Farmers form co op to market milk at Waterloo Creamery
About seventy members of the newly united Waterloo farmers signed pledges to sell all their milk through the local creamery for a year. The meeting discussed coop plans, a four cent penalty on barn-to-market sales, and securing steady milk supply as construction nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farmers
Bren Orahy
Ees
Waterloo
Tronclad Conte Ito
Ockhelders
Hia
Clyde Bechtel
Refermce
Jake Lartman
Chtelheimer
Middlewest
R. W. Chadwick
Direcors
Utlins
What the A F B F Accomplished in 13 Years of Existence
The American Farm Bureau Federation lists 30 notable achievements since its founding. It has grown into the world’s largest farmers’ organization with over a million members and 1,507 county and 46 state farm bureau federations. The milestones include promoting cooperative marketing, creating national commodity marketing conferences, organizing commodity committees, and establishing farming groups such as the Farmers Grain Marketing Committee and the National Livestock Producers Association. The federation also supported the U.S. Grain Growers, Inc. and the Farmers Market initiatives, with significant funding and leadership appointments guiding agricultural progress.
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American Farm ‘Bureau Federation
Fe Ty Eylt
Centa. iv
PTO
State Farm Bureau
Susyestag
Educers
Linn County agent cuts own salary to 3200 a year
Cedar Rapids, Dec. 19. Linn County agent M. A. Lind voluntarily reduced his annual pay by 400 to 3200 dollars, saying he works for agricultural interests and that others have faced pay cuts. The Linn County Farm Bureau directors accepted the reduction, effective January 1.
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Cedar Rapids
Ose
M. A. Lindsay
Linn County Farm Bureau
Cooperative marketing and transport policy progress report
The Farmers Dairy Marketing Committee and 11 other cooperative groups drive national plans for milk and product marketing. A salaried director leads the dairy division, while fruit, wool, and cotton marketing efforts expand across states. Training and conferences push tobacco and sugar beet marketing, coal buying services, and rail rate reductions yielding substantial shipper savings.
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Itys
Department of Co-Operative Marketing
Ameren
State Farm Bureau
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Madison Township Plans Big Community Show
Madison township in Buchanan county is planning a two day community meeting and agricultural show on January 23 and 24. D M Smith, farm bureau director, has arranged with R T Lee, county agent, to bring in agriculture experts for the event. A corn show judge will be M A Hauser of Ames, who will also lecture daily. Dr K W Stouder of Ames will discuss animal disease with emphasis on hog cholera. Lea Gordon and E L Quaife from Ames will participate as poultry and livestock experts.
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Independence
Tan
Madison Township
Buchanan County
D. M. Smith
Farm Bureau
R. T. Lee
M. A. Hauser
Ames
K. W. Stouder
Lea Gordon
E. L., Quaife
Hardin County Poultry Show Sets New Record in 1921
Town Falls Ia December 19 The Hardin County Poultry Association closed its annual exhibit with 800 birds on display the largest show ever held in the county Exhibits came from several cities and towns outside Hardin County Next year the event will be held at Union Officers named for the coming year include President E L Bush New Providence Vice President W A Middleton Iowa Falls O E Wood Union Secretary Treasurer
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Town Falls
U Hardin County Poultry Association
Ihe
Union
E.L. Bush
New Providence
W. A. Middleton
Hardin County boy wins big corn yield trophy
Iowa Falls on December 19 reports James Carter of Lawn Hill, Hardin County, raised 97.12 bushels of corn on one acre to win the Liberty trophy sponsored by Ben Walker for the largest yield among boys aged 10 to 18. Fredrick Larsen of Alden was second with 90 bushels and Marvin McCann of Whitten third with 45 bushels. The contest notes the return on production and market prices, with all entries produced at a loss.
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Iowa Falls
Hardin County
James Carter
Lawn Hill
Ben H. Walker
Fredrick Larsen
Alden
Marvin McCann
Whitten
Carter
Girl Washes Her Pigs Weekly in Iowa Pig Club Display
Kathryn Harriot of Chickasaw County Hogs and Girls club keeps two Spotted Poland China pigs, Jean and Louise, clean with weekly baths to boost growth. She started in June, kept feed records for four months, and led pigs to a show exhibit on October 15. Final weights reached 220 and 240 pounds with total gains near 187 and 188 pounds over 121 days. Expenses totaled 43.33 dollars. Harriot promotes pig club membership among other girls.
