Reducing Food Supply Plan Traced to 3400 Years Ago
W H Stacy, extension rural sociologist at Iowa State College, told a Harvest Home Sunday gathering in Cass county that ancient Israelite law supported resting land and matching production to demand. He warned American agriculture overuses land, proposes shifting part of land to soil-building crops to restore farmers purchasing power, noting 400–500 B C Egyptian practice of one third legume crops.
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W. H. Stacy
Iowa State College
Buck Creek
Cass County
Moses
Israel
Stacy
Corn Loan Forms Expected From County Agent Office
Farmers will soon receive note forms loan agreements and regulations needed to secure 45 cent corn loans on properly warehoused corn. The new uniform rate replaces 50 cent fob Chicago, No 2 corn, and loans require farm plan reductions in corn acres by 20 percent and hog production by 25 percent under the 1934 25 corn hog program. The county corn hog committee acts as warehousing board and sealers.
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Agricultural Administration
Washington
D. C
Independence
F.o.b
Chicago
L. C. Myers Reviews Eight Years Of 4-H Club Work
Mrs. L. C. Myers, leader of the Jackson Juniors 4-H girls club, presents a summary marking eight years of activity. She notes members’ trips to state fairs, state health contests, and a trip to the International, plus a world’s fair trip earned by a member. Demonstration teams have represented Bremer county at the state fair and Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Myers
Jackson
Bremer County
Ames
Taxi Dialogue Echoes Hoarse Inquiry in Streets of City
A brief exchange captures a taxi rider asking for direction or service. The cabbie replies with gratitude, noting he appreciated the help and wondered about the source of the inquiry. The moment reflects urban hustle and casual linguistic flair.
Roanoke man admits 22 beer cases during raid
A Roanoke man identified as A. Stin explained to the judge that Virginia has not legalized 3.2 beer as raids on his establishment yielded 22 cases. The incident highlights liquor regulation debates in the state.
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Virginia
A. Stin
Roanoke
Farm Adjustment News on Corn Hog Loans and Loans Rise
A series of six district conferences by Iowa State extension workers outlines the corn hog program. Farmers can obtain 45 cent loans on farm stored ear corn under the Warehouse Law, with sealers responsible to the federal government and corn-hog contracts required. Farm credit loans have risen from 62.3 million in September to 84.5 million in October, boosting immediate cash for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Farm Credit Administration
Washington
Training Schools To Be Held in the County Next Week
Mrs Ruth Brown of the Ames extension service will visit the county for a trio of training schools for home project leaders. The topic will be Christmas gift suggestions. Sessions run Monday November 27 near Waverly, Tuesday November 28 near Denver, and Wednesday November 29 near Sumner. Attendees may choose which sessions to attend and no meetings on Thursday or Friday due to Thanksgiving.
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Ruth Brown
Ames
Alvin Geuther
Waverly
Charles H. Briden
Denver
Anna Hatch
Sumner
Promises and records linger in senator remarks
A Washington Star quote shows Senator Sorghum pledging to keep some promises on file indefinitely, highlighting a stance on transparency and accountability. The brief exchange frames ongoing commitments as archival, suggesting long term documentation of political pledges.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
4-H Club Leaders Map 1934 Home Furnishing Plan
County 4-H girls club leaders met with Mrs. Edith Barker on November 15 in Waverly to adopt a 1934 project. The plan centers on home furnishings and color harmony, with goals to boost club numbers, training, health, music, and community spirit through state and county events, contests, and a 12 month program. Each girl has individual targets including health exams, personal expense records, music and picture appreciation, photography, room makeovers, and home furnishing articles.
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Edith Barker
Waverly Savings Bank
State Farm Bureau Federation
Ames
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Kodak
After Operation Lady Questions Scar Appearance
A witty dialogue frames a patient asking if the scar will remain visible after surgery. The doctor replies that it depends on the patient, delivering a light humorous medical exchange.
C A Powder as Chemist in New York City Drug Store
Path finder notes identify C A Powder working as a chemist in a New York City drug store. No further details on employer or dates are provided.
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C. A. Powder
New York City
Chinch Bugs Threaten Iowa Crops Next Year
A. D. Worthington of Iowa State College warns chinch bugs may survive winter in larger numbers than any year since 1897. He urges community winter burning of infested areas, especially grass clumps in fence rows and ditch banks, to kill many bugs and reduce 1934 damage. He also recommends lowering 1934 small grain acreage and erecting early summer barriers with dust or creosote, aided by a cooperative winter burning effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
A. D. Worthington
Iowa State College
Mr. Worthington
Worthington
Royal Sportsmen Meet in Jackson Township Club
The Royal Sportsmen 4-H boys club of Jackson township met at H. A. McCaffree’s home on Thursday November 16. The business session preceded rope making with each member tying knots. The two teams will contest an oyster stew for the loser who sells less rope. M George attended and songs were planned for the achievement day program at Janesville High on Monday evening November 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Sportsmen
Jackson
Township
H. A. McCaffree
M. George
Janesville High School
Leland Roever
Appointment of Executor for Helena Freitag Estate
Notice declares H. H. Nevermann appointed executor by Bremer County District Court on June 26 1933 for the Helena Freitag deceased estate. Creditors must pay to the executor and claimants present claims authenticated for court allowance. dated November 7 1933.
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District Court
Bremer County
Iowa
Helena Freitag
Hard Cash Goggles and The Plankhunter Voice
A fragment from a Brooklyn Eagle item features a quirky metallic voice remarking on money. The dialogue notes that the speaker only talks of dollars, highlighting a cash focus in the exchange.
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