Benson Seeks End to Price Support Escalator
Agriculture Secretary Ezra Taft Benson plans congressional action in January to repeal the price support escalator clause affecting corn wheat cotton rice and peanuts. He argues controls are ineffective and aims to set flexible support levels from zero to parity. His goal is to align farm programs with market demand and scientific advances.
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Washington
INS
Ezra Taft Benson
House
Senate
Congress
Bensean
Conpress
Benson
Sheep Sleep Demonstrated by Scottish Study
London report details Dr. Joan Munro of Aberdeen University presenting observations to the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Sheep stop grazing, yawn, relax, and lie still as sleep sets in, resisting alarm clocks and food until somehow awakened. The longest observed nap reached about thirty minutes.
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London
Joan Munro
Department of Agriculture
Aberdeen University
Scotland
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Munrn
Dru Amunte
Allamakee 4-H Awards Meeting Scheduled
WAUKON The Allamakee county 4-H awards program for boys and girls will take place next Monday evening at Waukon junior high gym. Speaker will be Paul Knode of Cresca, an exchange delegate to El Salvador in 1858. Officer elections planned at this meeting will be postponed.
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Allamakee
Waukon
Paul Knode
Cresca
International Farm Youth Exchange
el Salvador
Free Book on Arthritis And Rheumatism
An offer for a free booklet titled Arthritis and Rheumatism explains why drugs fail to cure and promotes a non surgical treatment. Readers are invited to write to The Ball Clinic Dept. 9 Raceisiae Springs Missouri for the instructional book.
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Ball Clinic
Raceisiae Springs
Missouri
Farmers dispute meat ration scheme and weigh limits
A Creston plan to sell meat only on two days a week from cattle under 750 pounds hogs under 181 pounds and lambs under 45 pounds drew strong criticism from livestock men. They warned of low grades poor yield and consumer rejection while urging Farm Bureau unity and non governmental checkoffs for marketing promotion.
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Towa
Indiana
Chicago
Sinuaian
American Farm
Bureau Federation
National Farm Organization
Fann Bureau
Japan Seeks Big US Surplus Purchases Under Talks
RAW YORK AP Sechiro Konu state minister and director general of the Japanese Economic Planning Board arrived Saturday to negotiate for the purchase of a large amount of surplus American farm products.
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RAW York
Sechiro ‘Konu
Japanese Economic Planning Board
Marketing of Hogs Sets New September Record
Iowa farm reporters say September hog slaughter reached a record 114 million head, up 15 percent from the five year average and 6 percent above the 1935 high. About six percent of slaughter hogs were sows. average barrow and gilt age was around six months. Projections for Oct–Nov total about 3.91 million hogs, 4 percent above last year’s two months and near the 1951–55 average. If November slaughter hits 2.15 million hogs as planned, sales would exceed last year’s by 1 percent and stay 6 percent below the five year average.
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Bes Moines
Ima
Iowa Crow and Livestock Reporting Service
Outstanding 4 H Boy Named in Jones County
Ken Paulsen of Center Junction was named the outstanding 4 H boy in Jones county at the father son banquet Saturday night. He studies at Wartburg College. Jim Goedken of Monticello won the champion 4 H dairy club. Castle Grove Royal Rangers and Scotch Grove Cornibhuskers were named outstanding clubs. Shirley Hanken of Monticello received the Holstein awards.
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Oxford Junction
Ken Paulsen
Center Junction
Jones County
Paulsen
Wartburg College
Jim Goedken
Monticello
Castle Grove Royal Rangers
Scotch Grove Cornibhuskers
Shirley Hanken
Monticelio
Systems and Procedures Analyst Position Listing
Life and health insurance firm seeks a capable man with experience and an insurance accounting background preferred. Fireman and employee benefit program experience valued. Opportunity for advancement, salary open. Write Box J-134 Gazatia.
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Gazatia
Garnavillo Boys Attend National Safety Congress
Garnavillo 4‑H members David Koopman and David Kraser won a trip to the National Safety Congress in Chicago. They will hear national speakers and join six other Iowa 4‑H groups at events and banquets during their stay.
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Kaiser Koopman Arnavillo
Garna- Hoclub
David Koopman
David Kraser
Cual
Areuning
Righ
Chicago
Iowa
Chircaga
Farmers bought 498 000 trucks in 1955 USDA figures
Washington reports farmers purchased about 498 000 motor trucks in 1955 per USDA and Census Bureau estimates. About two fifths were bought by farmers in the South and about one seventh in the West with most trucks purchased used. North and South showed high used-truck shares.
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USDA
Washington
Agricultural Margeting Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of the Census
Orth
Auction notices from Gazette listings feature diversos sales
A collection of auction and closing out sale notices across multiple locations. Items include livestock hay machinery cattle and farm equipment, garden tractor and tools, produce and foods, and keeper notes for events in towns such as Brown Ong, Walker, Olin, Golden Chisuy, Hawkexve, and Sigourney with dates in late October and September.
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Olin
Jackson Heirs
T Pan
Harn
Bien Estate
Noel Anan
Lord's Acre
Amiems Han RE
Shoesville
Gangrlical
Ado Brethren
Chinek
Carter Point
P.n
Aterdern-Anpus
Clit
Hawkere Downs
Irrigation Expands on Nation's Farms
An ag department report notes rapid growth in irrigation and water conservation on eastern and western farms. Since 1954, $40.5 million was allocated to develop facilities on 600000 acres, with the rest funding household and livestock water and soil conservation.
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Ashington
NSI
Rome
Arid
Drouth
Local agricultural program notes farm loan caps and project types
Fragmented text outlines measures under a Juan program including terracing cement drainage and tree planting. It mentions individual farm loans up to a cap and nonprofit farm associations with specific funding, plus goals like improving yields through fermentation and related projects.
Final expense life insurance ad from Kansas City agency
Promotional notice offering a $1000 life insurance policy to cover final expenses. No obligation. Centered on quick application and avoiding burden on family. Company listed as Old American Insurance, with address in Kansas City and Missouri contact details.
New Wart Removal Compound Promises Pain Free Cure
Scientists announce Compound IV that dissolves warts without cutting or burning. Trials in New York clinics show high effectiveness with one daily application. Available now at drug counters for 3 cents with a 2 month guarantee, no prescription needed.
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Medical Labs
New York
Shin Dlinic
Comrie
New Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Claimed
Science claims a new healing substance without surgery shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain. Reports say rapid relief and lasting improvement over months, with many cases from long standing conditions. No narcotics or anesthetics used. Bio Dyne underlies Preparation H suppositories and ointment with applicator.
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New York
Biles
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American Farm Bureau’ Federation
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Japan
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