Howard County fair at Cresco draws record crowds
Cresco Iowa August 25 Special report notes the second annual Howard County Agricultural Society fair drew over 7,000 on its best days. Livestock, grain, vegetables and fruit displays impressed amid fireworks and a stock parade featuring 19 prize winners.
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Cresco
Northeas
Howard County Agricultural Society
Howard County
Tne Farm Bureau
Corld Financial Foundation
Purebred Aghaim
Whterioo
Harry J. Knight
le Rey. Minn
A Owens
Brown Swi
H. J. Milton
Randalin
Henry Ford Says Dairy Cows Are Inefficient Workers
United Press reports Henry Ford proposes a mechanical cow and synthetic milk. He denounces dairy cows as the most inefficient farm animals and argues future farming will be larger and run more systematically. Ford predicts cheaper, better milk than present and questions the time spent milking and caring for cows.
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United Press
New York
Henry Ford
Farm and Fireside
Ford
Blough Flock Sets July Production Record
NGS Hank reports July production at 1.78 percent, with $147.88 costs and $292.81 receipts from pees. Total receipts from eggs and poultry reach $907.18. Flock averages near 86.8 percent, with notable figures for FS. Bisuch and JT. Reds inid LSTH PECs.
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Blark
Hawk County
NGS
Hank
Farmers Queries and Contacts in Evening Courier
Readable fragments show inquiries and local contact references in the Waterlog Evening Courier. Mentions names and a phone number supply points for farmers seeking information or services.
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Warenioa
Toya
Phonefio
Fewer Range Cattle Slated For Fall Markets In West
Government reports a fall range cattle move of about 4.077 million head, down from 4.822 million last fall and 4.268 million in 1922, with the southwest bearing the largest drop. Idaho, Oregon, Washington expect better feeding prospects and more cattle moved to coast markets as hay crops vary. Demand for stocker and feeder cattle rises with improved feed and strong early feeder prices noted in Chicago sales.
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Washington, D. C
Southwest
United States Department of Agriculture
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Utah
California
Arizona
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Mountain
Plains
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
Andebraska
New Mexico
Divide
Cornbelt
Iowa
Mlssouri
Minnesota
Tornbell
Dowa
Thainois
Missouri
Kansas
Inidiana
Ohsio
Chicago
Iowa youths drive record junior dairy shows at state event
Forty one Iowa counties report dairy calf clubs as Iowa State Dairy Association notes 24 or 25 counties will enter junior judging teams at the Dairy Cattle Congress on September 28. Expect 10 to 12 junior dairy demonstration teams plus a large calf show with about 200 calves and 225 junior heifers. Y M C A to run a youth camp. judges include Ray Tulee and G Schaefer. Holstein clubs expand in 31 counties with premiums from the Iowa Holstein-Fritsinn Association.
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Iowa
Iowa State Dairy Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
State Dairy Association
Y. W. Co
Ray Tulee
Tieagearoid
Searles
G. Schaefer
St.’ Paul
Iowa Holstein-Fritsinn Receders’ Association
Tolalein Chils
Tih
Pedersen Talks Taxes and Marketing in Black Hawk Meetings
Cedar Valley estate owner Pedersen speaks at multiple Black Hawk events on taxes and farm marketing. The program covers soil care, farm planning, and statewide prominence with a promotional comedy shown to illustrate ideas. A similar event is planned for Gilhersville Wednesday night, with local coverage by a replay writer.
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Pedersen
Black Hawk
Black Trank
Peder Vedersen
Cedar Pally
Bewar
Uban
Gilhersville
J. B. Robinson to Speak at Benson Creamery Picnic
J B Robinson Hampton congressman will be principal speaker at the sixteenth Benson Co operatives creamery patrons picnic at Morgan's Grove Cedar Falls Aug 27 Festivities start 11 am with games and a basket dinner noon coffee cream and sugar provided Free 1 pm program includes readings music and variety numbers plus sports events and prizes Cedar Falls and Benson area groups participate
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Cedar Falls
Aus
Benson Co-operatives
Morgan's Grove
Here
T. J. B. Robinson
Hampton
Hobinson
Cedar Falls Band
Farm Bureau Glee Club
Reading
Katherine Coonred
Madigan
Yoral Sala
Mabel Benton
R. B. Fearing
Relaw Robinson
Geason Crean-Ery
Benson
Grains traders let go wheat options amid market drop
Large liquidation hit wheat as September contracts fell after the market opened on the Board of Trade. Prices slid over 23 cents from Monday’s close, with oversold conditions and short covering later helping some rally. Reports cite frost damage in Wyoming and Alberta, with cooler northwest temperatures tempering losses as oats and corn also weakened in the day’s trading.
