Plan later farrowings to balance hog and grain supply
The Leader's News notes farmers face a corn hog shortfall and high grain prices. FE L Quaife of Iowa State College urges delaying spring pig crops to maintain production, with southern Iowa likely cutting and northern Iowa holding steady or rising. Pasture farrowing could help when breeding stock rationing worsens.
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United States
FE. L. Quaife
Iowa State College Extension Animal Husbandryman
Iowa
Mr. Quaife
Seed Oats Shortage Reported In Bremer County
Bremer county farmers report a total need of about 8300 bushels of seed oats for 1936 from a questionnaire. Only seven farmers have 200 bushels available. Others seek seed for soybean, clover, alfalfa, sudan grass, timothy, and rye. Arrangements will link buyers with local suppliers to meet needs locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Farm Bureau
Waverly
No Dutch Elm Disease in Bremer County
Bremer County shows no Dutch elm disease in elm trees, per Paul Meeker, a Waverly area nurseryman. He recalls discovering infected trees in summer 1933 but reports no new cases since and urges winter dormant spraying to protect elms. Forestry officials warn the disease threatens U S elms and advise owners to monitor for yellow or brown leaves and brown sapwood in twigs.
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Bremer County
Paul Meeker
Waverly
Meeker
Department of Agriculture
United States
Husking Contest Planned for October 26 in Bremer County
The Bremer county corn husking contest is slated for October 26 with William Drips of Wal lace's Farmer in charge of the State Contest. A field is prepared on Albert Wolfgram's farm northwest of Sumner and entrants should contact the Waverly farm bureau at once to participate.
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Bremer County
William Drips
Wallace
Albert Wolfgram
Sumner
Farm Bureau
Waverly
Wolfgram
Survey on county feed status for Bremer farmers
A cross section survey of feed supplies and livestock on farms will be conducted to address ongoing feed and livestock problems until next spring. County agent D. D. Offringa says the county-wide inventory results will be announced about November 1, with questionnaires sent to every tenth name on the county corn hog contract signer list.
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Bremer County
D. D. Offringa
Emergency roughage rations risk cattle nutrition
Southern Iowa drouth area livestock producers face malnutrition risks from corn fodder emergency rations this winter. Town State College specialists Culbertson and Cannon warn deficits in protein minerals. calves and mature cows may show effects late winter. They advise balancing roughage with protein supplements such as linseed or cottonseed meal, meat and bone meal, and bone meal with minerals. salt always available.
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Iowa
Drouth Area
Town State College
C. C. Culbertson
Cc. Y. Cannon
Cannon
Drouth
Culbertson
Transfers Filed by Bremer Abstract on Week Ending Oct 12 1934
Legal transfers prepared by Bremer County Abstract Co for the week ending October 12 1934 include William Gersonde and wife to George H Hammetter conveying nw and west half of ne quarter in section 29 93 11. Perry S Chadwick and others to Io na Jordan for 100 dollars two thirds interest in tract in se nw section 7 93 12. Merchants National Bank to Hulda Orr for 1 dollar five percent nw west half ne and part north west in section 11 92 12. F B Miner executor to Antonio Gambaiani for 5000 dollars eighty acres of nw quarter section 6 91 14 minus railroad. George H Scully and wife to Champlin Refining Co for 1 dollar lots 5 6 7 and 8 in block 29 Harmon LeValley addition to Waverly. C W Steele and wife to R C Kelly for 1 dollar part lot 25 auditor's plat set section 35 91 14 noting correction deed.
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Bremer County Abstract Company
Wm. Gersonde
Geo. H. Hammetter
Et al
Perry S. Chadwick
Iona Jordan
Merchants National Bank
Hulda Orr
F. B. Miner
Antonio Gambaiani
George H. Scully
Champlin Refining Company
Harmon & LeValley
Waverly
Iowa
C. W. Steele
R. C. Kelly
Ultra-violet Light in Skin Diseases Opens New Era
A Nottingham Sun-Ray Clinic study endorses ultraviolet light as a major factor in treating many dermatological conditions. It claims cure potential for stubborn diseases like eczema psoriasis and lupus, plus prophylactic and bactericidal benefits when used by qualified physicians. The article cautions safety and warns against careless use, urging expert dermato logists to apply this therapy with proper diagnosis and local and systemic support. It also touches on a Washington political scene, noting a dull national campaign and Pennsylvania governor Pinchot's controversial stance amid a contentious race with Joseph Guffey.
Notice of Administrators Appointed for Mina Schmidt
On October 1 1934 the District Court of Bremer County Iowa appointed C H Schmidt and H H Schmidt as administrators of Mina Schmidt deceased. All debtors must pay the estate and all claims must be presented legally authenticated to the court for allowance. Sager and Sweet attorneys Waverly Iowa.
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District Court
Bremer County
Iowa
Mina Schmidt
Photograph Request Confuses Photographer
A man asked for a photograph and debated between a carte or a cabinet format. He then joked that it mattered little whether a cart or a cab appeared, adding that he would prefer a railway truck since he is a porter. The exchange reflects lighthearted humor in a London Answers style snippet.
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London
Just So Jones and the Plain Living Movement
A provocative line questions the fate of the old cult for plain living and high thinking. The speaker notes Brown should be stronger, while those compelled to plain living are engaging in sharp, tall thinking.
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Jones
Chorus girl leaves theater to marry this week
In a backstage comic moment a chorus girl reveals she will wed at week’s end. The company’s cat quips that she has a speaking part at last, adding a light note of humor to the announcement.
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Dearie
Hollywood Style He on honeymoon wedding vows
A brief Boston Transcript item notes a couple exchanging vows with flirtatious banter about lasting love and a possible renewal after a year, reflecting light social commentary on marriage proposals.
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Hollywood
Boston Transcript
Pinchot bombshell sparks bitter political clash
The piece recalls Farley calling the Pinchot bombshell a trifle bewildering while a Democratic chairman questions Pinchot’s confidence in Roosevelt’s policies. Reed looms as a foe to the New Deal, with editors noting New Deal support clashes nationwide amid Pennsylvania senatorial races where Reed’s stance is seen as decisive.
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Man Farley
Pinchot
National Committee
Roosevelt
United States
David A. Reed
Brillian
Tor Reed
Saving Time Poet and Editor Exchange Note
A fragment shows a writer asking for submission with a playful exchange about sending poetry to Pathfinder Magazine. The dialogue hints at a busy editor and an eager poet seeking publication. The readable lines convey intention and publication context.
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Quaife
McCormick- Deesing
Tripoli Implement Co. Farm Machinery
Twine
Washington News
William J. Scholes
Nottingham
Fred Holmes
Washington
Wisconsin
la Follettes
Michigan
Wolverine
California
Upton Sinclair
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Joseph F. Guffey
U. S
George H. Earle
Guffey
Wilkes- Barre
Earle
Joe Guffey
Johnny
C. H. Schmidt
H. H. Schmidt
Sager & Sweet, Attorneys
Pathfinder Magazine
Joe Shaefer
Readlyn
Buck Creek
T. B
Poland
Deering
McCormick
Royal Corn
Litz
Fordson
LH. C
Henry F. Klemp
C. R. Baker
Readlyn Savings Bank
Ephone Company
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