Milts Davis Begins Sixtieth Threshing Season in Iowa
Clarksville Iowa Aug 2 1863 era veteran threshing man Mil Davis 76 begins his sixtieth year of operating a horse power thresher and steam engine. He recalls buying his first rig in 1872 and his first steam rig in 1890. Davis insists on keeping machinery durable and plans to keep threshing with help from Elmer Grenford while politics shift locally from Greeley era to Smith.
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Fayette Limestone Plant Nearing Operation
Fayette Ta August 2 The limestone pulverizer at the Weaver quarry will be ready to begin work by week’s end after minor details. The pulverizer conveyor and bin are in place and a better road to the bin is being built. A hired tractor will run the plant briefly to estimate pulverizing costs before contracting. Demand for crushed limestone is strong with several large orders booked.
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Questions and Comments for Waterloo Evening Courses
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor at the Waterloo Evening Courses desk in Waterloo Town. Address communications to Editor Yarm Prepartment, Waterloo Evening Courses, Waterloo Town, Phone 6160.
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Farm price indexes show little change in mid June to mid July
Washington August 2 farm price levels remained at 145 percent of prewar values from June 15 to July 15 with gains in meat animals poultry products and cotton offset by declines in grains fruits and vegetables hogs rose about 11 percent while hog market receiptss fell 9 percent week to week, corn prices fell and wheat dropped 11 percent as 1928 crop prospects offset feeding demand and stock movements in various regions.
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Corn and Wheat Prices Rise on Strong Demand and Exports
In Chicago gains broaden as corn futures jump on liberal spot cash demand for shipment, amid reports of heat in Nebraska and South Dakota. Wheat prices gain on export strength with 1.5 million bushels tied to Canadian markets. Provisions ease slightly, corn receipts shrink, and local Omaha grain quotes show firming prices across milling grades.
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Cattle Die After Eating Poison Grass Near Libertyville
Twenty five head of cattle valued at 2500 dollars died on W. N. Glovferty’s farm after feeding on poisoned grass. Cattle had crossed a fence onto Burlington railroad right of way where grass had been sprayed by section crews in preparation for removal. Threshing season underway with multiple local farms reporting an average crop.
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Grain Receipts and Shipments Market Mixed Amid Stock Exchange Activity
A late afternoon market summary shows mixed grain receipts and shipments with active stock exchange bidding failing to sustain higher prices. Atlantic Refining reached a high post dividend while several major firms pulled back. overall trading remained heavy with losses in autos and copper and February 1 gains erased by broad selling driven by call loan renewals and liquidity concerns.
Livestock Prices at Big Markets and Omaha Summary
Market reports show receipts at St Paul and Omaha with varied price moves across cattle hogs and sheep. Cattle and yearlings command mid teens, vealers around fifteen dollars, hogs steady to slightly down, sows and pigs mixed, sheep bids weak to steady with lambs near fourteen dollars.
Livestock Market Brief from St Louis Auction
Receipts of hogs around 11 900 with prices around 11 30 to 12 60 per cwt for various weight ranges. Calves and cattle mixed with vealers up to 16 25 per cwt and cows mostly steady to high 10s, with wholesale and butcher categories showing declines and firmness across weights and grades. Sheep and lamb offerings limited with lambs around 14 00 per cwt and fat ewes around 4 00 to 6 50 per cwt.
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Poultry Crop This Year Nine Per Cent Less Than in 1927
The 1928 farm flock totals show poultry numbers about 101 percent lower than 1927 across 22 000 flocks in all states with July 1 counts down nine percent from a year ago. Regional declines range from seven to eighteen percent with Nebraska and Kansas near stability and the West lighter.
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Board of Trade Cash Quotations Aug 2
Raw quotes show wheat and corn prices across grades with No 1 hard at 1.192 to 1.204 dollars and No 2 mixed corn around 1.06 to 1.15 dollars. Rye lags near 1.05, barley 0.59 to 0.80, seed oils and hog byproducts listed with lard 12.17 and riba 14.62, bellies 16.37.
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Packers inactive and hogs weaken market report
Chicago August 2 IPJ hog receipts 25 000 with slow demand and weak prices. Packers inactive and hogs weak with most weights under Wednesday averages. Cattle receipts 7 000 calves 7 000 mixed trends, best heavies around 16 35, sheep and lambs steady to higher, hogs 10 00 to 10 25 for many, week totals show growth over prior week.
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Provisions and market notes from New York and Chicago
Market items from New York and Chicago detail receipts for butter cheese eggs poultry and hides with varied prices and stock levels. Cotton and coffee futures show mixed demand and lower spot, while Minneapolis grain lists wheat prices and on hand stock with track line values.
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Bond Market Opens With Dull Tone in New York
The bond market in New York August 2 to 4 showed a dull, irregular session as traders hesitated and demand stayed strongest in rail issues. St Paul adjacents, Seo Lingttas, Kary 45 A, and Pera KMqarquette 45 rose modestly under solid demand while East Coast 42s dropped over two points. Central Pacific 58 weakened, Frisco 48 faced selling pressure, and Barnsdall As advanced about a point amid broad activity. Foreign exchange steady.
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Good Crops Push Farm Revenue to Eight-Year Peak
The U S department of agriculture reports rapid crop progress with haying and wheat harvest moving northward aided by rainfall in the east. July conditions show total crop area up while main crops lag average. spring wheat decent but below last year. winter wheat yields higher in the Great Plains though moisture and seed concerns persist. Corn tasseling improves in the Corn Belt, with price effects potentially aiding hog feeding. prices for farm goods trend downward yet overall farm purchasing power reaches near eight-year highs due to favorable conditions.
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Black Hawk County Farm Bureau to Hire Home Demonstration Agent
The Black Hawk County Farm Bureau board will hire a home demonstration agent for a new rural recreation project starting Sept. 1. The hire hinges on finding a qualified woman by the date and the extra cost being manageable. County Agent J. L. Ubar traveled to Crear Lake for the county agent convention to seek guidance from RB. K. Bliss, Ames extension director, who specializes in rural recreation. Farm bureau women met to plan the women’s involvement and will finalize arrangements later in the week.
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Farmers Oil Co operative to begin work soon at Waverly
Bremer Farmers Co operative Oil Company plans to start operations this month in Waverly with Elmer Grallapp of LeMars appointed manager. Two to three trucks will serve patrons, and expanded outreach to eastern But Yer county townships is possible. Shares are sold at 3 25 each, single shares preferred to broaden ownership. no new plant, use a bulk plant.
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