Iowa Farmers Weather Chinch Bug Infestation and Prices
The 1940 Iowa Farm Notes report Chinch bug surveys show widespread infestations across 89 counties with 24 severe and 26 heavy cases, while prices for crops and livestock declined from prewar levels though dairy and poultry markets improved. The study notes overwintering populations in several counties and predicts crostory needs for 1941 dependent on favorable weather.
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Bersan of
USDA
Towa State College
Audubon
Shelby
Uarrison
Afonona
Crawford
I. Yeas
Farm Price Review Iowa Prices Rise Through 1949
The index of prices received by Iowa farmers showed steady gains in 1949. Beginning the year at 3 percent of the 1910–14 average, the index rose to 103 percent by February and then to 106 percent on December 15. Shires Keslie M. Cag), April.
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Towfara
Lowa
Carl
Towa
Dairy Cos
Iowa Fennens
Shires Keslie M. Cag
Dairymen Propose Advertising Law Change by Dairy Association
Town Dairy Advert ing Law is urged by the Iowa State Dairy Association at its December animal meeting, with twelve associations voting in favor. Proposed changes include permanent enactment or repeal by future legislatures and moving tax collection earlier to simplify dairy fund bookkeeping. Wright notes substantial dairy advertising contributions totaling about 950,000 annually and urges expanded advertising to avoid oversupply and mimic other commodity programs.
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Town State Dairy Association
ADL General Assembly
M. Wright
Pleld
Iowa
Iowa State Dairy Association
Wright
Unclear Text Fragment Prompts Nonsense Summary
The readable fragment references reductions and future trouble, mentioning comfort and lovses in daaness but contains many errors. No concrete people, places, dates, or events can be identified for a factual summary.
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Lovses
Daaness
Proposed Agricultural Legislation For Iowa Dairy and Cream Laws
Several proposed amendments would reform dairy records and enforcement, tighten milk and margarine packaging rules, and extend cream grading to all state purchases. Provisions seek stamp placement, limit bootlegging, require sediment return to producers, cover soilk and cream trucks, and mandate grading at creameries or stations.
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Fnsail
Einisterdt Hy
Lowa de- Rastment
T. O. Brownles
Browntes
Brownke
Fragmented sports note on semi frozen poultry eye issue
A terse item describes a semi frozen condition affecting poultry and an eye related ailment. The brief mentions possible sport analogy and minor changes, noting no clear names or dates. The readable facts remain vague, with limited context on persons or organizations involved.
Department tests gasoline quality across 140 sample survey
Representatives of the Department of Agriculture collected and announced 4 320 gasoline samples from retail stations. Only 455 met the required heat distillation range after refinement. In many cases, fuel was topped up with fresh gasoline to reach legal standards before being sold. Pumps delivering substandard gasoline were sealed until corrected.
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Department of Agriculture
Thorebirs, Secretars
Grientare
Thornburg
Indus
All Volunteers State Selective Service Tirer well praised
The director lauds Iowa's response as 723 young men prepare for the draft in February. He cites patriotism from communities and organizations like the American Legion and VFW, praising local support and the value of homegrown talent for specialized roles in the military.
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Tirertor
Charles H. Grahl
Towa
Grohl
Port Des Moines
Fort Crook
Gah
Codusel
Loreal Boards
Doing & Arand
Grahl de
Uniform seed bill heads to legislature
A uniform Town seed bill proposed by Dr Ki Porter Secretary of the Town Seeds and Weed Council would align with the American Seed Trade Association and farm groups. It targets indiscriminate seed sales and weed control, empowers the Department of Agriculture to issue Stop Sale orders on illegal lots, and aims to curb fly by night seed sellers evading analysis.
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Towa Seeds and
Wied Council
Portes
Porter
Arch
Mengwes
Department of Agriculture
Department
Bot Treatment for Horses Advised by State Officials
A horse care notice from Iowa urges quick parasite control as spring approaches. Jamar, a state livestock expert, cites early month as prime time to treat horses for bots and other worms. Local veterinarians and the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association stress coordinated area-wide treatment to reduce infestation, lower costs, and lessen health risks.
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Jamar
Jackson
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Stone Hess
State
College Farm Bureau
Army training aims to build better citizens, says director
Director Grahl emphasizes reading and study during training to create men more valuable after service. He notes the army should shield recruits from bad influences, urging open media access to inform the public. Captain Culligan backs press openness as essential to reporting Selective Service operations.
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Grahl
Ernest M. Culligan
National Public Relations
Directoor
Selective Service
Culligan
Gey
Communication system aids ailing student in school row
To Schaal Amng Rowse, the 16 year old Fideregil with 33 broken bones in her Jka bine gains a loud speaker telephone link to her school finutes, enabling closed contact. Alma, unable to attend since 4th year, will study at home with a tutor through this setup.
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Schaal Amng Rowse
Fideregil
Alma
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Decker
Baskors
Farm Price Review
California
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Roelofs & Vander Bok
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Amay
Radio Cien
I Morrpapr TopeTler
Sid
Gree
Slone
Iirahl
Spafford Avkerly
Theiversity of Louisville School of Medicine
Marshal Foch
Jy Iowa
Lderds
Press
Redto
Fame
Grats
G. L. Wendt, m. D. Canton, S. D
Pioneer Dray
Winner, S. DL
Publfc
Rock Valley Lumber Co
Leo L. Grossenburg
Own
Auet
Tyle
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