Jersey Breeders to Meet Feb at Des Moines and Ames
Iowa Jersey cattle breeders plan their annual meeting February 5 and 6 in Des Moines with a morning at the state legislature and an afternoon hotel program. Delegates will attend the Dairymen’s Jun ion and State Dairy association meeting in Ames that day. Governor Hammill will speak at a Des Moines banquet following interurban travel from Ames.
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Jersey Cate Club
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Waterloo
Laws
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R.T. Lee
American Jersey Crule Club Extension Service
Hugh Bonnel
Youngstown
Sam F. Crab
Efficiency in Livestock Production and Use of Labor
A survey of 21 farms in Warren County from 1911 to 191? identifies chief profitability factors in farming. Key elements include livestock production efficiency, feed and pasture use, crop yields, and labor utilization. Recommendations cover better crop rotation, legume inclusion, manure use, seed quality, pasture management, and labor sharing to boost profits and reduce losses.
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Agriculural eConamics
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Warren County
Women Plan Strong Role at Iowa Farm Bureau Convention
Des Moines reports say Iowa Farm Bureau federation will feature more women than prior conventions with special sessions on women's farm work and home betterment. Mrs Ellsworth Richardson of Pelis leads the program with Dean Anna E Richardson from Town State College as a speaker. The January 13 to 15 gathering at Streetcar Men's auditorium expects 1000 attendees with group conferences for officers and delegates and radio broadcasts via WHO at 12 noon and 2:30 p.m. daily. Officers will be elected on the final day.
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Iowa Farm Burea Federation
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Anna FE. Richardson
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Streetcar Men’s Auditorium
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Dairy Feeding and Management School in Vinton Jan
A dairy feeding and management school will be conducted at Legion Hall in Vinton on January 7. Burt Oderkirk will be in charge. The program covers methods of managing the herd best rations to feed and how to make the rations.
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Dairy Feeding and Management School
Vinton Jan
Minton. Ia
Legion Jiall
Burt Oderkirk
Alles
15,000 hens called by Franklin agent during last season
Hampton, to. Dec. 27 During the last year the farm bureau had 4,717 office callers seeking sericultural information. There were 515 farms visited by the county agent and 283 machines conducted with a total of 20,489 attendance. Fifteen thousand hens were asked. There were 13,577 circular letters written, 1,937 individual letters, 1,342 phone calls made, and 5 articles written for publication.
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Farm Bureau
Farmers Questions to Wied in Waterloo Courier
Readers direct inquiries to Wied via the Farm Department in Waterloo Iowa. The notice lists the newspaper’s address and phone line for submitting questions and comments to agricultural editors.
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Farm Department
Waterloo Exciting Courier
Waterloo
Towa
New Top Figure Lambs Bring 18.77 At Chicago Market
Jobo Peetffer of Sac county Iowa reported a rare thrill as his sipounit western lambs sold for 18.77 a head, setting a yearly market top. The 14 pound lots cost 72.50 earlier and were fed a ration of clover hay corn oats and molasses, reflecting brisk demand at Chicago.
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Althotie
Jobo Peetffer
Sac County
Iowa
Finchford and Hudson to Hold Farmers Institutes Next Month
Finchford and Hudson plan farmers institutes in the first week of January if tentative plans hold. Speakers include leading agri experts and county officials. The Finchford event may replace the Sumberton program, with Hudson and Windham sharing state funds. attendance last year was limited by cold weather.
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Black Hawk County
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Wilsch
Butler County Fair Opens September Seventh
Reported plans indicate the Butler County Fair will begin on September 7 with events and exhibitions set to run for a week. Details note fair dates shifting later by about one week due to scheduling and regional factors affecting the exposition timeline.
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Butler County
Allison
Mwyets
January Creamery Meeting Tentative Date Arranged
A tentative date for the Wateriog Co-Op Creamery meeting was set for the second Tuesday in January. Officials stated full reports will be prepared and shareholders will be notified when the event is confirmed.
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Creamery
Poultry Exhibit Planned for Elkader Next Month
A new poultry show in Elkader Clayton County is planned to become an annual event. The county association formed last fall is organizing committees and preparations, aiming to extend exhibition opportunities to local poultrymen beyond the Strashberry Point area.
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Klkader
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Farm Club Girls of County Travel to College Program
The Cedar Falls county farm clubs send a delegation of girls to Ames for a week long program at the college. Leaders include Mildred Minsh Madelyn Bergstrom and Louise Muney, with Mrs Roy Amehell escorting from Waterloo. Elizabeth Madson assists as home demonstration agent, and the group will explore an outline course in various work to broaden vision and future prospects.
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Roy Amehell
Waterloo Towns
Chauperon
Seen Christensen
Jim Glaesner
Idte Not Club
Cedar Fills
Mildred Minsh
Madelyn Bergstrom
Louise Muney
Kountry
Lenora Neild
Vernon
Florenceson
Cleverleaf
Heidt
Lusky Hustlers
Ponduer
Hormitories
Cural Clibs
Towa
Elizabeth Madson
Black Hawk County
Marshall County Chooses Successor to W A Buchanan
Marshalltown Iowa December 99 Harley Walker of Medford Minnesota chosen to succeed W A Buchanan as county agent of Marshall County by the county farm bureau board of directors. Walker a former Des Moines county agent, Iowa State College graduate and farmer will begin duties after farm sale arrangements. Buchanan will leave after a large annual report to the county farm bureau meeting. Guthrie County elects W Stafford as county agent to start June 1. Stafford an Iowa State College graduate and farmer will receive 400 dollars and farm produce as salary.
