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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1925
Page
4
Des Moines reports include a jail sentence for a local official, a poultry show with 2000 plus birds, and a court case involving farm loans and a former bank employee. Sioux City mentions masked bandits robbing a store and currency concerns tied to a larger state money matter.
Prosperity for corn farmers hinges on a stabilized market with prices above production costs. The National Corn Growers Association urged policies to raise prices to 1.15 to 1.35 dollars per bushel, noting a Chicago target of 2.19 per bushel for 1925. Governors and officers stressed integrating sales networks to feed markets year round, with leaders from Webster City Des Moines and Fort Dodge guiding the effort.
Des Woines reports that Harry BHL 48 shot himself in the head at Johnson Station last night, after telling his wife he was tired. He had worked as a juror in the county jail, and his wife cited worries over medical troubles as a motive in the living room tragedy.
Howe County board approves invoices for county home property appraised at Batch elder farm. Foreclosure sale of a 5% acre parcel raises 3700 for county. Vinton council and board discuss rerouting Red Bull highway approach to reduce railroad crossings near Pershing Wer at city limits. Route would shift to Fourth street and Henkie creek bridge to ease dangerous crossing. city and county say decision stays within city limits.
British frontier guards and Druse tribesmen clashed for the first time near Metullah Mor. A band of tribesmen pursued the French and resisted surrender, forcing the British to flee. Severe casualties were reported on both sides.
Chicago December event features Hazel a five pound White Leghorn hen rated at $5 per pound and Michigan state eye leading record holder with 783 in 65 bars. Hazel belongs to George B. Ferris of Grand Rapids Michigan while rival Red Top is owned by Ivan J. Overman of Marion Indiana.
The 1925 Iowa corn crop was the largest in state history yet valued at less than peak 1925 figures. Charles Reed of the Iowa Weather Bureau presented figures at the Iowa Agricultural Society meeting noting 273 million bushels more corn than last year but 16 million dollars less in value than the previous record. Reed highlighted drought, moisture near 22 percent, and average price 55 cents per bushel with total crop value about 620 million dollars. total state acreage around 11.36 million and 43 bushels per acre. He warned the industry faces losses, calling for unified action among bankers, manufacturers, and professionals.
France and Great Britain announced a two part agreement on the proposed 1926 disarmament conference. The accord settles key points including a dispute over military contingents under article X and the Mosul issue, with Coolidge signaling American interest in naval disarmament participation.
Des Moines reports Gov John Hammill appeals to Iowa business interests to "buy a crib for corn" to aid farmers amid ruinous market prices. He urges central marketing to move surplus only on real demand, claiming it would lift the entire corn crop to markets within the state and keep millions in profits at home.
August Grovert wealthy retired farmer of Eden township died after an operation at St Luke's hospital in Cedar following a fall four years earlier. He was 66, survived by widow and five children Albert, Charles, Emma, Delin, and Zohn. Short service at Newhall home Saturday morning, public service at 2:30 p.m. at Vin ton M. E. church, burial in Evergrove cemetery at Vinton. Grovert owned a large farm, homes in Newhall, and other properties. He began as a frugal worker and became one of the county's successful farmers.
A 60 year old Benton widow, Wing, was trampled by two cows while milking on her farm at town west limits. With a hired hand Johnson present, the cows in stalls bolted when one kicked Wing, causing bruises and possible internal injuries. She was taken home for medical care and a physician awaited update.
Over sixty Vinton citizens joined the American Legion Christmas Good Fellows club after names were collected from cards in local businesses. Chairman Hays Main urged public help to reach 100 percent merry Christmas morning for local children as Santa visits. Pittsburgh Pat Woman reported killed and three men wounded when striking anthracite miners attacked a supply truck en route to mine No. 13 at Montour.
Public sales notices list auctions by date and seller across central Iowa towns. Entries include WMolzen south of Vinton on Aug 14, Newton and Moore at Booth farm 144 miles south of Vinton on Dec 15, E H Christian south of Dysart on Dec 16, Emil Setken near Dysart on Dec 18, Jacobsen near Atkins on Dec 18, R L Seltk northwest of Van Horne on Dec 17, and Ac hil Schawbrosk near Norway east-southeast of Nor way on Jan 12.
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