Poultry profits hinge on management not markets
In January 1936 Frank Priebe recounts Mrs. Jordans note from DuPage county praising care, early strong hens, and high egg profits. He cites 221 hens yielding 10 to 12 dollars weekly winter profit, and stresses good chicks, proper feeding, and year round care. He warns against May broilers and urges early hatch and balanced commercial feeds for steady returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Farmer
Indiana
New York
Midwest
Middle West
Clarence Norris
Frankfort
Ind
Norris
Prain
Farm Bureau notes and farm items of interest
Wool pool sales delayed until mills resume. Corn acreage for 1935 could meet needs on 85 to 90 million acres under normal weather. The 1935 plan aims for 95 to 100 million acres producing about 2.5 billion bushels with reserves. Forage, balanced rations raise dairy income. U S egg production up 8 percent despite fewer layers due to mild fall. Argentina may export alfalfa meal. fall dairy outlook favors light production. Minnesota reports near eradication of bovine tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
I. K. Bliss
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Ames
Bliss
United States
Pocahontas County Board Proceedings Continued
The record lists numerous labor payments to individuals including Geo Siefken Albert Els John Anderson Orris Gadd and many others with scattered dollar amounts. Entries show wages for road or county work and related expenditures with occasional medical aid and merchandise lines noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Siefken
Albert Els
Labor
John Anderson
Orris Gadd
B. J. Stegge
S. J. Carlson
W. W. Hudek
Will Miller
J. C. Gilchrist
J. C. Mordan
J. M. Fraser
Harry Kelly
Geo. Gilleland
Chris DeYoung
Harry Green
Harold Yocum
Harry Strupe
Simil Blomberg
J. F. Worth
Vern St. Coon
C. A. Reyman
Wm. Adkins
Harry Smith
Vashal Perrigo
R. DP. Farlow
L. G. Schonberger
John Perrigo
Ed Quinsland
Paul Snook
Welby Boles
Lester Ferden
Fred McKim
Far Guess
H. E. Dickey
B. R. Wiemers
Sesh Sell
H. Cavanaugh
J. W. Johnson
Ed Rathbun
Wm. Perry
J. W. Wallace
Geo. Peppel
Fred Fickhoff
Jerry Griffin
D. EK. Fitzgerald
Hans Smith
Wim. Daugherty
Hugh Huston
J. Prendergast
J. Lund
Hert Skaar
Joe Buscher
CLC
Kepler
Beam & Everson
Seam & Everson
P. Dahl
Co. le
Lawrence EK. Huntzell
Herbert Young
SS. Madsen
H. Kyehusen
W. Wiseman
W. Salasek
C. Jones
J. Hunt
C. Lucas
A. ®Itehell
F. Merry
R. Stover
Chas
Battershell
H. Buck
A. J. Doeringsfeld
T. J. Reed
J. McCormick
A. Mason
FE. Groves
J. Dahl
Hogan
B. Ae. Iernst
N. Stelpflug
Mullen Grocery
A. Witham
M. Woodbury
P. Rubendall
A. Mitchell
G. Brnet
Tolan
M. Tolan
BP. Murphy
Mrs. Downing
Council Oak
C. Packard
C. Sweet
McCullom
C. Hurley
D. Alligenee
Shriner
K. Strickler
L. Larson
P. Strong
Schonwats Syne
Fuller White
Kloster
B. E. Poundstone
S. Thompson
J. H. Hovenden
E. Groves —.Ray
Cormick
M. Mc Stelpflug
G. Malloy
W. Moore
W. J. Dixon Lumber Co
Coal Fullerton Lumber Co
D. Wilson
S. Heath
M. Gillstrap
C. Cole
G. Griffin
Geo. Schissel
G. Grifer
Farmers' Elevator Co
G. L. Norman
Grace Anderson
W. Schon
Shaffer
Izeatheke
Luther Burrow
E. Tuttleligan
Hess
Tierney Drug Store
L. Knieriem
C. C. Kepler
H. Krug
Johnson
W. Johnson
L. Wingerson
A. Shank
G. F. Parker
J. Shaffer
J. Lange
A. Kampfe
Ger
L. Smith
V. Enderische
Stratton
J. Reynolds
A. Haven
Persing
J. M. McGrath
C. Porath
Medical
V. Cassen
A. VanHoft
Josiah Johnston
Egli Ooo. Woo
A. KE. Acher
Medical Aid
J. FP. Studebaker
H. Buchanan
G. Griffin G. Cornath
H. G. Peterson
F. L.robinson
James Alton
Etek
Schon
H. Traum
J. Schaffer
H. Ralph Garren
J. Me
G. Bishop
A. Kemp
R. Post
G. Lare
T. Hughes
A. K. LL. Powers
J. Naughton
J. Peters
Kinney
On Motion
Sinecare
M. Hopkins
Maltzahn
J. Bransen
R. Prettyman
Plover notes and community updates across county
