Record May 1 hay stocks reach near 1921 peak on farms
The Agriculture Department reports May 1 hay carryover at 16,194,000 tons, the largest since 1921, up 28 percent from a year earlier and 76 percent above the 1928-37 drought-affected average. Pasture conditions vary regionally with western droughts and improving spring moisture. Iowa hay supplies rise to 939,000 tons. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Illinois show high or growing carries.
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U.S
United States Department of Agriculture Today
Great Plains
Pacific Coast
Missouri
Arkansas
New England
Plains States
North Dakota
Texas
California
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
New Mexico
Colorado
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Illinois
FENCE DRIFT and Cock Crow Featured in Poem
Out of the wood of thought that grows by night to be cut down by light two cocks together crow cleaving darkness with a silver blow. Bright before my eyes twin trumpeters stand Heralds of splendor one at either hand. The milkers lace their boots up at the farms. CONTRIBUTED.
Abandoned Iowa Farm Rebuilt Under SCS Oversight
Dr. H H Bennett leads a tour of a 360 acre Iowa farm rehabilitated under the land utilization program. The site near Bentonport shows erosion control, legume pasture mixes, and water management as a model for southern Iowa and northern Missouri.
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Keosauqua
H. H. Bennett
Soil Conservation Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Bentonport
Missouri
M. F. Miller
J. W. Burch
Kenyon G. Harman
Paul F. Miller
Minnesota
Herbert Flueck
Upper Mississippi
Illinois
Wisconsin
State College
Bennett
Musser
Tama Achievement Day Sets May 26 Program
Special to The Gazette Toledo Tama county home project farm women plan annual achievement day at Tract May 26. An earlier note mentions the orange once being pear shaped and about cherry size.
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Gazette
Toledo
Home Project
Tama County
Iowa Hog Sales Reach New Yearly Total to Packers
Iowa farmers sold 9,612,001 hogs in 1938, up 2,000,000 from 1937, per Leslie M. Carl. Interior packers bought 4,666,656 head or 48.6 percent, with 22.8 percent sold direct to packers outside Iowa, totaling 71.4 percent market direct.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Veterinarian Hurt Testing Cattle Tuberculosis Incident
Dr. W. F. Christopher, a veterinarian in La Porte City, was injured when a cow swerved during a TB test, the needle puncturing his finger and exposing him to the testing fluid. His condition is described as critical and his daughter Mrs. William Osness of Fulda Minnesota nurses him.
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LA Porte City
W. F. Christopher
Christopher
William Osness
Fulda
Minn
Cattle Tour Planned In Poweshiek County May 26
Seven or eight lots of cattle are due for inspection May 26 during a tour for Poweshiek beef producers. First stop at 8 a.m. will be on the Raymond McClure farm at the junction of highways 63 and 6. Then the group will view cattle on the farms of E. M. Hillman, Lester Hendrickson, Lyle Herman, Earl Dee Elza Hershman, Edgar Stimson, and Otto Schultz.
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Brooklyn
Poweshiek
Harold Miller
Raymond McClure
E. M. Hillman
Lester Hendrickson
Lyle Herman
Earl Dee
Elza Hershman
Edgar Stimson
Otto Schultz
Jeannette Kiel Nominated for State 4-H Office
Jeannette Kiel of the Smithfield Jolly Juniors 4-H club has been chosen by Fayette county 4-H girls as a candidate for state office. Her credentials were sent to the state 4-H girls department at Ames for the June 14 to 17 convention.
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Fayette
Jeannette Kiel
Smithfield
Iowa corn planting ahead of normal in midweek report
Des Moines AP reports Iowa corn planting averages 700000 acres daily last week with 75 percent completed in the north and 66 percent in the south six days ahead of usual. Rain is needed across the state as soil stays dry and chinch bugs threaten small grains in southern counties.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Crop Reporter
Reed
State Agriculture Department
Iowa Governor Proclaims June 5 10 Soil Conservation Week
DES MOINES INS Gov George A Wilson proclaims the week of June 5 as soil conservation week urging citizens to consider the importance of maintaining and increasing Iowa soil fertility He notes Iowa’s prominence as a leading farming state rests on rich soil and calls for farming to prevent waste and preserve fertility.
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Des Moines
INS
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Farm employment rises to 11 362 000 on May 1
Washington AP The agriculture department estimated May 1 that 11 362 000 persons were employed on American farms up from 9 960 000 a month earlier and down from 11 399 000 on May 1 last year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
May Theme of Outdoor Life in Rural America
The piece celebrates May as a season of outdoor activity with blossoming fruit trees, birdsong, and fresh earth. It evokes Stevenson’s lines and invites readers to travel the countryside to enjoy spring’s warmth before summer arrives.