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New Hampton
Chickasaw County
Harriat
Andv
Poland
McKinsey
Harriet
Jean
Louise
Kathryn
Shenandoah
Iowa Farmers Adopt Co operative Grain Marketing Drive
Iowa farmers signed 735 grower contracts and 25 elevators with U S Grain Growers Inc extending over five years. Weekly gains doubled members and tripled elevators, reaching 1 975 growers and 70 elevators in four weeks. Humboldt county led with six new elevators. Ottosen and Bradgate pledges reached 45 percent of marketable grain. Local leaders included T E Johnson and T A Hougas with Whitman and Ferguson among top signers.
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Eagle Grove
Iowa
U. S. Grain Growers,Inc
A. L. Middleton
Farmers’ Company
iWeek
Humboldt County
Ottosen
Bradgate
National Co-Operative Company
T.E. Johnson
Star
T. A. Hougas
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Gowrie
Lanyon
Walt A. Hougas
Plymouth County
E. B. Ferguson
New Charon
John Smoley
9. B. Dillon
C. R. Schobey
M. M. Morrow
J.O. Anderson
J. W. King
Wittig EB. Mathews
W .B. New
Walker Cardin
Middleton
Chicago
U. S. Grain
Mr Keyes Held After Moonshine Raid And Arraignments
Charles Keyes was bound to the grand jury in 600 dollars to answer to a nuisance charge after waiving a preliminary hearing in municipal court. Detectives Welker Doyle and Officer Lee Smith raided his home at 314 Lester Street Saturday, seizing a moonshine still and two gallons of illicit elixir. Charles Gentle was arraigned in municipal court on illegal liquor possession, pled guilty, and fined 100 dollars plus 95 cents costs. He forfeited 50 dollars bond on a gambling charge the previous week.
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Charles
Keyes
Arand
Charlie
Lester Street
Welker and Doyle
Lee Smith
Charles Gentle
Walter R. French
Tle
District Governor Addresses Waterloo Rotarians at Luncheon
Waterloo Rotary Club hosts District Governor Luther Brewer of Cedar Rapids who urges cheerful Rotary service and high attendance. About 94 percent attended. $76 to $80 raised in a membership drive, split between the Salvation Army and the Social Welfare league. Dr. A. W. Taylor opens with talk on Germany.
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Waterloo Rotary Club
Luther Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Rotary
Nazarene
Brewer
Salvation Army
Social Welfare League
A. W. Taylor
Mr. Brewer
Germany
Dr Lockwood to lead Waterloo Ministerial Association
Dr E J Lockwood pastor of Grace MoE church was elected president of the Waterloo Ministerial Association for the coming year at the annual meeting. Rev J Ankins of Wire Baptist church was named vice president and Rev D J Gretzinger of Northminster Presbyterian was chosen secretary to succeed Rev Clinton. Dr A W Taylor of Indianapolis spoke on postwar Germany, noting social upheaval and economic hardship, and Kiwanis may invite him to speak here. O G Luce offered a remark on Ezekiel.
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E. J. Lockwood
Grace Moe
Waterloo Ministerial Association
J. Ankins
Wire
D. Jel Gretzinger
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Clinton
Sith
Evangelical Church
Germany
Junker
England
United States
Dr. Taylor
Drake University
Fils
Ino Harlan
Inn
Kiwanis Club
Taylor
Prices in New York Creamery and Poultry Market Report
Prices for creamery products rise with receipts at 6.490 tubs and 32 score extras. Eggs hold steady at BEGL8c to 63c, state whole milk flats and specials listed, while poultry markets show live chickens 23 to 26c, fowls 21 to 28c, and turkeys 53 to 55c with dressed values noted.