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Harley Walker
Medford
Minn
Wal Buchanan
Marshall County
Walker
Jowi State, College
Ames
Buchanan
tLurean
Marian Counse
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Des Moines
Guthrie
Guthrie Center
W. Stafford
Hamilton County
Guthrie County
Iowa State College
160 Acre Farm Most Common in Grundy
Grundy Center Ta December 29 The average size of the farms in Grundy county is above 120 acres, totaling about 320,000 acres of farm land. The most numerous tracts are 120 and 24 acre pieces. More than half the farms in the county contain 168 acres. Washington and Fairfield townships show averages around 230 and 148 acres respectively.
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Grundy Center
Grundy County
Grundy
Washington Township
Fairfield Township
Alfalfa in Poultry Feed Boosts Egg Output
A Browndats.hran and Hal Grawe report alfalfa based mash improves pallet production. They mix 60 pounds of 60 percent tankage, four pounds salt, ground alfalfa, and grains like corn oats and wheat. Birds receive oats soaked 24 to 48 hours and exercise. abrupt changes are cautioned.
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Waverly
Hal Grawe
Grain futures retreat as wheat price slips at opening
Market activity shows wheat futures easing after a sharp rise prior. May and July contracts drift lower while corn markets hold steadier amid lighter offerings. overall price levels reflect cautious trading and modest gains in some grains despite broad weakness early.
Market Reports Blend Wheat and Corn Prices Across Cities
Kansas City and New York grain desks show mixed wheat and corn quotes with varying futures and spot prices. The data lists No 2 soft winter and hard spring with shifts in cash bids. highlights include May and December futures, earnings per 100 pounds, and regional terminal quotes.
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Hog and cattle market tightens with hogs up to ten cents
Receipts rise as hogs lead futures with gains of 10 to 25 cents while cattle hold steady or rise modestly. Large run includes heavy weights and mixed qualities, with buyers attentive to weight and condition. quotes show varied prices across weight classes and sexes.
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Kansas City livestock receipts total 8,000 with feedlots and packers active. Prices show steady to higher bids for calves and cows, with top meat steers near 9 to 10 dollars per hundredweight and hogs around 7 to 10 dollars. Sheep and lambs see gains, with top lots around 18 dollars to shippers and steady general demand.
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Mie
Marcela
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Summary
Sioux City livestock report shows cattle receipts around 3,000 with steer and yearling prices near 6.00 to 12.00. fat cows and heifers at varying quotes. Hogs receipts about 12,000 with live weights up about ten cents. barrows and gilts price around 10.40 to 9.50. heavy packer types around 7.35 to 7.50. steady receipts noted by James at 15.0
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St Paul Livestock Receipts and Market Trends Report
Livestock market notes from St Paul and East St Louis show higher cattle demand with fitful steadiness in hogs. Receipts for cattle and hogs are listed at thousands, with weights and prices indicating selective price increases for desirable heifers and feeder cattle amid mixed buyer interest.
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Penn
Stenrerelow
Stray livestock report and market snippets
Fragmentary cattle and livestock market items from St Joseph show receipts steady, prices around 27 to 30 with some higher bids noted. The text includes losses, weights, taps, and references to traders and vendors, but most specifics are garbled.
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts Produce Markets
New York and Chicago markets report higher butter creamery and fancy cheese values with mixed futures and stock moves. Butter from Ginn creamery rose to 42 470, cheese demand steadied with slim gains. poultry prices varied, turkeys and fowls mixed. Stock market news noted firm open with United States Steel near record highs. foreign exchanges held firm. Kansas City reports egg and poultry movements with strong buyer interest and continued profit-taking in some issues.
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Hay Prices Slip Amid 1923 Market Weakness
In Washington reports from December 25 on the 1923 hay market note prices below average. Only about one third of the 1924 timothy crop had been marketed by mid-December as demand stayed slow due to ample pasture and forage. Alfalfa marketable surplus remained limited while prairie hay sold at lower levels. overall receipts were light and colder weather spurred modest demand in western markets.
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Cold Drives Poor to Seek Assistance in New York
New York reports a third cold wave prompts charity groups and refuges to open doors to homeless and poor. Temperatures dropped to 12 above as frigid conditions linger, with calls for aid and relief efforts under way.
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CARE OF CHICKS TOPIC FOR JANUARY FARMERS MEETS
January farmers meetings focus on care of chicks with discussion prompts on incubation brooding and profitable farming. Extension bulletins R O 335-1 and R O 326 2 provide materials, plus R O 3353 for entertainment topics. Local rural organization promotes practical guidance for poultry and farm profitability.
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Barca
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Deepest low mood claim tied to Dead Sea geology
Washington December 28 scientists say the Dead Sea sits at extreme crustal depth and salt concentration. The sea’s isolation preserves salts as evaporation concentrates minerals, notably potash chloride and other salts. The article notes a geological history linking Palestine and western Arabia’s land rise and subsidence forming the Dead Sea basin.
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Mediterranean
Jordan River
Waterloo Markets Prices From Waterloo Mills Co
Prices on grains, butter, lard, potatoes, cattle and hogs from Barth Packing Co and Rath Packing Co. Oats, rye, barley, flour and other goods listed with per unit and bulk rates. Hogs and cattle prices include steers, heifers, cows, canners, cutters, and prime hogs. Hay, straw, hides, pelts, and wool prices provided by local suppliers.
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