Seventy-Six Township Aims For Record Farm Bureau Membership
Ed Hotle, chairman, challenges all Washington county township Farm Bureau leaders to beat Seventy-Six in 1938 by ensuring every farming unit holds a paid up membership. The plan includes forming women and 4-H clubs, nine township meetings, nine-board attendance, and a commemorative dinner for new members.
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Ed Hotle
Seventy-Six
Cedar Township
Hotle
Washington County
County Board of Directors
Plan Now for High Lamb Price
Iowa flock owners aim to push lambs to 75 to 110 pounds by late May or early June to take advantage of higher May and June fat lamb prices. Early market finish reduces losses from short grass and stomach worms. Start with milk and grain, use a creep, introduce grain gradually, and provide good legume hay. Include cracked corn oats bran linseed meal soy, and Alfalfa or clover hay in abundant supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
New Farm Act Grants Fed Powers Over Freight Rates
The new farm Act authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to file complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission over freight rates, charges, tariffs, and practices for farm products. The Secretary can appear before the Commission on complaints and may be made a party to proceedings affecting the public interest.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Winners in WMNE Improvement Contest
Mr and Mrs James Gardner of Lime Creek Township won the thirty five dollar cash prize as first award in a fourteen month home improvement contest from the Farm Bureau. Mr and Mrs Wm Spenner of English River township took the twenty five dollar second prize. Awards were based on the best relative improvement per dollar spent. Lamb Day by Farm Bureau will stage a lamb grading and selling demonstration to boost farmers profits through direct sales and observation of pasture feeding.
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James Gardner
Lime Creek Township
Farm Bureau
Wm. Spenner
English River Township
Farm R Bureau
Our Foreign Sales Limited by Foreign Purchases
The United States trades dollars for goods with foreign countries. Foreigners obtain dollars mainly by selling us goods or via American loans and tourism services, with only limited durable dollars from services. In the 1920s tourist spending rose but service payments never surpassed about 15 percent of imports in any year.
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United States
Women’s Project Worker Is Coming to Washington County
Miss Florence Schuerman, former extension specialist from Iowa State College, will conduct the final lesson in the women’s home project work in Washington county next week on Draperies and Curtains. The schedule lists meetings in Washington G A R Hall March 29 Wellman Wellman Bank Parlor March 30 Crawfordsville High School March 31 and Brighton home of Mrs Earl Schuerman April 1.
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Florence Schuerman
Iowa State College
Washington County
Washington
G. A. R. Hall
Wellman
Wellman Bank
Crawfordsville
Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers Form a County Association
County Agent Roudabush leads a Washington County meeting at the G A R hall to organize sheep men. Iowa State Extension sheep specialist C W McDonald outlines purebred ram sales and diping methods. Officers and township directors are elected for a new Washington County Sheep and Wool Growers Association with a mass meeting set for April 8 in the A R hall.
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Washington County Park Bureau
Roudabush
Washington County
G. A
Indiana
McDonald
Iowa
Wighland
Wim. McGinnis
Jackson
Lioyd Marek
Cedar
Howard McCall
Ed Hotle
Dutch Creek
W. T. Hobbs
Franklin
David Miksch
Washington
Glenn Green
Oregon
Ray C. Blankenhorn
Crawford
A. R. Hall
4-H Health Message Warns Smoking Shortens Life
Health column cites Dr Raymond Peart of Johns Hopkins presenting a life-table study of 6813 people showing tobacco use reduces longevity. All smokers were white males across heavy to moderate use. even moderate smoking cuts life span, with greater loss among heavy smokers.
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Raymond Peart
John Hopkins University
Peart
Warns Against Paint Frauds and Labels
A farm bureau notice warns Iowa buyers about misleading paint labels. It outlines common false terms like Emulsion Mineral Spirits and Pure Boiled Oil, explains proper composition of good exterior paint, and urges bringing paint formulas to the county Farm Bureau for expert help.
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Iowa
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Meetings Hindered by Bad Roads
Directors urged to set yearly programs and restore monthly Farm Bureau meetings after bad roads canceled township gatherings. Emphasis on member outreach and information dissemination to boost enthusiasm and participation.
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Farm Bureau
Honor Roll of New Members Listed by Local Groups
The notice lists new members who sent in memberships since the last publication. Names include Mrs. Mary F Jones Crawford Carrie Winter Berdo Franklin L W Longwell Lime Creek Esther Hamilton Lime Creek McCormick Deering Store Washington Farmers Implement Washington Riser Hee Frank A Franklin Louis Horak Jackson Marion Stransky English River Harry Davidson Franklin Wm McGinnis Highland Frank Kleese Franklin.