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New York
Hutter
Neeso
Bristow News and Poultry Auction Notes and Local Events
In Bristow Illinois area poultry prices are listed with varying grades and receipts, including by creameries and warehouse figures. A Christmas program under Mrs Florence Hewitt and W N Roush in St Louis is noted, along with church basement completion, a donated range stove, and a 549 piece dish set. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Conger and daughter Louisse returning from Illinois, Lincoln Graham visiting in Needham, and a Farm Bureau demonstration at Mrs Weynhardsy Egwas home. Community updates cover residents’ travel, church activity, and business calls by BMcGeachy Bros and Ed Reinghaus.
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Chicago
St. Louis
W. CT
Florence Hewitt
W. WN. Roush
U. B
Tsing
Emma Coonley
Local social life and civil notices across Dike and nearby towns
In Dike Iowa and nearby areas, social events include Emma Pringle hosting teachers, a three course supper, and a basket supper with a Packard program. Cornell college students and various locals attend. a homecoming by the odd fellows and Rebekah lodges is noted, along with a wedding of Hans Anderson and Lizzie Sorenson near Dike. Cotton futures and market results from New York are reported with firmness in January and March contracts and steadier spot prices.
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Emma
Pringle
Jessie Rague
Thelma Hardman
Cornell College
Aple
Packard
Blanche Myers
Presbyterian Ladies’ Ald Society
Glen Hardman
Itce
Lillian Best
R. M. Doore
Allison
Tegel
Rebekah
Tnion Hall
Misarene Perry
Ed. Percy
Charles Mather
Rosaie Nelson
Equity Store
Dirs
Glen Haniman
Market Tangles Amid Butter and Grain Price Shifts
Kansas City reports butter lower for creamers at 43 cents, with higher markets for fat and mixed grain values. Poultry movement remains heavy with prices mostly unchanged. fresh egg supplies rise as storage stock dwindles. Regional grain quotes show mixed shifts across wheat, corn, and oats, with newspapers noting continued open weather boosting supply.
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Kansas Ciy
Kansas City
Chicago
Swift & Co
Iti
Iboth
Wheat Market Slips Then Rallies Amid Export Demand
The wheat market opened lower amid holiday trading and cold wave fears, with May futures around 1.24 and 1.02 for nearby months. Prices recovered later as export demand appeared to lift trading, with May, July, and other contracts showing gains while oats lagged and hogs rose in provisions.
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Beenuay
France
Tigher
May Bligh
Chicago Market Report Mixed Cattle Gains Amid Volatile Pork
The Chicago market shows swings with hogs 10 to 15 cents lower while cattle rise about 25 cents. Demand remains uncertain as weekly action unfolds at major yards. Prices for feeders and fat cattle vary, with several standout lots pushing higher on light supplies and strong showings from key producers.
City Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Mixed
Receipts from city livestock show mixed prices for steers cows and heifers with steady demand. Hog and sheep sales appear varied with quoted ranges for feeders and canners and noted buyers steady to cautious.
Omaha Livestock Market Report From Omaha Neb
Hogs 5900 with mixed bids, top around 6.75, packers paying 15.60 for weighty hogs. Cattle offerings near 4000, demand slow but steady for all classes. lambs about 10.00 with feeders active on young sheep. overall market activity mixed amid early sales.
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Omaha
Neb
Lamba
Railways Gain on Market Opens and Commodities Rally
New York stocks open higher led by railway shares and metal producers as reports of strong cash positions bolster sentiment. Commodities rally with Montana Power and tobacco stocks extending gains. foreign exchange recovers with broad demand, and potatoes and coffee futures show firm / steady movement amid mixed closing rounds.
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New York
Delaware
Stackhelde
Asell
Montana Power
Snaree Neebuck
Pamoud
Bonham Market Report Shows Mixed Receipts and Prices
Receipts of cattle hogs and sheep steady to firm with some declines noted in fat stock. Beef and pork values around 4.9 to 5.45 per unit. hog and sheep prices showing regional variation amid monthly market activity. High level traders and feeders remain active as fat stock movement continues.
