Christensen Says Power Alcohol May Hibernate Not Dead
Dr. Leo M. Christensen argues in the Cooperative Consumer that power alcohol is not dead but may need to hibernate. He notes the Atchison plant closure after a boiler explosion and describes RFC loan discussions, distribution via Consumers Cooperative of North Kansas City, and 15,000,000 gallons sold in two and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Christensen
Cooperative Consumer
Consumers Cooperative Association of Kansas City
Christensen
U. S
Atchison
Kan
Ization
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
John Orr Young
New York
Consumers Cooperative Association of
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Nebraska
Sioux City
Answers Business Week
Business Week
Burreau
United States
Thornburg to Speak at Jesup Dairy Banquet
The Future Farmers of Jesup chapter will host its annual dairy banquet at the schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. Secretary of Agriculture Mark Thornburg is slated to be the principal speaker for the event aimed at fathers and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburg
Jesup
Farmers ‘Chapter
Fathers and Sons
Secretary of Agriculture
Mark Thornburg
Fence Drift and March Snowfall Preview
A reflective note from R. F. A. on the transition from heavy winter snows to March warmth and the anticipation of April. The piece muses on the beauty of a clear day amid shifting seasons and the promise of spring digging in the dirt.
Maquoketa Valley REA Lines Set to Cost 810 Per Mile
Edgar D. Beach announced REA approval of a Sandberg and Johnston contract to build 250 miles of line for 476 farms at 171 717 dollars plus meters and overhead bringing total to 203 247 dollars. The system now runs 771 miles serving 2 083 members across Jones Dubuque Jackson and Delaware counties with allotments totaling 689 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Edgar D. Beach
Maquoketa Valley
Jones
Dubuque
Jackson
Delaware
Butter Industry Group Meets At Ames Tuesday
A meeting of the butter industry committee is scheduled at Ames Tuesday. The fair trade practice committee aims to arbitrate disputes within the creamery business and avoid legal action. Members include Mark Thornburg, Harry Linn, B. O Brownlee, A. W. Rudnick, Julius Brunner, J. Kloock, and P. W. Crowley
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Mark Thornburg
Harry Linn
B. O Brownlee
A. W. Rudnick
Ames Extension Service
Julius Brunner
Iowa Association of Local Creameries
J. Kloock
Iowa Creamery Operators and Managers Association
P. W. Crowley
The
Iowa Creamery Butter Manufacturers
Willie Willis Reflects on Radio Hour Amid Kidnap and Murder
The quote captures Willie Willis describing his nervous reaction to a news cycle featuring a kidnapping and a murder as he sought the children's hour on the radio last night. He expresses worry about safety and what children hear on air.
Imports of wool heavy in January 1939
A federal report notes January apparel wool imports reached 6 million pounds, the highest since August 1937, with government loans on about 82 million pounds of wool. Mill consumption rose, and world production for 1938 remained near the previous two years, while stocks abroad and domestic prospects for 1939 show cautious improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
FSCC Plans Huge Wheat Cereal and Flour Purchases
The federal surplus commodities corporation announced it will buy up to 315 000 barrels of whole-wheat flour and 180 000 barrels of whole-wheat breakfast cereals for distribution to state relief agencies. It aims to purchase 160 000 barrels of cereal within a week and the rest the following week, totaling about 1 000 000 bushels of wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
FSCC
Bliss Honored for Service to Farmers
Ames Iowa Bliss director of the Ames extension service for 24 years will receive a Distinguished Service to Agriculture award from Epsilon Sigma Phi. He will be honored at the Iowa State College chapter annual meeting during the state extension conference. Bliss, a native of Diagonal, IA, graduated from Iowa State College in 1905 after earlier roles in dairy husbandry at the University of Nebraska. He champions farm-family cooperation and led Iowa extension staff growth from 57 in 1914 to 290 today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
R. K. Bliss
Ames Extension Service
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Iowa State College
State
Bliss
Diagonal
Iowa Extension Service
University of Nebraska
Iowa Extension
Dialogues With Dogs Spark Human Brain Claims
The piece notes the Kurwenal dachshund in Weimar who supposedly spoke and drew large crowds. The author questions the Barking telegraph-style talking and argues a dog’s mouth limits intelligible human speech despite claimed talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kurwenal
Weimar
Germany
Soybeans Rally As Wheat And Corn Stall In 1938 Market
With corn and wheat markets stalemated soybeans rise in price, reaching 18 cents above wheat and 3744 cents above corn. Cedar Rapids brokers report thin soybean movement in eastern Iowa while export commitments keep prices firm. May Chicago futures hover near 86 cents as Orient imports align with U S costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Orient