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Mary F&. Jones
Crawford Carrie Winter Berdo
Franklin L. W. Longwell
Lime Creek
Esther Hamilton
McCormick Deering
Washington Farmers’ Implement
Washington
Caouenne Lowa
Mike
Franklin Louis Horak
Jackson Marion Stransky
Harry Davidson
Franklin Wm. McGinnis
Highland Frank Kleese
Franklin
New Rules for Beef Producers Groups
At the Iowa Beef Producers association annual meetings in 1937 and 1938 a committee was formed to allow Iowa County Cattle Feeders Breeders and related groups to join the Iowa Beef Producers association. The adopted amendment extends membership to anyone in beef cattle feeding or promotion and to members of County Beef Producers or County Feeders associations that apply for affiliation with a certified member list.
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Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
Iowa
Wormy apples again this year spray guidance
Extension horticulturist outlines spraying schedules for apples pears peaches and black raspberries to control diseases and insects. Provides mixing ratios dormant sprays with liquid lime sulfur and oils and advises checking for scale insects before buds open. Offers free information via Washington county Farm Bureau and county agricultural agent.
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Ss. W. Edgecombe
Extension Horticulturist
Ames
Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm cash income and rural retail sales tied to prosperity
Bureau of Agricultural Economics data show farm cash income declines from 1929 to 1932 align with rural retail sales drops. In contrast, 1936 to 1982 saw income rise while rural sales climbed 60 percent, machinery purchases surge, fertilizer sales exceed prior levels, and mail order sales reach new highs.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economies
United States Department of Agriculture
Fraudulent Farm Bureau Representation Warned
Warning issued about agents falsely claiming Farm Bureau ties to push sales. Members are urged to verify credentials with the Washington County Farm Bureau office and insist on official receipts for pledges or money.
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Farm Bureau
Washington County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Office
Let People Know You’re a Live Wire and They Won’t Step On You
A promotional line advises readers to present themselves as a dynamic force, signaling bold energy to deter obstacles and attract attention. The phrase suggests confidence and resilience in social or professional interactions.
Restocking Poultry Under New Improvement Plan Iowa farmers
Iowa farmers may restock flocks more easily under the National Poultry Improvement Plan. W. M. Vernon of Iowa State College notes 46 Iowa hatcheries participate, with 7,000,000 breeding chicks producing eggs for 1,500 hatcheries nationwide. Criteria include approved advertising, inspections, minimum egg weight, and carefully selected breeding flocks.
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Iowa
W. M. Vernon
Towa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Vernon
Twelve at 4-H posture school in Fairfield
Twelve 4-H girls club leaders and members attended the 7th district training school in Fairfield yesterday. Miss Ella Gardner of the USDA gave training to be shared with local clubs by the participating Washington county group. Attendees included Mrs. Joe Knotek Mrs. A. L. Stacy Mrs. Lloyd Hopping Mrs. A. L. Quinn Miss Nettie Miller Touise Fishburn Maurita Darnell Mabel Finney Evelyn Miller Mercedes Miller Maxine Jarrard County Agent Wm. J. Rouda Bush.
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Fairfield
Ella Gardner
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington County
Joe Knotek
A. L. Stacy
Lloyd Hopping
A. L. Quinn
Nettie Miller
Touise Fishburn Maurita
Principles of Farm Program and Soil Fertility Notes
A discussion of the 1938 Farm Program outlines six core points: soil conservation as a permanent policy, national acreage allotments with production for domestic use, storage loans for surpluses, marketing quotas with penalties, release of stored corn to meet shortages, and wheat crop insurance starting 1939 to aid bread supply. It emphasizes nitrogen and potash losses from burning corn stalks and methods to incorporate residue into soil for fertility.
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Iowa
Wallace
AAA
Farm Bureau members urge voluntary 1938 signups
Over 100 people volunteered to pay Farm Bureau memberships in 1938. The campaign promotes self sponsorship and asks readers if they will join.
Ever Normal Granary Stores Corn in Surplus Years for Use in Short Years
The Farm Act sets marketing quotas to stabilize corn. Normal supply equals seven percent above domestic use, about 2.6 billion bushels. If supplies reach 110 percent of normal, a referendum decides quotas. two-thirds voting in favor triggers quotas for the year starting October 1. A chart notes ten years of production above the quota and a table shows potential additional storage.
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