Income tax changes and surtax guidance explained
Tax commissioner David H Blair outlines exemptions deductions and surtax rules for 1921 and 1922 noting higher personal exemptions for married and dependents and the need to file returns based on net and gross income. The piece also quotes Dean Curtiss urging Iowa farmers to focus on livestock to restore prosperity and manage meat and dairy shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Post Office Department
David H. Blair
Treasury
United States
Livestock Market Trends Highlight Farmers Week Course
M D Helser of the animal husbandry department reviews market classifications at Iowa State College Farmers Week. He cites an 18 percent drop in meat demand, a two million pound cured meat shortage, and charts showing seasonal receipts in Chicago for hogs cattle and sheep. Packer preferences favor 25 pound hogs and handy sizes for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Helser
Iowa State College
Helser
Chicago
Lawmakers and Dirt Farmers Clash on Farm Bloc Dynamics
The Cedar Rapids Republic says Senator Joses of New Hampshire toys with the farm bloc while the group lacks farmers among its ranks. It notes twenty lawyers and a newspaper editor among members, with the editor perhaps the lone true dirt farmer. The Ohio State Journal questions why Republicans could not fund soldiers’ bonuses from foreign funds, avoiding home costs, citing a supposed economic principle from Pitt-era legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Joses
New Hampshire
Ohio State Journal
Tuberculosis Losses Hit Iowa Farmers in 1921
Dr Kierman reports 18 million pounds beef and 10 million pounds pork destroyed by cattle tuberculosis in 1921. Losses threaten meat supply and raise human health concerns from milk and meat contamination. Iowa State College notes a vet shortage with only 18 graduates this year, needing about 50 new vets annually.
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United States
J. A. Kierman
Federal Division of
Iowa Veterinary Association
Iowa
C. H. Stange
Iowa State College
Jowa
Incubation Failures Alive to Hatch Rates Cited by Expert
Prof L F Payne of Kansas Agricultural College warns that shell death of incubated chicks stems from moisture, temperature, and ventilation faults. He advises 60 to 65 percent humidity, constant temperature, and proper turning and oxygen supply. He notes 35 percent die in first half and 65 percent in last two weeks. hatch rates average 60 percent on large scale.
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L. F. Payne
Kansas Agricultural College
Ames
Palatable dairy cow rations guide from Iowa State college
Dairymen at Iowa State college advise balanced rations with two-thirds roughage and one-third concentrates. Palatability depends on fresh feeds and avoiding moldy grain or roughage. Radical diet changes risk stomach trouble. calves require milk and gradual paunch growth.
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Iowa State College
Selecting breeding stock in poultry stock selection advice
H A Bittenbender of Iowa State College says selecting poultry breeding stock is more complex than other stock. He urges a system and knowing each bird’s size growth and maturity rates, noting March and April hatchings grow faster than those hatched in May and June. Focus on standard breed type and egg production in selection.
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H. A. Bittenbender
Iowa State College
Bittenbender
Many Tractors In Iowa Hold Big Farm Value
Iowa farmers own about 20 million dollars worth of tractors in the state according to Iowa State College agricultural engineers. Despite idle time due to cheap horse feed, farmers can improve returns by properly maintaining their machines.
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Iowa
Agricultural Engineers At
Iowa State College
Editors Fight More Too Washington Post
The Washington Post notes editors earn far less than major generals despite wielding influence and the pen. The piece compares salaries and titles, highlighting the disparity between newsroom leadership and high military pay.
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Washington Post
The Supreme Arbiter in a League of Nations dispute
The article discusses authority questions in a dispute between the Hard ings' association of nations and the Wilson league of nations, focusing on the role of Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as arbiter.
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Hardings
Association of Nations
Wilson
League of Nations
Kenesaw
Mountain Landia
Take a Farm Inventory Now
A farm inventory is the best way to know a farm and compare progress over years. It highlights repairs and upkeep before the season and should use conservative valuations based on cost or market price. Take it before March first and keep the same date annually for accurate credit-ready records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A.hopkins, Jr
Agricultural, Economics Department
Iowa State Collge
Save Trees By Pruning: Iowa Horticulturists Warn
Iowa State College horticulturists warn that about half of the state’s apples and two thirds of plums could have been saved with proper pruning. Pruning should occur late February to March, avoiding frozen trees, and avoid removing too much wood. Start by a consistent pruning plan, head trees low, and cut limbs near the trunk with a smooth slant to prevent rot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State College
Creosoting Fence Posts Proves Beneficial In Iowa Tests
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station evaluated creosoted fence posts in 16 year real use across multiple counties including Story Warren Mahaska and Hardin. Posts from willow cottonwood soft maple black walnut butternut ash larch and white cedar showed longer life when treated and whole posts fared well. A separate note cites dairy efficiency with 7 pounds of feed per pound of fat.
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Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Sioux County
Harrison
Fremont
Sac
Buena Vista
Warren
Mahaska
Story
Hardin
Grundy
Benton
Des Moines
Franklin
Cerro Gordo
Winneshiek
Final Reports of Jones County Estates Set for February Hearing
Notice to interested parties that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones County estates have been filed. A final hearing and approval is fixed for February 18, 1922 in Anamosa Iowa before the district court. Parties may appear to file exceptions and show cause.
Administratrix Notice in Iowa Estate of Lambertus Leesekamp
Mary Leesekamp is appointed administratrix by Jones County district court in Iowa. All claims against the estate must be filed sworn and timely with the clerk. Debtors are urged to pay promptly to avoid costs. notice dated January 16 in Anamosa.
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Jones County
State of
Iowa
Lambertus R. Leesekamp
Anamosa
Mary Leesekamp
Final Reports Filed in Jones County Estates
Notice to interested persons that final reports of executors administrators guardians and trustees in Jones county estates have been filed. A final hearing is set for February 10, 1922 before the district court at Anamosa Iowa. Interested parties may appear file exceptions and show cause why reports should or should not be approved. The reports listed include Meta Kasper administratrix of Rudolph Kasper and C G Thomas administrator of John G Thomas. Dated January 27 1922. Ta B G Rees Clerk of the District Court Jones Co Ia.
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District Court
Jones County
Towit
H. M. Carpenter
Caroline v. Putnam
Imogene D. Stuhler
Fred P. Stuhler
Red P. Stuhler
Anamosa
Iowa
G. Rees
Jones Co
Cella Havlik
Lst
Meta Kasper
Rudolph Kasper
C. G. Thomas
John G. Thomas
B. G. Rees
Partition Suit In Monticello Feudal Lot 233
In Jones County Iowa a partition action is filed by J N Hanna and Agnes Hanna against Andrew Hanna Ellen Lyness Anna Jane Parks Martha Hanna John Hanna Anna Gilmore Lizzie Gilmore Joseph Gilmore and John Gilmore over fe off Monticello Railroad Addition lot 233. The court is in Anamosa and a default will be entered if defendants fail to appear by March 13 1922.
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District Court of
Jones County
Iowa
J. N. Hanna
Agnes Hanna
Andrew Hanna
Ellen Lyness
Anna Jane Parks
Martha Hanna
John Hanna
Anna Gilmore
Lizzie Gilmore
Joseph Gilmore
John Gilmore
District Court
Monticello
Anamosa
B. J. Reed
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Dean Curtiss
W. W. Stickford
J. E
Bateman Monticello
Jane
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Daddy
Kellogg's
Are Makers
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Son Tractor
Monticello MotoriCo
Monticello, Iowa
Emerson
Moline
P. O
Hummer
Balster Bros
Scotch Grove
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