Corn Empire dinner highlights farm program in Cedar Rapids
About 50 Jones County farmers attended the Corn Empire dinner in Cedar Rapids, hosted by the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and Linn County Farm Bureau. Five hundred business leaders hosted 500 farmers from Linn, Jones and nearby counties as Dr A Cobb outlined the cotton section and the corn hog program under the Agricultural Adjustment Administration. The event noted the contract terms for hog payments and the plan to distribute up to 180 million dollars in initial adjustments to farmers once contracts are accepted, with implementation to start soon under Dr A G Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Cedar Rapids
Laster
Duslers
Secretary of Agriculture
A. G. Black
New Farm Relief Plan Outlined for Corn Hog Control
Government announced three main planks for farm relief in the Corn Belt the package seeks 200 million in benefit payments to farmers who cut hog litters 25 percent and hogs marketed by 25 percent in 1934 plus 150 million for at least 20 percent reduction in 1934 corn acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Emergency Relief Administration
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Corn
Washington
Jones County
America
National Cornhog Committee
Calf Supply Sought for 4-H Baby Beef Club
Several H boys report difficulty securing suitable calves for the 4-H baby beef program this year and may need a carload shipment. Most members plan to buy from Jones county breeders, with high grade western calves 350 to 400 pounds priced around 6.50 per cwt. County agent urges interested breeders and boys to respond promptly.
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Baby
Jones County
Proper winter feeding and culling guidance for dairy cows
The notes advise using corn stalk pastures for low producing cows and young stock after husking, avoid turning fresh or high producing cows into stalks, begin winter feeding at freshening with a light bulky laxative ration, dehorn all heifer calves, dehorn calves easily with hair clipping and caustic potash, and cull cows producing under 200 pounds annually as they do not pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Wallace
Cedar Valley Farm Business Association
Iowa
Middle West
Unwarranted Optimism in Europe Over U S Aid
Minneapolis Journal questions European hopes for American financial aid to resist Hitler, warning readers that optimism may lead to bitter disappointment as war expectations rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Europe
Uncle Sam
Hitler
Fall hog sale at Center Junction draws large crowd
Center Junction hosts J B Seehusen farm fall sale featuring twenty Chester White boars averaging 21.70 with top boar at 37 to W R Martin Onslow. Peet Bros Olin lead buyers with seven hogs including the top gilt. About 100 people attend as sale runs fast under Gene Fagan of Cedar Rapids in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
J. B. Seehusen
Center Junction
W. R. Martin
Onslow
Peet Bros
Olin
Illinois
Gene Fagan
Cedar Rapids
Albert Stewart
Newhall
William Null
Monticello
Women's Bridge Club
Paul Smith
E. L. Tomlinson
Pauline Prahm
Frank Himebaugh
C. H. Nelson
R. D. Sanford
O. O. Watson
Vander Steep
F. L. Himebaugh
Scotch Grove Township
Marvin
Robert
Hazel
Dorothy Starry
Ruth Tomlinson
Raymond
Clayton
John Schneider
Lorraine
Donald Peters
Ruth
John McNeilly
Jeanette
Beryl Gill
Leroy Dirks
Jean McNeilly
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Capitola Courtney
Presbyterian Church
Elmer Andrews
Missionary Society
Alyea
John Livingstone
Peter Prahm
The
S. W. Clark
Fred Powers
H. B. Powers
Anamosa
H. H. Sanderlin
Donald
Peoria
Charles Shaeffer
Wyoming
Bert Zlegenius
Clinton
William Reece
William Siddle
E. H. Siddle
Frances Bates
M. Overly
Robert Livingstone
W. Clark
BE. H. Siddie
Marmion Overly
Otha Johnson J
J. M. Smith
Crispin and Tur
Cascade social rounds feature visitors and church gathering
Cascade residents recount overnight visits from Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Sears and Wesr Sears of Davenport, a surprise meet with the Fairburns, and a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Martha Moore for Miss Lib Sullivan of Dubuque. The Consolidated church Missionary society met at Moore’s home with discussions on India and Alaska and a vocal duet by Moore and Rabenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecsdames
E. D. Hogan
John Patterson
Margaret Paber
M. F. Kurt
Missionary Society of the Consolidated Church
Martha Moore
East Cascade
L. W. Will
W. A. Fairburn
C. Huntington
Julia Craft
Ray Ball
Will of God
Charles Rabenberg
Olive Macomber
India
Alaska
Faye
Fern Leggett
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Emery Leggett
L. F. Barrett
Kathleen Barrett
Cascade social and church events feature confirmations and weddings
The piece records a Cascade community scene with room discussions on readings and dramatizations, committee appointments, and a social with cupcakes. It notes a 57 candidate confirmation at Sacred Heart church by Archbishop Beckman, plus a Dubuque marriage between Elaine Meyer and Eugene Lees with a mass and reception, attended by local and university-connected individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Kean
