Wisner says Friday best day to market grain in ISU study
Iowa State University economist Bob Wisner reports a study of central Iowa cash grain prices from October 1971 through May 1976 finding Fridays were most often the weekly high for corn and soybeans. Mondays produced the most weekly lows. patterns may shift if farmers change selling days.
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Iowa State University
Central Iowa
ISU
Bob Wisner
Iowa
Wisner
Economist
Hoorays for those who keep moral standards in town
A nostalgic civic plea celebrating residents who resist vandalism and peer pressure while praising praiseworthy community values. It honors parents guiding youth, and the joys of seasonal produce and straightforward self discipline during Sweet corn season.
Hisses to those who ignore traffic rules and rights
A reflective note condemns riders who disregard traffic laws and those who misuse religion for emergencies. It warns that actions have consequences and criticizes stingy behavior that harms others, urging responsibility and awareness of how conduct reflects character.
Society Notes Highlight Local Visits And Hospitality
Glorene Wallace returned from Cottonwood Minnesota after ten days with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Meyer and three children. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Vande Street visited Mrs. Jeannette Van Drie. Fourteen women gathered at Mrs. John W. Wallenburg’s home in honor of Mrs. Peter Speman of Kenya. A list of local families hosted events and potluck suppers for guests from Dearborn Michigan and California. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ketelsen in Rapid City. Lt. Col. Robert Bonthuis and family visited from Columbus Indiana. Cub Scout Pack meets August 23 with a father son softball game and watermelon to follow.
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Glorene Wallace
Cottonwood
Minnesota
Eugene Meyer
Gilbert Vande Street
Jeannette van Drie
John W. Wallenburg
Peter Speman
Kenya
Africa
Artie Ver Mulm
Pete Vugteveen
Sam Buma
Robert Ver Mulm
Rock Valley
Leonard Ver Mulm
Hull
John
Sioux Center
Silver Lake
Iowa
Martin Ketelsen
Union Center
South Dakota
Rapid City
Robert Bonthuis
Columbus
Indiana
Robert
Asa Bonthuis
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Canton
Marge Harmelink
Hisses
Society Notes
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