History of the Farmers Elevator movement in Hardin County
A memoir-style account recalls the split among farmers over joining the Iowa Grain Dealers Association. Delegates Hendrickson and Wierson met Secretary Wells in Des Moines, learned 60 percent handling limits and profit sharing, and reported to the board to stay out and continue the fight. D. H. Hodson offered cash to withdraw. leaders remained steadfast. The article honors midlife leaders who risked market reform to build local elevator networks across Hardin County, noting first gains near Williams and Garden City and widespread benefits for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Hodson
Sing Ont
John Lee
Mr. Lee
Hardin County
Livestock Shipping Costs and Cooperation in Hardin County
A detailed study by Hardin County Farm Bureau and livestock associations analyzes hog shipping costs to Chicago, noting prices per hundred pounds, shrinkage, and terminal expenses. It cites a 1922 23 program tracking 748 loaded cars, with an average cost of 64.87 cents per hundred and a 1.08 percent shrink, urging producer cooperation to improve pricing and standardization at the terminal market.
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Chicago
Livestock Commission House
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Hardin County Livestock Shipping Associations
Extension Service
Hardin County
May Dist
Farm Bureau
Alden
Buckeye
Eldora
Garden City
Hubbard
Town Falls
New Providence
Robertson
Racine
Union
Europe
United States
Pig club triumphs and farming notes from Eldora fair
A 1922 report details Bernard Rash of New Providence showing gilt pigs, winning second and first prizes in gilt club and breeders classes, with total earnings of 150 dollars over three years. It includes advice on feeding, care, and market strategies, and notes on local residents F. J. McGreevy and church trustees planning land transfers.
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Eldora
How One Hardin Counts Farmer Raises Hogs
A read fragment discusses hog farming costs and labor valuation. It questions hourly rates for various farm tasks and ponders overtime compensation for feed preparation, housing upkeep, and other nightly duties amid hog production. The piece hints at pricing pressures and consumer pork expectations affecting the farmer.
Strange musings on public vision and provisions in club
The speaker, aged 13, notes three years in club work and comments on human nature. He mentions Bernard Rash of New Providence Town and reflects on people who buy liquor from a blind tiger and brag about it afterward. He contrasts calls for visionaries with the public’s desire to see provisions.
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Bernard Rash
New Providence
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Farmera Folnair Producta
Ward
Hendrickson
Williams
M. &. Olgan
Lees
Hendricksons
Sampsons
Sargons
Wiersons
theJohnsons
Thorsons
Hodsons
New York World
A. Weyrauch
A. Spangler
Falloran
John Luttschwager
Providence Two
F. J. McGreevy
Ackley
Rochester, Minn
PF. J
M. BE
Church of Linccoln
Fred G. Mosaman
Cor
Holstein Heifer Club
Ackley High School
Franklin
The
Four County Shoe Store
Hardin, Franklin
Butler
Grundy Counties
Doepke & Butts Corner Boot & Shoe Store
Ackley, Iowa
Grundy
Mr. Farmer
the Ackley Bakery
Rexall
Ackley, Jowa
Eversharp
Signet
West Side
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