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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

6

Reed Reports Corn Frost Risk Ahead in Iowa Weekly

Iowa crop reporter Charles D Reed notes the corn crop is 23 percent safe from frost, well below the 40 percent typical for this date, due to cool conditions. He cites near-freezing readings in Inwood and Clermont, discussions on possible damage, and forecasts a slow warm spell needed to recover the crop.

Charles D Reed Iowa Jowa Inwood Weather Bureau Ted Ome Lesves

Weather notes and crop outlook in LincolnNebraska region

Crop updates from Lincoln Nebraska describe frost safety for corn at 20 percent and soybeans turning in some fields. Wheat production estimates center around 35.5 million bushels with corn expectations mixed. Midwest outlook predicts a dip in overall corn yield with concerns over central sections due to cold and rain. Assembly at Baldwin notes optimism Iowa will lead output while Wisconsin and Nebraska show worry about maturing crops. Government storage bins rise at Webster and South English with Roy Sorden and San given corn handling contracts.

Spee Alta Baldwin Midwest Wich Mars Andresen Welin Lake Okoboy Iowa Agai Sears Wisconsin Nebraska Indiana Ohio Michigan Minnesota Ased Kuan Syren Garvette Webster Webster South English Roy Sorden San

Mechanicville farmer touts Natex relief after bowel issues

Mr John Mair of Mechanicville Iowa tells the News Representative at Podzimek’s Pharmacy that Natex transformed his health after years of poor sleep, headaches, and digestive troubles. He reports better bowel movement, sleep, and diminished aches and says Natex comes first in his medicine cabinet. A $100 reward is offered for verification of any dishonest testimony.

Meio John Mary Mechanicsville Iowa Spreal Nitey Podzimek Moir Natex St. Natex Mr Mair Second Avenue SE

Silo Filling Begins Near Norway on Scott Merritt Farm

The Gazette notes the start of silo filling on the Scott Merritt farm south of Norway. A Tuesday morning photo shows a green ladder and solid cars as the ringers begin activity after several days of cutters humming in the region amid a light frost.

Norway Scott Merritt Farm

Farm near Mount Zion changing hands in 3100 acre sale

Mrs Horace Coom sells her 8 acre farm near Mount Zion to Willem M Rourke and San North English for 100 dollars per acre. The Cover farm, six miles northwest, has a two story house, other buildings, and good land, now rented by Mrs Rourke for two years.

Ciazette Horace Coom Mount Zion Willem M Rourke San

State Speakers For Luana Co op Creamery Jubilee

Fiftieth anniversary of the Luana Farmers Cooperative Creamery on September 1 will feature speakers Patsy Bow, Gernand the dairy inspector and secretary of the Iowa Creamery Operators Association, M Morensen of Iowa State College Ames, and Dr Braulick Wartburg College. The Postyive marching band and Decorah drum and bugle corps will perform. Luana and Monona school bands give concerts. A grand parade and bands start at 9:00 am. Evening program with dancing is sponsored by the Luana Commercial Club.

Luana Luana Farmers Cooperative Creamery Company Bow Patsy Gernand Iowa Creamery Operators Association M. Mortenson Iowa State College Ames Braulick Wartburg College Postyive Decorah Buple Monona Danems Luana Commercial Club

Lightning Kills Valuables at Kramer Farm Horses

A team of horses was struck dead by lightning during an electrical rain storm at the John Kramer farm four miles north of Urbana. Insurance covered the loss, according to Mr. Kramer.

John Kramer Here Kramer

Fayette Reelects Triple A Officers 20 Delegates Vote

Twenty delegates from Fayette townships met Tuesday afternoon in Fayette to reelect all AAA officers for the county with little dissent. L. D Hitch of Elgin serves as chairman, with H M-Braynell of Maynard as vice-chairman and Robert Wilson of Elgin as third member. Donald T. Day of Oelwein is second alternate. Township chairmen from 20 townships listed, with votes tallied and turnout totaling 456 cooperators, highest 68 and lowest 47.

Bnerial Gazette West Union Fayette AAA L. D Hitch Elgin H M_— Braynell Maynard Robert Wilson Louis A. Kiel Donald T. Day Oelwein Carl Bodensteiner Auburn L. Gilbert Bartie Banks Fred G. Niemann Beihel Fred Jo McFadden Center Harry L. Vauslin Clermont Grant Lauer Doser Tom Burke Eden Axel F Rasmussen Fairfield Louis E. Kane Fremont Harold M. Brownell Harlan John

Independence county AAA officers reelected at meeting

Independence county AAA officers were reelected at a meeting here Wednesday with 16 township delegates. Homer Soules of Independence was named chairman for the seventh year. Reelected were Arthur A. Satterlee, vice chairman, Joseph W. McGrath, third member, Ross Cherry of Winthrop first alternate, and Joseph B Kenney of Brandon second alternate.