Melba Graham
Muriel Barrett
the Raven
Helen Mullady
Merrybelle Freeman
William Macomber
Paul Swindle
L. W. Will
J. Faber
H. C. Care
Joseph Dunn
Asbury
Fred Kreebs
Peosta
W. Casey
Dubuque
D. London
Placid McGee
Monestary
M. J. Meyerhoeffer
Pleasant Grove
Michael Sullivan
St. Joseph’s
Bert Wilder
Rex
Strawberry Point
Emery Leggett
Cascade
Ardo Hess
Worthington
Thomas Geary
Hugo Vaskey
New Vienna
Ralph Kennedy
New Hampton
University of Iowa
Columbia College
A. L. Morrison
Mendelssohn
M. Majella
Marguerite Otting
Mildred Cigrand
Merlin
Harland Otting
Paul Lees
Frederick Nevers
Ed Otting
Mrs. Lees
A. H. Cooper
Cascade News Highlights Local Life and Confirmations
Cascade community notes celebrate a large confirmation class led by Archbishop Beckman of Dubuque at St Marys church. The event featured a procession, papal blessing, and multiple local clergy in attendance as 286 candidates received the sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uate
Cascade
Mr. Loes
Cascade Farm
Fred Loes
St. Mary's High School
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Leona Stecher
Peru Township
Lucy McNally
Worthington
Dunn
West Cascade
B. ©. Wise
Basin
Wyo
J.T. Bevan
Wise
Charles Elliott
Wibaux
Montana
D. W. Armstrong
Dyersville
C. D. Baldwin
Joseph Berringer
Celestine
Carrie
Mildred
Robert Cavanaugh
Charles Claeys
Victor
George Klinkner
Clinton
Louis Dandl
Peter Nevens
Chicago
F. J. Beckman
Dubuque
St. Mary’s Church
Robert Moran
W. J. Moran
Beckman
Thomas Rooney
St. Martin's
J. J. Heer
St. Peter's
Temple Hill
A. Lorenz
Monticello
P. J. Malone
Garry Owen
W. Casey
George Hauck
E. Lorenz
Anamosa
A. Hummel
Epworth
D. Bank
St. Mary's Mission
Techny
J. J. Leen
Sacred Heart
Fillmore
Alfred Reiter
Peter Reiter
St. Mary's School
Mary Madeline Knapp
St. Martin's Church
James Delay
John Knepper
Mike Takes
M. J. Kurt
Hiller Koob
Joseph Simmons
Henry Moorman
St. Mary's Cemetery
Mary
Line Knapp
Walker
William and
Margaret Smith Knapp
Iowa State Hospital
Iowa City
Herman Welter
Welter
M. J. Knapp
Omaha
Nicholas
William
Hiller
John Knapp
Bernard
J. N. Knapp
Muscatine
Anna Wagner
Kingsley
Appolonia Knapp
Elizabeth Welter
Social visits and community notes at Sand Springs area
Sunday and weekday visits fill the Sand Springs scene with relatives and friends traveling between Wyoming Colesburg Cascade Langworthy and Monticello. Local funerals hospital calls and a Halloween program anchor a busy week in the Batchelder Welter Chaplin Arduser and Egger circles.
Richland Center Visitors and Dining Gatherings Reported
Richland Center notes show John Buol spent several days in Chicago last week. Anamosa visitors Mrs Will Balsiger and Mrs John Yossi visited last Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Yossi entertained relatives at dinner last Sunday in honor of Harry Enabnit of San Diego California. The guests included John Enabnit and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buol
Chicago
Will Balsiger
John Yossi
Anamosa
Harry Enabnit
San Diego
Calif
John Enabnit
Lucille
Delores
Donald Dolan
Harry Enabait
Social gathering notes from Castle Grove region
Cast Grove and Prairieburg residents Fred Enabait Jacob Youss Mr and Mrs Donald Dolan and their families were guests for a farewell afternoon. The Schofields hosted a Friday evening gathering for neighbors and friends before a move to Stoney. John Yossi and family visited Monroe Wisconsin while Emma Yossi and Lucille Rickels attended Chicago exposition.
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Fred Enabait
Jacob Youss
Castle Grove
Donald Dolan
Prairieburg
Ulrich Schilt
Lester Schofield
Eonofele
Stoney
John Yossi
John Enabait
Harry
San Diego
Calif
Monroe
Wis
Emma Yossi
Lucille Rickels
Chicago
Ari Marugg
Olin
Huey Long Popularity Compared to Nudist Movement
In Louisiana Huey Long’s popularity is likened to the nudist movement among underwear manufacturers. The article suggests sheep favor tobacco, claimed to be beneficial when mixed with salt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Journal
Huey Long
Louisiana
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Jones County Farm Bureau
State
Thete
Baby Beef Club
Dairy Husbandry Calendar
Nile
Blue Eagle
NRA
Philadelphia
Bob
R. J. Moncrief
Robert Serbousek
Jess Allen
Bertis
Monmouth
Arch Bieber
Baldwin
Don Markham
Jewett Niles
Hepple
Burtis
al Johnson
Hopkinton
Joe Mead
Elkader
G. A. Turner
F. W. Bangs
A. P. Helps
A. C. Long
Ed Bates
Sam Hutton
Pauline
C. A. Burmeister
James Mead
Ana
Fisher’s Orchestra
J. L. Batchelder
Claude Batchelder
Fd Slauson
Virginia
Edward Cox
Bertha Baxter
William Moser
Colesburg
Herbert Otting
George Helms
Stanley Bright
Lamont
Bill O'Brien
Joe la Page
W. H. Behrends
Mary Knapp
Ray Chaplin
H. 8. Pierce
Edwin Egger
Bobbie
St. Louis
Fred Egger
Herbert Cox
Ricka Hyde
Alice and Albert
Earlville
Wayne Jackson
Delhi
August Voelschow
Carl
Henry Manson
John Voelschow
Carl Hillers
Delaware
Donald Johnston
Donna Lee
Harriet Lorton
Leta Cox
Fred Welter
Miss Knapp
Cap Arduser
Galen Hein
Richland Center
Lou King
Mary Lou
Don
Fred Tobin
Harry Heims
Farley
George Heims
Mae Slauson
Lillian Harke
McDonald Hospital
J. Ll. Batchelder
Ralph Otten
Sand Springs
Towa Electric Company
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