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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1943
Page
13
Ames economists warn feed grain shortages will curb war time livestock growth this year and warn tighter futures for next fall. They project hog price declines if price controls tighten and expect poultry and egg ceilings to stay high into 1943.
Market commentary notes limited winter feed conditions push hogs to lighter weights, with 25 to 35 percent more sows to farrow in Iowa this spring. USDA asks breeders to limit fall farrowing increase to 15 percent. Cattle feed expected to fall as grassland shifts to crops, with May and June peak slaughter and a July lull, then renewed activity in August. On feed, cattle numbers April 1 in the corn belt are up about one percent from last year.
Washington AP reports Frank R. Wilson urged broad growth of quick freezing plants to cut spoilage, raise farm income, and give farmers a larger share of the consumer dollar. He cited an Iowa trial showing higher returns from locally sold pork and urged immediate nationwide expansion with potential $85 to $90 retail value for a hog if logistics improve.
A yearling steer fed full fat corn and alfalfa hay with a pound of protein supplement daily for seven months averages several bushels of corn and 210 pours of linseed meal. It would require 8 to 10 fewer corns or hesiers as they finish in less time.
DES MOINES AP Federal Judge Charles A Monday assessed a fine and costs against the Chicago railroad on two counts tied to interstate stock shipments from Nebraska to Chicago in January 1942. Cattle were held in cars 38 and 41 hours before unloading at Clinton despite a 28 hour limit. claims cited snowstorms and train congestion.
Iowa farmland values rose 9 percent in the year ending March 1, reaching 87 percent of the 1912-14 average. Leslie M. Carl notes a boom stage driven by higher farm income, limited supply from foreclosures, and the potential for further gains amid wage pressures, taxes, and postwar outlook.
War Food Administration and a Department of Agriculture move to avert a feed shortage. J. B. Hutson will represent WFA at a May 14 Chicago meeting with feeders, processors, and dealers to discuss Food Distribution Order 52 limiting corn purchases and deliveries. Producers with crop loans must redeem or deliver corn by July 1. The order excludes sales to country elevators but requires resell offers within 30 days. Emphasis remains on conserving high protein livestock feeds with a voluntary industry agreement limiting animal, marine, and vegetable protein use. The aim is efficient protein conservation while meeting livestock needs.
The May 4 1943 Linn County Iowa board meeting records adjourned session actions including salary approval for a janitor, tax and road system items, and numerous claims allowed for poor relief services transportation and civilian defense as listed in the county financial ledger. The minutes note resolutions on road system changes and related tax settlements with approvals by all members.
Food Administrator Chester C. Davis said the April crop report showing declines is not cause for alarm. The Naval Council of Farmer Cooperatives disputed the view, warning of a grave food shortage due to machinery, labor, and policy barriers, while noting possible price flexibility.
Adeline Westphal was elected president of a newly organized 4-H club in Madison township Jones county Friday at the Cecil James home. Officers elected include Janice Foster vice president Ruth Storm secretary Mary Jane Alden news reporter and Verna Westphal reporter of the bat te for
Analyzes actual and potential feed supplies in the nation and evaluates the value of feed currently wasted. Proposes methods to conserve and optimize feed use across sectors, outlining data on availability, shortages, and cost implications.
Miss Leila S. Farley, Johnson county home economist, announces a series of demonstrations on freezing and locker storage for fruit and a vegetable, with one vegetable canned in a hot water bath and one in a pressure cooker. Demonstrations run May 12 Solon, May 14 near Hills, May 18 Sharon, May 21 Iowa City, May 25 North Liberty, May 26 Tiffin. Oxford and Lone Tree dates to be announced.
Hazleton area report of a fire on the A. L. Magnuson farm six miles southeast of Hazleton that destroyed a recently remodeled house. Fire department responded promptly but water shortages prevented extinction. Insurance on the home was $2,000.
Cass county cattleman Wayland A Hopley joins Food Administrator Chester C Davis and Pren tiss Brown in Washington for a live stock price ceiling conference. Hopley presidents Iowa Producers association and Iowa Livestock council and serves on the National Live Stock advisory board. He invites Iowa stock men to share suggestions to improve beef producers problems. Conference starts Thursday morning.
An inventory in district court details the last will of Anna Marie Werges who died Feb 27. The estate is valued at 63 000 dollars, with 40 000 dollars in real estate including 667 acres of farmland and 23 000 dollars in personal property. The will bequeaths a 200 acre Clayton county farm to nephew Raymond Werges and a 147 acre farm with 3 000 dollars in the same area.
The Lyons area 160 acre farm is shared by Casper Earl and Willard Schulte and a county farm to nephews and a niece Sidney Leroy and Ruth Luce. Mrs. Luce also receives a home in McGregor. A gift of furniture and 700 dollars goes to sister-in-law Jennie Werges. Remaining estate goes to Ed Werges and Schulte. Executors named are J A and W L Eichendorf of Eckor.
Iowa State Employment Service reports a farm labor deficit of 1264 workers across 21 offices. Harold N. Hoyt notes 500 beet field workers in Mason City are in clearance. First time listing farm wage at 100 dollars a month with deficits varying by city including 125 Fort Dodge 103 Des Moines 79 Sioux City 56 Cedar Rapids and 52 Marshalltown.
Joe Buresh purchased a 200 acre farm of Mrs. Rose Wasoles, one mile east of Oxford Junction, for 105 dollars an acre totaling 21000 dollars. The land is described as good rolling land with fair improvements. August Steffens is arming the land this bogy. Buresh reportedly bought as an investment and already owns the farm where he resides four miles northeast of Oxford Junction.
The 154 acre Larson farm one mile northwest of Ossian was sold to Felix A. Holthaus of Festina for 14600. Tenanted by William Funke and Sons the farm is well improved with productive soil and a notable dwelling.
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