Annual survey signals rising farm land sales and optimism
A national survey shows farm land sales up 45 percent in 1925 and acres sold rising 146 percent with 121 percent higher total consideration. The market shows more inquiries, cash sales rising, and a back to the land movement gaining pace as farmers regain purchasing power and credit eases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Real Estate Voards
Waterloo Realtors
United States
Canada
North Central
Pacific
Juniors Headed to Ames Short Course From O T
A group led by special instructor from Gene School sails to Ames State College for the junior short course. Thirty five youths plus county agents join the trip, while 16 Butler County youths travel to join Franklin County for the event. Osage elects O K Hangen Dosdeen to fill a supervisor vacancy after Charles Fresendeh’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Realty
Geneschoo
Ames
State College
Lester Mann
Otis Heyward
Vernon Speer
Dale Hill
Donald Speet
Ce Ae McEihiney
Albert Taylor
Hampton
Dec
W. . Hamilton
Lora Ee. Waite
Butler County
Franklin County
OX Mitcieee Co
Osage, Ta
O. K. Hangen Dosdeen
Charles Fresendeh
Four-County Baby Beef Club Triumph At Pent County Show
Ackley Iowa December reports junior farmers from four counties staged a strong showing with 24 youngsters exhibiting baby beef calves at the Pent County Agricultural Show. Vernon Gronings won best call with a 1026 pound Hereford. Catherine Thives placed second with an 810 pound Hereford. Calves were shipped to Chicago after the local event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackley
Pent County
Bover
Franks, Grandy
Hardin
Vernon Gronings
Jen
Hereford
James G. Shutter
Chica
Fudge
Vernon
Catherine Thives
Wereford
Chicago
Prospects of Gains for Farmers Amid Price Shifts
The Faro editor notes agricultural conditions differ from 1924 due to corn price changes. Industry figures like Nathan Northey and Grant Miller describe mixed profitability from low-priced feed and higher butterfat, while critics urge caution on government price fixes. Local farmers such as Uban and Banzal discuss costs, expenses, and hopeful signs for livestock and grain markets in Black Hawk County Iowa.
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Faro
Iowa
Waterloo
Nathan Northey
Black Hawk County
Mr. Northey
Northey
Grant Miller
Here
Fred Fraghon
Germany
Grundy
Couriers
Hugh
Black Frenk
Towa
Wen
Uban
Towa Farm Girls Feature in New Motion Pictures
Two girls from Makastu county, Dee and Katherine Rolinbaveh, perform in a film shot in France showing farm life and cooking. The project, titled Romances at Cyanine, highlights canning methods and early food preparation. A touring group will present the film to junior students as part of a short course.
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Atos Fay
Dee
Mew
Taw
Tsa
Iowa
Vtaas
Paris
Bewah Rogers
Katherine Rolinbaveh
Makastu
France
Mets Oprs
Ghiss Jay Tougpany
Hervige
Health of Rural Folk Improved by Project Work
The annual report of Miss Elizabeth Hudson, county farm demonstration agent, shows Black Hawk county reaches about 11 600 persons in 1925. Nutrition projects helped 4 722 rural women plan meals and the health gains include better nutrition and infants fed more carefully.
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Elizabeth Hudson
Bate
Black Hawk County
Department of the Farm Bureau
Hudson
GSU
da Cathie Congress
New Phin
S Association
Ames
Assets of Cattle Congress show big gains this year
The Dairy Cattle Congress and National Belgian Horse Show reported assets exceeding 25 000 due to new buildings and improvements. Ground upgrades include four new barns, upgraded water and sewer lines, a new main entrance, steel-tied stalls, and extended hydrants, boosting exposition value and attendance.
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Congress
Dairy Cattle Congress
National
Dairy Cattle Congress Association
Bernes
Waterloo
Ten Clubs Aid Rural Girls in Black Hawk County Program
Rural girls in Black Hawk County engaged in 1925 10 clubs designed for education and social activity under Miss Elizabeth Judson with the county girls club committee. Helen Hansen and Louisse Munes led in whole wheat bread demonstration winning county rally honors and earning a trip to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago with leader Mrs. Roy Porter.
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Black Hawk County
Elizabeth Judson
Jack Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Helen Hansen
Louisse Munes
Roy Porter
Chicago
Ames
Farm Loan Firms See Iowa Conditions Improve
Iowa farm loan concerns say agricultural conditions are improving with higher expected farm income next year. Leavitt & Johnson Trust reported early 1920s rental returns of 7.44 per acre on 200 northeast Iowa farms while Farmers Loan & Trust notes combined resources near 2.96 million dollars.
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Iowa
Leavitt & Johnsen Crust Co
Middle West
B Johnson
Waterloo Farm Loan
Farmers Loan & ‘Trust Co
Ira Radamar
Leavite & Johnson Trust
Farmers’ Loan & Trust
Litchfield Firm Sees Bright 1926 Farm Machinery Outlook
Litchfield Manufacturing president Hl Litchfield, with 35 years in farm equipment, predicts 1926 will show steady improvement in farmers buying essential machinery. He notes depleted equipment and growing demand as farmers regain optimism, and credits Holstein Breeders' work and outside help for stabilizing the Black Hawk County club.
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Holstein
Hl. L. Litchfield
Litchfield Manufacturing Company
Litchfield
Litchhfield Manufacturing Company
Waterloo
al Chiss
Floyd Johnston
Town State Dairy Association
T: State Association
Halstein
Black Hawk County
Halstein Breeders’ Association
Thomas Hansen
John Cunningham
Jake Sherman
John Lichty
L. A. Wissink
George Cunninghs
Jens Petersen
Jesse Bige
Protest Heard At Orchard Against Bovine TB Test
Dissatisfaction with the area plan for cattle tuberculosis testing is voiced by Orchard area farmers. Attendees from Orchard attended an Osage meeting to protest declaring Chell County an area for eradication and funding the work. A third county meeting was held last night.
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Orchard
Osage
Board of Supervisors
Ailcheil Cohinty
Ana Levy
Gyana- Istum
Hungry Merchants and Farmers Eat 532 Pounds Corn
A Toledo event features 300 farmers and merchants at Hotel Toledo for a dinner themed Corn and Its Products. Penick & Ford manager E H Bingham spoke, Z R Mills presided, and a quartet performed as corn dominated the menu with multiple corn based dishes and heavy corn servings. The program highlighted corn usage details and followed with music and remarks by local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
E. H. Bingham
Penick & Ford, Ltd
Cedar Rapids
Hotel Toledo
Toledo Commercial Club
Farm Bureau
Z. R. Mills
Leo Duncan
L. W. Croft
H P. Giger
Schilling
Franklin County
Black Hawk county farmers push alfalfa and legumes drive
The county farm bureau reports a major shift to alfalfa and legume crops aimed at boosting soil fertility and livestock feed. JL Uban tested 4,000 acres for acidity. farmers planted 2,000 acres to alfalfa with limestone use rising. bankers see farming reform through legume adoption and improved protein self sufficiency for local markets.
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Black Hawk County
JL. Uban
Genety
Uban
Ha&t
Widdle
Black Howse
Whan
Black Hawks County
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