Benton County Fair Show Highlights Youth and Animal Judging
The Benton county fair opened under calm skies with bright interest in the boys and girls clubs. Extension specialist E. L. Quaife judged Angus and Hereford calves awarding top prizes to Schimuecker Blairstown and Hansen Vinton, among others, with Shorthorn and Durves classes also showing strong competition.
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Vinton
Benton County
Hoys
Fair Ground
E. L. Quaife
Ames
Angus Beer Club
Quaife
Ralphael Schimuecker
Blairstown
Ervin Schmuscher
Myron Hanson
Mark Kinsel
Russell Lashve
Garrison
Leonard Porter
Urbana
Edwin Hansen
Keystone
Marvin Sel
Willie Hensen
Howard Franzenburg
Louis Schild
Bete Plaine
Alfred Hansen
Clarence Porter
Helen Schild
Belle Plaine
Lloyd
Selk
Clifford Schild
Kenneth Christiansen
Norway
Fred Schild
Keith Tow
Gerald Inman
Ralph Offt
Elmer Schild
George Franzenburg
Adeline Schild
Ivani Anderson
Frank Burrel
Genter Point
Land Hansen
George
Heystone
Angus Heifer
Ralphael Sehmaecker
Marion Minish
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Des Moines
Benton Club
Heezen
Taylor
Taylortown
Snip
Drose Garment Club
Pierl Blocher
Elizabeth Hensive
Burt Bl Vo
Competi
Eden Township
Felker
Trene Coleman
Luella
Harrison Township
Lo Grimming
Mack
Gina Rohersen
Canton
Ty Be Wing
Anna Mar Wing
Clariy
Beulah
Tomer
J. Hy
Denon Harrison
Herztton
Iowa
Fidberts Shaw
Charles Doverdale
Clinton County
Hoebert Horse Importing and Breeding Company
Greeley
Hultman & Johnson, Atkins
Walter Schreiber
Schafer
Dysart
Swissratt Brothers
Craft Brothers
la Parte City
Durees
Will Rathorn
John Dergstrand
George Hazen
van Horne
M.D. Fry
Charles C. van Dusen
Stanley & Mulhern
Springville
Albert Stuart
Chesters
Marvin Schafer
Robert Thompson
Ray R. Ribble
Cedar Rapids
John Shanda
Irving
Coverdale
Todd County
Jersey
Addressed letters from farmers and editor in Wa terton Courier
Readers from the farming community send comments to the editor in Waterton on correspondence about agriculture and town affairs. The notes reference local issues, farming practices, and community events discussed in the Waterton Courier.
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Waterton King Courier
Waterton
Gardeners Notice on Guarding Cucumber and Melon Crops
Ames Aug. 26 discussions cover melon and cucumber diseases in a new Iowa State College Agricultural Experiment Station circular. Anthracnose and bacterial wilt threaten cantaloupes and cucumbers. rotation and beetle control are urged. Other diseases include mosaic, Fusarium wilt, and angular leaf spot with seed disinfection and beetle management as key controls.
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Ames
Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
Farmer Loses on Big Crop of Corn Says Reed
Des Moines Aug 26 AP farmer C D Reed director of the weather and crop reporting service warns bumper corn yields do not guarantee prosperity. He notes crops can bring lower prices and reduced profits despite large harvests citing historical yields and price drops in Iowa and nationwide.
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C. D. Reed
Des Moines
C. BD. Reed
Weather and Crop Reporting Service
Iowa
Vate
Reed
Bross
Outlook Sees Lamb Prices Steady With 1926 Dip Possible
Washington reports fairly sustained lamb prices for the remainder of the year and potential lower wool prices next spring if demand falters. The agriculture department notes a larger current lamb crop but expects prices to hold due to strong business activity and high pork and beef prices.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Wheat market slips as buyers liquidate holdings
Chicago Aug 26 1925 wheat futures moved lower amid selling by local buyers and lack of news. September and December contracts fell to earlier lows before some recovery. Corn and oats hit new lows while provisions remained steady as liquidation spread across grain pits. Des Moines reports show Iowa sheep and lamb feeders face ample supply but favorable range and feed crops may support demand.
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Associated Press
Chicaxu
Auiinber
Finois
Chicago
Aus
Des Moines
Aug
Iowa
Leslie M. Carn
Altho
Suchlei
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
103 Low Producers Sent to Beef Block
Nearly 17 000 cows tested for milk and butterfat records by Iowa farmers. The month report from Iowa State College shows cows culled for low production sold for beef due to inefficient skimming.
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Ames
Speckel
Nwa
Iowa State Colleges
Tian Vost
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Hover Over Tuesday Trade
Chicago market report shows hogs receipts about 2,000 with most butchers paying 18.00 to 18.35 while sows top near 14.50. Cattle receipts 9,000 with active demand for heavy steers around 15.75 to 16.10. calves 1,600 steady. Sheep receipts 17,000 with lambs around 14.00 to 14.50 and feeding lambs firm. Kansas City and Omaha multiple livestock quotes follow with varied gains and steady tone across hogs cattle and sheep.
