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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1933
Page
3
A county leaflet from the agricultural adjustment administration outlines the corn hog plan and lists steps for Bremer County farmers to prepare contracts. It urges attending meetings, compiling five year crop and pig data, noting contracted acreage between 20 and 30 percent, and gathering sales slips and farm records for proof of corn and hog production.
The 1934 corn hog contract repeats that the old landlord tenant lease should not change though adjustments may come via administrative rulings. It outlines shared benefits: tenants receive hog payments while landlords claim corn shares, with possible rent and loan benefits. Provisions note adjustments for individual needs and government acreage uses for soil improvement and erosion prevention.
The contract requires producers to report all farm acreage for 1932 1933 and the two year average. It covers corn planted acres and harvested acres for other crops, five year production history 1929 to 1933, and specifics on hog litters 1932 1933 and market hogs. A county committee may adjust figures and misrepresentation is prosecutable under federal law.
The agricultural adjustment administration explains parity price as buying power equal to the 1910 14 base. Parity for corn and hogs depends on costs. the program seeks to raise farmers purchasing power via production cuts. Hog price in Oct at 48 percent parity. corn 53 percent. parity price for corn 74.8 cents. Iowa purchasing power index stood at 54.3 percent of pre war. The quote ends with a reflective note on effort versus claims.
The Warren Workers 4-H girls club met at the home of leader Mrs Lyle Ormston on December 12 with 35 attendees including members parents and family. The program included Christmas songs a health talk by Mrs A C Epley a music memory contest won by Grace Lageschulte and a games session followed by a lunch of popcorn and candy.
Gilbert Miller was elected president of the Washington township farm bureau at the Community building in Waverly on Friday evening December 15. Mrs Leo Orth was chosen secretary treasurer. Alvin Geuther and Arthur Zelle had held the prior posts for two years as the program focused on a corn hog program discussion led by the county agent. Laura Reeves served as home project chairman.
The session titled Gift Suggestions featured an oyster stew with sandwiches and coffee as refreshments. A large audience attended the event.
Frederika high school beat Protivin 50 to 21 after leading 25 to 8 at halftime. Everett Bremer led Frederika with 19 points followed by Segebarth with 14. H Fencel scored 8 for Protivin. A junior matchup ended 6 to 4 in favor of Protivin.
The Tripoli Leader notes Thomas Jefferson is credited with introducing waffles to the United States after testing the pastry in Holland. He reportedly had a waffle iron shipped from Europe and popularized vanilla and other common cookery additions.
All bodies and fenders show higher wear resistance and enduring luster. Greater riding comfort comes from increased spring flexibility and newly designed spring leaves for quieter action. Improved shock absorbers, deeper seat cushions with softer springs, and new individual bucket front seats. A new driving case with 15 to 1 steering gear ratio enhances ease. Prices remain low for Tudor Sedan 535 and other models.
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