Farm Population to Reach 32 Million This Year
The U S Department of Agriculture estimates farm population will total about 32 million by year end, a rise of roughly 263 thousand in the first quarter and a potential full-year increase near 656 thousand, reflecting a rural movement amid the current economic slump. The report notes substantial farmward migration even as some move to cities, with births exceeding deaths and a growing group of rural nonfarm residents.
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Ashington
D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Humbert Farms Wins Top Prizes at Bar-Ben Livestock Show
Humbert Farms of Corning Indiana won first prize for five Percheron stallions at the Ak Bar Ben livestock show. Humbert and Son of Corning also took reserve senior grand champion for Percheron stallions. Elliott Brown of Rose Hill Indiana claimed senior and grand championships among Aberdeen Angus bulls.
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Omaha (Ap
Humbert Farms
Notice of Probate of Will Iowa 1932
In Linn County District Court notice is given that Amelia L. Trumbull of Cedar Rapids Iowa has a will presented for proof and admission to probate. The hearing is set for November 8 1932 at 9 o clock AM in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Amelia L. Trumbull
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fence Drift and Echoes of a Fading Statesman
A stark meditation on political theater as older leaders lose grip amid loud rhetoric. The piece frames a ruthless public drift, where halos slip and even a once gentle bull seems mistreated by bombastic voices.
Eastern Iowa Cow Testers Gather for Fall Session
Nineteen cow testers from sixteen eastern Iowa counties met Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids YMCA for a two day fall conference. Floyd Johnston and Earl Shultz of the Ames dairy extension department attended. The program covered winter feeding problems and herd sanitation. Roy Hill discussed herd sire work. The conference runs Tuesday noon to Wednesday noon with a large list of attendees from numerous county associations.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Johnston
Earl Shultz
Ames Dairy Extension Department
Ames
K. W. Stouder
Roy Hill
Mount Pleasant
Henry Nieman
North Tama Cow Test Association
Herbert Kliess
Tama Poweshiek
Gravers Underberg
Benton
John Doughty
L. C. Adams
Linn
Harley Hansen
Harold Klingler
Alfred Breitbach
Northern Seed Pays On Washington Potato Plots
Northern grown seed potatoes boosted yields on test plots at farms of William Martin Fred Donaldson Ed Lins and Joe C Miller from 24 to 177 bushels per acre with an average of 300 bushels per acre though heat and June root soakage reduced expectations Fertilized rows produced 148 to 341 bushels per acre by weight County Agent Harold G Montgomery reports in The Gazette Washington Iowa.
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Bprdal
the Gazette
Washington
William Martin
Fred Donaldson
Ed Lins
Joe C. Miller
Harold G. Montgomery
How One Woman Lost 20 Pounds of Fat
An advertisement claims Kruschen Salts can shed fat in three weeks with half a teaspoonful daily in hot water. It promises energy boosts, clearer skin, and a younger feeling, with a money back guarantee if not convincing. Purchases suggested at local drugstores across America.
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May Drug Co
Podzimek Pharmacy
America
Bladder Physic Promises Relief and Sleep Restoration
An advertisement touts a bladder physic that cleanses impurities and acids causing irritation and nocturnal issues. It promotes BU-KETS 25c test box (5 cr. tablets) with money-back if not relieved after four days and claims improved sleep, sold by Horak Pharmacies.
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Horak Pharmacies
Chicago Hog Runs Drop 33 Percent From Year Ago
Union Stockyards Chicago reports October livestock receipts fell sharply from last year across hogs, sheep, and cattle. Hog totals dropped to 452000 head from 679000, a 33 percent decline, with many hogs going directly to packing plants. Stockyards saw reduced shipments to eastern plants and lower totals at twelve markets, while sheep and cattle also showed declines.
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Chicago
Union Stockyards
Ames Farm Experiments Cover 300 Projects At Iowa Station
Special to The Gazette Ames, SIOWA. The Ames agricultural experiments station reports about 300 projects conducted last year through co operation with farmers across the state. Projects range from grain variety development and marketing studies to soil conservation livestock dairy and poultry issues and disease control. A new project begun last year examines lard usage to raise product quality and boost Iowa market demand.
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AMES
Ames Agricultural Experiments Station
R. E. Buchanan
Buchanan
Iowa
Eight Cedar County Calves Entered In International Show
Tipton Cedar County 4-H baby beef club will send eight top calves to the International in Chicago from November 26 to December 3. County Agent Emmett C. Gardner announces entries include a grand champion Hereford fed by Geraldine Donohue, reserve Angus fed by Mear Eller, plus Hereford and Angus owned by Carson Moffit, three Angus calves owned by Ronald Spear, Arthur Domer, Earl Domer, and a Shorthorn by William Horr. Earl Domer’s calf also competes in the carcass class.
