Beef Promotion and the Cowman’s Dilemma in Modern Markets
Eddie Collins argues that traditional cattlemen must embrace aggressive beef promotion to compete with exotic breeds and chain-store marketing. He decries low marbling standards, urges identification of beef by breed and producer, and warns that without strong branding consumers will opt for imported or simulated meats. He calls for united, high-profile advocacy by cowman groups and chain stores, warning professors and associations not to dilute the message.
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Australia
Hondura
Ireland
New Zealand
T. V
Kelloggs
Sunkist
Pendleton
Tony Lama
F004
U. S
York City
Philadelphia
Boston
Columbia
Hawaii
California
New York City
Charlie Jenner
Scott County
Iowa
Pete Henebeck
Arthur County
Nebraska
Pete Jones
Rockies
Frank Comments on Seed Corn Demand and Amiben Bonus
Seed corn supply tight as 33rd year in business meets heavy orders. Local certified seed grower urges customers to pick up or adjust orders promptly and notes premium spring wheat seed from Red River Valley. Emphasizes direct-from-grower pricing, delivery options, and Amiben bonus plan deadlines. Customer calls highlight price competitiveness and wide seed variety availability.
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Red River
Moore
Colleges adopt pass fail grading across many universities
A UPI report notes about two thirds of large colleges and universities shifted to pass fail systems in recent years while retaining A and B markings for some work. Scripps College, which stopped grades in 1969, reports happier students though California scholarship boards still seek grades and GPAs for awards.
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New York
UPI
Leroy Burwen
San Francisco State College
Margaret Faust
Scripps College
Claremont
Calif
State parks fend off drug use with cuffs and training
Des Moines IDPA reported the conservation commission will issue handcuffs to 104 officers 42 in parks and 62 game wardens to curb drugs at state parks. John Stokes said drug caches have been found along major routes and cited assaults on officers at Ledges State Park as proof of rising danger. Camp Dodge training is part of a broader crackdown.
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DES Moines
IDPA
State Conservation Commission
John Stokes
Land and the Water Division
Mexico
Omaha
Denver
Chicago
Minneapolis
Stokes
Commission
Ihe
The
Ledges State Park
Boone
Wind damage at Stephens farm
Wind damage disrupted Stephens farm near Ainsworth on Sunday night as a maple limb fell close to the home, a windmill was bent, and the Stephens fear further loss may be Hazardous. The report also notes hospital stays, births, family visits, and local social events through the week.
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Ainsworth
Jeffrey Place
Gene Stephens
Gene — Stephens
Howard Beenblossom
University Hospital
Harold Gerdes
Larry Sexton
Dwight Aaron
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Dwight
Larrette
Lyle
Theola Sexton
Mrs. Sexton
Omer
Kalona
Menace in Hank Ketehiat Con test at Lions Club event
A fragmentary local report notes a tense incident at the Hank Ketehiat Lions Club test in Ainsworth with Mr and Mrs H F Derby in Brighton. Jim and Mary Buck reportedly returned home with them after the gathering.
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Sim
Mary Buck
H. F. Derby
Brighton
Shennie Buck
Mina Paulsgrove
Lion’s Club of
Ainsworth
Jim
Westminister Guild
Cotter United Presbyterian
Best dressed hobo party prizes at White Cloud Legion
Crawfordsville Feb 18 White Cloud Club members and families enjoyed a pot luck supper at the Legion Hall with a hobo dress contest. Winners included Cascal Hamilton Everette Davis Marion Swift for men Ella Hamilton Wanda Schultz and Cora Bitting for women Regina Richardson for children. The night featured readings songs piano solos and a home movie.
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Crawfordsville
White Cloud Club
Legion Hall
Ist
Cascal Hamilton
Everette Davnd
Marion Swift
Ella Hamilton
Wanda Schultz
Cora Bitting
Regina Richardson
Marie Howsare
Tim
Patty
Frank Sands
Alan Richardson
Kathy Schultz
Gene Lintz
Everette Davis
Dascal Hamilton
Raymond Howsare
Floyd Richardson
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Cowmen
Mr. Cowman
Ing
Towa
Kenny Monfort
Eddie Collins
AL Nelson
J.P
South
Marion
Frank
Patterson Seed
Washington
Beard
Scripps
California Board of Scholarships
Colt
Farm Bureau Insurance Service
Camp Dodge
Cargill
Clay Goode
Stephens Farm
Raymond Lasek
Town City
Paul Pennington
West Burlington
George Pennington
Paul
Dave Stephens
Jim Stephens
Eldridge
Richard Stephens
Richard Allen
Dale Roberts
Behlen
Nixon and Co
Washington, IA
Hank Ketehiat
Church
Burdette Davis
Olive Coss
Robert Coss
Jane Ann
Wilton Junction
Robert Duncandy
By Vivian Wells
Cub Secours
Stonday
Mike Owens
Joe Wolf
John Bernau
Bill Horton
Creston
Joe Martin
Ray van Engen
Joan Anderson
Margery
Mai Martin
Donald Sands
Kirk
Galen Howsare
Cedar Falls
Galen
Rick Shaver
How Res Manoa Togrundy Center
Florence Hen
Lasso
Monsanto
Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals
Washington, In
Ron Sieren
Mgr
Louis, Missouri
Mullin Bros, Fertilizer & Agricultural Chemicals
Paul Hagist
Gary Stewart
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