Dickinson Views on Transportation and Farm Credit Reform
In a Washington letter Rep. Dickinson of Iowa outlines key farm policy ideas ahead of the next Congress. He argues freight costs hit producers hardest, urges shifting charges to manufactured goods, decentralizing industry, and replacing a single transportation system with waterway-based shipping to boost Iowa producers and allow small packers to compete with Chicago. He predicts debates in the Sixty sixth Congress and warns eastern factories may relocate if rates stay high.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo Evening Courier
Washington, D. C
Glenn B. Dorr
Chase National Bank
New York City
American Institute of Banking
Dickinson
Iawa
Congress
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Middlewest
Iowa
Chicago
Feh West
Mississippi River
Hedge Plants Improve Appearance and Property Value
Hedges enhance home grounds in suburban and country settings, says F. F. Rockwell. Planting, trimming, and care methods are outlined, with候 choices like Japanese barberry, privet, and box hedges. Proper spacing, trench preparation, and mulch support a durable, low-maintenance hedge that boosts curb appeal and cash value.
Noted Farm Writer Seeks Facts Here
Harry O'Brien agricultural feature writer for The Country Gentleman, visiting Waterloo to prepare an article on farm mortgages. He plans to gather data from Lesyitt & Johnson Trust Company and notes interest in mortgage payments and related topics in the current period.
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Harry TR
O'Brien
The
Country Gentleman
Waterloo
Lésyitt & Johnson Trust Company
Jie
Meeting of Farm Bureaus to Take Up Corn Testing
Eyvsart Tama County Farm Bureau meets at Clark Township High School on May 2 with plans for a timely men’s discussion and a nutrition course for women led by Miss Talcott. County agent Jim Pendry will present motion pictures and discuss corn variety test plots. Garwin Howard Township Farm Bureau hosts its next meeting April 20 at Pleasant Hill church featuring a film and a women’s talk by Miss Talcott plus corn variety tests.
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Eyvsart
Clark Township
Frm
Tama County
Garwin
Howard Township
Tams County
Pleasant Hill Church
Green Elected as Manager for Wool Growers
Floyd Green was elected general manager to coordinate pooling and shipping in Floyd County Wool Growers Association. Arrangements to load and ship wool via cooperative method were made. Orders for sales and prices to be set soon. notify farm bureau office. Warner of the State Association attended and spoke on wool grades and prices, noting pooling influenced wool prices in recent years.
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Charles City
Green
Swark
Floyd County
Associaton
Farm Bureau
Warner
State Association
Eurthermore
Ac. Warner
Farmers Back Limed Soil as Improvement in Iowa
Ames April 28 One hundred nine Iowa farmers from 147 who tested lime on soils say liming pays. Only 7.5 percent doubt benefits and 18 percent are unsure. About 2,700 acres were limed, averaging 18 acres per farm, with hay yields up to two tons on limed soil and alfalfa averaging four tons. Some farmers saw no gains if lime did not suit their soil.
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Ames
Iowa
Lt. W. Warner, Sons
Iowa State College
Warner
Hining
Islave Smiahi
Eves resigns from Iowa Dairy Board at Ames meeting
J P Eves field secretary of the Iowa State Dairy association presented his resignation to the state dairy board in session at Ames Center. He will leave May 1 to join Meredith Publishing in Des Moines to lead livestock advertising for The Dairy Farmer. Ferguson acts as acting field secretary until July 4, 1923. Cassidy becomes agriculture secretary later that year.
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Eves
Yolany
Hynes
Iowa State College
Kansas City Royal
Natonal Western
Denver
Alpha “Eta
Ames
Town State Dairy' Association
Ferguson
J.P. Eves
J. P. Eves
Iowa State Dairy Association
State | Dairy Board
Ames Center- Jay
Ves
Dairy Association
Meredith Publishing Company
Des Moines
Fret J. Ferguson
United States
Association
E. 4. Estes
Dairy Cattle Congress
Reinbeck Man Sits 17 Hens On 221 Eggs
Reinbeck Iowa April 28 Samuel Thompson living in the west part of town is a firm believer in the old fashioned incubator and the lowly hen He reports that he set 17 hens the first of the week covering a total of 221 eggs This is remarkable as 17 hens from a small flock decided to set at the same time.
