Imports spark concern among farm leaders and cattlemen
Livestock groups urge action as beef lamb and pork imports rise while U S cattle prices stay depressed. Critics point to heavy cattle numbers, feed costs and tax policies, with farm organizations pressing for tariff reviews and import limits. Export trends, trade talks, and anti import sentiment frame a wider rural economy debate across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Australia
Soviets
US Tariff Commission
Australian Meat Board
NFC
American Farm Bureau
Tariff Commission
Iowa Farmers Union
Growth First in 4-H Calves Warns Extension Experts
County Extension Associate Merritt Canady urges 4-H beef project participants to place calves on full feed early for rapid, economical gains. Tom Wickersham of Iowa State stresses that show calves should not be over fat, recommends ground ear corn or cracked corn with ample legume and protein, and suggests May or June checks to judge finishing fat levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Canady
Jean
Tom Wickersham
Iowa State University
Wickersham
Emery Hochstedlers honored at thirty third wedding anniversary
ALONA January 1. Mr and Mrs Emery Hochstedler observed their thirty third wedding anniversary with a family dinner Saturday night at the Captain's Table in Washington. Relatives joining included Kenneth Hochstedler Randy Marvin Hochstedler Staubaugh Miller and others from Indianapolis. The event featured a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alona
Emery Hochstedler
Washington
Kenneth D. Hochstedler
Randy
David Staubaugh
Anna Mae Miller
Marvin Hochstedler
Lyle Hochstedler
Indianapolis
Indiana
Birthday Celebrations and Community News in Brighton
Mrs. Ida Paul marks her birthday with New Year's guests including Doyle Paul and Ward Stauffer families at her Brighton home. Visitors Ruth and Mrs Isadora Deutsch call, Ruth returning to Des Moines. Community notes cover Past Chief Club gathering at K P Hall, memorial for Mrs. Harry Bagby, and holiday hours shift. Brighton firms plan 6 pm closings through March and Saturday evenings open. Community Club promotes annual pit noble tournament starting January 15 at Carroll Hall with a $6 per couple entry. New baby girl born January 2 at Washington County Hospital. W S C S met at church with Christian Family money lesson, potluck, and meetings led by Mrs Ocean Irwin and Mrs Annette Reighard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Doyle Paul
Ward Stauffer
Ruth
Ida Paul
Isadora Deutsch
Fred Robinson
Des Moines
K. P. Hall
Max Waterhouse
Clifford Leeper
Allen Lauderdale
Harry Bagby
Brighton Community Club
Carrol Hall
Dean Edwards
Farmers Feed Store
Norman Edwards
W.S.C.S
Ocean Irwin
Annetta Reighard
Beulah Lechner
Closing Out Sale At Farm Near Fairfield Area
Auction announced as farmers depart the property with a public sale to be held at the farm. The description notes the farm is eight miles north of Fairfield on highway No 1 and 2% miles west or half a mile south of Brugge Station and two and a half miles west or three miles southeast of Packwood.
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Fairfield
Brugge Station
Packwood
Auction of Farm Machinery and Supplies Listed
A 1953 to 1982 collection of tractors plows harvesters wagons and related farm equipment is itemized for sale. Highlights include several Allis Chalmers and International brands with multiple headers, planters, wagons, hydraulic cylinders, heat housers, loaders, and poultry items. Items encompass compact to large scale machinery and farm infrastructure such as hog houses feeders waterers brooders and storage tanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Christmas Dinner Guests And Local Family News In Wellman
Local households recount Christmas Eve gatherings and New Year visits. Names include Oral Norman and Bill Norman families, Ruthie Sigourney, Bert Godber in Three Rivers, Mich., Todd Allan Norville born Nov 29 in Pasadena, and multiple Iowa City Des Moines and California relatives visiting or traveling. Hospital news mentions Leckwade improving after ten days. Elizabeth Ann born to Raymond and Elizabeth Geyer in Sigourney Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leckwade
Mercy Hospital
Towa City
Calvin
California
Oregon
Darrell
Norfolk
Nebs
Ray Sitter
Glenwood Gingerich
Cindy
Vicki
Tommy Gingerich
Iowa City
Richard Rubottem
Pensacola
Florida
Kenneth Sitler
Moline
Carrol Sitler
Downey
Lowa
Ena Blumenstein
Thomas Jotson
Roy Johnson
Janice
Wayne Johnson
Raymond Geyer
Sigourney Hospital
Elizabeth Ann
Wilbur Geyer
James Wagamon
Oxford
Jimmie Sitler
Debby
Mes
Carol Sitler
Lloyd Dunton
Edward Gardner
Harold Gardner
Kirksville
Cheryl Gardner
Iowa City Police Dept
Keota WSCS to start study course on Christian Perfection
Keota WSCS at Wesley Methodist Church met with Mrs Bernice Mattison in charge. The study course begins February 3 on Christian Perfection with Mrs Helen K Stoutner assisting. Mens Brotherhood to meet January 9 for a dinner with wives as guests.
