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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1935
Page
10
Auction records show a 14 acre tract owned by Farr sold under forced sale conditions for 14 125. Bids indicate interest from buyers including Carl Baten of Tarreten and participants from The Oxford Journal and local dealers.
Calf prices reached a top of 8 50 at the Columbus Junction sale as buyers reported active bidding. Breeding stock and feeder calves drew steady demand with several lots trading firmly into the mid range.
Farmers in the drought stricken plains say dried fields must yield to feed crops. Government crop officials note low wheat prospects while planners discuss shifting acreage to corn and other staples.
In Des Moines AP reports tentatively that entomologists sent field notes from a Bay Area site. The fragment mentions researchers, data collection around a creek area, and a weekend survey, with phrases suggesting observations on insect activity and timing.
Fragmentary notes describe soggy Iowa fields affecting crops and farm operations. The text references weather impacts, experimental efforts, and agricultural figures across counties, with scattered observations on harvest progress and field conditions.
The Gazette reports mixed corn planting progress with Clayton county at about 65 percent planted as ground prep continues for the remaining 26 percent. Weathe r conditions have been warmer with drought and winter damage earlier, but fields show promising growth as seeding resumes. In Thornburg, an eighteen inch high wheat field on the George Beauty farm is jointing while corn planting remains roughly half finished due to wet reentrance. Some farms have finished planting while others contend cutworms and replanting. Gardens are fine with radishes and lettuce ready, onions venturing, and berries in bloom. Cherry crop expected this year.
In Winneshiek County a new 4-H Chore Boys club was formed last week at Burr Oak with no name yet. The Springfield township group chose the name Syenefeld Chore Boys. County Agent Food Weaver plans organizing four Lincoln township youth groups at Rudgeway in June.
A North Liberty farmer, Thomas Coglen, marks his fifty fifth straight year planting corn on his homestead. The family operation, now run by Byron Coglen, grows on 234 50 acres with a history of evolving planters from a Climax to Heworick and newer models.
The Iowa Planning Board reports that expanding intensive cultivation on grade one land will lift farmers incomes and boost rural economies. It calls for forested areas in several counties, a nationwide erosion control schedule, and replacement of 22,000 farm homes. Public housing needs and highway funding implications are noted as part of a broader plan.
Wright of the Iowa Dairy association calls a meeting in Waterloo to raise funds for Fayette county’s national champion dairy judging team to travel to London in July for international competition. The four team members are Robert Putnam, Leonard Talcott, Grover Miehe, and Paul Harrison. County Agent B. W. Lodwick coaches.
Eastern Iowa veterinarians attended the third annual clinic in Peoria hosted by the Mississippi Valley Veterinary Medical Association. Two hundred fifty one practitioners registered, chiefly from Illinois Iowa Indiana Wisconsin and Missouri. The Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association plans the annual clinic for June 18 at Mechanicsville.
Interior receipts decline over 60 percent from year 460 with prices fluctuating near multi-year highs. Reports note high futures, strong dressed trade, and optimism for lean months ahead as buyers weigh light runs and potential cut-out losses in live hog markets. Mandell soybean variety from Purdue noted for higher yield and earlier maturity.
Special to She Gerrie Fayette county rural women gathered for the fourteenth farm project achievement day. Speakers included Richard s of Aldiz, national vice president of women's project work. Exhibits highlighted township displays with several townships earning excellent and good ratings. Outstanding features included Bread Variations from Livvie canship and Vegetables Cookery from Jefferson Township.
The group conducted 648 follow up meetings reaching 1 404 farm women. A nutrition playlet titled An Hour in the Office of Dr Uneeda Vegetable was presented by women from the townships.
Fair weather returned to Iowa briefly after days of heavy rain that flooded rivers in southern counties. Meteorologist Charles D Reed predicted clearer skies and warming temperatures with showers expected later, as Keokuk reported 58 inches of rain and rivers Weldon and Grand caused minor damage near Leon.
Corn planting in Wilton Junction resumes after rain with rapid completion. Grain and pastures show promising growth, and early crops including straw berries fruit and potatoes look favorable for the season.
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