Europe
United States
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Abundant Moisture Across U S As Spring Arrives
Weather bureau notes show widespread soil moisture growth across the United States as spring nears. Winter precipitation exceeded 1937 38 totals and February 1939 set rainfall records in the southeast while the east enjoyed mild conditions and the west remained dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Washington
United States
Great Plains
J. B. Kincer
Weather Bureau
Florida
Texas
Nevada
Rocky Mountain States
Gulf Coast
Mississippi River
West Coast
Midwest
East
Rural Zoning Cited By U S D A Booklet
A U S D A bureau report argues rural zoning can curb unproductive isolated farms and cut local relief costs. It notes compact towns reduce school and road expenses, and outlines how counties can adopt ordinances while protecting existing property rights. It cites a Wisconsin example where buying five farms closed a costly school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Wisconsin
Record February Output Of Baby Chicks
A preliminary summary from 403 hatcheries shows about 13 percent more eggs set and 25 percent more chicks hatched by commercial hatcheries in February than February 1938, indicating a new high for hatchery chick production. Strong regional variation occurred with New England and other areas showing declines, while overall output rose as producers slowed seasonal increases to curb excess supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
New England
South Central
Mountain States
NATEX Ad Warns Against Substitutes at Local Pharmacies
A warning against substituting NATEX with cheaper medicines urges customers to insist on NATEX and buy from trusted stores. The NATEX representative operates from Podzimek's Pharmacy at 100 Second Ave. SE opposite the post office, offering free samples while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NATEX
Podzimek
100 Second Ave. SE
Post Office
Farm Auction Schedule For Cedar Rapids Area Estates
Realty notices list sales by E. S. Williams estate at 1925 First Avenue SW Cedar Rapids on Tuesday March 14, Charles Conner at 31 percent mile southwest Solon on Wednesday March 15 and Mrs Frances Buresh at five miles west Cedar Rapids on Thursday March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Williams Estate
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Charles Conner
Solon
Frances Buresh
West
Hatchery Advance Orders Rise Sharply in March
Reports from 370 hatcheries show on hand orders as of March 1 for 15,651,000 chicks, up 21 percent from 12,889,000 booked a year earlier. Earlier advance orders, a month prior, indicated a 29 percent rise.
Governor to Speak at Bremer County Farm Bureau Banquet
Governor George A. Wilson will address the Bremer County Farm Bureau annual banquet in Waverly in late March or early April. County Agent D. D. Offringa said local businessmen will attend as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
George A. Wilson
Bremer County Farm Bureau
D. D. Offringa
England Uses Cheetahs for Quarter Mile Racing
In England cheetahs are employed for race events. A quarter mile contest can spot a greyhound a 40 yard head start and still end in a cheetah victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Exports of U S corn NEGLIGIBLE as Argentine prices undercut U S bids
The federal review of grain markets shows U S corn export demand negligible last week while new crop Argentine corn sold in Liverpool at about 6 1/4 to 7 3/4 cents below U S quotations. Argentina planted 13 096 million acres with up to 30 percent abandonment. harvests may reach 9.167 million acres versus 7.308 million last year. Old Argentine July shipments quoted at 7 3/4 cents. U S No 2 yellow at 70 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liverpool
Federal
Argentina
U. S
Scarville Butter Tops Contest At Clear Lake
Scarville butter maker H. Hovland scored 94 to win the educational judging contest at the Iowa Creamery Operators association meeting in Clear Lake. R. Jorgensen of Grafton scored 93 34 and M. Hoff of Greene 93 14. Mrs. M. W. Dammon of Ventura and O. J. Kloeck of Garner were nearest in women’s and men’s butter scoring contests. Official judges were R. C. Willey federal butter grader Carl Medin and Russell Weaver cream grader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Lake
H. ©. Hovland
Scarville
Iowa Creamery Operators Association
R. Jorgensen
Grafton
M. Hoff
Greene
M. W. Dammon
Ventura
O. J. Kloeck
Garner
R. C. Willey
Carl Medin
Russell Weaver
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Co-Op
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Willie Willis
Gov't
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Russia
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Japan
Albert Payson Terhune
Talking Dog
Phillps
Mazdor
Pseudois
Williams
Accu
Willams
Journal of Commerce
Ariverticas
Gordon's
National Poultry Improvement Plan
Gordons
Gordon Hatchery
Marion
Univis Lenses
Dr. J. C. Landenberger Optometrist
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