Mrs Marjory Pearce and son Dana and Mrs Squire Heathman of Newell visited Plover Tuesday. A. W Hess district manager and other locals attended meetings. Epworth League rally in Emmetsburg. Residents reported livestock shipments and extensive local business dealings, school activities, and upcoming basketball tourney events at Pocahontas County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjory Pearce
Dana
Squire Heathman
Newell
B. F. Rutgers
O. A. Zech
E. W. Meredith
Epworth League
Emmetsburg
Mrs Chas Otto Breaks Arm in Rolfe Funeral Day
Mrs Chas Otto, while leaving Rolfe after attending D Brinkman’s funeral, slipped and fell injuring her left arm. Doctor W W Beam reduced the fracture above the wrist to set both bones. She is recovering slowly and did not attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Otto
Rolfe
D. Brinkman
New Emplement Firm Open In Plover Area
The Plover Implement Co. organized to supply Case farm machinery. Romeo Johnson and Alvin Inge will manage the display room in the east half of the hinge garage building. Johnson brings Ft. Dodge branch experience and strong local ties. Inge owns the Enge garage building and forms a service partnership with W. W. Bruner. May success attend the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Implement Co
Romeo Johnson
Alvin Inge
Hinge
Johnson
Ft. Dodge
Plover
Enge
W. W. Bruner
Humboldt County
May
Plover Methodist Church Notes and Community Updates
Church notes highlight Rev. Harold V. Bartz and Sunday services at Plover Methodist Church. Community items include Epworth League events, a February rally at Ayrshire, visits by residents, a shower for Mrs. Bartley, teaching and grain dealer conventions, visits to Des Moines, and local ice harvest and coal shipments amid sub zero weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plover Methodist Church
Harold V. Bartz
Arrow Adlets For Sale
Team of smooth mouthed horses offered by Fay Pirie of Plover reachable at phone 444.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow
Fay Pirie
Plover
President's Ball Planned in Rolfe at K of P Hall
The Rolfe local note invites residents to the President's Ball hosted by the Pythian Social Club at the K of P Hall this Thursday evening. Everett Davis from Peoria paid a visit Tuesday to assess business conditions for Davis Bros. & Potter. In weekend news Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Peterson of Storm Lake visited Rolfe. Elmer Bishop and his wife moved into their mother in law Lucinda Triggs’s residence in Mallard. Reports note corn theft from B. J. Lehnus’s unused Des Moines township farm with two trailers’ worth taken and one found in Rolfe. Circumstantial evidence suggests guilt by a few local youths, with no action taken yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ph J. Riches and Sons
Rolfe
W. H. Buchanan
Roy
West Bend
Mike Strong
Pocahontas
Laurens
The
Legion and Auxiliary
Regina Bush
Mason City
Mena Mueller
J. M. Bush
Lucy Hurley
Dick Bush
Clear Lake
T. P. Comer
George Bush
Sioux City
Elwood Everson
Des
Paul Snook
W. E. Langfitt
Cleo Searcy
Indianola
Claud Albaugh
Ruth Olmstead
Harold Justice
Ankeny
W. H. Roberts
Phyllis Dougan
Iowa Falls
Earl Houck
Walter Rothwell
Percy Phelps
Algona
John
Jos. Henderson
Havelock
Robert Winters
K. of P. Hall
Pythian Social Club
Everett Davis
Peoria
Davis Bros. & Potter
Arthur Peterson
Storm Lake
Robt. G. Hunter
Elmer Bishop
Mallard
Bishop
Lucinda Triggs
B. J. Lehnus
Des Moines
Iowa News: Modified AC Credit Area Declared
Reports show Iowa's modified AC credited area status amid experiments at Ames. The Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station finds a heated waterer profitable for fattening pigs in winter, while egg profits lag due to rising feed costs. Black stem rot is detailed as a parasitic disease needing an alternate host, with rust cycling on grains and barberry. Iowa expected to receive 3 250 000 in federal highway funds starting July 1, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
Iowa
Corn Hog Program Meeting Led by Henderson and Hawley
