A Crop to Cultivate America The Future Farmers and 4 H Clubs
A tribute to the nation’s youth as a bumper crop of 11 million boys and girls growing up on farms and ranches. Vocational agriculture teachers in over 7,000 high schools and 250,000 IF F A members mentor youth in leadership and practical farming skills. 4 H clubs involve 1,750,000 youths through 85,000 clubs with 180,000 volunteers and county agents guiding projects that build knowledge, business sense, and modern farming methods. Swift & Company supports farm youth activities and foresees a prosperous agricultural future.
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America
Agricultural
Swift & Company
Meat Economics Explain Price Fluctuations in Livestock
The article explains how supply, demand, and competition shape meat and livestock prices. It notes producers’ decisions, weather, and income affect market timing, with packers limited to selling at market prices. It promotes Swift & Co. films and a folder from Agricultural Research Dept., Chicago.
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Agricultural Research Dept
Swift & Co
Chicago
Packer Profits Narrow Despite Higher Wages and Costs
A historical note explains that with wages and operating costs high a packer earns only one cent per dollar after all expenses. It highlights that a dollar built from a hundred cents yields little profit for the packer.
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Packer
Fairfield News Recap of Local Residents and Birth
Fairfield news lists a baby daughter born Sept 18 in a Great Falls hospital to Mr. and Mrs Lon Tuckett. Rod Voris, summer at Cole ranch, returns to Banning California. Ole Coulet family visits Scobey relatives. Donald Bame and Melvin Bueling visit Great Falls. Earl Bueling attends to business for Melvin. Betty Meyer on vacation with parents A L Meyer. nurse at Seattle navy hospital recovering from liver illness. Donald and Dwane Eastwood return to Tracyton Washington after summer stay.
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Lon Tuckett
Great Falls
Rod Voris
Cole Ranch
Banning
Cal
Ole Coulet
Scobey
Donald Bame
Melvin Bueling
Earl Bueling
Betty Meyer
Mrs
A. L. Meyer
Betty
Navy Hospital
Seattle
From where I sit farming versus ranching
Joe Marsh notes editors in cattle and sheep states see little difference between farmers and cattlemen. Both groups share land use, 4-H Clubs, Granges, and marketing challenges. He cites similar recreation interests and economic pressures across farming and ranching communities.
Community notes detail local moves and events
Mr and Mrs L G Baldwin and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ingels returned from the V F W National Convention in St Louis. Arthur R Anderson moved to Choteau with his family, selling their former home to Mark Pendleton. Phyllis Cox leaves for Phoenix to start sophomore year. Junior Woman's club held its first meeting. state convention report shared. School opens with many new faces. Rev Robert Livingston from Oberlin to lead Community church services. Mayo Clinic update on Martin Olson after surgery. Proverbs 17 22 cited.
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L. G. Baldwin
Kenneth Ingels
St. Louis
G. R
Ingels
Arthur R. Anderson
Choteau
Mark Pendleton
Lloyd Cox
Phyllis
A. L. Meyer
Phyllis Cox
Pheenix
Billings
Betty Killip
Lara Hensley
Robert Livingston
Oberlin
Ohio
Livingston
Boston
East Oberlin
Two Way Road Between Farmers and Industry in America
EM Simpson argues that profit and team play sustain the American economy. Farmers depend on industry buyers and workers, while cities rely on farm outputs. He notes Swift & Company profits per pound are tiny yet essential, and that independence on the land is limited without modern goods and services.
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Chicago
Wheatlands
Florida
Maine
Washington
California
America
Swift & Company
EM. Simpson
Martha Logani Dinner Size Hamburger Recipe Card
A recipe by Martha Logani for four dinner size hamburgers. Ingredients include 1 pound ground beef 1% cup milk 1% cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon fat. Form four patties, brown in fat, cover and cook ten minutes. Serve with horseradish or barbecue sauce. Yield four servings.
Words Versus Experience Highlighted in Reflections
A reflective piece notes that words help explain experiences but cannot replace direct experience itself. The author emphasizes the value of hands-on learning and personal practice over mere description. The argument contrasts theoretical talk with practical engagement across disciplines.
New Idea in Junior Feeding Projects by T. W. Thompson
Montana 4-H leader T. W. Thompson outlines a market oriented junior feeding project. In several states youth purchase feeder steers and lambs, fatten them at home, track costs and gains, then sell on Junior Marketing Day through chosen commission firms. The plan emphasizes practicality market grades and central markets without replacing traditional show feeding.
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T. W. Thompson
Montana
Nebraska
Colorado
Indiana
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Insurance Agency
Arnold C. Hanusa
John L. Dunckel
Fairfield News
Donald
Dwane Eastwood
Tracyton
Wash
Advertiser
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Community Ladies Aid
Martin Olson
Mayo Clinic
Cous
Martha Logani
Union Stock Yards
Chicago 9
Illinois
Der
John
DeRustia
Iit
Furnitur
Yeaulty
Lilar Tt
Douglas
Ars Tat
DURAN
Soltr
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