Iowa Farmers Pay $1.4 Million in State Income Tax
State tax records show Iowa rural and urban taxpayers paid a total of $6,887,486 this year, a 50 percent rise from last year. The rural component reached $1,400,949, up 2.9 times 1941 payments, with 47,867 farmers in the taxpaying class. Urban figures totaled $5,486,537 from 150,303 filers. County breakdowns list Benton, Black Hawk, Dubuque, Linn, Scott, and other counties with varied urban and rural contributions.
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Iowa
ES Moines
State Tax Commission
Benton
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Cedar
Clayton
Clinton
Rural
Delaware
Dubuque
Fayette
Jackson
Johnson
Jones
Keokuk
Linn
Louisa
Marshall
Urban
Muscatine
Poweshiek
Scott
Tama
17 Year Old Cow Sells By the Pound for 110.32
A 17 year old black cow consigned by William and Fred Boehm west of Greeley sold at Manchester auction last week for 110.32 dollar per 360 pounds? The 1,360 pound cow was sold by the pound and calved twins last spring that the Boehms also sold for 46 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
William
Fred Boehm
Manchester
Boehm
Fence Drift and Poison Gas Near Cedar Rapids Farm
A Gazette farm editor reports fence drift entangled in woven wire and notes a odor suggesting poison gas. The piece mentions a sample from Cedar Rapids area holdings and implies possible impact on frost damaged soybeans and CCC processing as a quick remedy.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Sets Farm Truck Certificate Sessions
Linn County farm transportation committee announces certificates of necessity for truck operators hauling farm products. The Triple-A office at 204 ORC building Rapids hosts sessions Thursday through Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. John F. Wager chairs the committee with members from Central City, Alburnett, Marion, Springville and Cedar Rapids assisting in processing gas rations and repair allotments.
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Linn County
Linn County Farm Transportation Committee
Triple- A
ORC
Rapids
John F. Wager
Farm Transportation Committee
U.S.D.A. War Board
Tuy
U. S. D. A. War Board
Central City
Triple-A
F. M. Fisher
Alburnett
Guy Hutchins
Harry E. Dunn
Marion
George Rose
Springville
Elmer F. Burr
Walker
George J. Young
Cedar Rapids
Charles Bachman
Mr. Vernon
Charles Sweet
Office of
Farm Transportation
County
Wagor
Iowa corn moisture tops 25 percent in 1942 crop report
Iowa’s 1942 corn crop averaged 25.2 percent moisture based on ten samples from all counties. The driest test came from the west central region while the northwest showed the wettest. the ten year October 10 average is 23 percent. Frosts late September reduced quality but most corn remained saleable.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Agriculture
United States Weather Bureau
Charles D. Reed
Central
West Central
Taylor Township
Harrison County
Excelsior Township
Dickinson County
Reed
Aus
Cow Testers Scarce Across Iowa Test Associations
Iowa cow testing associations may lose testers by next month as shortages force replacements. Floyd A Ames reports the shortage echoes wartime cuts while some women step into testing roles, including Mildred Moser, 17, who recently began work for Story Boone and follows Mrs. L. V. Putnam of Hardin County as the first female tester.
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Ames
Iowa
Floyd
Ames Daily
Arnold
Mildred Moser
Story County
Story- Boone Association
L. V. Putnam
Hardin County
Boars and Gilts Sell Strong At Wilton Junction Auction
Thirty five boars averaged 71 with top 107.50 at the C. W. Lenker and San Poland China sale nine miles northeast of Wilton Junction. Forty three gilts averaged 48 with gilts topping at 60.
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Wilton Junction
C. W. Lenker
San Poland
High Survival Rate For 12000 Planted Trees In County
Allamakee county farm forestry cooperators planted 12 000 trees last spring and 90 percent remain alive after survival counts completed by farm forester M A Eberhoff today. Abundant rainfall and improved planting methods credited for the strong showing. species include black locust black walnut red cedar and Norway spruce.
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Waukon
Allamakee
M. A. Eberhoff
Ellerhoff
Acres on Wickler Farm Showcase Soil Conservation
Interview with H A Butch Wickler owner of 280 acres north of Garnaville discusses timber logs for roof and interior use, chicken production, contour farming, terracing and strip cropping. He explains labor, costs, rotation, and AAA support amid wartime farming changes. He notes frost damage to soybeans and the goal of soil conservation across northeastern Iowa.
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H. A. “Butch” Wickler
Garnaville
Louis Palas
Elkader
Iowa
Farm Auction Schedule for October in Iowa Region
Henry Jurgensen Chester Whites sale near Olin and Nemecek Est livestock sale by Tews City Sales Co at Chester Whites farm. Lester Bolton closing out near Central City. Monday October 26 Mary C Woodfin farm offers 189 acres four miles northeast of Walker.
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Henry Jurgensen
Chester Whites
Olin
Nemecek
Tews City Sales Co
Lester Bolton
Central City
Mary C. Woodfin
Walker
Farm Machinery Production Cut to 20 Percent of Normal
The War Production Board ordered concentration of farm machinery production cutting quotas to 20 percent of normal for 12 months starting Nov. 1. Production shifts from large companies to smaller manufacturers with exemptions for tractors combines parts and tools. The move aims to save 500000 tons of iron and steel annually and free large firms for war output.
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Washington
War Production Board
Agrical Department
Barbyard Chatter and Farm Corn Storage Advice
Barbyard Chatter notes on farm action near Cedar Rapids with F. W. Schiele keeping two hundred head of heavy steers on grass. Warns against harvesting corn in Iowa before dryness for safe cribbing and warns about moisture risk in cribbing stored corn. Mentions Pamphlet 16 Farm Corn Storage and Glen Healy with 400 animals, including Hamp breed.
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F. W. Schiele
Iowa
Glen Healy
Soybean Disposition Mess Persists After Frost Damage
Report discusses ongoing confusion over soybean losses from frost damage. Farmers note deteriorating beans in fields and rising pod damage while CCC offers no clear handling or cost-sharing. CCC schedule sets discounts based on damage levels over 8 percent and defined standards.
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CCC
United States
Pickering Buys 127 Acre Viola Farm For 12700
Chester Pickering reported to have purchased the 127 acre farm near Viola from Security Fire Insurance Co Davenport for 100 dollars an acre. He has lived there seven years and the property lies three quarters of a mile southwest of Viola.
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Viola
Chester Pickering
The
Security Fire Insurance Company
Davenport
Farmers Aim to Feed 25 Million Bushels for 1941 Meat Supply
Farmers must provide 25 million bushels of wheat to feed livestock so meat production can meet next year's needs for armed forces and lend-lease commitments while keeping civilian consumption at 1941 levels.
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Armed Forces
Depicted Island Base Inva ded Island Answer to Puzzle
A brief puzzle note describes a depicted island featuring a base on an invaded island and provides an answer to the prior puzzle.
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George Mills
Air Corps
United States Army
Tavier
Hill's Mill
Prairiebure
Feck Road
Oldsmobile
Price & McCaller
A. J. Schucler
Quince Tech
MR. McElugh
Midge
China
Transportation Committee
Bashel
SCS
AAA
H. A. Wirkler
Williams
Govmint
Peoples Savings Bank
Ray Anderson
CDC
Beverly Cattle Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Montana
Department of Agriculture
Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A. F
Tony) Schmitz
Bendea
George B. Easker
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