Federal Crop Loans Now Available and Terms
Federal crop loans are available with application blanks at the farm bureau office. Applicants must use funds for 1933 crop supplies on land described, state lack of credit, and potential farming inability without the loan. Notable terms include a $300 max per borrower, 30 percent reduced cash crop acreage from 1932, first lien on 1933 crop, and repayment by October 31, 1933. Applicants must plant a home garden and provide livestock feed. Notarial and recording fees apply. no preparatory fees. The county crop loan committee will meet March 18 at Alice Detra’s home with local county girls club officers installing new officers.
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Farm Bureau
Secretary of Agriculture
Congress
J. Keith Noll
Bremer County
John H Meyer
Waverly
F. A. Chester
Plainfield
W. A. Meyer
Sumner
Albaugh
Iowa
Club Leaders Meet With Mrs Offringa in Waverly
Miess Lulu Tegening 4-H state club agent will demonstrate bread variations from a basic dough at the meeting of girls club leaders at Mrs D D Offringa home in Waverly on Wednesday March 22. Each club will bring a loaf for scoring at a training school starting at 10 am. Movies on posture will aid the 4 H health program. Representatives from at least eight clubs expected.
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Miess
Lulu Tegening
D. D. Offringa
Waverly
Parker House
Polk Township Girls Organize 4-H Club
Alice Detra led a newly formed Polk Township 4-H Girls club at a March 6 party. Officers elected were President Evelyn Pierce, Vice President Ruth Detra, Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Harrington, Reporter Helen Mason, Historian Mary Dinelli, Guide Elizabeth Harrington, Doorkeeper Evelyn Beine. Assistants Trene Mundt and Gladys Napiecek aided planning. D. D. Offringa spoke on 4-H value. After business, girls played games and had refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Detra
County Girls’ Club
Marion Heaster
Evelyn Pierce
Evalyn Beine
Ruth Detra
Helen Stickman
Helen Mason
Vivienne Wilson
Elizabeth Harrington
Genevieve Harrngton
Mary Dinelli
Margaret Harrington
Pearl Westervelt
Evelyn Beine
Trene Mundt
Gladys Napiecek
D. D. Offringa
Economists Present Facts at Institute Outlook Conference
Economists and farmers at a Waverly outlook conference urged general cost reductions as the surest path through the 1933 farm crisis. I W Arthur and A G Albaugh from Iowa State College led the discussion on reducing expenses, adjusting enterprises, and conserving resources while awaiting broader economic changes.
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Outlook
Institute
Waverly
I. W. Arthur
A. G. Albaugh
Iowa State College
Agricultural guidelines for farm animal care and records
The guidance covers feeding mash to chicks, using clean ground pasture for pigs and chicks, ensuring proper ventilation in hog and poultry houses, and vaccinating pigs. Other advised practices include keeping financial and feed records, using outlook material, and studying market trends carefully.
Seven Thousand Attend Land O'Lakes Convention
D D Offringa and W M George spoke at the twelfth annual Land O Lakes Convention in Minneapolis, attended by over seven thousand farmers from several Midwestern states. President Brandt urged support for President Roosevelt and a cooperative approach to distribute farmers wealth, calling for a permanent program of controlled production and marketing reforms. He outlined a four point legislative program including mortgage refinancing, a managed currency, production control, and foreign debt realignment. Detailed industry reports were given, and the crowd surpassed prior years despite tough economic times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Offringa
W. M. George
Land O'Lakes
Minneapoles
West
Middle West
Roosevelt
John Brandt
Bremer County
Brandt
Mr. Brandt
Sucessess
Co-Operative
Birthday project ends with dream play debut
We completed our birthday projects and anticipate a national honor. Rehearsals for Miltaska's Dream begin as we plan the final part of the month. Monday night’s ceremonial meeting welcomed Gladys Hankner as a new member in our camp fire circle. A supper followed the ceremony with much fun.
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Lucille Schumacher
Mrs W J Prestien To Lead Local 4 H Club
Mrs Willard J Prestien of Denver was elected girls club leader at a March 11 gathering at her home. Plans for the club's organization were outlined with a second meeting set for March 21 to install officers. Several Jackson Juniors helped organize and county agents spoke on 4 H work. A party tone followed with refreshments served by Mrs Prestien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard J. Prestien
Denver
L. C. Myers
Jackson Juniors Club
Old Man Gowannus Seeks Silence From Radio Crooning
A local quip notes Old Man Gowannus plans to delay addressing his deafness until radio crooning stops. The joke implies the noisy broadcasts irritate him yet he waits for change. The line reflects small town humor and daily life.
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Gowannus
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Detroit
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H. H. Buhr
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C. H. Poock
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