Government Crop Report Iowa United States June 1
The June 1 government crop report shows Iowa winter wheat at about 4 million bushels below last year, spring wheat up 1.5 million, and U S winter wheat short by over 100 million with spring wheat up 125 million. Oats rise expected in both regions, apples and other cereals listed with forecast and last year figures, hay and pasture conditions noted, and prices compared to last year. State and national forecasts are provided for winter and spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, hay, pasture, and apples with corresponding last-year production and price data.
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Iowa
United States
Grain and commodity prices listed in cents per unit
Market report fragment shows prices for United States Wheat at 248.5 and 100.0 cents per bushel, Corn at 160.1 and 74.1 cents, Oats 69.9 and 424 cents, Potatoes 274.0 and 08.8 cents, Hay 16.25 and 12.46 per ton, Cotton 20.2 and 12.2 cents per pound, Eggs 31.1 and 19.0 cents per dozen.
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United States
Census Based Army Draft Sparks State Population Scrutiny
The army's manpower is tied to the last census, not recent registrations. Washington reports about half its claimed population, seeking relief from soldier quotas, while Iowa shows a small gap and modest overclaim.
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United States
Washington
Towa
Censts
St Louis Market Report June 11 Livestock Prices
The general cattle market conditions were unchanged from last week with some lots advancing 10 to 15 cents. Hogs were scarce and the market was slightly lower. Prices ranged from 15.20 to 15.60 for host hogs. The lamb market opened 25 cents higher, with the best fat lambs at 16.75.
Mills County Real Estate Mortgages and Liens Summary
For the week ending June 2, Mills County recorded eight real estate mortgages totaling 27400 dollars, three assignments totaling 22000 dollars, four real estate and one chattel release totaling 23191.67 dollars, and nine chattel mortgages totaling 3119 dollars. For the week ending June 9, five real estate mortgages totaling 14600 dollars and nine chattel mortgages totaling 4674 dollars were recorded, with three releases totaling 10915 dollars and two assignments without stated amounts.
Local Visitors and Travels Highlight Red Oak News
Red Oak area notes visitors and travels spanning Monday to Sunday. Names include Miss Irene Scott Malvern visitor, Frank Shook of Carson, Ira Ballain from O Neill, E T Rounds moving to Wood River, and many Red Oak residents hosting relatives and friends from Des Moines Denver Casper and Council Bluffs. Community events mention a Laymen Union talk at Town Hall and a Children’s Day observance with church reports.
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Herbert Geopfarth
Red Oak
Irene Scott
Malvern
Ed Sudd
Fred Huntsman
Broadview
Mont
Goldie Salmond
Council Bluffs
Frank Shook
Carson
Ira
Ballain
O'Neill
Neb
E. T. Rounds
Wood River
Kate Steen
Lee Prance
Ada Taylor
Shearer
Charles Latimer
Denver
Colo
Greenwood
Myron Shipman
Gail Rix
Oakland
Cal
James Kinney
Gertrude
H. S. Foskett
Shenandoah
Dixon Tubbs
Ames
Griswold
Tustin
John Sandiland
Mabel
Mamie
Evangeline Cheney
Wm. Crawford
Nellie
Blanche Burton
Wm. Cramer
Gail
Mise Hlaine Abel
Local notes bring visits and births to Red Oak area
Sam Owens and J. C. Goss aided Red Oak Monday. Many residents travel between Red Oak Macedonia and Omaha for visits and work. A baby boy born to Ed and Mrs. Brown last Wednesday weighs 10 pounds 4 ounces. Miss Ethel Skank suffers critical condition after tumor operation in Independence.
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Sam Owens
J. C. Goss
Red Oak
Olin Wilkinson
Strang
Neb
Paul Higgison
June
Wm. Rainbow
Macedonia
Glaude Owens
J. G. Goss
J. G. Loving
Nora
A. Houser
Ralph Viner
Omaha
Hastings
Christian Sunday School
Nelle Cook
Winifred
South Dakota
T. D. Phillips
Flora Dodds
Pres
J. A. Bell
Stella Dorr
Independence
Ethel Skank
Pleasing Event at Glenwood Institution
The Glenwood Institution held its spring festival on the lawn with city spectators. Children performed a spring-themed pageant in costumes, featuring snowflakes, flower girls, and a village celebration ending in a peaceful night rest. Also, Town Telephone Company employees can subscribe to Liberty Bonds in monthly installments, totaling one year with about 3 percent return, and early complete payment is allowed. Frank Allen presented two apple twigs from the Dyar orchard, showing Dutchess apples turning red and free of blight, signaling good orchard conditions.
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Glenwood Institution
Town Telephone Company
Liberty Loan
C. H. Stempel
Glenwood
Bell Telephone System
Frank Allen
Dyar
Allen
Tha. Proapegla
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
United States
W. G. McAdoo
Woman’s Liberty Loan Committee
Washington
Theo N. Vail
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
Vail
Bell
Proclamation for Red Cross Week in Iowa 1917
Governor Harding proclaims June 18 to 25 as Red Cross Week directing county councils and state officials to solicit funds for the Red Cross. Campaign managers Klingaman and Kepford call for patriotic support, urging liberal contributions as American soldiers fight abroad. Also notes Liberty Loan Bell Ringing events and Illinois petroleum production changes.
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Iowa
United States
Red Cross
American Red Cross
Red Cross War Council
County Councils of Defense
D. A. Klingaman
State University
A. E B. Kepford
Board of Control
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Iowa
Des Moines
W. L. Harding
W. S. Allen
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Dots
Inc
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I. Saltz
John Seitz
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Dovig & Anderson Mercantile Wo
Fred Y. Binpkte
United Brethren Chyureh
W. N. Privwell
HiUsdale
Ath
Wallace
J. E. Humphrey
Gordon
Glanwood
Ohama Detlef
Berman Detlef
Nouthwest
Center Township
Frank Detlef
Oak Township
John M. Galvin
Perry B. Hendricky
Eva M. Craig
Anderson Township
W. KE. Long
W. I. Beil
Rawle
Bovey W. Glynn
Walter W. Glynn
West
Emerson
Neigue
Hue
Henderson
L. D. Pratt
Our City
Dot Phelps
Nina Trips Lett
Eilmer Johnson
Allen Morris, Jr
Petty
Galo
Dave Linthicum
J. R. Brown
Mrs. Parks
Leona Evans
Wm. Houser
W. A. Phelps
Juanita Evans
Indianola
Albert Williams
Charles Hunter
Wm. Pollitt
Gertrude Houser
Gayle Phillips
Hazel Cain
Lincoln, Neb
M. O. House
Mills County Tribune
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