All Farmers Seek Fair Prices Says Sect Liddy
Iowa Agriculture Secretary L B Liddy addressed Johnson county NFO farmers urging fair prices and state industry growth through small packing plants and locally owned cooperatives. He called for accurate moisture tests, selling by hundredweight, and action against mislabeling fertilizer bags while urging better distribution and reduced imported meat impact.
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Liddy
Iowa
L. B. Liddy
Johnson ‘County
NFO
Yowa
State Department of Agriculture
Towa
Iso
State Department
U.S. Department of Agriculture
NFC
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Junior Feeder Cattle Market Day Scheduled
County extension director announces a September 18 Junior Feeder Cattle Market Day at Sweetland Auction for weighing and tagging from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. DST. 4-H members, parents, and leaders will view carcasses at 9:00 a.m. CST, then cattle move to Wilson and Company in Cedar Rapids for grading and marketing.
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Eugene Mathern
Sweetland
Harold Hetzler
Muscating
Robert Fix
Cedar Rapids
Mathern
Wilson and Company
CSTV
Staley Claims Near Victory for NFO at Farm Rally
George Pinkerton reports at the annual NFO barbecue and program on the 4-H grounds where 800 to 1,000 area farmers heard Staley assert a complete victory against opposition groups. L. B. Liddy and John Sl Becker spoke, urging continued farm organizing to persuade neighbors and secure farmer support.
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George Pinkerton
National Farm
Oren. Licey Staley
Johnson’ County
NFO
Jn Aciery
NFO Leaders Plan Holding Action Over Soybean Bargains
The Midwest driven farmer group targets 200 million bushels of beans stored by members and a floor price of 273 a bushel for spring. If processors refuse to sign, organizers warn of a real holding motion. Staley notes dairy bar gains in Wisconsin and new contracts in Idaho for edible beans signaling growing strength.
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Midwest
NFO
Staley
Wisconsin
Idaho
New Soil Testing Procedures In Use At Iowa State
New soil testing procedures are now in use at Iowa State University, signaling updated methods in laboratory analysis and nutrient assessment. Researchers at ISU adopt revised protocols to improve accuracy, efficiency, and data reliability for agricultural soil management.
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Iowa State
Uni
West Liberty class presidents named for 1963-64
Four West Liberty High School students lead the 1963 64 class governance Priscilla Richard junior Dave Schmidt senior Ed Winfield freshman and Steve Brobst sophomore are listed as class presidents Journal photo caption notes the lineup and year September 1. The item also covers Iowa State University soil testing equipment upgrades and new procedures to speed results with field moist samples plastic bags and a two week turnaround for lab reports plus $2 per sample charge and contact for Eugene Mathern at Muscatine.
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Liberty High School
Priscilla Richard
Dave Schmidt
Ed Winfield
Steve Brobst
Journal
Iowa State University
Eugene Mathern County’ Extension
John Hann Way
Soil Testing Laboratory
Eugene Mathern
Muscatine
Staley Reports on Bargaining Progress Across NFO States
Oren Staley, president of NFO from Caring Iowa, spoke in Iowa City to county and area members about grain and dairy bargaining contracts across 19 states. He received a standing ovation at the start and end of his remarks, per the Journal Photo.
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Johnson County
Buffalo Prairie
William Kistlex
American Floral Art School
Chicago
Amerika Haus Hamburg
Germany
United States Information Service
Kistler
Hamburg
Europe
Russia
Mir
National
NFO
Oren Staley
Caring
Iowa
Iowa City
Minneapolis
Tell County
Journal
Busy Mothers Bridge Oakville and Burlington Sewing Club
Busy Mothers Bridge club met Wednesday with Mrs. Janice Boyer. Twelve members and one guest attended. baby girls presented to Mrs. Diane Gerst, Mrs. Joyce Hardin and Mrs. Janice Boyer. Prizes went to Mrs. Betty Ball and Mrs. Marjorie Strawhacker. Elsie Haight hosted Burlington Sewing club luncheon. attendees included Mrs. Loretta House, Mrs. Mary Lous, Mrs. Harold Brueck, Burlington, Mrs. Alice Sheridan of Mediapolis, and Mrs. Marie McLaughlin of Dodgeville.
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Oakville
Busy Mothers Bridge Club
Janice Boyer
Janet Kramer
Diane Gerst
Joyce Hardin
Betty Ball
Marjorie Strawhacker
Elsie Haight
Burlington Sewing Club
Loretta House
Mary Lous
Harold Brueck
Burlington
Alice Sheridan
Mediapolis
Marie McLaughlin
Dodgeville
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Donald,t, Lee
Dial
Cedar-Street
Staleyi
L. B. ‘Liddy
John Slbecker
Towa State U
NEO
Muscatine Farm News
West Liberty
Sydney
Australia
New
Mussgatine
Hiedamaster
Suger
Fisher Sales CO
Phione
Muscatine, In
Ray Wuestenberg
General Insurance Service
Dial MA
Ervices
FRY Electric
McKee Farm
Spring Street
Beautiful
Prairie Lady
Nickerson
Illinois City
The
Nickerson Feed & Supply
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