Thornburg Questions Iowa Farming Labor Stats Claim
M G Thornburg secretary of agriculture criticizes a University professor for broad statements on farming hours and income. He urges actual surveys of agricultural conditions and argues farmers work longer hours and earn less per capita than urban residents. He opposes sympathy measures like the McNary Hangen bill or debenture plans.
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SL. Miller
Lond City
M. G. Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Thornburg
Iowa
Miller
Lowa
Cooperation Needed in Farm Relief Talks in Washington
Senators and representatives in Washington fail to agree on a farm relief plan after years of debate. The writer urges compromise and a pragmatic, phased approach that could benefit farmers over time, warning that rigid adherence to any one plan stalls relief and harms agriculture's prospects.
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Washington
Receiver for Mason City Bank Dies Suddenly
Mason City bank receiver Rorebeck died of a heart attack while attending a boxing show last Thursday night in Maine. He had been in poor health for weeks and had served as receiver for the First National Bank of Renwick until relieved a few months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rorebeck
Security National Bank
Mason City
First National Bank of
Renwick
Essay contest winners honor poppy memory
The American Legion Auxiliary essay contest awarded Vaughan Martin first Dorothy Blesie second and Gertrude Heggen third for essays on poppies. The Renwick Times presents the three pieces explaining why poppies are sold, their meaning to wounded and homeless soldiers, and the call to support veterans through funding hospitals and care.
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The
American Legion Auxiliary
Vaughan: Martin
Dorothy Blesie
Gertrude Heggen
Renwick Times
Vaughan Martin
Legion of Auxiliary
America
Flandersfield
Flanders Field
Hianders Field
Getrude Heggen
Plandera
Flanders Fields
Wheat Prices Slump to 1914 Low After Surplus Signals
Bear traders have driven wheat prices down about 30 cents a bushel since February, marking the season’s lowest level since 1914. A large 1923 wheat surplus persists in the United States and Canada, with Argentina also showing crop indicators for more wheat. US production in 1929 is projected higher.
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Unite States
Canada
Arentina
United States
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Hardy, Iowa
Ing
Neil Hanson
Lewis Laverade
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Miller Wergeland
Alfred Arsland
St. W
Whyle
Bs Pontter
Michigan
Nina Delivery Charren Ing Cavera
Lovejny Shack
Conalder
Oiklard-Pontiac
Renwick Auto & Implement Co
Facopact
Cergar Motors
Wm. Beenen
Renwick,Iawa
Mason City Bank
American Legion Aux
Our High School
Dyer’s
Eagle Grove Hatchery
Eagle Grove
McGowan
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