Farm Act aims to lift farmers buying power nationwide
Notes of Interest discuss the new farm act signed by President Roosevelt. It outlines methods to reduce surpluses, boost rural demand, and refinance farm debts. It explains mechanism through rental or direct payments, marketing agreements, and option contracts for cotton, plus a path to higher farm prices and restored urban employment.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Secretary of Agriculture
Henry A. Wallace
Federal Treasury
New York
New York City
United States
Europe
South America
Australia
Canada
Tire
West Lafayette Township Boys Organize 4 H Club
West Lafayette township boys and fathers met at Claude Wylam home on May 11 to organize a boys 4 H club. D D Offringa introduced Raymond Kue the Bremer county 4 H clubs president who led the meeting. Officers elected were Mervyn Whitney president Ralph Juhl vice president Duane Ellison secretary treasurer Robert Heiser reporter. Eleven boys attended with several others expected to join. Claude Wylam named local leader. Lunch followed and the next meeting will be at the A P Juhl home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lafayette Township
Claude Wylam
D. D. Offringa
Raymond Kuethe
Bremer County
Mervyn Whitney
Ralph Juhl
Duane Ellison
Robert Heiser
Ralph
Lester Juhl
Clifford
William Beach
Mervyn
Merle Paulson
Duane
Milan Ellison
Duane Wylam
Lee Anderson
Leonard
Virgil Napiecek
Wylam
A. P. Juhl
Inoculation and Wool Trade Notes From County Farm Scene
A county roundup notes observations on inoculating sweet clover at the Wendt farm in Warren township and contrasts with pasture value. It reports on farm bureau shows, livestock price variation pictures, and Elmer Drape and M A Woodcock shipping wool via the Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association. It mentions twine choices in wool packing and past experiences with binder twine versus wool or paper twine.
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Wm. Wendt
Warren Township
Mr. Wendt
Farm Bureau
Felix
Elmer Drape
Fremont Township
East Lafayette Township
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Drape
M. A. Woodcock
Herbert Joens
Douglas Township
Waverly
Jas Wes
Earl
Parno
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Farm Bureau News
BABY
Rettig & Meier
Tripoli
Hale
H. H. Sorg Drug Store
Tripoli Mercantile Co
the Farmers Store
E. G. Michael
Tripoli Hardware CO
Standard Oil
N. R. Ambrose Oil CO
Hagenbuch
John A. Nienhaus Garage
Fergeman & Selck
Hale Hatchery
H. H. Buhr Garage
WM. Ambrose Auto CO
Joe Sien
A. M. Stegeman, M. D
E. C. Claus, D. D. S
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