Higher Farm Bureau dues split between Iowa counties
In Buchanan county Independence voters approved raising annual Farm Bureau dues to 10 dollars by 36 to 22 while Fayette in Fayette rejected the increase by 76 to 67. Iowa Farm Bureau officials attended both meetings. New officers were elected in Buchanan and Fayette counties, with pledges to support commodity dollar, tax cuts, and continued federal farm programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Independence
State Federation
Nannual
Iowa County Farm Bureau
Buchanan County
Fayette County
Buchanan
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
W. B. Hamilton
Des Moines
A. B. Kline
Vinton
Ross Cherry
Winthrop
Norman Frye
Raymond Mensel
Hazleton
R. A. Nelson
C. H. Pelham
A. C. Holman
Ruth Slemmons
Lewis Main
Carl Nourse
John Wilkinson
Grant Lauer
Eldorado
Ray Bell
Oelwein
M. C. Hanson
Louis Kiel
J. B. Turner
Randalia
Verne Arthur
L. D. Hitch
West Union
Women’s Publicity
Federal
Treasury
Keystone sale reports prices for pigs cattle horses and equipment
Special to The Gazette Keystone unweaned fall pigs sold at 5 50 to 6 each. Old sows priced 14 25 to 25 50 per head. Hereford bull 102 50. Cattle 45 to 76 per head calf 25 to 43. Horses 50 to 103. Harness 20 binder 150 mower 41 side 80 spreader. Corn 98 cents bushel 44 cents oats. Chickens 58 to 81 cents each. Tony Schmitz of Van Horne auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone
P. F. Leeck
Tony Schmitz
van Horne
Lisbon sale totals from Emil Reyhons auction near Solon
At the closing out sale Emil Reyhons near Solon, Buff Rock pullets brought 50 cents each. milk cows 69 to 71 dollars, stock cows 45 to 65. cross bred Shorthorn Hereford heifers 600 to 750 pounds 35 to 45. spring calves 19 each. Shorthorn bull 50. smooth mouthed work horses 136. summer shoats 17.10, late fall shoats 3.80, Poland China boar 32.50, brood sows 23 to 32. sheep 6 to 7.10, ram lamb 10.50. corn 1 a bushel, oats 44 cents, soybeans 96 cents, clover hay 15 a ton. Auctioneer W. E. Challis of Lisbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Emil Reyhons
Solon
Poland
W. E. Challis
Mount Vernon Auction Totals From H. L. Siver Sale
Twenty five bushels of yellow dent seed corn sold at $1.75 a sack, fifteen tons of alfalfa hay at $14.75 a ton, and clover hay at $13.50. Corn at $1.05 a bushel, oats 61 cents, timothy hay 50 cents a bale, and corn fodder 41 cents a shock. Livestock ranged from Guernsey cows $50-$68 to a Hampshire pigs at $3.80 each and White Pekin ducks at $1.00 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
H. L. Siver
Guernsey
Hampshire
Orpington
Young Colt Sells for 117 50 at Conesville Farm Auction
A two year old colt brought 117 dollars and 50 cents at Tracey D. Miller farm, located three and one half miles northeast of Conesville. A brown gelding, five years old and weighing ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Tracey D. Miller
Conesville
Dethroned ruler and word clues crossword style
Dethroned ruler clues fill a crossword style list with numbered across and down entries including terms for disposition amphitheater center and other varied hints. The puzzle pairs monarch themes with vocabulary for cheek lacerated and sleigh among many more.
Fence Drift Caught in the Woven Wire
A nostalgic Thanksgiving verse by R. F. A. and Tessa Webb celebrates the season. The prose evokes cheery atmosphere, farm memories, and nature’s colors, linking thanks with family gatherings on Thanksgiving morning.
