Farmland Interest Grows as 1927 Outlook Shows Hope
In Waterloo area reports indicate renewed interest in farm land and exploration of purchases by buyers from California and several midwestern states. Local real estate agents note inquiries and some sales at prices nearer pre boom levels, while pork and dairy markets influence farmer outlook and plans for cash purchases. Government research on fisheries and oyster culture adds broader notes of progress in agricultural science.
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Altho
A. H
Howard
California
Ilinois
Indiana
Minnesota
George Saul
Reinbeck
William Holland
Mr. Holland
Des Moines
Warvey Hess
H. A. Wallace
Coolidge
Wallace
Rick Hawk
Fredericksburg
Hudson
Washington, D. C
Great Lakes
Weed Eradication and Soil Building Will Be Rural Projects
Black Hawk County Farm Bureau outlines education efforts focused on weed eradication and soil improvement using lime and legumes. J L Uban reports a weakened membership while E E Mattingly is elected to lead through 1928. Officers include Roy Porter as president and Ora Howard as treasurer.
Holstein Group Plans Big Program For 1928
The Iowa Holstein Breeders Association, headquartered in the 19 Pioneer Bank Building, will shift to a coordinated breed promotion plan with multiple fields workers. The group, with 221 breeders paying 1927 dues, aims to grow as more than 700 Holsteins are listed in the national organization, while operations including auctions and calf clubs, state promotions, and county fair support continue with reduced staff until funds allow a year round field secretary.
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Iowa Holstein Breeders’ Association, Inc
Pioneer Bank
BE. M. Wright
Central City
Tastaoe
Thig
Halstein Organization
Inna Thstein Breeders' Ar
Ster Association
State Hospital Farm
I Buehonarweauty
I. Inwa
Wivesting Association
Dalry Cattle
Dont
BE. Wuteh
Newton
A. RE
J. PL Eyes
L. S&s. Gueltr
Postatin
Thom Ison
A.M. McCall
Woardwar
Raf
Ewart Weaver
County Mercetars
Boys Clubs and Young Farmers Report Progress in Cedar Valley Region
The article details 1927 activities of boys and girls clubs across Hudson, East Made, Orange, and Dunkerton townships, noting dairy, beef, and swine projects. It highlights 19 dairy members with 20 heifers shown, a champion junior showman among Black Hawk youth, and reorganized work for 1928, including demonstrations and junior contests at Cedar Falls expos.
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Hudson
Cedar Valley Gar
Dair Critle Congress
Odemonstertion
Black Hawk Vounge Tes
Pheels
Mr. Evans
Nig Club
Terie
Jehn Smith
Ettekso
Yyt Arayee
Orange Township
D. Jefferson
Merteutt Et Dunkerton
Post Sears
Ieee
Areanivetion
Beef feeders eye profits as winter outlook stays mixed
Beef feeders voice cautious optimism despite high costs and slim margins. Farmers like Harvey J. Hess and Walter Smith report modest cattle on feed with hopes for better margins as prices for feeder cattle and hay shift. Local producers including Thad Smith and R. M. Guin note potential profits if feed costs ease and market demand firms up next season.
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Harvey J. Hess
Hess
Phi
Walter Smith
Dewar
Mir Smith
Oo, Smith
Grundy Com
Dod Price
Grundy Genter
Gettt
Stark
R. M. Guin
Nese Buckingham
Hill
Guan
Sapa Brothers
Bonniniton
Dry cow and dairy clubs energize Iowa farming 1928
Iowa dairying stays strong as dairy clubs grow in reach across more than 30 counties. The Town State Dairy association reports 700 members for 1928, with 1 024 senior heifer calves registered in 53 counties. Breeders’ sales, show participation, farm visits, and creamery meetings accompany club work. Local dairymen note persistent demand for cattle and feed despite higher beef prices, with expectations for steady fat stock prices this year.
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Sua
Co op Buying and Selling Project of Farmer Union
Black Hawk County Farmers Union forms the Co op Buying and Selling Project to aid members with purchases of salt flour feed potatoes and shipping supplies. It reports early activities in 191 year includes Raymond Boles Gilbertville and La Porte City. Raymond locals stage home talent plays directed by Mrs W R Nickerson with nominal charges. Officers include President Hodie Peverill Raymond Vice President W H Christensen Totes Secretary Val J Bahl Raymond Doorkeeper Nick Ehr Fox Township Reporter W R Nickerson Raymond. Annual meeting planned for January with Powerthl expected to be re elected.
