Perennial Weeds Threaten Iowa Corn And Morning Glories
Weather fuels spread of perennial weeds across Iowa corn fields as morning glories and other pests invade. Extension specialist R H Porter warns that these weeds grow deep roots, require repeated cutting, and may force summer fallow and alfalfa seeding. Grasshoppers cause damage in northwestern counties with poison bran mash distributed to aid control.
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Iowa
R. H. Porter
Ames
Porter
Lyon
Sioux
Plymouth
Woodbury
A. D. Worthington
Iowa Extension
Crawford County
Worthington
Harrison
Shelby
Crawford
Fence Drift in the Wire War Sparks Farmer Backlash
Farmers voice anger at Washington policy makers over the AAA program. They argue state officials have dithered too long and demand action to protect profits. The piece cites critics like Smarh of Illinois and Moyer of Iowa, insisting farmers will not surrender high payments for corn and hogs while policy mistakes persist.
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AAA
Washington
Smarh
Olinois
Moyer
Iowa
Hirth
Muissoun
Alfalfa and Clover Pests Targeted in Northwest Iowa
A crop expert reports defoliating alfalfa fields in northwest Iowa and clover fields as well. He endorses poison bran as the most practical method to control the pests.
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Iowa
Bennett Shipping Association Sells Hogs at Chicago
Special to The Gazette. Bennetti Shipping association sold hogs at Chicago Friday for three dollars sixty five cents per hundredweight.
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Gazette
Bennetti
Bennett Shippings Association
Chicago
Blairstown Faces Drought and Poor Spring Crops
Blairstown farmers report corn crop near ready but many spots fail to sprout due to insufficient moisture. Light showers did not end drought, oats behind schedule, vegetable seeds failing to germinate, pastures barren, and wells running dry requiring hauled water. Ice forms on troughs in North English after a cold night.
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Blairstown
The
Gazette
Drought Relief Promised in Harrison County Iowa
Western Iowa farmers at Harrison County meeting heard federal drought relief is pledged. W. J. Albers of the federal emergency relief administration announced two federal staffers would lead a county relief group to prevent livestock starvation. A picture of burned pastures and prolonged drought underscored urgent needs.
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Logan
Iowa
Harrison County
W. J. Albers
Federal Emergency Relief Administration For
Albers
New York Alters Egg Regulations Air Cell Defined
New York state revises its egg law, aligning references to U S standards and defining air cell types. Slightly tremulous air cells fall under Grade B while tremulous or bubbly cells are Grade C. Retail eggs are sold by grade. Spain offers a promising market for surplus eggs amid growing imports. Credit data on New York dealers will be available to shippers for a fee, via the Butter and Egg Receivers association records.
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New York City
New York State
Charles H. Baldwin
New York
Spain
Vigo
Rumania
Turkey
Poland
Bulgaria
Credit Bureau
New York Butter and Egg Receivers Association
262 Acre Farm Near Littleton Sold for 9100
J L Ozias purchases a 262 acre farm near Littleton from the heirs of his father for 9100. He plans major improvements including a large double corn crib and new fencing. Ozias already owns additional farms spanning 103, 83, and a 40 acre timber tract, marking him as a large local landowner.
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Littleton
Gzias
Onzias
Ozias
Vicin
Clutier Farmer Receives First Benefit Check In Tama
John Cerveny, a Clutier area farmer and Clutier Shipping manager, got Tama county's first corn and hog reduction benefit payment. His $507.15 check covers half the corn reduction and two-fifths of hog reduction. The funds were delivered by Donald Hayes and R. C. McElhinney.
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Toledo
John Cerveny
Clutier
Clutier Shipping Association
Tama County
Donald Hayes
County Control Association
R. C. McElhinney
Dys
Early pay corn and hog checks go to Black Hawk county farmers
Sixty-six early payments totaling 13838.10 distributed Saturday with first check to George C. Pashby for 202.70. Largest 635 to R M Gunn. Washington county reports 55,000 due this week. 201 of 1600 in first group. Counties protest quota cuts raising acreage by 7 percent and hog production by 5 percent.
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Waterloo
Black Hawk County
George C. Pashby
County Control Association
R. M. Gunn
Buckingham
Washington
the Gazette
Ott Patterson
Washington, D. C
Washington County
Patterson
Des Moines
Clermont Butter Scores 94 To Win District Contest
Special to The Gavette. Clermont-H T Hangartner scored 94 in butter judging as Section No. 1 of the Town Creamery Operators meet. Fred Timmerman placed second with 93 3 4 score. N M Larson and Albert Hansmeier tied for third with 93. Wayne Hunter topped the men’s judging, Clarence Kolsrud second, Ben Gulsvig third. Mrs. Fred Timmerman won the women’s contest, with Mrs. Floyd Sires and Mrs Holsrud following. About 100 buttermakers and officials attended the banquet with Harry Schnurr.
