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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1949
Page
10
Washington reports farm income in early 1949 likely to exceed 1948 by about 330 million dollars, a five percent rise, driven by increased marketings and government loan activity despite lower average prices. Livestock and crops both rise with stronger marketings and loans offsetting price drops.
Kenneth Schultz of Postville was elected president at the Allamakee county DHIA annual meeting. Carl Simmons of Waukon was named vice president, Walter Hagen of Waukon secretary-treasurer, with Lyle Zieman and David Flage chosen as directors. Leo Holthaus named new supervisor for the association.
Otis Littschwager of Buckeye told Iowa Farmers that soil erosion threatens many fields and some southern farms have been abandoned. He urged limestone as a key soil conditioner and urged producers to promote conservation to farmers. John Coverdale of Waterloo urged treating farmland as a soil bank and emphasized grasses, legumes, rotations and increased livestock to boost nutrition and farm outputs.
USDA Denver says livestock conditions in storm battered West are the worst in 26 years with March 1 range feed at 71 percent, though grazing improved in late February as thaws opened some rangelands. Continued severe weather in March and April could cause further cattle losses.
Farmers and ranchers learn to use contour tiling cover crops and rotations to absorb moisture and reduce erosion. Backed by data on water needs and long recovery times, the article urges practices that keep soil on hillsides and protect productive acres nationwide.
The fourth annual Iowa State Spring Market Hog Show at Hawkeye Downs Friday and Saturday spotlights meat-type hogs aligned with consumer demand, part of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce agricultural activities. Also notes corn sealing rules and loan options from county Triple A, urging timely action before June 30 and moisture-based eligibility.
Washington reports dairy cows and chickens produced at record rates in February with milk and eggs at all time highs. The winter wheat crop prospered as the 1949 season began abnormally, farm employment lagged but stayed near normal, and government purchases supported producer prices amid fewer layers in poultry flocks.
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers of South Carolina urged a congressional amendment to halt interstate sale of artificially colored butter. He argued restricting pre colored margarine should also apply to butter, noting dairy shortages require coloring for much of the year and that housewives might not recognize their butter.
House agriculture chair Harold Cooley expects the House to overturn proposed limits on colored oleo sales. New company president named, Harry Cline becomes secretary of the elevator. Annual business modestly below 1947-48, with merchandise sales $199,861 and livestock purchases $495,796.43.
J S Crowe resigned as president of the West Union Commission Company at the annual meeting after 21 years of service. Ross Whitcher was named successor at the gathering held in West Union.
A speaker argues that the American system works well, citing initiative and industry. He touts freedoms, education, radios, bathtubs, motor vehicles, long paved roads, and abundant food as benefits of the American way of life and stresses support for continued progress.
The article highlights six new or improved grasses including Smooth Brome Intermediate Wheatgrass Sand Lovegrass Talaaa Ky-31 Fescue and related species with high yields long grazing seasons and strong soil protection. It notes grasses perform best with adapted legumes and regional suitability.
A historical recipe card shows Martha Logani's beef plate with horseradish sauce. It lists yield for 3 to 4 servings and ingredients including beef plate, flour, shortening, and salt. The instructions appear in brief form typical of old kitchen notes.
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