauser
Union
Robert Rogers
Sergeant Bluffs
William Sayre
Ackworth
Marian Hoppe
Cedar Falls
Ruth Ann Hermanson
Ruthven
Harriet Monson
Farragut
Grace Miner
Clarion
New York City
190 Acres Sell For 22500 Near Newhall
The Gazette notes Boddicker recently bought the 190 acre Robert McGranahan farm adjoining Newhall for 22500 dollars, about 118.42 per acre. Possession transfers March 1. He plans to operate the farm where he lives next year along with the new purchase.
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Boddicker
Robert McGranahan
Newhall
Winneshiek County Faces Half Million Soil Loss
Farmers and county officials report soil loss in Winneshiek from recent floods and rains. Estimates place total damage around half a million dollars though conservative figures suggest about twelve percent of county cropland affected.
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Sion
Winneshiek County
Fayette Farmers Mutual Risks Exceed Twelve Million
In Fayette County the Farmers Mutual Insurance association reported over 12 million dollars in risks for the first time, closing the year at 12 067 350 after starting with 11 660 570. Fire and lightning losses totaled 27 036, with 3 200 members and 1 602 administrative expenses. James H. Wilson is president and J F Miller treasurer, with the vice presidency vacant after R R Fussell’s death.
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West Union
Fayette County Farmers Mutual Insurance Association
Fayette
A. D. Knox
James H. Wilson
J. F. Miller
R. R. Fussell
Directors elected at German Farmers Insurance meeting
At the annual meeting in Waukon four directors were elected for three-year terms: Henry Vonderohe New Albin A I Steffen Waukon Oscar Buntrock French Creek township and A Schulte Waterloo. Officers elected were A I Steffen president Paul Makee township vice president and J E Meier Waukon secretary Treasurer. There are 1200 members and the 1940 report showed insurance written rising by 258 000 dollars.
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Waukon
German Farmers Insurance Company
Henry Vonderohe
New Albin
A. I. Steffen
Oscar Buntrock
French Creek Township
A. Schulte
Waterloo
Paul Makee Township
J. E. Meier
Seventeen Louisa 4-H Girls to Ames for State Convention
Seventeen Louisa county 4-H club girls and leaders will depart Wednesday morning for the 1941 state 4-H girls convention at Ames.
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Louisa
Wapello
Louisa County
Ames
Angus Tour Planned Across Iowa Farms
A planned Angus farms tour set for June 18 will visit Ce dar Cedar Rapids area stops. Rex Conn Cedar Rapids County Agent said Bill Barton of the national Angus organization will attend. Stops include Moffi Mechanicsville near Morley Dice farm Marion area Plummer herd Kemp herd and Allman herd around Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Cedar
Jones and Linn
Rex Conn
Cedar Rapids
Bill Barton
National Angus Organization
Conn
Durin
James Moffi
Mechanicsville
H. D. Miller
Morley
A. J. Dice
Marion
Frank Plummer
IL. E. Kemp
John Allman
Butterfat Averages Reported by FSA Test Association
In Clayton county a bi month report shows 576 cows in 51 herds averaged 1216 pounds of milk and 47.1 pounds of butterfat for May and June. N Harris Larson led with 77.1 pounds of butterfat from 20 Holsteins. Delbert Hines herd at Strawberry Point had the high cow at 161.9 pounds.
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Elkader
Merlin
FSA
Clayton County
N. Harris Larson
Nading
Larson
Strawberry Point
Home Demonstration Agent Named for Linn County
Miss Mission Stewart of Washington Iowa is selected as Linn county Farm Bureau home project agent starting July 15 subject to release from current duties. She has 2 years vocational home economics experience at Tarkio and 9 years with 4 H clubs. Stewart is a graduate of Washington Junior College and Iowa State College Ames 1936.
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Linn County
Misson Stewart
Washington
Linn County Farm Bureau Executive Committee
Home Project Committee
Chickasaw
Howard
Washington Junior College
Iowa State College
Ames
Tarkio
Miss Stewart
County 4-H Tour Planned for June 19 in Keokuk
Plans are set for a county wide 4 H tour on June 19 in Keokuk. Stops will inspect and judge baby beeves dairy cattle horses and pigs with emphasis on feeding management fitting and showing livestock projects.
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Sigourney
Keokuk
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