Nutrition Conferees Back Planned Wartime Food Program
Secretary Wickard told 900 nutrition experts that U S farms can supply an adequate diet for all and still aid Britain with surplus foods. He cited the administration’s flexible farm program and urged democratic planning to ensure a well fed nation during defense production. The conference noted a large hunger problem and called for more milk eggs fruits vegetables and meats while suggesting shifts of 30 to 50 million acres from cotton wheat and tobacco to food crops.
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United States
Great Britain
Secretary of Agriculture
Claude R. Wickard
National Nutrition Conference
Wickard
Roosevelt
Pasture Seeding and Alfalfa Harvest Update in Buck Creek Area
Wordehoff farm in Buck Creek Delaware county reseeded pasturage. Ground shows dense sweet clover red clover alsike bluegrass and alfalfa. Lime and phosphorus applied under SCS guidance. Webster area reports alfalfa haying underway corn planted gardens advancing peas berries and prepared plots with favorable moisture.
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CA. Wordehoff
Buck Creek
Delaware County
Wordehoff
Grandfather Clad in Quiet Wisdom On The Fence
A reflective poem by Wilda Palmer recalls a kindly grandfather seen in his garden. He answers what makes life worthwhile by urging daily saving, duty to others, and joining God’s brotherhood rather than chasing pleasure, wealth, or suspense.
Land rent mystery untangled after 28 years
Des Moines report shows Ernest L. Moore, a farmer near Sheldahl, paid $4 per acre rent for 10 acres he already owned. He had rented 40 acres from his brother starting in 1912. the brother died in 1940. Lawyers learned Ernest had owned 10 acres since their father's death over 25 years earlier.
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Des Moines
Ernest L. Moore
Moore
Sheldahlla
Ernest
Gold Medal Haarlem Ot Capsules claim kidney relief
An advertisement urges readers to buy Gold Medal Haarlem Ot Capsules for 35 cents to flush kidneys and reduce night awakenings. It promises money back if the remedy fails and notes symptoms like back ache and irritability of the bladder.
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Haarlem
Iowa to Get Plastered on Milk in June Drive
Iowa Dairy Industry commission plans a June advertising push across the state. E T Smith of Volga City and county agents in Delaware Linn Clayton Dubuque Fayette Winneshiek Buchanan Jones and Jackson counties will plaster Iowa with milk and dairy product stickers and posters.
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Manchester
Iowa
E. T Smith
Volga City
Iowa Dairy Industry Commission
Delaware
Linn
Clayton
Dubuque
Fayette
Winneshiek
Buchanan
Jones
Jackson
National Dairy Council
Dairy Industry Commission
Fairfield
Muscatine
Waverly
Lamont
Aden
Oakland
Humboldt
Primghar
Milk output rises with more cows but population growth outpaces
The 1940 census shows total U S milk production from 21 936 556 cows in 1939 reached 11 508 243 769 gallons, up 812 335 cows since 1929 and about 500 million gallons. Per person output fell to 87.4 gallons from 90, as population grew faster. Production covered 4 663 701 of 6 096 799 farms in the United States.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Nebraska wheat allotment set for 1942 by AAA chairman
Lincoln reports a 1942 Nebraska wheat allotment of 3,146,579 acres, down 406,502 acres from last year. Fred Wallace, state AAA chairman, announced the quota Tuesday.
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Lincoln
INS
Nebraska
Fred Wallace
AAA
Local Vet Practice Grows as Dr Thomp son Joins Dr Harrison
Dr H B Thompson of Hampton will become a partner of Dr C C Harrison here starting June 1, expanding the veterinary service after 20 years of Harrison practice.
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Waukon
H. B. Thompson
Hampton
C. C. Harrison
Farm Income Elevated by Parity Loan Bill
President of the American Farm Bureau Edward A O Neal estimates the 85 percent parity loan will raise farm income by 724 million annually. He breaks the gain into Wheat 273 million Cotton 239 million Corn 180 million Tobacco 18 million Rice 11 million noting the bill guarantees fair exchange values and modest consumer price impact. Congressional leaders push for swift settlement on the 1941 42 agricultural appropriation as parity loans proceed.
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Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
O'Neal
Washington
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Russell
Bankhead
Ala
Talle Urges Soil Conservation Week in Iowa
Rep Henry O Talle of Decorah read Governor Wilsons June 2 to 7 soil conservation week proclamation to Congress. He linked a stable domestic economy to soil preservation and urged Iowa to lead in prudent land use for today and future days.
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Gazette
Washington, D. C
Henry O. Talle
Decorah
Congress
George A. Wilson
Iowa
Iowa Republican
Talle
Corn Cultivation Underway in Eastern Iowa Fields
Warm weather and moisture boost corn growth across eastern Iowa as farmers begin first cultivation. In Monmouth area Ingwer Winter started the season in the field, with others to follow. West Union reports rains lifting soil crust and enabling rapid corn growth, with about 90 percent planted and plowing for soybeans ongoing. Pastures remain adequate and alfalfa and clover thrive while timothy is short.
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Iowa
Andy Smith
Hopkinton
Smith
Alfred Mettler
Monmouth
Ingwer
West Union
Fayette County
Gillette Opposes Cornmeal in Lend Lease Plan
Washington AP agriculture officials clash over Senator Gillette's bid to export corn meal and grits under lend lease. Hill says unlikely due to shipping limits and dietary habits, though corn products already move to Britain and via food stamp and school lunch programs.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Gillette
Gaumnitz
Surplus Marketing Administration
Hill
Britain
Soybean Exports Decline Sharply in 1940-41 Season
USDA reports for the first six months of the 1940-41 marketing season show soybean exports at 82,000 bushels, far below 1939-40 levels. Soybean oil exports fell 27 percent from the prior year, with reduced European demand and gains to Latin America and Finland. domestic soybean oil use rose, driven by growing paint and varnish industry demand from 6 million pounds in 1931 to 30 million in 1940.
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U.S.D.A
United States
Finland
Switzerland
Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers Promises Quick Relief
A new medical drink called Lurin is promoted as a harmless, effective treatment for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. Advertised to also aid gas indigestion and heartburn, the remedy is available from doctors or drug stores with a money back guarantee. Sold at May's Drug Store and others.
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Luria
May
Pord-Hopkins
First in district to harvest new potatoes from garden
Special to The Gazette reports Mr and Mrs Will Bahr in La Porte City have the first new potatoes of spring from their garden. The crop was planted March 15.
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LA Porte City
Will Bahr
Aberdeen Angus tops Brown Tudor sale at 5200 dollars
The Brown Tudor Aberdeen Anguses sold Saturday one mile east of Rose Hill with a top price of 5200 dollars for a cow in the John B. and Elliott Brown herd bought by a Tennessee buyer. Sixty two head were auctioned by Col Arthur W Thompson and Fred E Chandler to buyers in Tennessee Ohio New York Indiana Missouri Iowa and other states. average per animal about 600 dollars.
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Delta
Rose Hill
John B
Elliott Brown
Tennessee
Col
Arthur W. Thompson
Lincoln
Neb
Fred E. Chandler
Chariton
Ohio
Indiana
Ankeny
New York
Kansas City
South Dakota
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Brees
Ead
Kildee to Speak at Benton County Dairy Picnic
H. H. Kildee dean of agriculture at Ames will speak Tuesday during the Benton county dairy herd improvement associations annual picnic program at the School for the Blind.
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Vinton
H. H. Kildee
Ames
Benton County Dairy Herd Improvement Associations
School For the Blind
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