Iowa Turkey Crop Seen Rise 10 Percent in 1943
Federal data indicate Iowa producers will grow about 1 902 000 turkeys in 1943, up from 1 729 000 in 1942, with nationwide output up 12 percent to 37 098 000. The report notes possible state rankings and regional shifts in production and hatchery demand across the United States.
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OWA
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Texas
Minnesota
California
U.S.D.A
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East North Central
South Atlantic
South Central States
North Atlantic States
North Atlantic
North Central
Dynamite for Hitler theme highlights Iowa poultry scene
Howard J. Gramlich Iowa agricultural agent uses a pig and corn as symbols at a Cedar Rapids farm to explain how seven pounds of seed corn can yield 70 bushels of hog feed and 700 pounds of live pork in months. The session also covers breeder hens, regional production, and upcoming permit requirements under food distribution orders effective April 1.
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Hitler
Howard J. Gramlich
Chicago
North Western Railway
Gazette
A. L. Killian
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Gramlich
Gramlich
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
International News Service
Iowa
Dewey
Hinckman Powell
Midwest
Powell
Demand Surges For Baby Chicks Across U S Hatching Shows Record Output
The bureau of agricultural economics reports vast demand for baby chicks with March 1 orders up 77 percent from a year earlier. February hatchings reach a record 121,927,000 chicks and eggs set 284,188,000, while two-month output surpasses last year by 30,309,000 chicks. Hatchery capacity ran at about 60 percent in February.
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Eries
the Gazette
Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
BAE
South Atlantic
South Atlantic States
Middle Atlantic States
New England States
South Central States
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East North Central States
Mountain States
Pacific Coast
Log Jam in Corn Flow Piles Higher and More Tangled
Report from Cedar Rapids notes 40 carloads of corn received Tuesday while general throughput remains stuck as price ceilings and parity debates in Washington deter selling. Observers cite hedging limits, future markets inactivity, and a holdout stance by large holders as causes of the bottleneck. A recent OPA moisture discount change may ease pressure, while Canadian oats enter via Cedar Rapids for milling. The overall market standstill continues amid ongoing congressional talks and supply concerns.
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Senate
Washington
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New York
CPA
United States
New England
Four Ounce Butter Rule Sparks Dairy Supply Debate
OPA caps butter at four ounces per person weekly, prompting concerns among eastern Iowa creameries. Small producers struggle with quarter-pound packaging and printing, potentially lowering local high quality butter. Calls grow for shifting emphasis to a one pound monthly allotment and for protests by creamery associations and state agriculture groups.
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OPA
Iowa
State Department of Agriculture
Meat Program Set Up in Benton Cedar and Tama
The Benton county livestock and meat distribution committee was named and a meeting for meat dealers, slaughterers, butchers and dealers scheduled in Vinton Thursday evening. Tama county figures Robert Lyon as chairman with local members from Toledo and Traer coordinating permits and community auctions.
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Benton
Cedar and
Tama
Army training and uniforms for farm workers proposed
Rep Stockman of Oregon introduces a bill to induct farm workers of draft age, issue uniforms, and give 30 days basic training before sending them back to farms. He argues the plan removes the stigma of blanket deferments and would prepare farmers to follow orders and defend against invasion if needed.
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Washington
Representative Stockman
R-Ore
Stockman
County War Board
Cedar County Livestock and Meat Distribution Committee Appointments
Tipton Hy Von Muenster, USDA war board chairman in Cedar county, announced three members of the Cedar county livestock and meat distribution committee Arnold Meier of Clarence representing the Triple A Clyde W Kuhn of Tipton representing the meat dealers and George L Frauser of Tipton representing producers A fourth member to represent consumers was to be appointed soon The committee will meet with all slaughterers Friday evening to outline the permit system for livestock and meat distribution
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Toledo
Tama County Livestock and Meat Distribution Committee
Usda War Board
Robert Lyon
C. W. Maplethorpe
Frank Michalek
William Podhajsky
Traer
Lyon
Tama
Tipton
Hy von Muenster
Cedar County
Prayer and Symbols Puzzle Sparks Army Page Teaser
A historical puzzle page from an Army publication lists clues and answers across chemistry Greek letters and geography. The mixed section includes hints for elements like iridium erbium and samarium with hints to rivers cities and mythic figures.
Hogs Bring 15.85 At Dysart Market
W L Masher, a Dysart area farmer, sold 21 hogs at Chicago market on Monday. The hogs averaged 233 pounds and brought 15.85 per hundredweight, five cents shy of the day’s top.
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Gazette
Dysart
W. L. Masher
Chicago
DeWitt Farmer Sets Hog Price Peak at Chicago Market
Special to The Ganette John Porter of Clinton county, who earlier earned 17 dollars and 60 cents per head for cattle in Chicago, sold 132 prime heavy hogs weighing about 410 pounds each. The hogs brought 15 dollars 80 cents per hundredweight, a new 24 year high for such heavy hogs.
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Ganette
Dewitt
John Porter
Clinton County
Chicago
Dysart Farmer Sells 39 Hogs at Chicago Auction
H. S. Kersten of Dysart sold 39 hogs at Chicago valued at 15.80 per cwt averaging 301 pounds each. No sorting was required.
Farm Auction Schedule Across Two Iowa Livestock Exchanges
Two auctions announced in Iowa sales listings. March 25 at Walker Livestock Exchange in Viola and March 30 at Town Livestock Exchange in Cedar Rapids feature horse sales and closing out of Thelen Est. Gerd Thelen and Emma Thelen.
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Walker Livestock Exchange
Gerd Thelen
Emma Thelen
Viola
Cedar Rapids
Potato Shortage Claims Denied by FD A Official
E O Pollock regional administrator of the food distribution administration called scare reports of a potato shortage unfounded. He said current stocks totaling 101 million bushels on Jan 1 are near normal and adequate to meet military and civilian needs if not hoarded. He warned a nationwide buying spree could ruin supplies as hoarded potatoes spoil.
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Chicago
E. O. Pollock
Food Distribution Administration
Pollock
Department of Agriculture
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