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Clermont
H T Hangartner
Town Creamery Operators Association
Fred Timmerman
Waterville
N M_ Larson
Decorah
Albert Hansmeier
Waukon
Wayne Hunter
Littleport
Clarence Kolsrud
Manchester
Ben Gulsvig
Chinch Bug Damage Depends On Rain In The Next Few Weeks
Washington county farmers face chinch bug damage tied to rainfall. County Agent Willam J Roudabush warns that puddling rains by mid next month determine losses, with migrating pest seasons in May and June. If rains fail, Farm Bureau meetings will organize pest control efforts in each township.
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Washington
Washington County
Willam J Roudabush
Roudabush
Farm Bureau
Buchanan County Egg Day Parade and Picnic
The annual Buchanan County Egg Day and picnic sponsored by a produce packer is set for June 6 in Independence. The event promotes local agriculture and community gathering with food and activities planned across the day.
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Buchanan
Independence
Buchanan County
Iowa Rain Record To Date This Year
Iowa reports no precipitation in the past 24 hours ending Monday 7 a.m. May totals show 1.00 inch versus a normal 3.72 inches. Deficiency for May is 2.72 inches. From January 1 to date precipitation is 4.44 inches, below the normal 10.42 inches by 5.98 inches.
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Iowa
Milk and Cream Consumption Drops Across Cities and Towns
Per capita consumption of milk and cream last year averaged 38.8 gallons in cities and towns, down from 40 gallons in 1931 32 and peaking at 40.8 gallons in 1929. Total urban consumption reached about 3.63 billion gallons, with regional declines led by the north Atlantic and south central areas, while the western states rose slightly. The estimates rely on city health reports, population, and include residential, hotel, restaurant, and bakery use but exclude manufacturing for butter and ice cream.
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Federal Bureau of Seratiga Economics
Washingon
North Atlantic States
South Central States
South Atlantic States
North Central States
City Boards of Health
Lowden Creamery Pays 25 Cents For Butterfat
Farmers cooperative creamery at Lowden paid 25 cents per pound for April butterfat. The three highest producers for April were Alfred Freese, Charles Conrad, and Dick Boedeker.
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Lowden Creamery
Lowden
Farmer’s Co-operative Creamery
Alfred Freese
Charles Conrad
Dick Boedeker
Three Magic Words In Deed Linoleum For The Kitchen
A country woman writes about the impact of the Corn Hog Check on farmers wives. She lists practical buys it enables such as new kitchen linoleum rugs, curtains, sheets, towels, a new stove grate, and repairs for old homes. She notes hogs cause garden damage and emphasizes how checks help renew daily life.
Fire destroys barn and farm buildings near Belle Plaine
Fire of undetermined origin Sunday afternoon destroyed a large barn, corn cribs and a hen house on the Harry Hamilton farm two miles west of Belle Plaine. M. E. Heaton suffered a loss including a team of horses, a calf, and hundreds of bushels of corn. The horses were burned and killed. Loss estimated at about 700 with partial insurance coverage.
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Gazette
Belle Plaine
Harry Hamilton
M. E. Heaton
Injured breaking colt near Littleton
Elmer Miller, seven miles north of Littleton, was injured when a colt kicked him causing head injuries and a broken leg in the afternoon.
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the Gazette
Littleton
Elmer Miller
Murphy Pushes For 1,000,000 To Battle Chinch Bugs
Senator Murphy urged immediate passage of a joint resolution seeking a 1,000,000 appropriation to aid farmers in drought areas fighting chinch bugs. He cited a 25 percent spread since the measure was introduced and said federal agencies should act quickly to curb the infestation. If delays occur, he warned more funds may be needed.
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Washington, D. C
Murphy
Clark
Dubuque
Davenport
Agriculture Department
4-H Beef Tour Planned Clinton County June 1
Clinton County 4-H plans a beef cattle tour on June 1. Meet at the ten mile house on highway 136 east of Goose Lake at 8 am Friday. Participants include Rex Beresford Ames Charles E Hearst Iowa Farm Bureau George Bruington Iowa Livestock Marketing Association and E H Thompson Chicago Livestock Producers Association.
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Dewitt
M. D. Lacy
Clinton
Highway 136
Goose Lake
Rex Beresford
Ames
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
George Bruington
Iowa Livestock Marketing Association
E. H. Thompson
Chicago Livestock Producers Association
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