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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
2
The Chicago No 2 yellow corn price rose to 574 cents a bushel as heat and drought push toward a level that would let farmers unseal stored grain and pay loans. Costs of sealing and holding grain are discussed, with white corn favored for premiums and feed economics outlined.
Special to The Gazette Iowa State College extension specialist Grant Chapman plans four agricultural field days for Iowa counties this year with June 18 22 dates. Southeastern Town counties are invited for a June 22 tour featuring agronomy poultry animal husbandry horticulture alfalfa and farm dairy sessions. Visitors may tour the campus farms view experiments in progress and meet faculty, with opportunities to ask questions on farm topics.
A brief, reverent note honors all who showed courage in Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War II, and other conflicts. It also salutes those who fought for right without wearing a uniform, recognizing bravery across genders and eras.
Mechanicsville couple Chester and Mrs. Spidie completed setting out 36 000 tomato plants on ten acres with help from Mrs. Craig and her son in law. Eight thousand Harris Stone plants were planted by Mr. Spidie and 28 000 Baltimore Specie plants from Georgia. Plants arrived after a three to four day delay due to rain. Spidies contracted to raise tomatoes for Cedar Rapids canning company at seven to thirteen dollars a ton, depending on quality. They also have four acres of stringless green beans ready for cultivation.
In Ames and northeast Iowa CCC planted black locusts survive drought with robust growth. Forestry techs report near 100 percent growth in areas around McGregor and Cresco. Authorities note plans for expanded planting statewide as drought continues.
Early pay checks totaling $63 338 83 were issued to farmers in Jones County across Madison Greenfeld Richland and Was townships. A group in Madison received 10045 8, while Greenfeld tallied 1001420 across 53 farmers. Richland and other townships reported smaller sums and fewer checks, with Greenfeld second in total payments and Richland among the smaller contributors.
Speaker Henry T. Rainey proposed a three step program to help hog producers including abolition of direct marketing, weight limits on market hogs, and reciprocal tariff sales abroad. He urged stronger AAA powers and criticized the agriculture department for inaction while noting falling hog prices and international market limits.
An Iowa Des Moines UP dispatch analyzes hog and corn prices amid drought and government programs. It notes corn under 45 cent loans may stay in government hands, hog prices unlikely to rise soon, and large pork stores delaying any uptick. It cites a May hog market pace of 688,400 head in 28 days, with 733,500 the year prior.
Earl L. Klenk of one mile west of Oxford forges a post puller from two disc truck wheels gas pipe axle and a wooden pole to yank out posts. He spent 50 cents for a claw iron to hook the chain around each post as it rises from the ground.
Three farmers filed damage claims for sheep chickens and ducks killed or injured by dogs. Amiel Moyer of Toledo seeks 10 for a 175-pound ewe John Young of Toledo asks 2.80 for fourteen six weeks old chickens and Louis Kuzela of Buckingham asks 2.50 for two ducks.
Iowa board table lists farm products taxable under retail sales tax. The table notes items from vegetables to fertilizer and livestock, with classifications by buyer and use. It covers sales to markets, neighbors, and on-farm use, plus out-of-state and nonprofit sales rules. It also discusses 1934 crop abandonment registration and W-37 filing requirements for farmers.
DES MOINES Iowa farm boys and girls will compete in anew statewide 4 H drama tourney at the Iowa State Fair August 22 to 31 with an inter county format and a first of its kind drama event in the Midwest. More than 12000 in cash prizes will be awarded across livestock, crops and demonstrations while three new horse classes and a yearling dairy heifer contest are added and a heavy emphasis on 4 H club participation is noted.
One hundred chickens were stolen from the Bahnsen farm three miles southeast of Wyoming last week. Other farmers report similar thefts as marauders target rural premises for poultry.
Washington AP report shows Agricultural Adjustment administration expenditures through April 30. Rental and benefit payments totaled 185 million nationwide with Iowa receiving 464 thousand in town. hogs and butter and cheese also funded. Administrative costs in Iowa were about 125 thousand.
Farmers with wheat seedings that fall below 54 percent of base acreage must register abandonment with the county wheat production control association to avoid misunderstandings at field inspection. Use form W-37 to certify abandonment and prove minimum acreage under contract.
Iowa soil survey progresses across Osceola Cerro Gordo Decatur and Story counties with aims to finish three counties by next fall. About 87 of 99 counties surveyed with reports available for 72. Project leaders include C L Orrben G A Swenson A W Goke and H R Meldrum and Dallas E Perfect with work starting June to July 1934.
The Chicago market posted higher weekly receipts totaling about 225000 cattle hogs and sheep despite the May 19 fire. Hog and sheep yards were spared and cattle pens remained to handle the influx, with the prior week delivering under 200000 head.
The story centers on Pippin the sixteen year old daughter of Chickie and David who with Bill Lode seeks romance and escape. Kevin Malone a closer older suitor plans aviation dreams as family tensions surface during a late night drive to Livermore. A dramatic canyon route leads to a warehouse and a reveal about Pippin life. The piece ends with a cliffhanger and a promise to continue tomorrow.
In chapter fifty seven Bull scents the air and guides the pair toward a presumed habitation. They pause as the ridge crests and a dim wind seems to carry a hint of nearby life.
Chicago The Horse and Mule Association of America faced total loss from the stockyards fire at Chicago’s 407 South Dearborn Street offices. Wayne Dinsmore reorganizes the association as fire destroyed secretary Dinsmore’s papers, member lists, and historic data from 1920. Members urged to submit 1934 dues receipts to aid reconstruction. duplicates and leaflets will be reissued.
North Dakota faces four crop failures with 50 000 farming families on relief. Pearl Salsberry of the federal emergency relief administration told a national social work conference that funds go to both people and cattle, with cattle relief reaching 40 000 dollars monthly in some counties. Citizens show stoic resolve despite drought and fear of delayed crops if rain comes soon.
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