Sir Piet the 14th Real Show Sire Tops Holstein Trade
A famed Holstein sire Sir Piet the 14th Real Show Sire sold for 11500 at a Minnesota sale to O. J. Grover of Glyndon and later bought by Mankato Holstein Farms Corwin Farms and Rensink Bros. in Rock Valley. His daughters set state records in Minnesota with high milk and butter yields, including Ruby Mercedes owned by Ramsey County Home. Rensink Bros. sold 600000 worth of Holsteins privately and plan further purchases.
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Mankato Holstein Farms
Mankato, Minn
Corwin Farms
Rock Valley
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Minnesota
Ruby Karen Mercedes
Minesota
Ramsey
St. Paul
Minn
Rensink Bros
Sir Piet 14th Holstein Stirring North Iowa Herds Fame
The Minnesota sale fetched $7000 for Sir Piet 14th, a world record at his age, with three record-making offspring. Sire Sir Piet, praised by breeder Mr. Schroeder as his best, dominates long distance dairy traits and show wins. His brother sold for $66,000 and sisters exceeded $10,000. Rensink Bros. host Sir Piet at their herd with RUBY KAREN MERCERDES and Legis, while buyers from Pennsylvania and Washington state show wide interest.
Women Appreciate Thrift Campaign Value Across Iowa
The War Savings Committee promotes household budgeting and food budgets to women and families in Iowa. Home Economics groups, State College, and State University aid, while county agents offer practical help. Budgeting cuts food costs, increases savings, and Thrift Stamps attract strong interest from mothers and schoolchildren, with thrift songs and playsets boosting community and school activities.
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Iowa
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Iowa War Savings Committee
Sixth Ave
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Becker & Scott's
Dris
Hi. R. Cochran
Sheldon, IA
Sioux Furniture
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Bergman's
Chas. A. Beckman
Hull
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