Auction results from Paul Klotz and Chester Grigg sale
The sale grossed various prices for livestock and farm implements. Items included 1700 pounds bringing 95 dollars, a 1600 pound gray mare at 91 dollars, an aged blind team at 100 dollars, milk cows 40 to 55 dollars, calves 15 to 17.50 dollars, buff Orpington pullets 0.75 dollars, and about 600 bushels of corn at 9.91 cents per bushel. Straw sold for 30 dollars, manure spreader 85, wagons 38 to 40, discs 30, cultipacker 63, three sets of harness 5 to 18, horse collars 0.50 to 3, brooder house and brooders 20, corn plows 25 to 28, and a round hog house with six pens 50. Auctioneers were Paul Klotz of Columbus Junction and Chester Grigg of West Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Klotz
Columbus Junction
Chester Grigg
West Liberty
Holstein Cattle Sell At Kneeskern Farm Sale Near Postville
Twenty eight Holstein cows averaged 78 dollars per head at the J. E. Kneeskern sale five miles northwest of Postville. Top prices reached 97 dollars for two cows with one bringing 95 dollars and another 90 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
J. E. Kneeskern
Here
Stock reducing sale prices at Wilton Junction
Calves averaged twenty dollars a head and cows forty dollars at the E. E. Smith and Sons sale north of Wilton Junction. Shoats brought fourteen dollars and sheep eight fifty. Geese sold for one dollar and twenty five cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton Junction
E. E. Smith and Sons
Here
Mrs Anna Levsen sells steers at Chicago market
Mrs Anna Levsen, Cedar county feeder, sold a load of 1123 pound steers Monday in Chicago for 11.40 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence
Anna Levsen
Cedar County
Chicago
Moisture needed in Iowa says Reed
Des Moines dispatch says Charles D. Reed of the federal weather and crop bureau warns heavy dust storms possible if rain and snow do not come this winter and next spring. He notes dry soil from fall plowing and late husking increases dust risk while hog cholera and influenza remain prevalent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Charles D. Reed
Federal Weather and Crop Bureau
Reed
Hog Flu More Prevalent Than In Many Years
Eastern Iowa Veterinary association weekly bulletin reports hog cholera across numerous communities including Winton Belle Plaine La Porte City Waterloo Hazleton Independence Winthrop Tipton New Liberty Bennett Walcott Blue Grass London Wheatland Lost Nation Clinton Maquoketa Mediapolis West Burlington Lamotte Dubuque Hawkeye Waucoma Grundy Center Wellsburg North English Millersburg Preston Bellevue Iowa City Riverside Anamosa Mount Vernon New London Yarmouth Morning Sun Osage Deep River Dixon Donahue Kalona Washington. Haskins and Ainsworth cited. A talk by Harry Linn of Des Moines about a recent England trip is set for Dec 10 at Cedar Rapids with East Central Veterinary association supper.
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Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association
Winton
Belle Plaine
la Porte City
Waterloo
Hazleton
Independence
Winthrop
Tipton
New Liberty
Bennett
Walcott
Blue Grass
London
Wheatland
Lost Nation
Clinton
Maquoketa
Mediapolis
West Burlington
Lamotte
Dubuque
Hawkeye
Waucoma
Grundy Center
Wellsburg
North English
Millersburg
Preston
Bellevue
Iowa City
Riverside
Anamosa
Mount Vernon
New London
Yarmouth
Morning Sun
Osage
Deep River
Dixon
Donahue
Kalona
Washington
Haskins
Ainsworth
Harry Linn
Des Moines
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
England
Cedar Rapids
East Central Veterinary Association
Lorenzen Brothers Sell Feeder Steers Near Olin in Chicago Sale
OLIN Lorenzen Brothers sold a load of 1 165 pound steers Monday in Chicago at 11 40 per hundredweight. The sale involved feeders from near Olin and attracted buyers seeking consistent quality cattle.
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Olin — Lorenzen Brothers
Olin
Chicago
Steers Sell at Chicago Market for 11.25 Per Cwt
Independence feeder William Dauge in Buchanan County marketed 1 226 pound steers in Chicago Monday at 11.25 dollars per hundredweight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
William Dauge
Buchanan County
Chicago
Getting Ready For Thanksgiving By A Country Woman
A nostalgic slice of rural life describes Thanksgiving prep in farm homes. Activities span selecting fowl, cleaning and decorating, baking gingerbread and bread, and arranging dining room settings as family members gather amid festive bustle. The piece notes Sara Josepha Hill’s role and Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation, then reflects on gratitude and agricultural bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Josepha Hill
Abraham Lincoln
Corn Origins Traced to Southern Mexico and Central America
Evidence points to the origin of corn in southern Mexico or Central America with widespread implications for understanding early agriculture. Researchers cite archaeological finds and genetic data supporting domestication in these regions, shaping our view of crop diffusion to the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Central America
Farm Auction Schedule for Thanksgiving Weekend
Livestock sales planned at Beverly and Anamosa sale pavilion with multiple closures and community sales. Donnelly closing out near Marion and Tipton community sale along with Iowa Livestock Exchange Cedar Rapids. Anna B. Simon and Sons near Cedar Rapids and Frank Estey auctions also listed north of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnelly
Marion
Tipton
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
Anna B. Simon and Sons
Frank Estey
Anamosa Sale Pavilion
Auctio n of Arbingast and Lacock Near Lisbon
Auction notice listing Arbingast and Lacock as sellers located 2 miles northeast of Lisbon on Monday November 30. The event details the sale site and timing in a concise public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arbingast and Lacock
Lisbon
Aaron Murray Closing Out Sale Near Mechanicsville
Tuesday sales notices list Aaron Murray closing out a sale six miles southeast of Mechanicsville and E. L. Wagner closing out sale four hundred fourteen miles east of Senter Point with details for buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Murray
Mechanicsville
E. L. Wagner
Senter Point
Local Estate Auctions Prompt Near Cedar Rapids and Center Point
Two sale notices list Jacob Kray closing out sale four miles southeast of Springville and Hodgins and Jacobs auction three miles southeast of Center Point on Wednesday December 2. On Thursday December 3 Taylor closes out sale five miles west of Cedar Rapids.