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Tipton
Cedar County
Chicago
Emmett C. Gardner
Geraldine Donohue
Mear Eller
Carson Moffit
Ronald Spear
Arthur Domer
Earl Domer
William Ho
Fair Managers To Meet At Des Moines In December
DES MOINES AP programs for county fair managers meeting December 12 and 13 and the state fair board December 14 are being drafted by a joint capitol committee. Secretary A R Corey says plans focus on next year's fairs and financial retrenchment. Reports show seventy two county fairs held last season and all are expected to send representatives as required to receive state aid.
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DES Moines
State Fair Board
Capitol
A. R. Corey
What’s What Out on the Acres
Interview with Lyle Tompkins, owner of 409 acres near Wyoming, reveals hybrid corn yields beating his own Toleaming by about 37 bushels per acre. He discusses tax, farming plans, livestock, markets, and local politics in a candid rural portrait.
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Lyle Tompkins
Wyoming
Tompkins
Mothers Mix This At Home for a Bad Cough
A home remedy promises quick lasting relief for a distressing cough. The recipe uses greenmind sugar and water to make a syrup, plus 234 ounces of Pinex bought from a druggist, mixed into a pint bottle. The ad claims soothing membranes loosening germs and clearing airways for easier breathing and restful sleep.
Home Economics Ass'n To Meet At Ames Nov 3-4
The Iowa Home Economics association will hold its annual meeting in Ames on November 3 and 4 with Miss Genevieve Fisher as president in the chair. The Thursday evening agenda includes a 6 p.m. dinner at the YWCA followed by conferences on child development and family relationships. Friday features a talk by Dr. Thomas Hopkins of Teachers College Columbia University on the role of philosophy in curriculum making, followed by a general discussion.
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Ames
Iowa Home Economics Association
Genevieve Fisher
Thomas Hopkins
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Farm Auctions Announced for Friday and Saturday
Poland China hog sale planned Friday near Marion by Harley F. McCalley. On Saturday Fullmer Brothers hold a Poland China boar sale at 344 miles northeast of Belle Plaine.
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Belle Plaine
Irving
Poland
China
Marion
Harley F. McCalley
Fullmer Brothers
Cows in Johnson C T A Produce Strong October Milk
Oakdale reports Johnson County Cow Test Association October data show 373 cows, 85 dry, averaging 528 pounds milk and 21.7 butterfat. Dan Yoder’s nine Guernseys led with 32 pounds butterfat. W P Marner’s Guernseys tied. Top cow yielded 2,299 pounds milk and 78.2 pounds butterfat in 28 days, others over 70 pounds. All are Holsteins. Rest period changes affected daily yield. a purebred Holstein’s 27 day rest produced 36 pounds daily, while a grade Guernsey freshened after 20 days yielded 24 pounds daily.
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Oakdale
Johnson County
Dan Yoder
Guernseys
Clarence Jensen
Guernsey
Bertram area auction sheds light on farm yields
At a Bertram sale run by C. F. Waskow, hundreds of bushels of corn sold for about 14.5 cents a bushel. Oats 13 cents, corn fodder 12 cents a shock, soy bean hay eight dollars per three loads. Cows ranged 16 to 28 dollars each. Shoats 4.20 to 4.40, a team of horses 78 dollars. Turkeys 1.90 to 2.20, guineas 34 cents. Harness 22.50. A.T. Beng was auctioneer and Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids was clerk.
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Gazette
Bertram
C. F. Waskow
A.T. Beng
Iowa State Savings Bank of
Cedar’ Rapids
Restore vitality with red blood cells and hemoglobin
The ad touts a tonic to boost resistance and oxygen delivery by increasing red blood cell and hemoglobin content. It claims better skin health and general strength, urging readers to buy a two-size option from the 5.5.3. Co. at drug stores.
Egg-Corn ratio more favorable than 1931 levels in Iowa
Iowa farmers gain a relatively better Poultry market position due to rising egg prices. Extension specialist W D Termohlen notes conditions should not prompt flock expansion. The September farm price index sits at 57, with eggs at 85 and beef cattle at 94. Egg to corn ratio in September 1.4 dozen eggs per bushel of corn, while poultry to corn ratio stands at 1.9 pounds per bushel.
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Gazette
Ames
Iowa
W. D. Termohlen
Ames Extension
Termohlen
Teremohlen
Dean Curtiss Heads to Europe for Two Month Research
AMES C F Curtiss former dean of agriculture left Ames Saturday to sail for Europe. He will study farm land tenancy in England and the farm loan system in Denmark as part of continuing academic and research work. Curtiss retired from executive duties as dean and director of the division of agriculture last June.
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AMES
C. F. Curtiss
Europe
England
Denmark
Dean Curtiss
Division of Agriculture
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