Debate on Dairy Cow Testing Aims at Marshalltown Conference
Iowa State College extension men report a district gathering in Marshalltown where dairy testers argued for including dry cows in herd totals to reflect complete records. They cited recent cull data and say the new reporting method promotes steady production and removal of unprofitable cows, boosting overall efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whestion Bor
Marshalltown
Lloyd Johnstet
Tawa State Dairy Association
Down
Iowa State College
Premiums Offered by Breed Associations at Cattle Congress
Holstein-Friesian association of America will provide 31,860 in premiums at the Dairy Cattle Congress with 800 cash for state words and 60 percent of the prize money by the congress. Brown Swiss Breeders will add 66 percent across six places. American Breeders of draft horses will offer 1,000 in cash plus trophies at the 1926 National Belgian Horse show. Premiums list promises broad participation though replies are pending from some associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein-Friesian Association of Anigrica Crilbagein
Cattle -Congress
E. S. Estes
Flolstein-Friesian Breeders’ ‘Association of America
D. Cattle Congress
Dairy Cattle Congress
Brown Swiss Breeders’ Association
Oaward
American Association of Bigarters
Canning Club Lessons For Buchanan Girls Report
Forty girls from two Buchanan canning clubs learned canning techniques led by Miss Ruth Cessna at the farm bureau office. The program showcased cold packing apples and planned future demonstrations, with county women organizing additional canning dates and urging more leaders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence, Hi
Westberg
Worner Township
Namber Mt
Ruth Cessna
Farmreau
Sia
Farm Machinery Sales Quickened Across County
Farmers show improving financial conditions with stronger demand for equipment as dealers report increased purchases this spring. Milking machines and cream separators are in notable demand while general farm implements and tractors move quickly, driven by labor savings and seasonal needs. Representatives from Mashery & Sims and Watters & Brown cite higher sales and new financing offers aiding farm equipment adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe Pati
Mashery & Sims
Alord
Watters & Brown
Altha Urey
Seyersl
Bank Hein
Aainey
Heen Geen
Hs Aterone
Farmers Guard Seed Germination With Frost Tests
Report on seed corn testing shows farmers protecting germination by storing frost-damaged ears and conducting wet and dry germination tests. Results vary widely from 9 to 90 plus percent depending on handling, with stations like Waterloo and Ames confirming low to high viability. A farmer saved 4000 ears through careful testing and marketing. experts urge thorough inspection of seed supplies before planting.
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Tory
Courier Pliding
J. A. Staucker
Waterloo Station
Anai
Noerlein
Towart
Lews
Tlack Iank
D. Bt. Chen Sleveling
Limestone Now 606 Pear Ton for Tama County's Farmers
Toledo details a new supply of agricultural lime from Tama's water plant residue tested at 88 percent calcium carbonate. Prices vary by town with freight extra, loaded by rail from Tama at 60 cents a ton. Agency plans and field trials suggest seven or more tons per acre safe, offering a cheaper, quicker soil improver for legumes.
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Toledo
Hinestone
Tama County
Tama Rasheen
Maunty
Mills
Boone
Chicago Northwestern Railway
Tama
iState Agricultural Experiment Station
Mille
Garwin
Gladbrook
Irving
Elheron
Clutter
Traer
Buckingham
Dysart
Dinsdale
Easter trade influences meat packing in troubled market
A brief April report from Chiciza outlines how Easter trade impacted meat production and livestock markets. It notes pork demand improving from February to March, limited overall demand, some import activity from England, and stronger lard and meat prices on the continent. Domestic fresh meat demand remains tepid with lower-priced cuts favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerfrag
Ruvredt
Webra Oseting
Korolea
Amelva
England
Market Report on Wheat Prices and Trade Activity
The report notes varied influences on wheat, price declines and cautious buying amid slow domestic milling demand. It cites export activity, central west seeding delays, and holiday factors affecting futures. Oats and corn show resistance with minor gains, while provisions edge up on hog value strength.
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Haukes
Monk
Board of Trade
Kansas
Central West
Slump in Produce Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York and Chicago markets report softer produce prices with mixed lots. Fresh gains listed for certain items alongside overall declines. receipts noted as 14 445 and 22e per unit for select stock. Prices for meats and miscellaneous goods vary, with several entries showing stable or modestly higher levels amid ongoing market activity.
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Chicago
Arta
al Winter
New York
Ow York
Cromper
Uista
Jsloraga
Heamery
Heesis
Wwe York
Larelsy
Hyesy
Thiam
Market Quotes for Agricultural Staples in Chicago Board of Trade
AP report lists cash quotations for wheat No 4 lakes, corn No 5 mixed, oats No 8, and related seed and feed prices in Chicago on April 4. Prices shown include wheat around 4 and oats about 12 per bushel, with corn and other grains varying.
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Chicago
Helllee
Quarter Gains Suored by Hogg Market Notes
Chicago cattle market report shows mixed movements for various classes. Beef and veal prices edge up while dairy and pork prices fluctuate. lighter weights see limited activity with some wholesalers holding steady levels. Lambs and mutton show firm demand with top quotes around recent highs and occasional slight price gains.
