Corn Progress Varies Across Iowa as Weather Impacts Yield
In the week ending August 1, state crops show uneven corn progress with half the state at good to excellent stages while southern and western counties suffer from drought and low moisture. Oats barley and wheat threshing advances with wheat turning out well though oats and barley yields are among the poorest on record. The report notes seed shortages in Crawford and Lucas counties and a potential seed demand due to failed new seedings.
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Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
State Weather and Crop Bureau
Reed
Crawford
Lucas
Raccoon
Missouri
U. S. Launches Purchasing Drive Across Iowa
Across Iowa cities retailers echo NRA code push. Des Moines reports threats to five grocers who denied warnings while others defend shorter hours and uniform prices. Vinton posts 41 businesses pledging NRA support as towns organize enforcement meetings. Ames forms committee to manage code details with a 57 1/2 hour workweek for stores and pending guidance for restaurants and garages.
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Vu— Ames
E. B. Bush
School Budget Settled At Lower Figures
The school budget proposes reduced figures with total at 155 592 53. Junior college payroll trimmed to 7 250 while last year stood 7 736. Secretaries salaries drop to 2 400 from 2 828 81. Janitors 11 100, library supplies 1 500. Equipment expense items include 2300 for apparatus and kindergarten supplies 400.
30000 Miners Take Part in Big Strike
The Frick coke company suspends all Fayette county workings indefinitely after a fatal clash and numerous injuries. With the strike spreading to eight counties in the bituminous field an estimated 30 000 to 40 000 miners strike. In Cleveland 1300 garment workers walk out and Hupp Motor Car and Van Dorn iron works face protests over wages and hours as officials seek a code alignment and wage adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terest
H. C. Frick Coke Company
Fayette County
Frick
Cleveland
Hupp Motor Car Corporation
van Dorn Iron Works
Hupp
Cleveland Metal Trades Office
van Dorn
D. P. McMahon
International Association of Machinists
Hupp Motor Corporation
Farmer plan aims to raise wheat price to restore buying power
The plan centers on a farmer owned organization to raise wheat prices so a bushel’s purchasing power returns to precrisis levels. Richards Nugent led wheat data, showing 165 acres over three years with 3,900 bushels, while officials outlined bonuses, crop insurance, signers, and county inspections to fund the venture.
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Mr. Merrill
Nugent
Richard Nugent
Montpelier Township
Merrill
Merril
High School Gas Contract Approved
The board approved a gas heating contract for the high school to install gas burning equipment in current boilers at about 800 dollars, to be paid over three years by raising the heating rate by 1,000 cubic feet to 24 cents. If gas fails, the board can revert to coal with no cost. Routine repairs and a bid misunderstanding on the tower were clarified. floor seal was authorized for grade buildings.
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Carl E. Rylander
Merrill
Merrill Said, But Could Be Sowed In A Soil Builder. Mr. Merrill
Rylander
Axel
E. E. Goss
E. J. Asthalter
W. S. Norton
Joe Hill
Asthalter
Albee
Iowa
W. H. Lear
Iowa Electric Company
D. M. Keckler
Bargain Prices Set for Circus Patrons
The regular circus grounds at the old Meerdink Clothing site in South Muscatine host a show with long time star "Dad" Whitlock 76 performing feats beyond many youths. The program features veteran aerialists and a group of bold performers led by the sensational Pauls as reigning daredevils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Muscatine
Meerdink
McColm and Company
Montgomery Ward and
G. & P. Stein Furniture Company
Sterneman Clothing Company
Wilson Shoe Store
Dad” Whitlock
Arena
Dad
Pauls
Des Moines grocers report threats after hours dispute
Five Des Moines grocers testified to threats of violence received for not closing on the NRA code hours. No threats were carried out as stores opened 8 a.m. and closed 6 p.m. The group reported continuing 48 hour week and minimum pay, displaying NRA emblems.
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Des Moines
Lloyd Sandahl
Jake Bassman
Anna Epstein
Eli Bassman
Ben Lipsey
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Mac
Sibley
Iowa City
Fort Dodge
NRA
Council Bluffs
Julius Rosenfeld
Ottumwa
Waterloo
U. S
Jack Bassman
Retailers’ Association
Refrom
Burlington
Vinton
Alice Smouse
George N. Ulice
Greater Vinton Club
Bondurant
Ankeny
Altoona
Mitchellville
Elkhart
Berwick
Rising Sun
Norwoodville
Bowsher Station
Ivey
O— Oskaloosa
Knapp Electric Company
Marshalltown
Muse
Sevalyn Knapp
James Murray
Graham McNamee
Terry Toon
Hollywood
Gleason
Hell’s Highway
Ses
George Raft
Alison Skipworth
Snow
Noble Sissle
Band
Frank McHue
Fox News
Gus Allbee
Athleta
Brocks
Ortons
Berta Deara
Aerial Fondows
Little Tiny Japanese
Miss Mamoto
Russell
Willard Mack and
Jean Parker
Ben Alexander and
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