Wheat exporting nations seek peace treaty to end wheat war
World wheat exporters meet in London to craft an equitable share agreement to halt price cutting and export subsidies. They aim to avoid bankrupting farmers, curb surpluses, and raise prices, while the United States seeks 75 to 100 million bushels a year and others push for smaller world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Europe
Canada
United States
Argentina
Australia
Liverpool
Miss Sneeringer and Miss Martin Head to Camp Mitigwa
Miss Kathryn Sneeringer of near West Liberty and Miss Mary Grace Martin home demonstration agent left for Camp Mitigwa near Boone Indiana for an outing with Iowa county conservation winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Sneeringer
Near West Liberty
Mary Grace Martin
Camp
Mitigwa
Boone
Sneeringer
Iowa
New York Bonds Fall in Narrow Market
New York bonds declined today with losses of one to two points across many issues. Manhattan railways led the downturn with a two point drop toward noon. Other slide candidates included Allegheny 5s of 50, Commonwealth Edison 34s, Texas Corp 342s, Norfolk and Western 5s of 61, International Telephone 5s, Nickel Plate 4%gs, Illinois Central 4%s, Northern Pacific ds. Some securities held up or gained slightly such as Republic Steel 4%2s of 61, National Dairy 3.8, Anaconda Copper 4%8, and New England Telephone 5s. U.S. Governments were modestly weaker. foreign bonds also dropped with Italian, Japanese and Buenos Aires issues in retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Manhattan Railways
Alleghany
Commonwealth Edison
Texas Corp
Norfolk and Southern
International Telephone
Nickel Plate
Ilinois Central
Northern Pacific Ds
Southeastern Iowa Fruit Growers to Tour Lee County Orchards
Southeastern Iowa fruit growers will visit as guests on a Lee County tour August 18 starting at 9 am at the Henry Hohl orchard three miles east of Donnellson on Highways 3. Stops include Curtiss Bros. north of Montrose on 61 at 10:30 to view girdling filler trees, lunch at George Schurk orchard near Ft. Madison, and four afternoon stops at H. A. Faeth, W. L. Gardener, Cecil Baxter, and John Beelman orchards around Ft. Madison on Highways 3 and 61.
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Iowa
Lee County
Henry Hohl
Donnellso
Curtiss Bros
Montrose
George Schurk
Ft. Madison
TVA Experiment Shows Good Results at Duncan Farm
Outstanding results of TVA experimental work in Louisa county were observed at the W T Duncan farm Union Township Lael Moon announced after inspecting the area The legume stand on the phosphated area is excellent with few legumes showing in one field The planning board for Farm Bureau work includes members from several townships and was announced at Lake Wapello The Louisa county 4 H club boys traveled to Ames for a livestock and grain judging workout ahead of the Iowa state fair
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Wapello
TVA
Louisa County
W. T. Duncan
Union Township
Lael Moon
Planning Board
Moon
Lake Warypello
Davis County
Farm Bureau Planning Committee
Farm Bureau
Earl Moyers
Warren Wiecerrecht
G. C. Cotten
Columbus Junction
J. Ralph Wilson
Morning Sun
Ernest Liebeknecht
Grandview Township
William Johansmeiser
Ames
Mason Strawhacker
Roy Swan
Merritt Parsons
Irvin Deihl
Kenneth Blasi
Dick Duncan
Donald Havenhill
Jack Es‘le
Max Hafner
Dick Bieri
Iowa State College
Grasshoppers Expected to Hit Western Iowa Hard Next Year
State entomologist Carl J. Drake reports grasshopper infestations are lighter in East and Central Iowa due to rains but western Iowa faces heavy damage next year. Surveys show heavy populations from Pottawattamie north with destruction of several corn fields and silks eaten at field margins by the pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Carl J. Drake
Iowa State College
Drake
Pottawattamie
New York Stocks and Closing Quotations Summary
Market activity shows varied results with Am Can at 981 and Am Tel and Tel around 163 percent, while Anaconda sits at 23 and Goodyear at 27. Major gains include U.S. Steel at 484 and Westinghouse at 1021, with several declines in midstream names and several utilities mixed in. The closing section lists many industrials like Du Pont 157, Eastman 169, Gen Elec 35, and Sears/Kmart style listings with nonuniform shifts across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Pont
Eastman
Firestone
Gen Elec
Gen Foods
Gen Met
Goodyear
Hudson
Int Harvest
Johns Manville
Kresgeay Libbey O Gi
Maytag
Montgom Ward & Nash-Kelv
Nat Dairy
NY Cent
Oliver Farm
Penney
Phillips Pet
Radio
Rules for contestants in Iowa tall corn contest
Iowa Daily Press Assn outlines rules for The Journal tall corn contest. Entrants must mount a single stalk on a 2 by 2 board with cloth ties every three feet and 2 inch cloth width. Roots are removed and stalks measured from base to tassel. Entries due by 11 am on August 18 with no entry fee. Publication of exhibitor photos allowed. ties resolved by corn quality.
