Chicago Strike Has Little Effect On Iowa Livestock Markets
Iowa livestock markets show few effects from the Chicago strike. Interior hog markets stay steady to a dime lower with higher receipts. Iowa dairy cattle and fed cattle hold firm as packing plants in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines have Chicago links. Experts cite seasonal receipts, strong Missouri River demand, and continued storehouse of meat by packers as reasons for limited impact. Ames forecasts suggest the narrow price spread may not last and advises selling heavier hogs and sows while favorable.
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Iowa
Chicago
Federal Market Reporting Service
Minnesota
Des
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Missouri River
United States
Indianapolis
Fence Drift and Hog Market Prices Highlight Farm Activities
Three men with axes trim a hedge along the west boundary as a New line fence is planned. A land owner, an extensive livestock feeder, says cleanup time is ahead and will prepare for winter and spring work. Hog prices in Iowa show a narrow spread with heavy hogs and sows selling near butcher grades, foreshadowing a future price gap as supplies rise and farmers feed to heavier weights.
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International
Seth
Iowa
Chicago
Ames Man Succeeds Bartlett as West Branch Ag Teacher
Ferman Robertson of Ames, previously at Blencoe, was selected to teach vocational agriculture at West Branch. He succeeds J. Hi Bartlett, who moved to a similar post at Osage. Robertson will assume duties next week.
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Ames Man
Bartlett
West Branch Ag
West Branch
Ferman Robertson
Ames
Blencoe
J. Hi. Bartlett
Osage
Robertson
Brooklyn Youth Wins Iowa 4-H Dairy Honor for 1938
Waterloo-Wallace Lang 17 of Brooklyn is named Iowa’s champion 4-H dairy club member for 1938. He earns a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Chicago from November 26 to December 3, sponsored by the Iowa State Brand Creameries. Lang, with eight years in 4-H, has multiple state and district awards, including top show placements, and was high man in the 1938 state dairy cattle judging contest in Waterloo. He has led his county club, shown Ayrshire cattle since youth, and won a gold watch as outstanding dairy exhibitor at the state fair.
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Waterloo
Wallace Lang
Brooklyn
Iowa
E. M. Wright
Iowa State Dairy Association
Lang
Chicago
Iowa State Brand Creameries
Mason City
Dairy Club
Dairy Cattle Congress
Wallace
Dairy Congress
Candidates Named For Girls' Club Offices In Linn
Linn county girls 4 H club office candidates were announced by Miss Lucille Gove home demonstration agent. Nominated by the county 4 H committee chairwoman Mrs A R Minish Mount Vernon the candidates for president are Frances Hill Coggon and Jean Minish Mount Vernon for vice president Virginia Sloan Marion and Eleanor Lorence Cedar Rapids for secretary Arlene Quaas Marion and Elnora Dvorsky Parlata for historian Caroline Fuhrmeister Ely and Mary Schulte Fairfax.
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Linn County
Lucille Gove
A. R. Minish
Mount Vernon
Marion
Frances Hill
Coggon
Jean Minish
Virginia Sloan
Eleanor Lorence
Cedar Rapids
Arlene Quaas
Elnora Dvorsky
Paralta
Caroline Fuhrmeister
Ely
Mary Schulte
Fairfax
4-H steer Oscar heads to Chicago exposition
Woodrow Lee of Liberty Future Farmers 4-H shows Oscar a 1100 pound Hereford yearling loaded for Chicago Tuesday. The steer, exhibited Saturday, earned a blue ribbon at What Cheer and twelfth at the state fair after eight years in 4-H feeder work.
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Kinross
Keokuk County
Chicago
Oscar
Woodrow Lee
Lee
Liberty Future Farmers
Holsteins Average $134 30 At Auction
Forty eight cows sold for 6510 total at 135 average in an Iowa Holstein Breeders auction. Sixty two head averaged 134 35 with top price 200 for two animals. Buyers included Corna Brothers Plattsmouth and Hamer Waterloo. A yearling from Woodward state hospital topped bulls at 180. Auctioneers and pedigrees noted.