Livestock Receipts and Prices From South St. Paul Market
In light supply trading at South St. Paul on April 11, 2,400 steers and yearlings, hogs 7,500 head, and sheep and calves show varied demand. Cattle general quality steady to strong with fat cows 34.50 to 46.00, veal top around 9.40, calves and feeders dull. hogs mostly higher with 160 to 180 pound averages at 12.55, sows 10.00 to 10.25, pigs steady. sheep steady to strong with several large lambs around 12.10 to 12.50 and wool lambs scarce. Market activity noted as receipts and prices firming for some classes, with packers bidding selectively on butcher and bacon hogs.
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Chicago
Shipye Yard
Grries Guarth
Heldinz
Laith
South St. Paul
Minn
Cwaly
Hleher
Andy
Ane
East St, Louis
Stocks Maintain Upward Tendency in Bullish Trading
New York stocks edged higher as renewed short selling and selling pressure eased. Major rail and industrials led gains with Remington Typewriter and American Tobacco among notable movers. several blue chips posted solid advances while mixed commodity and grain futures added to the cautious optimism.
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New York
Remington ‘Pypewriter
Americ
United States Lite 'Vueks
North American
Frisco
Allied Chemical & Dye
Metican’ Gano
Mertcan Car & Foundry i Toommotive Ie
Amer
Hetsee
Auris H Tel
American
Archison
Bridwin
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleum i
Pacific
Cerro de Pasco Oo
Ghosuneake & Ohio
Chicago & Northwestern Ghitago, Mil. & St
Chicago
Ghike Copper Chrysher, Corp
Seta Cola
Colorado Fuel Consolidated Gin
Corn Products
Crucible
Cuba
Prd- Dodge Dros
uA Du Pont dé Nemoine _ Electric
Erie Railroad
Famous Players Fish Rubber
Foundation Co
Ener Asphaltral Bectric
Moters
Ser
Iron Gre
Southern Pictures Steal
Hudson Motors
Mingis Central Independent
O. i. Int
Combustion Eng
Tiarvester
Ker
Ptu
Nickel
Rennecort Copper
Lehigh Valley
Louisville
Mack ‘Truck
Marland Ut
Dfid
Camtinene
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward National J
New York Central
HL & Einerverad
Norfolk & Western - Nor
North Dia
Packard Motorcy Pan
Vet
Penny Jak
Philips Pet
Pierce Arrow May
Bo Willys-Overland Woolworth
Bianderd
Dias & Lee
Th & Bouril Agp Line
Bigehteede Melaic
Smulherts
Puchi Southern Tess Standard Oil Standard of
Stewart Winer
Studebaker - Texts Co
E Pacific 2
Tobreco Products Vaton
Pacific Inlet
Custer, Bapoo
Rabber
Ongie Ward Haking
Westinista
Waterlooo updates and East St. Louis stock report
In Waterloo and East St. Louis reports, residents recover from operations and new milking machines are installed. A truckload of hogs was moved to Waterloo, and livestock receipts show mixed cattle and hog prices with higher steer values. Foreign exchange rates and Minneapolis flour market notes conclude the brief.
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Bargay Center
Blick
Waterloo
Tollowdias
TE A. Culmmings
J. FL. Black
William Aulter
Lavina Stewart
Wohl Itn
Joe Moulds
Lloyd Weidman
Waterloo bank week ending March 31 1826 talley list
Market summary from Waterloo banking pages shows unchanged demand and light prices with no change in most entries. Figures include April 1 valuations and tangential notes on sugar, raw sinews, and a few listed totals, reflecting routine weekly bank reporting.
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Waterloo Bank
Waterloo Cr
Tne
Elutise Aneochetian
Werk
Thurs
Frida
BARTU
Mon
KSAT
NTR
T. Muir
York
Limerty Hospital Phe Ant 14 Aly Linerti Funds Report
Fragmentary OCR record lists amounts and names like Calama, Onitha Neb April and mixed items with small sums such as 1.50 and 148. The text is partial and unclear but suggests a financial or transaction snippet connected to Limerty hospital and individuals Linerti and Aly with small monetary entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Calama Giealn
Onitha
Neb
Awitowt
Nou
Ye Law
Greg
Beau
Pigs 6 Months Old Enter Swine Demonstrations
Dr Bullington of the federal department of animal industry will visit Suchanan county April 6 and 7 to establish Mer Lean swine system demonstrations based on successes in McLean county ID. Farmers report reduced hog losses from parasites by housing brood sows in clean houses and keeping piglets on clean ground for three months, with six demonstrations in Buchanan county yielding pigs weighing over 227 pounds at six and a half months after farrowing.
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Independence
Bullington
Federal
Department of Animal Industry
Suchanan County
McLean County
Lele
Phar County
Buchanan
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Destine
Rvys Pendees
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Tey
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Ames
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Chiciza
Tot 'Ly Institute of Anurea
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Wor
Liverpool
United States
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Gus
Mmiscel
Hogg
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Ben Willers
ST. Paul Livestock
Kansas City Livestock
Laman Bras. & Co
TLA
Mores
Ail Bita
Prince Earings
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Realiwition
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Pew Werk
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Rath Packing Co
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