Consolidation vs chaos in farmer groups and markets
An editorial argues farmers are already well organized but suffer from too many overlapping groups and conflicting guidance. It notes Hoover’s stance on speculators, defends legitimate speculation, and links fear and reduced investment to a broad economic slump driven by the Farm Board’s actions.
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Government and taxes clash with farming and roads
The piece argues the government fails to stabilize surplus crops and storage, criticizes Hoover era policy, and suggests tax cuts via road district consolidations and school reductions. It cites local committees, tax politics, and calls for harsher drunken driving penalties to improve road safety.
Prudent Poultry Feeding Discussed In W E Priebes Weekly
The column compares farm price indices last week in June across grains fruits vegetables meat and dairy, noting grains are far cheaper than poultry and eggs. It argues feeding grain to chickens boosts profit but warns corn and oats alone fail to provide full nutrition and cost efficiency.
City Park Ball Game and Sermon Duel in Odd Sunday Mix
A Sunday scene at City Park blends a baseball game on the diamond with a nearby sermon on man’s shortcomings and God’s infallibility. Spectators mingle, and a bystander jokes about choosing heaven or hell at the park. The piece notes Germany’s financial woes and Italy’s 1980 tax figures, framing global finance and local humor in a rambling social snapshot.
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Balanced Rations Boost Chicken Health and Profits
An agricultural note urges proper feed and clean cool water for hens and chicks. It claims balanced rations speed growth and improve egg production, noting high egg prices this fall and faster weight gain to fetch better prices.
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