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Black Hawk County
Hinion
Raymond
Boles
Bunkerton
Paxtownslrp
Gilbertville
la Porte City
Eagle Townasal
W. H. Christensen
Totes
Easier
Val J. Bahl
Nick Ehr
Fox Township
W. R. Nickerson
Myr
Powerthl
Cows Increase Butterfat by 20 Pounds per Head in 1927
Figures from Black Hawk county three cow testing associations show 1,200 cows averaged 20 pounds more butterfat in 1927 than the prior year. With similar herds tested the increase could yield about 79,200 pounds butterfat and roughly $9,000 extra income for 86 dairymen. Tests involve monthly milk sampling, yield calculations, and feeding guidance. testersArthur Porter, Newman Nortensnns, and Shannon oversee associations in Pioneer, Dunkerton, and Cedar Falls.
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Black Hawk County
Arthur Porter
Pioneer Cow Testing Association
Waterloo
Town State College
Newman
Shannon
Cedar Pails Coy Testing Association
Trend Toward Power Machinery In Farm Work
Trend toward power machinery drives farm work as Waterloo area buyers show higher 1927 purchases than 1926. Dealers cite better pay and less need for patchwork repairs, with tractors in strong demand. A tractor company reports 1926 rise over 1925 and 1927 up 108 percent nationally. one month with 200 percent gains. Dairying is noted as a stabilizer, increasing farmers’ purchasing power and boosting local business in recent years.
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Waterloo
County Dairy Breed Associations Boost for Improved Stock
County dairy breed groups in Black Hawk County organize to promote Guernsey and Holstein cattle. The Guernsey Breeders' Association reports 3a members and plans summer meetings and winter banquets to educate buyers and unify members. Officers include President W. A. Bridge, Vice President E. Je West, and Secretary-Treasurer H. E. Walters. The Holstein Breeders' Association, led by Thomas Hansen and Jon Cunningham, supports club work and breed promotion, maintaining Rainbow drive advertising for Holytech entitle.
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Twn
Black Hawk County Guerns Breeders’ Association
Anton
Los Ity
W. AL Bridge
Guernsey Breceiers
E. Je. West
Seceetary-Ceasurer
H. E. Walters
G. Dater
Jne Golinvaix
Taco
Black Hawk County Holstein Breeders’ Association
Iowan Halstein- Friesian Breeders' Association
Asadevision
Etter Ton
Holytechi
Thomas Hanser
Cedar Falla
Jon Cunninglant
Waterloo
Not Much Change in Farm Building Volume for 1927
No market activity in farm building in the Waterloo territory during the past year, though repairs are rising. Builders report weaker farm business than 1926 but expect better in 1928. Farms feature modernized barns with ventilation and labor-saving devices and occasional new dwellings like Ernest E. Sage’s semi bungalow on Rainbow farm in Mt Vernon township.
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Waterloo
Aad
Ernest E. Sage
Rainbow Farm
Mt Vernon Township
Sage
Berningun Township
300 Tons of Acid Phosphate Put on Soils in County
Iowa farm reports show Black Hawk County farmers applying about 300 tons of acid phosphate and other commercial fertilizers last year to corn oats wheat and hay. Farmers increasingly rely on fertilizer use and soil liming while alkali soils responded well to potash aided corn yields. Freight by air gains note with Berlin agreement for cargo transfers from rail to air transport.
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Iowa
Union
Black Hawk County
Berlin
German Railways Company
Deutsche Lufthansa Air Transport Company
Women's Project Gains Popularity in 1927
Photo credits Mrs. Ora Howard Cedar Falls township to lead Black Hawk County Farm Bureau women in a second-year clothing construction course with aid from specialists. Howard succeeds P. L. Friedley Bennington township who stays as demonstrator while Friedley reports 1927 growth with 2,899 reports on adopted suggestions up from 1926 and 16 of 18 townships organized for women's work. Local leaders held 282 meetings with 2,435 attendees, well above 1926, and mine training schools were held.
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Ora Howard
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls Township
Black Hawk
Friedley
Farm Bureau
Friediey
Dairymen Boost Their Products and Members
The Town Creamery Secretaries and Managers association reported a successful 1927 with broader activities and more members. Dues to National Dairy council rose, while local creameries gain from uniform accounting, literature distribution, and potential audits and insurance services. Officers named for next year include AC Kregel and Henry LiFrinz with a slate of directors.
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Clyde Bechtelheimer
Surance
Managers’ Association
Bechtelheimer
Kregel
Garnaville
Henry LiFrinz
Hudson
Treaster
W. F. Dunn
Alexander
R. G. Kinsley
McGregor
D. L. Rogers
Jesup
Bruce Werden
Maquoketa
S. C Pollock
Garner
William Wargowsky
Boyden
Main features of 1927 bond offerings and market activity
The item surveys 1927 bond features with total offerings around 3.6 billion dollars and notes foreign transactions exceeding 1 million. It cites listed bonds at about 93.3 million and 39 days of activity, with 1925 bonds at 3.5 billion. It mentions record 3 billion second Liberty issue and a retired 185 million prylanding, with coupon yields near four to five percent on current offering prices.
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Prylanding
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