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Iowa Daily Press Assn
Journal
Rat control demonstrations to resume in September countywide
County Agent Ralph H Olson announced rat control demonstrations will pause until after the state fair and then resume in September where demand remains in areas not yet shown the latest approved methods. Farmers report increasing rat activity harming tomatoes gardens and some apple orchards.
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Muscatine
Ralph H. Olson
Olson
Edgar Kemper Place
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Trends
Hogs with 1500 head offered and trading unevenly with early bids down 10 to 15 cents. Top hogs 5.75 per pound. Cattle supply about 1330 head with grain fed steers and yearlings slow but steady, grass cattle steady to strong, heavy feeders down 25 this week. Calves and stockers steady with limited higher bids. Sheep and lambs 3000 head with spring lambs firm to up 10, sheep steady. native spring lambs 8.59 and Texas wethers 4.35 per pound noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
U. S
Texas
Chicago
Tomor- Chicago
New York Produce Prices Mixed for Eggs Butter Cheese
New York August 10 report shows eggs at 12 077 steady with mixed colors and grade splits, butter total 1 172 200 steady with creamery prices higher than extra, and cheese at 57 023 steady with prices unchanged.
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New York
Wheat and Corn Score Gains in Chicago Market
The wheat futures rose for the first time this week in Chicago with gains up to 1 1 2 cents per bushel as trade stayed light. September futures hit 65 cents, December 65 3 8, and May around 66 cents amid modest activity and mixed closing quotes across wheat, corn, and oats.
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Chicago
Chicago Cash Grain Prices Recorded for Various Grains
The Chicago cash grain report lists prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley and timothy seeds. No 2 red wheat around 67 to 68 a No 3 red near 66 to 67 No 2 hard around 65 to 66 No 1 yellow around 65 to 66 oats No 1 mixed about 29 to 30 No 2 white about 30 barley 47 to 54 nominal timothy seed 3.65 to 3.99 red top 8.50 to 9.00 alsike 12 to 15 dollars per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cash Whett
Van
Omaha Livestock Markets Report Weekday Prices
Salable hogs 4,000 slow with prices down 10 to 25 cents. barrows and gilts 15 to 25 lower to 5.75. cattle 2,800 salable with bids around 8.25 to 9.25 for fed steers and yearlings. cows 5.00 to 6.50. bulls 5.85 to 6.25. sheep and lambs 4,800 fat lambs active and steady to strong. ewes trading around 3.25 to 4.50 with breeding stock noted.
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Omaha
U. S
Idaho
Iowa hog market review shows slower bids and steady receipts
Des Moines reports 23 900 hogs received, 24 hour period ending 8 am. Prices fall 10 20 cents, mainly 15 20 cents lower. Weights under 260 pounds cheaper. Barrows and gilts 160 to 180 pounds 5.25 to 5.70, 180 to 200 pounds 5.55 to 5.95, 200 to 220 pounds 5.70 to 6.05, 220 to 240 pounds 5.55 to 6.05, 240 to 270 pounds 5.00 to 5.70, 270 to 300 pounds 4.55 to 5.15, 300 to 330 pounds 4.15 to 4.75, 330 to 360 pounds 3.95 to 4.50. Sows 270 to 300 pounds 4.10 to 4.55, 309 to 330 pounds 4.00 to 4.55, 330 to 360 pounds 3.50 to 4.30, 360 to 400 pounds 2.60 to 4.05, 400 to 450 pounds 3.20 to 4.??.
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Des Moines
U. S
Dept. Agr
Iowa
Minnesota
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Waterloo
Tony Steady
Ottumwa
Edge
Deeds Recorded for Terrace Heights Lot Transfer
John G. Meerdink and wife convey lot 13 in Terrace Heights to F. A. and Florence Bringer in Muscatine, recording the property transfer in local records.
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John G. Meerdink
F. A
Florence Bringer
Terrace Heights
City of Muscatine
Local Market Hens and Cocks Prices Listed
Local grocers quote live poultry prices by weight. Hens and cocks range from 8c to 11 1 2c per pound, with 190 Ibs and up at 4.30 to 5.75 dollars per hundredweight. Pack ers list 270 to 400 Ibs at 3.00 to 3.45 dollars, as provided by John F. Squirey.
