03 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
1
Dang Dangelsen praises pig meal over old farming ways claiming sharp gains for shoats. He recommends Sargents Pig Meal via Farmers Co-Op, noting hogs fatten quickly and reach market weight when fed right. Jim Jones’ hogs currently ill after poor feeding.
Weather Bureau notes that Iowa cold spots shift with radiation and cloud cover. After a Thanksgiving snow blanket the deepest snow matched the lowest readings, with Perry at 15 below and Charles City at 3 below under more cloud. A December 10 1919 contrast showed Thurman 40 below while Charles City reached 22 below under clearer skies.
Assessors begin compiling the annual farm census with the Weather and Crop Bureau of Iowa Agriculture Department aiding. Meetings are arranged to discuss orderly data handling. Iowa’s yearly figures are noted for accuracy and usefulness to farmers for planning and understanding agricultural trends.
Secretary of Agriculture M G Thornburg summarizes Iowa's 1928 agricultural results and outlook for 1929. Cattle and poultry returns rose from 1927, hogs were weaker, dairy farmers saw continued good returns, and feed purchases limited net returns in 1928. He notes potential higher hog prices, cash grain gains, and lower feed costs as main 1929 drivers amid a well distributed corn crop.
Losses occur yearly from unwise speculation and land ventures. Promoters push get rich quick stocks with inflated promises while even first mortgage bonds carry risk. Consult a reputable bank or finance house before buying any security and rely on exchanges and member brokers for expert analysis.
The dispatches warn that Boulder Dam power funding may exceed initial estimates, routing millions to public power and flood control, while land speculators push large operations near the dam site. The piece notes taxpayer exposure and political temptations around the project.
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