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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1916
Page
2
News commentary questions how to curb rising beef production as Chicago cattle receipts reach 80,000 in three days, the largest in nine years. It notes October cattle values, exports doubling since prewar levels, and protests that farmers and ranchers are being robbed of beef profits while meat prices stay high.
Analysis notes higher beef prices due to war demand and scarce feed grain. With millions more consumers and exports, U.S. cattle receipts rose from 6.9 million to over 8 million by Nov 15, 1916, while farmers flood stock to markets as corn costs soar. The result: thin, undeveloped steers fill the supply, reducing prime beef for next spring.
The Iowa Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis begins selling 9,000,000 Red Cross Christmas Seals across the state through local groups and schools. The state aims to fund health nurse visits and public health education, urging every resident to buy to support the cause. Kimballton previously led by winning the National Pennant in the National Inter City and Town Competition. the state seeks a new champion this year.
A Chicago report about Argentine corn to the United States highlights a Peoria shipment of one million bushels for distillers. Experts say current imports pose little risk to Midwest corn growers, and the future remains unpredictable.
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