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Tte
Ciileage
Aue
Board of Trade
Monda
Suray
Wyoming
Alberts
Eason
Wits
Aare
Hogs Active in Chicago Yards Amid Lower Quotes
Chicago cattle and hog markets show receipts around 18 000 hogs and 7 000 cattle with prices drifting down. Hog offerings varied with lightweights weakest, while bulk sows and heavier hogs traded lower. cattle and sheep markets were uneven but generally steady to lower amid mixed demand and regional reports from Sioux City and Kansas mills.
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Chicago
Woman with 100 Exhibits Wins Prizes at County Fair
Independence Iowa notes a county fair display featuring Mrs Arthur Wacket of Aurora as top exhibitor with over 100 items. Fran Wallen and others show livestock and garden produce. awards include best exhibit in Bre department by DAO KR. Muxlew independent notes herbals, Rowley Canning club entries, and various prize standings across departments.
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Independence
Ruchinai
Ardhurl Wacket
Aurora
Fran Wallen
Bre
DAO KR
Muxlew
Brenda
Rowley Canning Club
Adiee Ralinsen
Fauci Hillines
Serond
Peter Matthie
Hyeadency
Edie
New highs mark opening stock market gains
The stock market opened strong with General Electric, Southern Railway, Westinghouse and Sears Roebuck at new year highs. Chrysler and Allied Chemical led the rise with notable gains while profit taking surfaced as call money rates rose, yet the market showed strong absorbing power throughout the morning.
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Associated Press
New York
Aus
General Railway
Southern Railway
Wester Maryland
Sears-Roeuuck
Chrysler
Chrysler Preferred
Mack Trucks
Sears- Roebuck
May Department Stores
Awn
Allied Chemical
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Middlewest
Thelrali
Seaboard Air Line
Preferred
Western Maryland
Call Money
All, Chem
Coe Ee
American Sana ‘Amar Sugir Am
American Tolnam
Atl Coast Line
Sdeeerer Ridwits Toco
Balt
Ohio
Bethighem Steel California Pet
Davison Cnet
seCee
Dodge Bros
du Pont de Nem
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General Asphalt
General Electric
Neral Motors
Gulf States Steel Hudson Motors
Ilinois Central Dent
G. rVester
Nickel O
Kelly-Springfeld
Kennecott Copper
Lehigh Valley
Loursville & Nasi
Mack Truck
Marland Oil
Stabgard Oil
Mid-Continent
Kan
Missouri Pac
Pfit
Momagomery Warder
Sosteits
Iestern Northern Pacific Oi
Pan American Petroleum Pennsylvania
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C. A. i Patrolegin Pure
Rade Corporation
Reynolds Tobacon
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Cunningham sisters to represent county at dairy congress
Ruth and Pauline Cunningham of Orange township will represent Black Hawk county Gairy calf club members at the Dairy Cattle Congress in here from September 28 to October 4. They were chosen as a county demonstration team and will participate in a demonstration contest. J. L. Uban, county agent, aids their preparation.
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Ruth and
Pauline Cunningham
John Cunningham
Orange Township
Black Hawk County
Gairy Calf Club
Dairy Cattle Congress
J. L. Uban
Cattle Congress
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts Aug. 25 1919
New York reports mixed produce bids with butter steady to higher creamery grades and several price ranges for extras and firsts. Cheese quotes include state whole milk flats and various run and nearby white and brown types. Poultry prices list dressed turkeys and chickens with per pound figures. Chicago market shows receipts and prices for butter cheese and poultry with specific levels for extras, firsts, and processing stocks. East St. Louis livestock figures cover hogs, cattle, and sheep with weights and price ranges. Cotton futures open lower in Chicago and New York with December and January positions noted.
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Associated
Dpress
Chicago
Jasemeok
South St Paul
Za—Vattle
New York
Hennery
Pacific Coast
Aus
Farmers Wives to Compete at State Fair Exhibit
Black Hawk county farm women will represent the county at the state fair with an exhibit led by Miss Elizabeth Hudson home demonstration agent. The display shows nutrition programs for infant to adult and includes a map of farm bureau work, health posters, and demonstrations by Louise Muncy and Helen Hansen. A purse will reward top scorers as judging by points occurs at Des Moines.
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Black Hawk County
Lows State Fair
Misslizabeth Hudson
Goddess of
Farm Bureau
Robert McAfee
Cedar Falls Township
Des Moines
Louise Muncy
Helen Hansen
Wapsie Valley Cow Testing Group Reorganized
Independence Iowa August 26 Clarence Cline was elected president AHllenstein vice president and A Nelson secretary treasurer of the new Wapsie Cow Testing association formed at a meeting in the farm bureau office Monday evening. A large number of members can be present. This is the ninth year the Wapsie Valley Cow Testing association starts out. This was formerly one of the first associations in the state of Iowa. Several of the first members are still on the roll.
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Independence, Is
Clarence Cline
He Ahllenstein
A. Nelson
New Wapsie Cow Testing Association
Farms Bureau
Wapsie Valley Cow Testing Association
Tows
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