National President Edward A. O'Neal to Speak at Iowa City
National President Edward A. O'Neal of the American Farm Bureau Federation will address a district meeting in the Field House at the State University of Iowa City on Monday evening. He arrives from Washington D C to discuss national legislation aiding agriculture and the bureau’s role. Plan to attend this rare opportunity.
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Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
State University
Iowa City
O'Neal
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Farm Bureau
Crawfordsville Farm Bureau Meet Features May Evening Program
The Crawford Township Farm Bureau holds its regular meeting at the Crawfordsville Consolidated Schoolhouse next Monday evening May 22 at 8:00. A six reel presentation will follow, including the five reel temperance play Deliverance depicting booze interests undermining Congress and the press. All interested in Farm Bureau work and temperance are invited.
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Congress
Boys Club Tour Set for June 8 Date
A one day club tour will be held June 8. Prof. EK L Quaife will accompany us and conduct judging classes. At noon a ball game will be enjoyed between the Washington and Jackson clubs. It means something to be a member of the Farm Bureau.
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EK. L. Quaife
The
Farm Bureau
Parm Bureau
Final Band Practice May 28 for Southern Iowa Farm Bureau Band
The Southern Iowa Farm Bureau Band holds a final practice Sunday May 28 in Wildwood Park Ottumwa. All four districts from nineteen counties attend a one hour free concert with 100 musicians reporting at 10 a.m. and uniforms hoped ready before then.
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Southern Iowa Farm Bureau
Wildwood Park
Ottumwa
Simple Method Kills Apple Worms
Chemically treated bands attract and kill codling moth worms during their cocoon stage. Bands around tree trunks can reduce worm numbers by 50 percent or more once the orchard is cleaned. A two inch corrugated paper band treated with beta naphthol and lubricating oil is recommended, with directions available at the Farm Bureau office.
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Farm Bureau
Crop Loan Inspection Ordered for Seed Program
L. J. Paulson of the Crop Production Loan Office in Minneapolis directs C. H. Darner, district field inspector including Washington county, to promptly finish plans for inspecting the seeding program of all Crop Production Loan borrowers. Darner will spend most of the next weeks on this inspection work and ensure strict adherence to loan regulations. Borrowers must reduce cash crop acreage and seed the full loaned area or repay any over borrowing to Darner or the Minneapolis regional office.
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L. J. Paulson
Minneapolis
C. H. Darner
Washington County
Darner
Min-neapolis
Do You Wonder about Repeal and Transportation Safety
A letter argues that railroad officials sponsor repeal propaganda. It warns repeal would push people to trains over unsafe highways, risking murders and unsafe travel. The piece questions impact on 4 H clubs and students needing school travel.
Personal Liberty and its True Definition
A writer questions the meaning of personal liberty, arguing the sole true definition is the right to do as one pleases so long as it does not interfere with the rights of others. The piece critiques those who misdefine liberty and stresses limits coexist with others' rights.
Prohibition Era Farm Prices and Grain Figures
This excerpt discusses claims about farm prices under Prohibition. Testimony by Louis J. Taber of the National Grange says grain prices did not drop. rye and beets show higher dry-year values. It notes beet sugar production rising from 765,000 tons in 1917 to 1,062,000 tons in 1927 and sugar consumption increasing from 87.9 to 116 pounds per person.
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Congressional House
Louis J. Taber
The
National Grange
Cow Test Association Meeting and Farm Bureau Notice
Farmers urged to attend the Farm Bureau event on June 8 as a new Cowesting Association forms. The item condemns unrestricted personal liberty and alcohol use, stressing impact on youth and future generations.
Cheaper Grass Fed Sheep Worm Control Moves Forward
Three hundred sheep men across twelve Iowa counties plan to drench flocks for stomach worms as part of an early lamb improvement program. Copper sulfate and a copper sulfate nicotine sulfate blend will be used. doses vary by animal size and require careful handling and timing.
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Iowa
Grass Fed Cattle Gains on Good Pastures
Grass fed cattle can gain as rapidly or faster on good pasture for calves and yearlings intended for late summer markets, with lower protein needs when pastures are green. Finishing on grass is slower than dry lot, raising grain use, but early grass feeding can reduce disturbances and grain use. For cattle finished in the fall, grass feeding is not a handicap.
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Schleswig
Crawford County
Girls Rally Day Held June 6 in Washington County
All 4-H girls of Washington County will gather at the county fairgrounds on June 6 for their annual Rally Day. Everyone is invited to attend and participate in the day’s activities and demonstrations.
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Washington County
Hayes Herd Has High Test
Emmett Hayes of Washington, president of the Washington County Farm Bureau, claims two top honors in the Cow Testing Association. Records show his herd includes five of the ten highest producing cows in April, and one Guernsey is the overall top producer among enrolled herds. Marvin Matthes serves as official tester.
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Washington Co
Emmett Hayes
Washington
Washington County Farm Bureau
Cow Testing Association
Hayes
Marvin Matthes
Farm Bureau Seeks Members After Edward Neal Speech
After a radio speech by Edward O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation more than 300 letters arrive at the Chicago capitol from listeners asking how to join. The piece explains that county Farm Bureau dues total four dollars with a fifth going to state and national operations. Membership offers services to possibly cover or profit from annual dues and portrays membership as a moral contribution on the firing line.
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Edward O' Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
Capitol
National Organization
Chicago
Farm Bureau
America
Iowa
American Farm Bureau
Roosevelt hears from bureau and saves the cause
After a crisis, the Parm Bureau received over 100000 telegrams to President Roosevelt. The telegram flood is described as saving the cause and prompting members nationwide to join the organization for lawful, orderly action.
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Parm Bureau
United States
Pres. Roosevelts
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