Hybrid seed corn drives Iowa crop estimates
Iowa reports show hybrid seed planting rising from 8 to over 75 percent of corn acres in five years. 1938 surveys indicate 58 percent of corn on surveyed farms used hybrid seed, with 81 percent in 1929. No statewide accuracy implied. June 1 condition up five points from last year. oats and barley prospects poor to fair due to moisture and pest issues. Oats 73 percent, barley 76 percent, versus last year and 10 year averages. Hay condition 65 percent.
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Iowa Winter Wheat Prospects Retrench Despite Drier May
The June 1 crop report shows Iowa winter wheat at 6,685,000 bushels, down over 12 percent from May’s 7,640,000. Condition stands at 70 percent, below last year and the 10 year average, with May moisture shortages and localized chinch bug damage affecting prospects. Rye production is projected at 1,218,000 bushels, about 10 percent below May estimates, with a per acre drop about half a bushel. Corn section notes a rapid rise in use.
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June 18 Weather and Farm Notes From Washington Area
On June 18 farmers report showers aiding crops and pastures but hindering clover and alfalfa harvests. Local growers like Melo Kallaus and W M Caldwell discuss corn plowing, hay racks, and livestock. Observations cover rat control, pigs, horses, ducks, and strawberry picking with various neighbors in Washington, Sandy Hook, and Walnut areas.
Neighboring Communities News Notes
Journal’s subscription representative reports brief notes from nearby towns. Short items mention routine events, local happenings, and community updates with minimal detail and a focus on civic life.
Local Farm Notes Include Strawberries and Pigs
Community reports from Keota, Wellman, Dublin and nearby areas mention George Lemley’s family picking about one thousand quarts of strawberries, a tractor harvesting oats, and farmers like C. F. Rathmel growing alfalfa. A discourse on pigs highlights their agricultural value, followed by brief mentions of renewals, subs, and household happenings.
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George
June hay prospects dip to near thirty year low
The June 1 hay condition, based on farm reports, shows the second lowest reading in thirty years with only 1923 lower. Recent rains have improved alfalfa and clover outlooks but likely not raise timothy tonnage significantly. Last year on June 1 the condition stood at 89 percent, while the ten year average is 76 percent.
Corpus Christi observed at St Marys Church Riverside
Corpus Christi rites were held at St Mary's Church Riverside with a 7 o'clock high mass. A solemn procession followed as fourteen girls in white bouquets and twenty eight altar boys with candles accompanied Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier. Benediction occurred at multiple altars and during procession the church interior was adorned with flowers and candles by the sacristans.
Monsignor J W Bulger Invested at St. Anthony’s Ceremony
Riverside parishioners joined ceremonies in Davenport Friday for the investiture of Rev J W Bulger, pastor of St Anthony's, as Monsignor. The event featured Holy Name hymns by the congregation, organist Miss Bernadine Veggy, and several local attendees including Rt Rev Monsignor Bernard Jacobsmeier and families of the area.
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Ella Dautremont
Cornelius Walsh
Stella
Louis Heitzman
Lillian
Louis
Verne Yeggy
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St. Anthony's Parish
Market reports Chicago hogs and cattle steady with gains
Hogs selling to 6.55 top and 6.35 to 6.55 on 170 to 250 lb animals. Cattle including yearlings and steers show steady to higher as weights improve with top fat cattle around 10.50 for yearlings and 9.50 for best fed heifers. Sheep markets firm with fat lambs and springers up about 25 cents. receipts forecast 8,000 cattle 8,000 hogs 2,000 sheep for tomorrow.
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Chicago Cash Grain Prices Reported June 138
Chicago cash grain notes list corn prices by kernel type with yellow and white categories, oats by white varieties, and soybeans with yellow values. Also reports corn receipts at 66 equivalents.
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Chicago Produce Market Rundown June 13
Chicago reports a steady produce market with Eegs and Poultry unchanged. Receipts total 27 571 cases for Eegs and 46 tracks for Poultry. Potatoes remain firm with arrivals 128 and shipments 6538 on track 362.
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Celebration marks 100th anniversary of St Anthony's Church
Rev Bulger, born and raised in Riverside, returns to celebrate the church centennial and reconnects with longtime friends here who are keen on his welfare.
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Wheat and oats futures mixed with varied July to December quotes
Market brief shows July wheat at 3% gains with multiple percent shifts across months. Oats futures display mixed readings from July to December with several percent changes.
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