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Jacob Kray
Springville
Hodgins and Jacobs
Center Point
Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Marion Youth To Show Shorthorn At Chicago
William Barnhart of Marion will represent Linn county 4-H at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago this weekend showing a white Shorthorn calf. He has nine years in 4-H and will compete in the event for the third time. The calf, winner in the junior division at the Central City fair last summer, placed first among Shorthorns at the All Iowa Dairy show in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnhart
Marion
Linn County
Chicago
Barnhart
Cedar Rapids
Holbert Hosts College Judging Teams
In Greeley during the week of the International Livestock exposition the Greeley Importing Company stables hosted college judging teams for practice judging. Mr and Mrs Tom Holbert held a turkey dinner on Tuesday for fifty attendees representing A and M Oklahoma Wyoming State College University of Wisconsin and Colorado State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Greeley
Chicago
Greeley Importing Company
Tom Holbert
A. and M. of Oklahoma
Wyoming State College
University of Wisconsin
Colorado State College
Ida County Farmers Buy Seed Corn In Linn
Ida county farmers through W. C. Craughn of Danbury purchased 125 bushels of seed corn and three carloads of shelled corn at Cedar. Seed corn from Stanley Lubbock west of Cedar Rapids includes 25 bushels at 3 dollars per bushel and 100 bushels from the crib at 1.50. Shelled corn bought from a grain broker at about 1.095 to 1.105 per bushel delivered Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida County
W. C. Craughn
Danbury
Cedar Rapids
Stanley Lubbock
Public Sale Notice Of Farm Implements Horses Cattle Hogs
Public sale scheduled for Saturday November 28 at 12 30 PM located 4 miles south of Center Point. Items include three horses one black mare ten years old weight 1400 one gray mare weight 1300 and one brown gelding five years old weight 1200. Cattle twelve head four cows giving milk a twelve year old heifer three yearling heifers three spring calves and a coming two year old Holstein bull. Hogs twelve head with twelve feeding shoots weight around 160 pounds. Hay and grain fifty bushels yellow corn four tons bean hay in barn fifty bushels Manchu soybeans. Machinery including iron wheeled wagon hay rack three section harrow eight foot Robinson manure spreader phasey corn planter dump separator No 15. Other items at Progressive School Circle will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
Robinson
Progressive School Circle
Jersey
CTA
American Jersey Cattle Club
Guernsey
Hampshire
Oliver Spring
McCormick-Deering
Monmouth
McCormick Corn
Oliver
Oxford
McCormick
37 Prize Carlots Shipped in Clinton Area
Thirty seven carloads of prize cattle shipped to the International Livestock Exposition by Clinton county feeders. Henry Harmsen of Teeds Grove won last year’s grand championship in the carlot division and shipped five carloads of Herefords. Other feeders include Walter Wessel Teeds Grove Will Jargo John Harmsen Andover and others with club calves shown by Lloyd Harmsen Andover John Martinsen Delmar Laurence Naeve Clinton Rufus Kruse Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DE Witt
Clinton County
Henry Harmsen
Teeds Grove
Walter Wessel
Will Jargo
John Harmsen
Andover
John Mommsen
Herman Anderson
Otto Baasch
Jacob Mangold
Miles
Arthur Eggers
Henry Stamp
Bryant
Alfred Mommsen
Goose Lake
Schmidt Brothers
Delmar
Bohre Hansen
Charlottee
Lloyd Harmsen
John Martinsen
Laurence Naeve
Clinton
Rufus Kruse
Donald Paulson
Charlotte
AAA Program Next Year May Include Production Control
Washington AP The AAA may use its 500 million soil conservation program next year to curb production of major crops. Tolley AAA administrator says farmers want reduced acreage for corn cotton tobacco and feed grains to prevent price depressing surpluses if normal weather returns. A maximum conservation allowance will guide farmers before planting season with crop choices and required practices, expanding latitude in many areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
AAA
H. R. Tolley
Tolley
Supreme Court
Linn Girls Club Leaders Attend Training School
Miss Gladys Adams of Ames led the Linn county sewing training for 4-H club leaders and assistants. Twenty one leaders and thirteen older girls attended from fourteen active clubs and two prospective clubs, focusing on tool quality, orderliness, sewing fundamentals, and machine use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Gladys Adams
Ames
Three Days Cough Warns of Danger Signal
An advertisement urges readers to try Creomulsion for chest colds and bronchial irritation, claiming quick relief and noting the product soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm. It promises a druggist guarantee and refund if unsatisfied from the first use.