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Reinbeck
Samuel Thompson
Reinhbeck Hen Lays Two Eggs Per Day
Otto Grimm, a Meyers Jacobsen drug store phonograph department manager, reports a hen in Reinhbeck that lays two eggs daily. He kept the bird in a private coop to prove the claim. Nearby notes mention local farm work, dairy, and real estate transfers in Black Hawk County.
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Reinhbeck
Reinbeck
Otto Grimm
Phonograph
Meyers-Jacobsen Drug Store
Wheat and corn quotations from Chicago market bulletin
Chicago market report shows wheat prices eased on April 28 as spring seeding favorable and rains aided winter crop regions. May contracts fell, while July and other futures fluctuated. Corn followed wheat trends with late resistance before settling lower. Oats declined slightly. provisions rose with hog prices. Timothy seed, cloverseed prices listed as well.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Kigasag
Nebranka
Liverpool
Pete
Prices Heavy Hogs and Cattle Mixed at Market
At Civlecco on April 2 price spreads showed hogs 10 to 15 cents above Friday's quotes while cattle remained uneven. Receipts near 2,000 included beef and veal, with top hogs around 9.10 and steer prices fluctuating. calf and stocker figures mixed as general market activity held steady to higher on some classes. Local buyers reported strong demand for heavy hogs and beef cattle, with lambs and sheep also noted amid broader grain market movements in Minneapolis and Kansas City regions.
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Tietith
BRS- Fund Butoharss
Oragos
HBO
Rally Ag
Ako
Bulle Vealera Ito
al Feadark
Wovern
Wisconsin
East ST. Louis
St Louis
Wicht Venture
Ana
Jlanbha Guy OhOn
Minnespo
Minneapolis
Minn
Kill Northern
Taney
Ark Nerthorn
Enramese
Livestock Market Report from St Paul April Price Slide
ST PAUL LIVESTOCK Bouth St Paul Minn april cattle receipts compare with week ago. Hogs 300 head steady with top l prices 7.85 to 7.58 per cwt. Sheep and lambs show mixed gains and steady demand across grades.
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Bouth St. Paul
Minn
Weekly Grain and Provision Review summary
Overall grain markets showed mixed moves as export demand rose to 1,600,050 bushels daily and prices hit new season highs for wheat. Corn rallied modestly while oats lagged, and provisions remained firm despite some profit taking. Outlook improved for spring and winter wheat with favorable crop prospects and warmer weather aiding northwest planting progress.
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Chicago
Europe
Mftington
Germany
France
Prices Rally and Slack in New York Markets Amid Mixed Trading
The New York market moved within a narrow range with DuPont and several industrials showing gains while others like Cuban American and Great Northern preferred slipped. Oil and chemical names fluctuated as investors weighed weekly mercantile reviews and a temporary halt in price rises amid shifting demand and duty expectations.
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roKuar Hindu
Wasa
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Cuba
Aoriclin
Aoriclin Agriculturnenlontnd
Teeinda
Ative
Mog
Peoria Livestock Hog and Cattle Prices Auction Report
HOGS: Trade uneven with buyers seeking gains. Top price reached around $8.00 with loads near $7.90 to $8.00 for heavies reporting. CATTLE: Receipts noted with lighter demand affecting prices.
Prices in New York and Chicago Today
Prices for butter, milk, and dairy products in New York and Chicago are listed with assorted per unit costs and grades. Poultry prices show changes by category, including turkeys, fowls, ducks, and roosters, with receipts and weekly totals noted.
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New York
Chicago
Eres
Orl
Averege
Piassia
Ebreliers
Butter Market for Week Shows Steady Decline
A 1950 butter market report from Chic, noting the week ending April 23 showed steadier movement than prior days but overall declines. Ample stock and steady imports pressured prices, while demand fluctuated under protectionist policy shifts and uncertain future declines. New York and Chicago quotations reflect a generally weaker market. other commodities like wool and hides are mentioned as context.
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Thriout
Soma
New York
Chicago
Boston
Phlin
Sormhia
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