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Associatea
Chicago
Uyvern
Bern
Stwady
Omabz
Sen
Ame
Moge Rae
Aires
South St. Paul
Sann
Kansas City Livestock
Kansas City
Uneven Opening Marks Stock Market With Mixed Gains
The opening stock market showed uneven prices with Air Line and other carriers hitting new peaks for the year while Chrysler and several others declined. Transport and industrial issues moved irregularly as foreign exchange firmed for the Danish and Norwegian kroner and demand sterling edged higher.
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Associated Press
New York
Chryslee
International Telephone
Mack Prucky Baldwin
United States Realty
Savage Slt
Chrysler
Willys s-Overland
Studebaker
Torley Alligd Chemical & Dye
American Can
American Smet & Ref
American Sugar i
American
Pel, & P
Tobaccco
Wooten Pas Apaconda Copper
Atchison,Atlantic Coast
Bir
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
California
Peterteum
Canadian Pacific
Central Leather Aid
Cerro de Pasco
Chandler Motor
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicten
Northwest
Chicago, MH
St. Paul Py
Gaicage, T. &Pacific Seca Cola
Colorado Fuel Congolemmy
Famous Players
General Asphalt
General Motors
Great Northern
Gulf States Steel
Hudson Motors Timeis Central
Independent
O. & Int Carvester
Seaboard
Rio, Kam & Tex
Seonti Pacifio
Montgomery- Ward National Biscuit Ee
New York Central
Nlhl & Haccardgear & Santee
Sears Revhuel
Slab Can
Southern
Paci Southam
Standard
Stewart Warry Flanehaker
Texas & Pariie
Oil Lintort Pacific
Aleph
Woolworth
Chrysler Seaboard Air Tine
Peoria Livestock Report Highlights Heavyweights and Packers
Peoria market notes show strong bids for heavyweights and packers with active trading. Prices listed include 210. uu per cwt for select lots as buyers push for brisk turnover in the brisk market segment.
Milkweed and wild roses in Iowa oat fields study
Ames Aug 26 The prevalence of milkweed sour dock and wild rose in oat fields was studied by L H Pammel at the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station. Percentages by counties include Floyd 45 Boone 66 Cerro Gordo 80 Story 34 Chickasaw 20 Winneshiek 13 Fayette 33 Harrison 43.
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Ames
Tows
L. H. Pammel
Towa Agricultural Experiment, Station
Jes
Cerro Gordo
Story
Chickasaw
Winnishick
Boone
Chicasaw
Gafayette
Floyd and Fayette
Haritin
Waterlo o market update voices mixed at opening
The Waterloo market page reports mixed early movement with cotton steady and grains and livestock showing declines. Prices for October cotton slide to around 22.50 cents, oats and flour down slightly, while eggs and potatoes move with regional commodity trends.
Buchanan Team for State Fair Named
Independence Iowa August 26 Of the 40 boys and girls who judged at the annual livestock judging contest at Independence the Junior Poultry Club member Buchanan received high scores. Glen Thompson Ralph Mil ter and Wendel May earned the second third and fourth high scores.
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Independence
Hes Uchanant
Glen Thompson
Ralph Milter
Wendel May
Teptay
Tise i
Olah
Produce Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York and Chicago markets list varied dairy and poultry prices for butter cheese and eggs along with grain and wool notes. Prices are shown for creamery butter, firsts, extras, and nearby whites with receipts and regional comparisons across Aug 25 26.
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Chicago
New York
Chetsa
St. Louis
St. Louie
Kansas City
Springs
York
Throngs Flock to Superior Cattle Show Program
The Dairy Cattle Congress opens Sept 28 with a world class act lineup from World Advisement. European acts headline a program featuring Joel Melvin Company and other famed troupes. Saddle horses, jumping horses, and daily contests add to the entertainment as crowds are urged to attend early for peak show experiences.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
World Advisement Corporation
America
Virginia
Joel Melvin & Company
Flecenig
St. Onge
Alans
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Waterloo
Towa
Black Hawk Animals
Oais
Wane Kane
oSecond
Renton
Colesbure
Garry
Bey
Omaha Livestock
ST. Paul Livestock
Abe
New Vaork
Peandéy
Tanils Rye
Vkos
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Oaaien
Tee Et Ka PhD
Itwek
StAus
Tad Rember
New
Peoria
Ul Earyy Fe Lever
Yelhar
Omaha Grain
Omaha
Neb. Ave
Whard
O. Dowhite
Kansas
ST. Joseph
Lamson Bros
Marsh-Place
H. A. Morey
Plantis AG
Vlouu
Great Britain
Wrance
Relehiesn
Shanghai
Ris
Corr
Santos
Hardin County
Waterloo Mareets
Trives
Lene
coTrox
Waterloo Mills Co
Ekkeee Ae
Seaee Tladua
Sinnard Broz
Waterloo Ca
Swife
Turkey
Hess
Goml Packers
Barclay
Colin
Buchanan
SY. Louis Grain
Toledo Seeds
Toledo
Ohio
Pennsylvania
State Banking Department
State Loan CO
Graham & Company Commercial National Bent Bldg
Iow
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