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Maia
Stevenson
Lime Sulfur Spray To Control Apple Scab Is Suggested
Eastern Iowa county agents urged orchardists to apply a cover spray within 10 to 14 days after the calyx spray around May 18 to 28. Recommend 214 quarts liquid lime sulfur or 2 pounds dry form plus 3 pounds hydrated lime and 1% pounds lead arsenate per 50 gallons. A Bordeaux mixture can replace lime sulfur if temperatures are high. The same spray is advised for cherries.
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Iowa
Fertilizer Tests On Three Fayette Farms This Year
Fertilizer trials on three Fayette county farms will study corn outcomes in cooperation with the Farm Bureau and Northeast Iowa Soil Improvement Association. Charles Schlumbohm conducts a six acre plot at Aurora testing 2-12-6 0-20-0 0-20-10 and 0-20-20 with a fertilizer attachment. Forest Hamlet at Lamont tests 2-12-6 0-20-0 and 0-20-10. H M Brownell of Fayette uses 2-12-2 0-20-0 and 0-20-10.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Northeast Iowa Soil Improvement Association
Charles Schlumbohm
Aurora
Forest Hamlet
Lamont
New Cost of Production Group Emerges From Farmers Split
Des Moines reports a new nationwide farm group formed by Iowa leaders after a Farmers Union split. The organization supports cost of production principles and plans to oppose the current federal farm program. It follows state outlawings from the national union.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Farmers’ Union
National
Mrs. Kouba Again Heads Postal Clerks Auxiliary
In Des Moines the Iowa State Federation of Post Office Clerks and its auxiliary held annual conventions. Officers were reelected including Don E. Dunn as president and C. E. Harrington as secretary. Fifth vice president was R. E. Cantwell with other vice presidents named. Carrie Kouba and Katherine Kakert were reelected to lead the auxiliary.
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DES Moines
Iowa State Federation of Post Office Clerks
Don E. Dunn
Sioux City
C. E. Harrington
Ottumwa
R. E. Cantwell
Mount Pleasant
O. A. Knapp
Cedar Rapids
Faye E. Wyrore
Council Bluffs
H. C. Ross
Davenport
Stanley Wescott
Sumner
Carrie Kouba
Katherine Kakert
W C T U Entertains and Plans Quilt for Benedict Home
The Marion W C T U hosted a guest day at Mrs. E T Goughs honoring older members and mothers. Plans were made to assemble a quilt for Des Moines Benedict home with blocks donated by Mrs A L Van Fossen bearing member and friend names. Funeral services were held for Mrs Harry Pickerill at Balster and Hall chapel with burial in Palo cemetery. extensive out of town attendees listed.
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E. T. Gough
Benedict
Des Moines
Elda M. Kemp
Adeliza Daniels
Mother Benedict
Benedict Home
W. S. Winter
Nancy Ellen Hanscom
Rose Wilcox
Dorothy Klumph Robison
Edna Roberts
Clara Hindman Wilson
Lula Toms
Kenneth Murdoch
Mary Lou Thomas
Mothers’ Club
Robert Hess
A. Blinks
E. T. Hiams
G. L. Martin
Minnie Whitcomb
Harry Pickerill
Balster and Hall Chapel
C. V. R. de Jong
Dorothy Robison
de Jong
la Verna Crew
Palo Cemetery
Earl Hepker
Marion
George Clark
Lloyd Hepker
Glenn Hepker
Palo
Charles Morse
Elzo Bills
Leo Hepker
Floyd Hopker
Jim McCarthy
Ed Schultz
Charles Bills
James Morris
Minnie Peterson
Center Point
Mildred Anderson
Keosauqua
Roy Bassett
Jake
Harry Kreiger
Lenox
Glenn Kepper
Bye Clark
Ada Clark
Fred Rabee
Frank M Hepker
Harry Smickey
Mildred Reed
Lucille Reed
F. O. Pickerill
Leo Pickerill
Stephen Wright
Earl Hooker
Allen Hitchcock
Billy and
Jean
Marshalltown
Phil Cress
Lafayette
Henry Staten
Charles Jenkins
Troy Mills
James Jenkins
Cedar Rapids
James E. Robertson 55 Dies After Months Long Illness
James E. Robertson died at his brother in law and sister's home north of Marion after a three month illness. He was born August 14 1883 in Jones county son of David and Anna Robertson. Surviving are four children two daughters Mrs Wilma Ethel Konigsmark and Mrs Gladys Marie Torrence and two sons James LaVerne Robertson and Darwin Howard Robertson. He was a stonecutter and monument salesman and a Congregational church member in Anamosa. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. Balster and Hall Home for Funerals with Rev C G Ellinger officiating burial in Riverside cemetery Anamosa. Friends may call at the mortuary.
