Health Winners to Be Announced Friday at Central Park
4 H boys and girls who had health examinations will learn their scores and the county health champions will be named to represent the county at the State Health Contest during the State Fair. The boy and girl winners will be revealed from the bandstand in Central Park after remarks by Paul Taff next friday. The health program also praises local physicians and Miss Hilkea Jacobs for help. The piece closes with praise for Farm Bureau leadership and urging continued member involvement despite scarce funds and high taxes.
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Physicians’ Committee
Central Park
Paul Taff
Hilkea Jacobs
Farm Bureau
Officials Call for Production Control to Support Farm Prices
USDA officials explained that inflation alone cannot restore pre-war purchasing power for over produced crops like cotton wheat and corn. They warned price gains from inflation could boost supply and worsen the gap between production and demand unless production is controlled until normal markets return. Secretary Wallace added without control price gains only push planting next season and wreck the following year's prices.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department
Wallace
Farm Bureau Sets Up Camp At Iowa State Fair
The Farm Bureau will run a camp at the Iowa State Fair with new facilities to boost camping joy at the educational and recreational exposition. There will be no morning roundup. policing begins at the camp ground fence. Details available from the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Farmers Embrace Social Responsibility to Steer Markets
A July 8 Wallace's Farmer note argues farmers must limit production to match domestic demand plus export capacity to stabilize prices. It contends surplus production harms profitability and calls for producer self discipline to support broader economic welfare.
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United States
Farm Bureau Membership Means Belonging and Involvement
The note explains that being a Farm Bureau member signifies active participation in agricultural advocacy, community service, and farm group support. It highlights benefits like networking, information sharing, and local leadership opportunities within the rural community.
Insect Dodger Potato Leafhopper Hides In Green
The potato leafhopper is adept at evading detection and moving stealthily. Its green color camouflages it as it grows to about one eighth of an inch. It feeds on alfalfa beans and potatoes and also the underside of peanut leaf surfaces.
Farm Bureau Week Events Set at Iowa State Fair
The Iowa Farm Bureau plans Farm Bureau Day at the state fair on Monday August 28 with a Farm Bureau women contest winner speaking on Farm Bureau Day and the American Farm Bureau Federation gold medal presented. H A Wallace named Farm Week headliner speaker for the Chicago Fair on August 18. A special committee on tax revision chaired by George W Leffler and Francis Johnson met at state headquarters to outline policy, with national tax experts to be consulted.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
H. A. Wallace
Chicago
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
George W. Leffler
Francis Johnson
Farm Bureau
Iowa State Fair
Farm Bureaun
Why the 4H Club Fair
A reflection on 4H achievement days and the county fair highlighting clothing and livestock projects. The piece outlines goals of 4H such as youth leadership cooperation and rural development, noting the pledge and global reach with over a million members in the U S and Canada.
Farm Bureau Plans Cooperative Chicago World's Fair Trip
Washington County Farm Bureau officers and directors voted to cooperate with the Evening Journal to stage a trip to the Chicago World's Fair from August 13 to 19 during Farmer's Week. The program aims at education and enjoyment for farm people, promoting membership in the Farm Bureau.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
The
Evening Journal
Farm Bureau Pledge Emphasizes Service and Loyalty
The pledge notes clearer thinking loyalty to the club and country with hands to larger service and health to better living. It concludes membership carries meaning for Farm Bureau members and supporters.
Special prizes offered by firms for 4H club fair
Local firms list special prizes for 4H club events including prizes from Scott Furniture Co. for girls best three year record, Farm Bureau Service Station for gasoline and oil, National Duroe News subscriptions, and gold and silver medals from National Duroe Record Association. Other sponsors include Producers Commission Association, Dr. Sartor, Joe Caputo, Hewitt's Store, Klein Clothing, O'Brien Homemade Ice Cream, Wilmer & Busby, and Cloviers offering items such as a necktie and transportation to state conventions.
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Scott Furniture Co
Washington
Producers (Farm Bureau) Commission Association
Chicago
Washington County Farm Bureau
Community Fair Schedule Highlights And Activities
Registration at 8 00 A M entries begin with livestock judging at 2 00 P M official judging continues for sheep swine and girls exhibits 7 30 program by Washington JH 8 30 judging baby beef dairy heifers and colts 411 1500 parade 1200 county picnic Sunset Park 1 30 band concert Central Park 2 00 address Paul Taff state leader 411 Boys Clubs Free ice cream by Sanitary Dairy for all members and leaders.
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Sanitary Dairy
Sunset Park
Paul Taff
Exhibits and Demonstrations Around City Showrooms
Exhibits will be in the Mace Ford showroom two blocks north of the northeast city square. International Harvester displays will face north of the Mace Motor Co. on the opposite street. Colts will be shown in the Etelipse Lumber Co. building two blocks east of the first location.
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Mace (Ford) Motor Co
International Harvester Co
Mace Motor Co
Colts
Etelipse Lumber Co
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National Capital
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Charles B. Hearst
Chester Gray
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Artrul Inshot
Chas. E. Hearnt
Iowa Federation
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Iowa
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U. S
Canada
Farm Buerbal
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Club Fair
Dr. Sartor
Chiropractor
Joe Caputo
Ecream
Wabers and Leaders
PFC
Gheens Hayes
Snyder
Sanitary
Ming Wed
Ton
Hewitt's
West Chester
Klein Klothing Co
O'Brien
Wellman
Ames
Wilmer & Busby
Cloviers
A. M
Girls’ Clothing Club
Demon
Strations
P. MM
P.M
Farm
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