Iowa Tops Nation in Egg Production Says Iowa Study
Des Moines report from the Iowa Development commission notes Iowa leads the nation in egg production with 4 327 000 000 eggs in 1945 and a $119 105 000 income. The study highlights Iowa’s climate feed and the exporting of poultry products, plus a shift to liquid and dried egg plants. It lists Minnesota Texas Missouri Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania as other top states in 1945 production and value.
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Old-Timers Tour East in Wheezing 1902 Car
Peters burg residents William A Worth 70 and his sister Eunice 69 of New York are on a 4000 mile East Coast vacation in a 1902 Oldsmobile. The single cylinder car has no top sides or windshield costing about one cent per mile. They started in Peters burg and were last reported in Greenfield Mass traveling at 15 mph.
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Pastor Preaches Sermon Without Saying a Word
In Macon Georgia Rev James M Johnston 25 assistant pastor of the Four Square Gospel church conducts deaf and dumb services delivering sermons by hand signal alphabet. He translates from the pulpit while hymns are silent and notes three ways to say Praise the Lord and three for Hallelujah.
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Sidewalk Cattlemen Boot Privileges in West Texas
In Sweetwater Texas the West Texas Sidewalk Cattlemen's association grants boot based privileges to members by cattle count with humorous rules. Owners with two head may wear boots. three head may tuck pants into boots. four head may tuck both legs. six head may wear spurs, and violations require buying drinks for all within shouting distance. Organizer Ocie Hunt says the club spreads west Texas humor to the nation and abroad.
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Major League shifts and West Coast sport dominance
The piece argues Los Angeles and San Francisco outpace many big league centers in attendance and appeal, with Rose Bowl and Santa Anita figures cited. It traces a century of football power shifts from East to West, highlighting Stanford, USC, California, Notre Dame, Michigan, and the rise of Southern programs in rivalry with the Big Nine and Notre Dame.
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Hay Cured in Silos By Electrical Motor
The article describes electrically curing hay in silos as an alternative to barn mows. It notes space advantages, a vented silo with a vertical chamber, and a fan exhaust. A 5 or 7.5 horsepower motor costs about 1 dollar per ton, with hay quality equal to barn curing and valued $5 to $10 more per ton.
Know Your Breed Dunloggin Mistress La Princess
A Cary sale set a record price for Holstein Friesian cows as Dunloggin Mistress La Princess sold for 23 600 dollars to Wern Farms of Wisconsin from Elmwood Farms. The cow produced 27 478 pounds milk 3 8 percent fat in 365 days and 1 047 pounds fat and was named Reserve All American Aged Cow in 1946.
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U S Farmer Advances in Breeding and Health Care
Dr. Ward L. Beebe notes improved breeding methods and modern medicines have enabled farmers to raise finer livestock and control disease on the farm. He points out this progress comes despite only one veterinarian for every 25,000 farm animals.
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Beet Top Silage Cuts Hay Requirements for Livestock
Beet top silage can reduce hay needs by up to half in beef, mutton, or milk production. The silage adds succulent value and supplements forage, with many feeders rating its value close to good hay on a ton-for-ton basis.
Washington Biological Survey changes bird ring label
An Alberta farmer complained after misreading a new metal ring inscription on birds released by the Washington Biological Survey. The device now reads Notify Fish and Wildlife Services Washington DC, replacing the old Wash. Biol Surv. The farmer claimed he mistook the tag and accused authorities of deceiving the public.
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Fish and Wild Life Services
Washington, D. C
Alberta
U. S
Foreign Coin Production Surges for Foreign Governments
Since 1874 the U S mints have struck coins at cost for foreign governments. In January 1947 output reached 190 414 400 coins with 60 percent destined for other countries, highlighting substantial overseas orders.
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