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James E. Robertson
J. R. Starry
Marion
Jones County
David
Anna Lette Robertson
Monticello
Ethel Sherman
Anamosa
Robertson
Congregational Church
Wilma Ethel Konigsmark
Omaha
Gladys Marie Torrence
James LaVerne Robertson
Darwin Howard Robertson
Cedar Rapids
C. C. Biggart
Clarence
Springville
Francis
John
Central City
Harold
Milwaukee
Balster and Hall Home
C. G. Ellinger
Riverside Cemetery
Marion high school banquets and farewells reported in Cedar Rapids
A Marion high school banquet at Hotel Roosevelt Cedar Rapids drew 158 students and faculty with nautical decorations and a program led by Mary Frances Howell. Separate notices include a Tennyson club May breakfast farewell for Frederic Hamlin and a Linn's Best 4-H club gathering where William Tell was read and winter clothing stored.
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Marion High School
Hotel Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Mary Frances Howell
Bruce Phillips
Anchors Aweigh
Donald Beadle
Winifred Schrubbe
William Tell
Edith Hagerman
Linn
Alice Frederick
Jeannette Hagerman
Florence Stewart
Four C club hosts annual guest day party
The Four C club held its annual guest day with a program led by Mrs. Jesse Scott, Mrs. Glenn Steffey, Miss Jane Scott, and Miss Mary Elkin. Lizzie Bigger gave the address of welcome and Mrs. Ethel Lethers gave a reading. Mrs. Milligan won the contest prize. Refreshments for 40 were served by Susie Berry Carl Secrist Clifton Hawk and Fred Rauch. The June meeting will be at Mrs. Ralph Beckner’s home.
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Four C Club
Jesse Scott
Glenn Steffey
Jane Scott
Mary Elkin
Lizzie Bigger
Ethel Lethers
Clyde Kearns
Harry Milligan
Arlene Luedeman
Clifton Hawk
Fred Rauch
Ralph Beckner
Local notices and social events from Springdale area
Unfurnished apartment for rent at a location not specified. The Springdale club meets Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. John Lehdigh’s home. The Auxiliary to the American Legion hosts a farewell party for Mrs. Norma Rose moving to Marshalltown. Tea and plays planned at the Presbyterian church. Several attendees noted at regional Catholic Women conference in Dubuque and railway workers convention in Cleveland. Dinner guests at the Hammonds’ home included multiple families from Center Point Cedar Rapids and Newhall.
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Springdale Club
John Lehdigh
Amercan Legion
Norma Rose
Marshalltown
Rose
Twelfth Street
H. B. Hammond
A. D. Clay
Willard
Lucille
Center Point
Charles Franks
Everett
Vernon Hajek
Cedar Rapids
G. C. Miller
Elwood Hammond
William
May breakfast and community notices in Marion area
Eighteen members of Grove City Rebekah lodge No. 35 meet for their annual May break fast at Thomas park with Mrs. John Knapp and Mrs. Leah Flockhart as guests. Miss Retta Courtney, hip fracture patient, to St Luke's hospital for X rays and care. The Tuckabache club plans its annual May breakfast at 717 Sixth Avenue hosted by Mrs. Jack Bowdish Jr.
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Noble Grand Association
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge No. 35
Thomas Park
John Knapp
Leah Flockhart
Retta Courtney
St. Luke's Hospital
Tuckabache Club
Jack Bowdish, Jr
Sixth Avenue
Miss Sara Nott Improves After Heart Attack Illness
Miss Sara Nott, who recently suffered a heart attack after a severe throat infection, shows some improvement though she remains confined to her room as she recovers.
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Sara Nott
Clarence Reinhard Is Ill With Tonsillitis
Clarence Reinhard who lives with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs G L Martin is ill of tonsillitis.
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Clarence Reinhard
Mrs. Levasseur and sister visit Iowa City
Mrs. L. A. Levasseur and her sister Mrs. Rose Hickman of Mount Vernon spent Tuesday in Iowa City for a short visit and to visit acquaintances in the area.
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L. A. Levasseur
Rose Hickman
Mount Vernon
Iowa City
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