The Yellow Sheet and Beef Price Power
A portrait of the Yellow Sheet as the controlling price guide for steer and heifer beef in the United States. It details how the sheet is compiled from open market sales, the roles of reporters like Jack Byers and Eddie Collins, and how prices shift with supply, broker, packer, and regional factors across Missouri River markets and Chicago baselines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago
Jackie
Arie Onasis
Jack Byers
MSR
Meat Service
Jack
Tony Tesinai
Leonard Tibbles
NFO
Missouri
Dubuque
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Swift
Grand Island
Friona Texas
Eddie Collins
Apple trees most practical to plant this year
Extension horticulturist A K E Cott of Iowa State University recommends apples as the most practical fruit to plant. He notes plums and cherries demand space and effort, while peaches and apricots lack hardiness locally. Most families should plant one or two trees, with variety choices based on desired harvest time. Late summer varieties include Lodi and Beacon. early fall Wealthy. mid-fall Jonathan, Jonadel, Sharon, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious. late fall Chieftain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K E. Cott
Iowa State University
Cott
Lodi
Beacon
Jonathan
Jonadel
Sharon
Mil ton Edmonds in visit at Haskins
Milton Edmonds of North Liberty spent several days last week with his sister Mrs Jim Bean in Haskins. Visits continued with Mr and Mrs Edgar Whetstine at the Vince Skubal home. Calls to Floyd Carpenter home by Russell Curtis and David.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskins
Milton Edmonds
North Liberty
Edmonds
Jim Bean
Edgar Whetstine
Vince Skubal
Floyd Carpenter
Russell Curtis
David
Harold Hall
Washington
Bill Darby
George Morgan
Coralville
Fannie Darby
Richland
Gene
Lillian Endicott
Jack Herr
Bill Johnson
Linda
Connie
Des Moines
Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
Cheryl Herr
Jack Herrs
Pearl Verrips
Fredonia
I Meet in Ainsworth WSCS hears of self-denial
Ainsworth WSCS met at United Methodist Church basement with 13 members and guests. Shennie Buck spoke on Call to Prayer and Self Denial supporting Deaconess pensions and lay training. Members discussed meetings, Betty Crocker coupons for Sioux City center, and upcoming social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Women’s Society of Christian Vhe
United Methodist Church
Orie O'Connor
Shennie Buck
O'Connor
Clark Peeffer
Gene Stephens
Richard Hayes
Duane White
Farm Bureau
Hote
Open house and seedhouse sale offers February event
Frank comments announce an open house on Friday February 5 at the new seedhouse with ham sandwiches served 11 30 to 1 30 inviting all farmers and wives. Mention demand for Certified Wayne soybeans sold out, notes Calland variety as a higher yielding replacement, discusses Amiben profit sharing and early order bonuses, and promotes broad ag chemical stock with return policy and expert advice from Bonar and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Social Circle meeting outlines February 3 with guest Mrs Forinash
The Social Circle of the West Chester Federated Church held a January 21 gathering at Mrs. Charles Ralston’s home for a pot luck dinner with nine members present. Plans announced for a February 3 meeting with Mrs Jerry Forinash and a secret sister Valentine exchange. Remarks included a thought for the day Acts 3 19 and a 1 read minutes and treasurer’s report. A Call to Prayer and Self Denial program at West Chester United Methodist Church January 27 was noted with an invitation to all in the community. The year’s theme Put Love into Deeds and Make It Real was discussed with readings from Kitchen Klatter and the Bible. A closing prayer and a thank you note from Mrs Robert Pearson for hospital roses and cards were shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Forinash
Valentine
West Chester Federated Church
Charles Ralston
Art Peters
Walter Fisher
Mer McDowell
Ruby Sharp
Margaret Smith
Merl McDowell
United Methodist Churches of
West Chester
Brighton
United Methodist Church of
Meri McDowell
Kitchen Klatter Magazine
Kitchen Klatter
Robert Pearson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yellow Sheet
National Provisioner Corporation
West Huron
Chico
Ill
Norton
Jackie Gleasons
Daily Nine
AL Nelson
Chicago Commission
Chieftan
WSCS
C. A. Thompson
T. Des Moines
Brian White
Rich Jana
Marie Loos
Oskaloosa
Duane Schultz
Ronnie Schultz
George Schultz
Pat Overstreet
Sally Patterson
Ed Blatter
Roger Gillies
Lori
Howdy
Steve Schultz
Raymond Lasek
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Robyn Lasek
Richard Havel
C. A. ‘Thompson
Charles ‘Thompson
Gilbert Mills
iCharles Thompson
Mills
Billy Trotter
Dale Herdlicka
Spain
Mallaga
Ronda
Alhambea
Granada
Tangiers
Casbah
Tetquan
Moroco
Shennie
David Kleese
Donna Brownell
Mt. Pleasant
Howard Schultz
Pammy
George Pennington
United — Presbyterian Church
William Barber
United Methodist
Order of Eastern Star
Crawfordsville
Delores Wood
The
Westchester
Coffee Club
Ed Stout
Dickey
Dunlap
George Stout Sr
Mrs
Tom Hobbs
Keosauqua Sale Co. Inc
Bob Craig
Frank
Bonar
Ren
Patterson Seed and Supply
Edward J. Havel
Leon H. Havel
Kristina Havel
Washington County
Iowa
Auditor
the Recorder of
Towa
Leon I. Havel
Mechanicsville
Court House
District Court
Washton County
Hy Hank Keteham
Mr.wwilson
J.p.campbell
South Marion
Rai
Pes Estate
Columbus Junction
Gladwin
Oliver Tractor
Oliver Diesel
Oliver
David Brownly
Barrow
New Holland
John Deere
Oliver Corn
Case
Wisconsin
IHC
Continental Post
Montgomery Ward
H.p. Wisconsin Motor
Jamesway Brooders
Knipco
Miller
McCulloch
Swailes
Rodney Swailes
An Sookup
Duncan
State Bank
City United Methodist Church
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