Farm Bureau notes show corn drop and wheat rise in Iowa
The Farm Bureau summary reports March 1 comparisons. Iowa corn on town farms is seven percent lower than a year ago while national corn drops 17 percent. Iowa oats rise 27 percent. U.S. oats fall 9 percent. Iowa wheat about 3.5 million bushels on farms versus two million a year ago, with U.S. wheat up 17 percent. Last year’s corn on Iowa farms remains about 44 percent of the crop in 1923, with shipping and merchantable quality cited.
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United States’ Bureau of Agriculture Economics
Iowa Weather and Crops Service
United States
Iowa
Keon
Thamilson
Webster
Story
Towa
Studying Livestock Shipping for One Year by A E Veline
A detailed report on the Iowa livestock shipping associations notes a year of formation led by W W Flagr and J M Hunt. It covers courses for officers, bookwork, railroad conferences, and multiple county meetings to improve pro-rating, transit care, and market efficiency.
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A. E. Veline
County Association of Livestock Shipping Associations
W. W. Flakr
Iowa Falls
J. M. Hunt
Ackley
County Farm Bureau
State College
Ames
Specialitat
I. G
Rock Island
Eldora
Hubbard
Town Malli
Hardin County Cow Testing Association profits reveal cow value
Two farmers discuss the Hardin County Cow Testing Association and its aim to separate profitable cows from poor. Data shows six poorest cows earned $13.68 over ten months while six best returned $112.28, implying one good cow equals many poor ones.
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Hardin County Cow Testing Association
Buckeye Township Organization and 1922 Short Course
Wes organized Buckeye Township in September 1921. Miss Knowles spoke on organization as members elected leaders and canvassed districts. They formed 85 members and planned a January 2–4 1922 Short Course led by Miss Callie May Bliss Ames. They reported 18 specialist meetings, 50 homes, 78 women reached, 80 garments made, 26 altered, 12 hats made, and substantial savings on dress forms and materials. Also notes praise for American soldiers and a humorous account of a Houston boy and a dog pawn shop tale.
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Wes
Knowles
Callie May Bliss
Ames
Buckeye
Eldora News Notes Ten Years Ago in Iowa River Plans
Ten years ago Eldora considered a new Iowa River bridge with a $10,000 local pledge toward a $33,000 project. Reports include Melville Sheffield winning the state gym meet and Chas Moser elected to the school board. Eva Jones pictured in the Des Moines Register and Leader. Des Moines education laws affect Iowa City saloons within five miles of schools. Depot floor updates, land sales near Radcliffe, and local school and club activities are described along with social news and upcoming events.
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Iowa River
Eldora
B. H. Lundy
Melville Sheffield
Cedar Falls
Chas. Moser
C. K. Herrald
Risse
Des Moines Register and Leader
Eva Jones
Jones
Highland Park
Des Moines
State Teacher's Association
Central Presbyterian Church
Iowa City
D. A. Espe
Radcliffe
Newell's
J. A. Nutting’s
Megan's
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Hardin County Wool Growera
J. Kelsey
Hardin Township
Hardin County Wool Growera’ Association
Town Falls
Chicago
State Association
Hardin County Farm Bureau
Larson Howe
S Hoetieke Actaar Es Reace Ss
W. G. Leslie & Co
Eldore
Jowa
Hardin County
RY WM
Th. Drier
Buckeye Township Organization
U. S. Wildman
Baan Wall
Volving
Germas
Tt Ds
Ft. Sill
Okla
Falla Sentinel
Houston
Upson
Wisner Opera House
Doron
Melvins Baker
Max Conger
Clayton Henderson
Richard Nuckolls
Grace Carter
Lucy Doron
Carrie Fouta
Jay Newcomer
Cass
Myra Delong
Genevieve Hardin
Elizabeth Kirkpatrick
Alvy Susmitch
Vivian Thamer
T. W. Hutchingon
Emily Doud
M. By Parsonage
Fleming
W. W. Doug
Speers
Davis
N. R
van Avery
John Shafer
Tom McDonald
Ellis
D. Robb
Rayt
F. Stauffer
Frank Crockett
C. Sheakley
George Smith
D. Newcomer
Alaska
Ed Whitney
Moir
Eldora Maple Syrup and Sugar Co
Grant Tyler
Peru
Grant
Bert Goodwin
T. H. Harris
A. Ke, Beall and Company
Birdsall
Upper Town
Methodist Episcopal Church
Larson Hardware, Co
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