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Ing
John FP. Squirey
Potato market eases as shipments steady and prices mixed
Chicago reports U S Department of Agriculture data showing total U S potato shipments at 316 with slight weakness. Nebraska cobblers sell around $1.15, Oregon Bliss Triumphs near $2.00, Idaho Bliss around $1.85, Wisconsin Bliss $1.60, and various other regional prices for U S No 1, under ice and ventilation methods. Butter and eggs hold steady amid active poultry markets and futures: butter around 23.85 in Nov, eggs near 17.80 in Oct.
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Chicago
U. S
Nebraska
Oregon Bliss
Idaho
Bliss
U.S
California
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Plymouth Rock
White Rock
Iowa Livestock Prices Across Cedar Rapids and Towns
Iowa livestock market report from Cedar Rapids and Mason City detailing hogs and cattle prices by weight with shifts noted. Prices span 140 to 600 pounds, listing bids in various ranges and noting general market trends and district differences.
Sugar futures rise as liquidation dries up in New York market
Domestic sugar futures improved with trade support and lower liquidation. Afternoon prices were up 1 to 2 points as September 2 ahead traded at 1 87 and March 1 at 4 30 remained unchanged.
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New York, Ave
Cattle and Hog Market Report With Mixed Livestock Demand
In slow trading hogs slipped 10 to 25 cents to new five year lows while cattle movement stayed mostly steady. Spring lambs and yearlings held demand firm with active trading. weights and grades showed varied activity as buyers weigh heavier cattle against lighter stock in an uneven market.
Notice of claimants for Muscatine real estate parcels
Original notice lists Jessie W Stein and numerous defendants and heirs as claimants to Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 8 Muscatine County Iowa. The document names partners firms and many deceased individuals and unknown heirs and creditors. It directs all claimants to respond per legal procedure.
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District Court of
Iowa
Muscatine County
William Solonen
Robert Davis
William Hammett
Samuel Brisbine
Robert Forman
Robert Foreman
John J. Fulton
Binz
John S. Abbott
Florence Martin Aitkin
Florence Martin Aitkins
Florence Martin Aitken
Towit
District Court
Uscatine County
Muscatine
State of
State of Iowa
Jessie W. Stein
Iaw
John C. B. Warde
Branham & Phelps
Mississippi and Missouri Rail
Martha
A. Scholey
Reuben M. Baker
Stephen Regan
Johanna McGuire
Edward Illespie
Hummel
Sign Board Company
Vina A. Fulham
Thompson & Thompson
Herbert Thompson
Ralph A. Thompson
Chas. B. Hanley
Hanley & Hanley
Samuel Breese
Niles Higinbotham
William 8. Richey
William F. Davidson
Joseph Robey
Joseph Roby
Suel Foster
James McKee
Benjamin Weed
James Weed
Chester Weed
Eliza A. Bridgman
Elizabeth Blackwell
Caroline Blackwell
Thomas M. Isett
David C. Cloud
Sultana Bartlett
Sheriff Sale in Muscatine County Iowa 1939
Special Execution directs sale of Sam DeFosse lands in Muscatine County on September 6 1939. Property includes northeast quarter of southwest quarter and other quarter sections in section 29 township 76 north range two west. Proceeds go to Marie Hahn Baker executrix of Warren G Baker estate. Sale held at Muscatine courthouse between 9 am and 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Muscatine County
State of
Iowa
Sam DeFosse
Court House
Muscatine
Towship
Marie Hahn Baker
Warren G. Baker
A. m. Muscatine
F. B. Nespe
KruGon Brings Notable Health Improvements Reported by Mrs Avery
Mrs Rose Avery of Bath Illinois near Springfield praises KruGon for restoring health. She describes relief from nervous tension sleep problems dizziness poor appetite and fatigue after months of poor elimination and intestinal issues. KruGon reportedly energized her daily chores and did not cause upset. Sold by M-Daniels Drug Co. 115 E 2nd St.
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KruGon
Rose Avery
Bath
Illinois
Springfield
Ong
Mrs. Avery
M-Daniels Drug Co
2Nd St
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Ohio
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Socony Vac
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Studebaker
Swift and Co
Texas Gus Sal
Unit Corp
S Unit Drug
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U.S. Rubber
U. S Steel
Westinghouse
Woolworth
Wrigley Jr
Ark Nat Gas A
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el Bond and Shar
Ford Mot Ltd
Niag Hud Pow
Kansas City Livestock
Chicago Cash Grain
Omaha Livestock
OWA Hog Market Review
Iowa Livestock Kids
New York Sugar
Chicago Grain & Provisions
Fowler, Gilb
Hill
Hershey
Mt. Pleasant
Columbus Jct
Davenport
Stanwood
Whittaker
Pete Boultinghouse
Roy Camp
Muscatine Bank and Trust Co
Beata
F. L. Bihlmeier
R. S. Jackson
Hasting
Beauty Mart
East Third St
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Motor Service Co
Oliver Farm Equipment
Mrs. Rose Avery
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