Independence Buchanan County Aaa Homer Soules Arthur A. Satterlee Joseph W. McGrath Ross Cherry Winthrop Joseph B Kenney Brandon

Grassland conference at Iowa State scrutinizes grass as farm backbone

About 200 agricultural leaders from 12 states and the federal dairy bureau attended the regional grassland conference at Iowa State college. The program covered grass as a flexible crop, soil conservation, legume and forage pairings, and farm land use planning.

Ames Iowa State College North Central States United States Department of Agriculture Corn Belt Section American Society of Agronomy Association of North Central Experiment Station P. V Cardon Federal Bureau of Plant Industry C. R Enlow Soil Conservation Service Ohio M. F. Miller University of Missouri I. P. Rusk University of Illinois L. F. Graber University of Wisconsin Agronomist Charles FE. Finley R. E. Buchanan Iowa State Kirk Fox H. H. Kildee T. W. Schultz

Steers Bring 12 1/2 Cents at Chicago Sale

Williams burg area farmers J C Mc Cabe and Jack Driscoll and Son sold cattle ranking among the tops at Chicago Monday. Driscoll steers averaged 983 pounds and 12 1/2 cents per pound, heifers 880 pounds and 12 cents. McCabe steers averaged 949 pounds and heifers 983 pounds, at identical prices.

Williamsburg J. C McCabe Jack Driscoll and Son Chicago Driscoll McCabe

Farm Tours Highlight Cedar Valley Association Visit

H S Nicol of the Cedar Valley Farm Business Association spoke to about 65 members at the William Niebuhr farm near Blairstown during the second tour stop. The group then visited the Walter Brandt farm near La Porte City with a Monday stop at Clifford Greene’s farm north of Conrad. Future tours include Ros Bow Man near Mount Vernon and Jack Armstrong east of Martello. The association serves Linn, Jones, Benton, Iowa, Poweshiek, Tama and Grundy counties with plans for outlook reports on crops livestock and seeds and discussions on farm cropping systems and management.

William Niebuhr Blairstown H S Nicol Cedar Valley Farm Business Association Walter Brandt la Porte City Clifford Greene Conrad Ros Bowman Mount Vernon Jack Armstrong Martello Association Linn Tones Benton Towa Poweshick Tama Grundy la Macy Ames Extension

Drama School Set At YWCA September 19

Rural community leaders including 4 H Club leaders and church representatives are invited to a district drama training school at the YWCA on September 19. Lucille Gove announces the Linn county home demonstration program. Zaneta Eager will lead discussions on one act plays and casting and directing amateur productions.

Lucille Gove Linn County W.C. A Zaneta Eager

New York Man To Judge At Stanwood Horse Show

Stanwood hosts a daylong horse show with Judging starting at 9 a.m. New York dealer Cleve Burton, a well known horse expert, serves as the judge for the event.

New York Stanwood Cleve Burton

Public Auction For Modern Cottage On West Main Street

Public auction announced for a two story bungalow style home on West Main Street Lisbon Iowa. The 5 room house includes two bedrooms a bath and living areas with modern plumbing and steam heat from a central plant. A nearly new garage cement drive sidewalks and full basement with sewer water and assessments paid. Terms require 15 percent down sale day with balance on possession by agreement.

Main Street Lisbon Iowa Colch Cedar Ranchis Codar Ranhis Crdar Rapids Lve Ansone Aurlingiam Central City Towa Challis Linhan Lishon Bank & Trust Ca Nelile Thompson Reuben Thompson Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Lincoln W.va Eran

Hereford Champion Brings 14 3/4 Cwt At Big-Four Sale

Eugene Whitford's grand champion Hereford topped the baby beef sale at the Big-Four fair, selling for 143 cents a pound on a 1,055 pound calf. Volga City junior champion Angus weighed 925 pounds and sold for 14 25 a hundredweight. Whitford entered six calves in the sale.

Postville Eugene Whitford Angus Whitford

Ring Prices and Owner Payout Declared in Sale

Ring were sold at an average of 1320 dollars per hundredweight and the owner was paid a total of 776.62 dollars.

Jones County farmers sell sows at Chicago market

Anamosa farmers Clare Armstrong and C V Newman were paid 5 90 per cwt for sows sold in Chicago on Tuesday Armstrong marketed 41 sows averaging 341 pounds and Newman 22 sows averaging 356 pounds The deal highlights strong livestock demand in midweek trading.

Anamosa Clare Armstrong C. V. Newman Jones County Chicago Armstrong Newman

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