27 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1934
Page
1
The essay laments party infighting and the 1930s hog crisis, arguing hogs are a six month crop and pork surplus spurred government action. It critiques political maneuvers, highway trucking on Sundays, and civil service postmaster appointments amid Iowa concerns.
An Iowa report warns of a looming shortfall of about 175000 horses and 25000 mules as 1937 work season nears. Drought and neglect since 1925 created excess young animals and losses, prompting import needs and a $1.125 million cost to farmers. A leaflet No. 225 offers breeding data and how to obtain it.
Emory Collings of LeMars returns after three world records at the June dirt track races to compete three days at the National Circuit Auto. The Iowa State Pair is set for Aug 25 and Sept 4 as part of a six thousand dollar purse. North American dirt track stars including Gus Schrader join forty other drivers for what officials call the finest race meet in Iowa.
Des Moines Iowa invites all children under 16 to the Jong State Fair free on Friday August 28 for the annual Children's Party. A boys roping contest is a feature with the winner earning a contract to appear in the late Fair rodeo from August 28 through September 3.
Frank Priebe urges readers to improve poultry quality as imports and shipments rise. He notes large poultry stocks nationwide, with many birds outside the Midwest and growing packing plants near Boston Albany and other cities. He stresses the need for price-conscious, graded eggs and meat quality to sustain consumer demand.
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