Eradication of bovine tuberculosis tops Iowa farming talk
Des Moines December 16 The state agricultural convention heard that eradication of bovine tuberculosis is the major task of the new department’s animal industry division. Secretary Mark Thornburg said Iowa uses 250000 dollars annually from state funds plus federal aid for tuberculosis work and that counties levy up to three mills to support local efforts.Estimated spending for the coming year tops 1006000 dollars, with more than half a million cattle tested in the year ending June 30 1924 under the county area plan. Forty five counties have adopted measures to eradicate the disease amid rising public health demand. The dairy and food inspections have grown cost efficiency and total inspections rose 45 percent year over year.
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Geraghty Urges Culling of Inferior Dairy Animals in State
Independence Der 16. Geraghty, Wapsie Valley Cow Test Association tester renowned for outspoken views, criticizes recent shipments of inferior dairy cattle as a disgrace to the breed and industry. He argues farmers should raise purebred bulls and build a profitable herd, noting few members keep milk records and urging a January 1, 1925 start to businesslike dairy ing.
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W K Allen Appointed Cedar Rapids Farm Adviser
W K Allen, named agent for Black Hawk County, Illinois, has been hired as Cedar Rapids farm adviser for three years at 3500 dollars annually with car furnished. He founded John County Farmer at Cedar Rapids, began December 1, previously served five years as Keokuk County Iowa agent, and is a graduate of Iowa State College.
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Keokuk County
Towa
Towa State College
62 Projects Highlight Buchanan County Farm Bureau Year
The 1924 annual report from Buchanan County Agent in Independence Iowa details 62 projects carried out with county farmer leaders. It notes 7,726 attendees at 182 meetings from January to December 1924, 2,945 visitors to the Farm Bureau office, and 4,808 farmers mailed circulars plus 1,053 personals. News articles totaled, and 7,800 exchange sheets circulated. L. A. Walters, county agent, spent 190.25 field days and 117.75 office days.
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Washington, D. C
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Corn and Poultry Show at School by Jesup Juniors
Jesup Iowa papers report a corn and poultry show held by the consolidated school. About 50 birds and several potato entries were judged by W J Hunt and other officials, with Everett Sherman’s Early Michigan Irish Cobbler potatoes winning best over 15 samples. Catherine Catlin won best cockerel, and Delbert Miller topped a peck of Irish Cobbler potatoes. 300 carloads were examined in the potato section.
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Iowa
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Rhode Island
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Everett Sherman
Delbert Miller
Everett
W. J. Hunt
Turin
Waterloo Evening Courier
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Jesse Bige
Blick County
Charles Fuller
Geneva Comfort
Ralph Patten
Robert
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Cate
Floyd Hilton
Stusnania
Ip Patten
Braniett Puxery
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Walter Fuller
Straus
ISU Wins Big at International Livestock Exposition
Iowa State College captured 40 ribbons and 2000 dollars at the International Livestock Exposition, with their fat steers and multiple herds earning top prizes. Officials praised the livestock display as outstanding, noting three fleet prize herds marked a first for any college.
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Barrow
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Maple Grove Eclipse
Grtterion
Town State Fair
Iowa Homemakers Hear Talks At Week-Long Course
Ames Iowa December reports four noted speakers address home economics during the farm and home week at Iowa State College. Lectures cover family life child training and home life recreation and economic standards with several hundred Iowa women expected to attend. Courses open to homemakers and farmers with no fees.
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Frilt-Palmer Nursery School
Detrott
Micner
Lolt
Extension Department of
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Caroline Fedgenr
Chicago
Jaratheran Judson
Chicaca
Ames
Fragmentary Public Notice From Local Farm Bureau
A partial notice references Farmers Onestron and comments invited. Address Communications 19 Editor Farm Department Watering Evening Conrict Wa tering. Imsa Phone 5100.
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Watering
Imsa
Grains Profit Taking Drives Up Wheat and Corn
European demand lifts wheat and corn as buyers in Europe absorb deliveries. Prices show upturns with July wheat around 1.45 and May corn near 1.30, after scattered profit taking and late recoveries. Oats advance modestly while provisions rise with grain values. Cotton and coffee prices fluctuate, with cotton opening higher and coffee futures mixed.
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Kame Us
Argentina
Hogs Steady and 10c Up Cattle Trade Is Slow
Hogs steady to 100 higher with active demand and strong weights. Feeder and packing hogs varied with bulls and sows mixed. Cattle receipts large, weighty steers in liberal supply, yearlings steady to higher, market notes scarce. Sheep receipts light but prices firmer for fat lambs and ewes. Regional markets report mixed demand and steady to higher trends.
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Sioux City
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Oil Market Gains Persist Amid Mixed Equity Activity
The market ends higher as oil equities rebound while some oil issues retreat. United States Steel advances on higher tonnage signals. American Water Works and Western Electric reach new highs, while Standard Oil of California slips. Copper, motor, utility, and equipment shares rise. rail and low-priced stocks slide amid ongoing selling and cautious sentiment.
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Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
Chicago and New York market notes show butter cheese and egg prices with steady to firm quotes. Also listed are poultry values, foreign exchange, flour and grain figures, and regional market receipts and prices for cattle hogs and hides.
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