Express Rules Change December Tenth
Spencer Reporter reports new express packing rules effective December 10 requiring shipments over 25 pounds to use wooden or fiberboard containers with specified strengths. Paper only boxes will not suffice. Rules aim to reduce damage and create uniform standards, with no change for items under 25 pounds. The note cites congestion in rail cars and praises stronger packaging for safety and efficiency. Also included is Iowa crop data for November 1 1919 with yields and quality notes across corn, wheat, oats, buckwheat, potatoes, flax, apples, and clover seed.
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Spencer
Adams
Crop update shows delayed hulling and uneven yields
Rains and scarcity of fruiters have delayed the hulling of this crop in some fatalities. The total production of grapes is 96 per cent, and quality 100 per cent. Pears are estimated at 45 per cent of a full crop, and quality 90 per cent. The average yield per acre of sorghum syrup is 90 gallons.
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Iowa
Administration blames railroad cars for coal crisis
Senator France charged that government agencies failed to provide enough coal cars, crippling mine operations and lowering miners’ pay. He cited the railroad administration's car shortages as the main factor behind the ongoing coal shortage and production drops. He asserted the miners are not at fault.
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Washington
Senate
France
Maryland
Railroad Administration
Feeding the Farm Flock Fall and Winter Sheep Care
Plans for fall and winter sheep management emphasize succulent forage and light daily grain for breeding ewes. Russell Dunn of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station notes profits from better feeding. recommendations include fresh bluegrass clover aftermath or rape, corn and oat grain mix, and balanced hay like clover or alfalfa with corn silage. Exercise remains essential. maintain regular winter movement for ewes.
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Corn Belt
Russell Dunn
Iowa
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