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Waterloo
Iowa Holstein Breeders Association
Herbert Kleiss
Brooklyn
Fort Atkinson
Wis
J. E Halsey
Des Moines
Claude Wylam
Waverly
Sen
Paul Stewart
Maynard
Jackson County 4-H Banquet Draws 175 Attendees
In Maquoketa the ninth annual Jackson county 4-H club banquet was held Monday evening with 175 members leaders and guests in attendance. Wayne Dietz served as boys' club president and Herman Steines spoke among the presenters.
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Maquoketa
Jackson County
Wayne Dietz
Herman Steines
Seven Local Club Reports Highlight Toast Program
Girls' club president led the toast program as seven clubs presented reports. Lolla Faye Binns, 1938 health champion, and Verna McCullough of the champion demonstration team spoke, followed by a magic show, games, and folk dances.
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Lolla Faye Binns
Verna McCullough
Wadena Man Heads Fayette County Farm Youth Group
Kenneth Baldwin of Wadena named to head the Fayette County Rural Young People's organization succeeding Opal Sorge of Sumner. New officers include Volney Palmer Hawkeye vice president Anna Helen Yauslin Clermont secretary Elwood Mabon Randalia treasurer and June Arthur Fayette publicity chairman.
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Spreinl
Gazett
Fayette
Kenneth Baldwin
Wadena
Fayette County
Rural Young People’s Organization
Opal Sorge
Sumner
Volney Palmer
Hawkeye
Anna Helen Yauslin
Clermont
Elwood Mabon
Randalia
June Arthur
37.0 Billion Eggs Produced in 1937
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports 37.647 billion eggs produced on U.S. farms in 1937, up from 33.996 billion in 1936, with 1926-35 average at 36.96 billion. Chickens on farms Jan 1 1938 total 387.251 million, down from 420.257 million in 1937. The 1928 peak was 474.997 million.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
Farm Auction Notices Spread Across Several Counties
Multiple sales announced for November and December. H W Walmer dairy herd disposal in Lisbon and Maple Grove Short horns in Independence and Verne Marsh closing out in Cedar Rapids. Bev erly livestock auction Cedar Rapids on Thursday and Friday. F D Stoddard closing out sale 8 miles NW of Anamosa.
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H. W. Walmer Dairy Herd
Lisbon
Maple Grove Shorthorns
Independence
Verne Marsh
Memorial Dr
Cedar Rapids
Beverly Livestock Auction
Livestock Exchange
F. D. Stoddard
Anamosa
NE Iowa Farm Business Assn to Meet Nov 30
NE Iowa Farm Business association schedules its annual meeting in West Union. Carl Malone, fieldman, said the event will review cooperative activities and plans for the coming year.
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Iowa
West Union
Carl Malone
Fieldman
Northeast Iowa Farm Business Association
Farm group schedules 10 am West Union meeting
The Ames extension department will meet with association members at West Union at 10 am to discuss the farm outlook. Wives will meet with home economics specialists to discuss farm living problems. Navy 30.
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West Union
Navy
Ames Extension Department
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Lauren K. Soth
Ames Extension Agricultural
Iowa Livestock Exchange
William Ann Company
William James Coo
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Dial
First Street
Linn
Chicago International
Jackson
del Monte
Old Post Office
IGRAM
M. Ave
Sixth
Maraschino
Wadena Man Heads Farm Youth Ass’n
Chichesters
TLE Bros. Aching CO
Mo Street
Third Ave. SW
Fourth Ave. SF
16Th Ave. SW
Jonathan
Ene
Fey
Florida
Doren
Sunkist
Libby
Texas
Valley Maid
Dar
National Biscuit CO. Crackers
SPY
Grace Fancy
DUCKS
Longhorn
Pota' Idaho
Turkeys
Joseph Kushner
Second Street
Merle E. Garmoe
Stent SE
Beverly Yards
Alamosa
Colorado
Montana
Northwest
Beverly Cattle Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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