Corn Shortage Pressures Eastern Iowa OPA Ceiling
A shortage of corn at OPA ceiling levels hits eastern Iowa. Linn county shows a 94.0 cent ceiling while market demand pushes higher, forcing Cedar Rapids plant curtailments and a wait to see if conditions improve. Ames economists warn large 1942-44 feed grain deficits threaten livestock production nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Iowa
Ford
Cedar Rapids
J. Max Widmer
Widmer
Dr. Widmer
Clinton
OPA
United States
Canada
North Atlantic
South Atlantic
South Central
Ames
Ais
Indians Plant Pure and Hybrid Corn at Black Hawk Park
Four Tama Indians descendants of Sauk and Fox tribes return to Black Hawk State Park to plant pure Indian corn in 112 year old hillocks. James Poweshiek 88 leads ceremony with the Rock Island County Historical Society guiding a comparison with modern hybrid corn. The event tests planting methods and envisions a Labor Day pow wow with results to be shared. A Holstein cow at the state sanatorium yielded 20,343 pounds of milk and 687 pounds butterfat in a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ock Island
Ill
Tama
Black Hawk Country
Black Hawk State Park
James Poweshiek
Chief Poweshiek
William Poweshiek
Hazel Poweshiek
William
Millie Jones
Rock Island
the Historical Society
United States
John H. Hauberg
Illinois State Historical Society
C. V. Golden
Cordova
J. R. Holbert
Bloomington
John Hauberg
Rock Island, Lr
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Butter Markets Unsettled Ahead of Price Roll Back
The weekly dairy market review notes unsettled butter markets in late May as dealers reduce inventories before the 10 percent price roll back. DPMA expands purchases and a price support program, with large volumes earmarked for DPMA and FSCC transfers. Retailers face varied stock plans, and unsalted butter faces slow movement as June approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Food Administration
DPMA
Army
Navy
FSCC
Hampshire Type Session Set for June 18 19 in Urbana
The Hampshire Swine registry announces the fifth annual Hampshire Illinois meet at the University of Illinois in Urbana on June 18 and 19. Organizers say the event showcases Hampshire type swine with breeders and enthusiasts attending from Peoria and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Urbana
Peoria
University
Bearded Actor Puzzles Clue Filled Crossword Grid
A crossword style puzzle lists many clues with numbers and partial phrases in a chaotic layout. The grid references include a bearded actor and various wordplay prompts across nouns verbs and adjectives, suggesting a themed puzzle entry.
Soul Conservation in Iowa Farmers Campaign
A country woman recounts Iowa farmers’ May activities as a total mobilization akin to a military campaign. She notes 18 hour power-offensive schedules, all manpower, and the stark, fatigued condition of growers while expressing hope for food for soldiers and weather for crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Louisa 4-H Rally Set Friday With Honored Guests
WYMAN The Louisa county 4-H girls rally day program is scheduled for June 4. County chairman Mrs J B Garrett will preside as officers are elected. Speakers include Miss Florence Forbes Ames extension service H V Stineman County Farm Bureau president Mrs Virgil C Wiele women’s committee chair Everett Deihl county 4-H boys vice president.
Farm sale 320 acres in Monona area
George Wagner of Monona sold his 320 acre farm southwest of Monona to Carl Johanningmeier of Gunder. Possession is set for March 1 1944 and the consideration is $29 000. The improved farm lies in a well developed area suitable for productive farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monona
George Wagner
Carl Johanningmeier
Gunder
Home Ec Contests for 4-H Girls Announced
Iowa 4-H will hold home economics contests based on achievement and service. State and sectional winners receive trips to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago and four national and sectional $200 scholarships. A best home beautification record earns a 17 jewel gold watch along with war bonds and other prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
INS
Iowa
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ray Anderson
Ames Outlook
Oakdale
Gazette
the Gazette
Coolerator
Coolite
People's Furniture
First Avenue NE
Egad
Twiggs
Migs Franken
Principe
Kingdon
Fox
AIC Atia
Demy
Los Angeles
Louisa
Hawkeye Downs
Bang’s
Bang
Stotts Jersey
Sybil
Chas
Stotts Herd
Jefferson
Ith
Allan Spencer
Thomas Farms
Hartford
Michigan
Ivan N. Gates
West Liberty
Williams
Mary Lous
Lil
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!