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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1919
Page
2
Red Oak March report notes 143 Montgomery county farmers planted 325 bushels of seed soybeans with corn using bean attachments. Despite scorching winds and poor growth, farmers stay optimistic, promising another trial this season to prove the crop’s value.
Through cooperative effort Henry County has built a strong reputation in profitable livestock. After listing stock for sale with the Farm Bureau Exchange, members of the Henry County Pure Bred Live Stock Association see expanding markets. They support youth clubs, back small breeders, and note a county census of 1,263 animals with 85 Polled Herefords 680 Shorthorns 320 Polled Angus 6 Herefords and 18 Red Polled.
Maquoketa Iowa March 31 Jackson county youths begin bred-for-production calf clubs with Shorthorns and Herefords. Supported by the farm bureau and banks the 191% project already has 35 boys in the Shorthorn club. Last season 41 youths demonstrated the club’s potential with 22 farms starting purebred stock. A local bank lent money at six percent to buy calves. Each participant drew a calf, raised it, and sold it in fall with average costs about 135 dollars and selling prices around 305 dollars. Prizes totaling 300 dollars were offered by the bank and the Shorthorn Breeders Association.
In Black Hawk County Iowa 103 oats yield more than late varieties by seven bushels per acre. About 14 000 acres planted last year produced higher early oat yields averaging 48 bushels versus 41 for late oats. With 91 000 extra bushels from 13 000 acres over five years valued at 0 50 a bushel the added profit totals 45 000. The Black Hawk County Farm Bureau credits the seed program for increased plantings and better yields.
Médsle Towa March 8 farmers discussed forming a cooperative marketing association after noting price variation for individual crops. Forty members formed Module Union Marketing Association to improve conditions, despite last season's adverse weather. News letters now warn growers about onion market trends and opportunities for 1948.
Story county farmers report 184 carloads of live stock shipped by eight co operative livestock groups last year totaling 14472 dollars in revenue. The Story Association led with 110 members shipping 68 car loads and earning 5100 dollars in profits. Roland Association with 120 members earned 4425 dollars. McCallsburg totals April to November reached 57860 dollars with 1950 dollars net. Maxwell since April did 29643 dollars, Collins 52878 dollars with 25000 gain, Fernald organized July 6 posted 21532 dollars. New groups formed since December show momentum.
Clear Lake Iowa March 31 farmers in Cerro Gordo county report profits from pruning and spraying fruit trees. An 5 acre Frost demonstration orchard yielded 1650 profit after expenses with sales 2600. Spraying 1000 trees boosted fruit yield by 3000 bushels adding to total profits of 6000 across the county.
Hawkeye brand butter from Kossuth county Iowa gains recognition aided by the Farm Bureau. Six creameries produced 400000 pounds of butter for the navy achieving a 3 percent higher grade than New York Extras. Exhibits at the State Butter Makers Convention Iowa State Fair and Waterloo Dairy Congress showcase success and cooperation through new creamery methods and up-to-date equipment. The North Iowa Creamery Market Association organized last year centralizes purchasing and supports cooperative growth.
In Estherville a local trial exposes testimony about a health claim involving Kainey Pills. The proceedings emphasize the reliability of witnesses and seek clarity on the pill’s effects and safety.
A veteran recalls relief from back pain sleep loss headaches and dizziness after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad asserts kidney weakness symptoms improved and urges readers to buy the 60 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Card of Thanks from Mr and Mrs Bird Williams and family thanks helpers and floral offerings after illness.
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