Merchandising Aims To Avert Ruinous Farm Surpluses
C B Denman former member of the federal farm board and head of the National Livestock Marketing association says merchandising campaigns by food chains and the National Cooperative council have saved farmers from ruinous prices. He cites beef lamb and turkey campaigns with notable price increases and higher producer returns without raising consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food Chains Association Farm _ Adviser
Larence
C. B
Denman
the Gazette
Federal Farm Board
National Livestock Marketing Association
National Association of Food Chains
Ames
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Elijah
National Cooperative Council
Missouri
Chicago
Cooperative Council
National Association of Feed Chains
Denmen
Tero Onth
Iewa Pew Itr
Securtion
Oortugrrays
FENCE DRIFT AND BEE SLAUGHTER IN 1930S FARM AID SPIN
Fragmented report discusses weather and a major farm aid push. It notes 1934 drought purchases of 2.5 million head of cattle, later campaigns boosting lamb and turkey sales, price rises from 8.40 to 13 per hundredweight, and cooperation between chain stores and producer groups to prevent loss leaders. It cites Denman praising campaigns, urged fair pricing, and plans for further talks with Iowa and egg marketing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman
May egg production highest since 1930
Special to The Gazette Ames Iowa reports record high egg production per farm for the month ending June 1 and the best national egg output per 100 hens since 1930. Outlook notes firmer marketing and expected higher prices this fall with storage stocks up 97 percent from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kowa
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Des Moines
D. Oderkirk Ames Extension
the Gazette
Washington
Bureau
More Poison Bait Mixed For Hopper Control In Linn
More than 100 bags of grasshopper poison bait have been distributed in Linn county and 250 more bags were being mixed Monday. County Agent Rex Conn said farmers may obtain the bait starting Tuesday at the Wiley elevator Walker the Dennis elevator Center Point the Farmers Exchange Central City the Hedges Lumber company Mount Vernon and the soil conservation service garage at Martan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Rex Conn
Wiley
Walker
Dennis
Center Point
Farmers Exchange
Central City
Hedges Lumber Company
Mount Vernon
Soil Conservation Service
Martan
Time And Money Saved By Farm Shop
Central City farmer Edwin Smith built a small machine shop in his implement shed ten years ago with a forge belts grinder and tools. He reports 450 saved in repairs and 285 spent, plus he adapted farm machinery from horse to tractor power all through the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Central City
Edwin Smith
Argentine Corn Imports Reach New Weekly Total
Approximately 2.5 million bushels of Argentine corn arrived at U S ports for the week ended June 18, with 1.925 million bushels previously reported, bringing the season total to 54 million bushels since October 1. June 12 stocks available for export stood at about 243.9 million bushels. Spot corn in New York offered at 111 dollars per bushel, with July and August contracts around 110 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
New York
Birthday Readings Warn Of Cautious Energies And Sharp Speech
The reading notes lively but confusing times today with potential treachery and deceit. Individuals should channel energy wisely, guard writings, and cultivate discretion to navigate tricky situations. A born child may be impulsive yet energetic, emotional, and prone to expediency.
Fashions in Westminster Dog Show Breed Shifts
The Westminster dog show catalog for 1937 shows cockers as the most popular with 205 entries, up 63 from 1936. Scottish terrier dropped to third with 134, Boston terrier rose to 124, while other breeds like wire haired terriers, Great Danes, and English setters lagged behind. The article notes fashions in dogs mirror changing tastes with no one able to predict or fully explain the shifts.
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Westminster
Madison Square Garden
New York
America
Boston Terriers
Veterinary Clinic Attracts Practitioners From Several States
Practitioners from eastern Iowa western Illinois and southwestern Wisconsin are expected to attend the annual veterinary clinic at Mechanicsville Tuesday with more than 250 veterinarians anticipated Dr Iva Dunn of Atkins serves as general chairman assisting Dr F M Wilson Mechanicsville and Dr John Bryant Mount Vernon Exhibits cover equine bovine porcine ovine and avian practice plus a pathological display led by Dr G A Kay head of the Cedar Rapids meat inspection service and a display of handy devices for practitioners
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsville
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iva Dunn
Atkins
F. M. Wilson
John Bryant
Mount Vernon
G. A. Kay
Cedar Rapids
Much Corn Replanted In Epworth Community
Epworth reports heavy rains slow field work delaying alfalfa haymaking and cutting. Much corn had to be replanted due to cutworm damage alongside rapid growth of grain and weeds. Strawberries remain plentiful with prices up to 20 cents a quart recently. other fruits show good prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Grasshoppers Threaten Tama County Crops
Tama county crops still face grasshopper danger despite heavy rains. Burns Byram, the county agent, reports four to five times as many young hoppers in fields this year. An intensive poisoning campaign is underway with bait distributed via the Toledo mixing station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRAER
Tama
Burns Byram
Toledo
Ames Iowa hosts national cooperative meet opens
The American Institute of Cooperation at Iowa State College opens its five day session with economist Paul H. Douglas predicting that between two fifths and one half of U.S. agricultural production will move through cooperatives. Organizers expect nearly 3 000 attendees as Unity with the Iowa Country Life Institute is stressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
American Institute of Cooperation
Paul H. Douglas
University of Chicago
Cooperative Movement
Douglas
Iowa State College
Institute of Cooperation
Iowa Country Life Institute. Net
Lowry Nelson
Utah Agricultural Experiment Station
America
Ralph Snyder
Wichita
Kans
Charles EF. Finley
Town State College
Charles C. Holman
Horace Plunkett
Amere«ican
American Institute of Co- Operation
FASTEETH Powder Promises Comfort for Dentures
FASTEETH, a new pleasant powder, keeps teeth firmly set and deodorizes. It avoids gummy, pasty taste and allows eating and laughing in comfort when sprinkled on denture plates. Available at May's Drug Store and other drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May's Drug Store
Country Boy Refuses Advice On Farm Work
A 16 year old town youth hired to help plow for a farmer acts indifferently to guidance. The farmer laments the boy’s lack of openness and suggests the experience could have connected him to books and earnings. The piece notes most city boys respond differently and could gain value from farm work.
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C ¥" Denman
RK. Fla
U.S. Poultry Report
Linn
McClowsey
Genevieve Kemble
Williams
C. H. Waite
14Th Avenue SE
Natl Institute OF Cooperation
Ih. M
Friley
Maiden
Mass
Fayara UY. Aes
Beverly Cattle CO
Bettes
Bettes Co., Inc
DuBois, Pa
Martin Dry Goods Co
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