East St Louis Livestock Report Highlights Mixed Prices
Receipts total around 18 000 with several entries showing declines. Steers and bulls mostly lower, veal and good meat types mixed. top butcher prices near 7.00 while packers bid about 5.90 to 7.00. Sows steady, shipping perhaps around 7.18 to 7.38, western cattle seeing bids up to 10.50 on a few lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swen DE Lan
Ali Bulla
Hell
Cinasos
St Joseph Livestock Market Report Dec 59 Hogs Cattle Sheep
St Joseph Missouri livestock market summary reports hogs steady to firm with top prices around 50. Cattle receipts about 1,200 to 1,500 with cows and heifers 3.25 to 9.50 and calves 5.50 to 9.00. Sheep receipts near 1,500 with lambs 9.50 to 10.25, ewes 3.50 to 4.25. market expected to rise slightly.
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ST. Joseph
Strera
Eady
Peoria Livestock and Market Selections Report
Feorky 11 cattle and hog receipts over 1,000 head. Prices show higher bulk for HOGS with bids around 36.5, lights and mediums near 0.50 to 6.93, and steady terms for cattle futures at 33,003. Lead and corn markets show steady to quiet conditions in regional spots with mixed futures and cash values. Toledo seed prices list cloverseed and Timothy figures for December through March contracts.
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Peoria Livestock Feorky
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Evening Courier and Reporter
Waterloo Concern
Linn County
souGaAn
Orange Township
W. C
T. UL
Samuel Pike
Mt. Morris
Orange
Riddell leMures
Ladies Ajit Society
Ralph
Russet
W. C.F. Us
Hiram Libhty
Senta Street
Grandma Miller
Jane Park
William Bridge
Wiltur Miller
Nebraska
Mr. Keyes
Dr. Lockwood
Bristow
DIKE
Hans Anderson
Lizzie Sorenson
A. B. Chamberlain
Henningsen & Son
J. P. Anderson
Ay Floyd
C. A. Morris
Traer Priday
Air
Frank Pipher
Beatrice
Conrad
H. B. Taylor
Misa Lizzie Sorengon
M. H. Anderson
Fier
Cole
M. F
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Cornejland
Alberta
Dan
Harry Jorgenson
Marius Anderson
Murphy
Fvan Hudson
Grant Lodge
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Jone
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Sher
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Clery Jagts
Tapioca
N.Y
Mecarepi
Rauview
ST. Louis Grail
St Louis
Minneapolis
Minn
Carey
Abelion
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Omaea GkarIn Gmana
Ned
Peoria
Peoria, T
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Morses
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Des
Wanda
Faglen
Barry
Stege Orange Creamery Dulter
Orange Creamery
Mount Vernon
Perth
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Ratail
Catia
Packers Saab
Prattia
Galted Hides
Ae Io
Ieee
Hwleago
Dalaver
Atorkurs Asd
Koad Eoorenmiek
Jaane Yearty
Omaha Livestock
Atchison
Great Norberta
Forkentral
Pittslorgheat
Vinginia
St. Louis & San
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Texas
Denmark
Syade
American Steel Sugar
Laterican Wan
Peevesenss Bsty iArmament, Co . Foundry
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American Sumatra
Tonacco
Alig American TB
Atehisaq
Baldwin Locomotive
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Central Leatoar
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Miurueible Steel
General Motors
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Southern Pacife
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Lit Ley Studebaker Corporation
Texas Co
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United States Steel
Utah Copper
Westinghouse Electric
Willys-Overland American Woolen A. Ro
Porrign
Great Britain
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Switzerland
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Witte
Kansas City Livestock
Bonham Ae
Truth
Vows
Diettet Org
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Athir
Gouil Hogan
Moutly
Ottes
Duit Carier
East St, Louis Livestock
Der
Elly
Toledo
Timothy
Liberty Bonds
Treasury
Ona
Aes Rw F
Quinnish
Ni - 1
W. J. French
Ini
Bed Avenue
Waterloo, Lown
Wisconsin
Thomas Gatton
Denver
Anu & Tiles
Jantsville
County Line Road
Burton Avenue Road
Ray Gehling
Shark Selding
Milwaukee
McCoonick
Neen
E. S. Wallace
P. G. Blobser
WM. Graening
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