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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1927
Page
4
Livestock on Iowa farms declined slightly in 1926 by about 1 percent or 184000 head. Hogs dropped ~1 percent, cattle fell about 272000 head, horses down 34000 head. Sheep rose about 164000 head, milk cows and mature heifers fell by 27000. Males up 1000 head. Value of all livestock increased by roughly 3.85 million dollars from Jan 1 1926 to Jan 1 1927.
Agricultural Department reports Iowa farms show higher valuations for cattle up 2311 thousand, sheep and lambs up 239 thousand, and hogs up 4,014 thousand. Nationally, all livestock on farms gains slightly under 0.5 percent with total value up about 71.5 million. Horse numbers fall, mules rise about 1,000 yearly, milk cows fall in several states while Iowa milk cow valuations rise 2.24 million. Sheep expand farm flocks notably with 1,077,000 head in January 1927 and larger imports of sheep and lambs feed stock.
Farmers receive guidance on seed testing and seed color staining. The Farm Bureau urges testing one kernel from each of a hundred ears, offering tests at the office. It warns imported seed may show colored kernels, advising verification of origin and details from the Iowa Fruit Growers Association material.
Hog inventories on Town farms fell by 103000 head from a year ago, with 9052000 head reported previously. The pork outlook remains favorable through early summer, though producers anticipate a possible price dip in late spring. December surveys show slight sow breeding gains for spring 1927, while overall production may stay pressured..Ames Farm Bureau notes Poultry lessons announced Roy Watkins, extension poultry man, will teach county women Feb 14 to 18 with five lessons this year covering incubation, brooding, egg and poultry marketing, culling, parasites, feeding, and winter housing. Larry J. Boyts quotes tuberculosis testing in Miner County flocks showing high TB rates, urging culling and disinfecting to reduce disease risk.
The First Church of Christ Scientist invites the public to attend Sunday services at 11 o clock with the subject Soul for February 13 and a golden text from Proverbs. Sunday School meets at 10 o clock, and a Wednesday testimonial meeting is at 6 o’clock. A reading room offering Bible literature and Mrs Eddy works is open Wednesdays and Saturdays 3 to 5.
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