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Kathryn Romine
Ruth Zehr
Virginia Henderson
Opal Herr
Wilbur
Cedar Rapids
Louie Hermonstorfer
Hattie Hermonstorfer
Hermonstorffers
Vintage farm equipment auction listing with multiple brands
A dense catalog of agricultural gear auctioned items including 1958 John Deere implements such as 494 corn planter and 400 four row cultivator, THC four row cultivators, multiple 4 row rotary hoes, grain handling and silage gear, dozer blade, windlass, trailers, augers, disc harrows, post hole digger, wheel weights, and various hydraulic cylinders. Also listed are Oliver and Papee units, miscellaneous tires, rollers, and a range of silage boxes and accessories.
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JD & Oliver
Ezee
Oliver
Continental Post
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herb Plambeck
Ames
Hughes
Iowa
Connie Petterson
Ayrshire
Lois DeTar
Albia
Washington County Commissioners and
Richard Huber
Rt 1
Wellman
Elmer Steele
Riverside
Gene Stephens
Ainsworth
James R. Frier
Paul F Boettcher
WUC
ISU
Robert McKee
Farm Bureau
Waterloo
Dallas Bowman
Adel
Dale Nelson
Emery Hochstedlers
Ner
Lando Gingerich
Kalona
Roman
Marvin
Eli Gingerich
Sgt
Melvin Snyder
New Jersey
Curtis Snyder
Harold Stumpf
Ora Boone
Wayne Goodenow
Ponca City
Oklahoma
Farmers Savings Bank
Mary Swartzendruber
Dan Gruber
John Miller
Morris Swartzen- Gruber
William Nisley
Henry D. Miller
Vernon Ropp
Ellis Swartzen Gruber
Gareth Swartzen Gruber
Elmer L. Yoder
Marlin Gingerich
H. V. Beck
Eldon
Gingerich
Lynn Graber
Morris Swartzendrubers
Ben M. Miller
Paul D. Miller
Cecil Miller and
Ellis Swartzendruber and Sons
Gareth Swartzendruber
Guernsey
Alvin Hightshoe
P. M. Swartzendruver
Wellman Savings Bank
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mrs
Tony Meutil
Jack Emry
Washington County Hospital
Allis-Chalmers
International
John Deere
Harrow
Ginauger
al Merrill
Packwood Methodist
Hendrickson & Baumgartner
Wiggins & McCreery
Clerks
Lemley
Neenah
Wisconsin
Francis M. Lemley
Archer
Bud Swartzendruber
Francis Lemsey
Willard Swarzendruber
Newhall
Clara Moore
Elsie Sit
Oral Norman
Bill Norman
David Norman
Dave Winegarden
Clara Lutz
Hurley Long
Nella Spear
Johnie Gertz
Glenn
Larry
Lindy Redlinger
Delphia Spear
VerNeal Pence, Billie and
Ival Redlinger
Bernard Redlinger
Cecil Hughes
Wash
Keota Wscs
Boyd Sand
Jay Warrens
Phylis Hermonstorfer
Germany
Mrs. Warren
Tucson
Ariz
UPI
Pueblo High School
Florence Reynolds
C. L. Jennings
Mt. Plee. Vanis
Ford
Lye
Rewance
Kewanee
J. D. Hay
New Holland
Massey Harris
Heider
J.D
Midwest Hyd
Midwest
Martha J
Dimension & Lin
Beulah Wscsational
Bank of Burlington Curers
Pei
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