W Harvey Henderson township chairman and F K Hawley of Laurens led a school meeting last week on Iowa 1935 corn hog setup. Changes include two payments, 10 to 30 percent reduction, yield based on five year average, and contracted acres allowed for non field corn. Contracts split into three groups with new permit rules and sealing only for signers. Hawley urged action with Secretary Wallace, noting long term policy will shape farmers freedom and prices amid drought. Iowa HQ expected Des Moines. Iowa holds 256 of U S corn hog contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harvey Henderson
F. K. Hawley
Laurens
Pocahontas County
Plover Lumber Co
Iowa
Des Moines
U. S.A
Hawley
Twin Cities
Wallace
Plover Presbyterian Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
Plover Presbyterian Church advertises morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Mid week Bible Study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Rev J J Elrod of Luverne Iowa to conduct evangelistic services Feb 10 21 with public invitation. Chair rehearsals planned for congregational singing next Sunday at 3:00 p.m. No Bible Study Feb 12 and 19 due to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Elrod
Presbyterian Church of
Miss Howe Honored in Humboldt County Wedding Support
Miss Marjorie Howe of Des w township was honored with a bridal shower at the home of Franklin Majorow. Friends brought gifts for the couple as she prepares to settle in Humboldt County where she has taught in Humboldt schools for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Howe
Des W
Franklin Majorow
Miss Howe
Humboldt
Humbolg County
Local Cagers Win and Loge Te at Tie
Local boys and girls basketball clash as Ploverites win the girls game by a solid margin while the boys lose 38 to 30. Rolfe previously defeated the locals last week. County Tournament begins Thursday through Saturday with fans debating the likely champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonda Ging
Ploverite
Rolfe
Home Project Course Teaches Sewing Machine Reconditioning
Mrs Ruthite of Ames leads a D M T school lesson on cleaning and reassembling sewing machines using kerosene and brushes. Three machines are cleaned while members practice dismantling and sorting parts into bowls to ensure proper reassembly. The group plans an Achievement Day on Feb 28 and names Mrs Glyde Brinkman county chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Campney
H. Pollock
Ruthite
Ames
S. Henderson Birthday Tribute at Presbyterian Church
Geo S Henderson honored on his 69th birthday with a Willing Workers Society party at the Presbyterian church. Guests arrived by sleigh as Mrs Henderson recalled 25 years in the community and the evergreen tree gifts she and George donated for Christmas. Mrs Henderson and guests shared memories, a birthday cake, lunch, and prayers for many more years of health and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Henderson
Presbyterian Church
Willing Workers’ Society
Walter Rothwell
G. Ferguson
John Verrigo
Ferguson
Iowa Falls
Rothwell
Harry Wegele
Henry Fitzerald
W. H. Cassell
C. Henderson
Edward Lehnus
Re. Walter Rothwell
Iowa
Henderson
T ‘Yard
George
Humboldt
Powhatan
Mary
Santa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Priebes
Letter Ile
Farm Bureau
Kossuth
Virgil Loucks
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Washington
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Minnesota
Roy A. Johnson
N. J. Meurer
Ottosen
Shipping Association
Clare
Swea City
Pocahontas County Boys
Safe Age
Cate
A. m. Epworth
Severn
Ayrshire
Comling Brotherhood
Louis Schonberger
Ila Fisher
Primghar
John Fisher
Henry Fitzgerald
Jas. E., Grove
Lester Goodchild
Lida DeWolf
Norma
Laddie
George Heathman
Grant Sanders
Masonic Orders
Lodge Hall
Havelock and
Neigborhood
Pearl ‘Hudson
Hans Thompson
R. B. Mather
Rolfe Local News
Plover Presbyterian Church
Lenan
Rev. S. Henderson
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