Fayette County Farm Bureau reelects John F Wilkinson president
John F Wilkinson, a farmer south of Fayette, was re elected president of the Fayette county Farm Bureau Tuesday. He begins his fourth year leading the local farming organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F Wilkinson
Fayette
Fayette County
Farm Bureau
Wilkinson
Blairstown Youth Named Benton Junior Farm Bureau President
William Niebuhr Jr of Blairstown was chosen president of Benton county Junior Farm Bureau for 1937 at a meeting held at J. F. Chalupsky’s home west of here. Other officers include Carl Shogren vice president John Grunewald secretary-treasurer Marvel Wilson publicity chairmen Gertrude McKevitt and Margaret Leemon music chairmen. Twenty-two members attended and the next meeting is set for Dec 18 at Francis Van Duesen’s home near Van Horne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
William Niebuhr, Jr
Blairstown
Benton County Junior Farm Bureau
J. F. Chalupsky
Here
Carl Shogren
John Grunewald
Marvel Wilson
Gertrude McKevitt
Margaret Leemon
Vinton Music
Miss McKevitt
Leeman
Francis van Duesen
van Horne
Ann Nygaard
Farmers Institute Planned For Next Week At Edgewood
The 39th annual Clayton county Farmers' Institute opens Monday in Edgewood for a three day session. Premiums are awarded for corn classes small grains and baking goods. Delaware county agent Kermit Huehn headlines Monday. Educational movies a musical program finish the day. Tuesday auctions prize winning pastry while Wednesday features corn and grain auctions with Prof. Hauser of Ames as judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgewood
Clayton County
Livestock Shippers Convene in Des Moines December
Des Moines hosts the seventeenth annual Iowa Cooperative Livestock Shippers Convention on December 8 and 9. Iowa State College president Dr. Charles F. Finley will speak, with Sam H. Thompson and Frank Robotka on hand. The program centers on strengthening cooperative livestock bodies and improving marketing, with numerous county agents and extension staff listed among speakers and officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles FE. Finley
Iowa State College
Iowa Co-operative Livestock Shippers
Sam H. Thompson
Iowa
Frank Robotka
M. L. Clark
L. W. Collins
A. D. Tucker
Clarion
K. L. Urban
United States Market News Service
C. B. F. Michel
Marion
D. H. Zentmire
Marengo
Lew Myers
Williamsburg
John Springman
Story City
T. R. Rheim
Garner
E. L. Hegg
Iowa City
F. G. Worley
Waukon
C. E. Christiansen
Ringsted
E. A. Cromer
Union
R. A. Elwood
Ray Robbins
Clear Lake
William Sunderman
W. R. Johnson
Perry
Chelsea Feeder Emil Varner Sells Steers in Chicago at 11.25
Emil Varner, a feeder near Chelsea, sold steers in Chicago on Monday at 11.25 per hundredweight. The sale highlights demand for feeder cattle in midwestern markets and marks a notable local producer transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Emil Varner
Chicago
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LL Street
Elsie Janis
Lai
Tessa Webb
Woman Markets Steers
Buchanan Farm Bureau
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
Raymond Menzel
NCE
Beverly
Holbert
Linn
FAY F. Oliphant
George Price
Alburnett
B. T. Remer
Linn Girls Club
John A. Taylor
Peoples Savings Bank
Cierk
Heads Farm Bureau
J. F. Wilkinson
Benton
Farmers Institute
Nurito
John McDonnell
P. C. Lassen
Livestock Shippers Convention
St. Joseph
United States
Pharmacopoeia
Sgt.Joseph
Plough Inc
Memphis
New York
Mark Thomas
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