Farmers Celebrate Record Year at Gedar Falls Elevator
February 16 Cedar Halls reports a strong year for the farmers elevator company with about 60 farmers gathering at the Commercial club rooms. They disclosed over 290000 dollars in business, a net gain, and assets of 50939 against liabilities of 56000. Directors were re-elected. Lund as president, Oelson as secretary. A Grain Marketing company plan to pool marketing and stock was outlined, with a 25600000 dollar capitalization and farmer ownership potential. The meeting included talks by M. R. Myers on cooperative grain marketing and the role of large traders, with emphasis on fair pricing and orderly markets.
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Vitor
Faremers
Nuuerative
I. Guidager
N. Bergstrong
Wd Ttefshaige
George Mathes
E Oelson
Bert Virden
P. A. Lund
Lund
Oelson
Dutik
R. Myers
Grain Marketing Company
Chicago
Armour
Mr. Meyers
Om No
Rosenbaums
UNC
J. E. Wooters
InnWa
Spooke
W-Ailer
Prain
Hens Earn $500 Monthly From Winter Flock Near Centerville
Centerville, Ta dated Feb 16 reports Jaspur Haines near Centerville claims a monthly income around $500 from 670 White Leghorn hens. He describes a large, three story illuminated henhouse with two flues supplying heat, timed lighting from 4 a.m. Haines notes January egg output averaging 347 eggs daily, fed by a mash blend of bran shovis oats cornmeal and tankage. He ships eggs to New York at 60 cents a dozen via Illinois Trading Limited, Chicago.
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Centerville
Jaspur Haines
Waines
Nonse
Ranst al Oelock
New York
Haines
Suitable Feeding and Exercise Will Prevent Winter Sheep Loss
Experts Dr Titmas and Dr Dade report that heavy losses among aged ewes in Idaho and nearby states stem from mismanagement and low exercise rather than infection. A balanced ration, ample water, and at least 30 days of exercise before lambing can reduce deaths, with crossbred ewes showing higher mortality due to twin lambs.
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Washington
Fey
Aulaiaeba
Wlps Titmas
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
S$. Dade
Idaho Board of Sheep Commissioners
Waho
Idaho
Smith and Schmidt on Bureaus Board
John Schmidt of Bennington township and John Smith of Eagle township serve as Black Hawk County Faro bureau directors. They rarely misidentify each other despite distance and similar names. Poyner township added Walter Smith this year, making him the newest member. the others each serve a second term. The three men form one sixth of the board.
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John Schmidt
Bennington Township
John Smith
Eagle Township
Black Hawk County
Faro Bureau
Poyner Township
Walter Smith
Eichling May Be Grain Judge for Show Next Week
A committee led by J. L. Uban and A. G. Larson organized the Water log Corn Congress exhibits for February 25 to 28 on the Suffern building’s third floor. Booths for Dunkerton Orange Hudson Finch ford Jesun Janesville and Reinbeck will measure 22 by 12 feet. If Paul Taff cannot attend, Henry Bichling is expected to judge, continuing a role he held two years ago. Institute speakers will address corn flow topics and farm practices in Greater Waterloo association forums February 26 and 27.
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J. L. Uban
A. G. Larson
H.C. Moeller
C. A. Hanson
Greater Waterlog Association
Suffern Bulding Fen
Consolidated Schools of
Dunkerton
Orange
Hudson
Finchford
Jesun
Jane
Pig Club Planned in Meeting Here
A committee from C. M. Fohes and Henrys met at the farm harean office to discuss plans for a boys and girls pig club in Black Hawk County. They also outlined a music memory fan test to be organized by the county farm girls clubs with Ruth Hewitt, Moser, and Mines guiding details.
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C. M. Fohes
A Henrys
E. 8
Estel
Warvey Tete
Lester Craft
Farm Harean
Black Hawk County
Farm Girls
Ruth Hewitt
Moser and Mines
Roy Middlekabf
al Henry Jag
Wie Fursa Batean
ALP Gua
Dairy feeding lectures reach many localities in Iowa county
During a week of feeding school talks in Black Hawk county the Farm Bureau held free lectures for diverse audiences. J. N. Spencer, extension specialist, spoke at Eminent Township, Arenizer school, and Mt. Vernon Farner hall. Evening entertainment accompanied the Mt. Vernon session.
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Tiny Dave
Black Hawk County
Farm Bureau
J. N. Spencer
Cenminaten Township
Arenizer
Mt. Vernon
Farner
Dareau
tuberculosis eradication progress in cattle nationwide report
United States Department of Agriculture releases a December 1924 summary showing 60 625 herds officially accredited as free from bovine tuberculosis, with over a million cattle tested that month in Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin Illinois and New York. Counties accredited increased and a nationwide map poster explains infection levels to veterinarians and sanitary officials.
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Washington
D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ulnon
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Kansas
Levant
Farm Hands Wage Reported At 55 Per Month
Local farmers in Remmbeck Ta report hiring men for the coming season at about 55 to 60 dollars per month. Several workers have already signed at the higher figure. Names mentioned include Joe Johnston and Ernest Freneen, with work contracted in January and February.
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Remmbeck
Bieher I
Altha
Joe Johnston
Aris Janteraard
Ernest Freneen
Tor Nrats Strohbebu
Grains Market Faces Unsettled Close After Visible Supply Boost
The Associated Press reports a surprising rise in the United States visible wheat supply causing a sharp market retreat late in trading. Corn and oats followed wheat lower with some gains noted on closing. Provisions lacked support as traders weighed domestic supply data amid a nervous session in futures and cash markets.
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Associated Press
United Visible
Kansas City Livestock Receipts Mixed as Prices Edge Up
Kansas City market reports strong to higher bids for fed steers and yearlings with top cattle near 11.55 for yearlings, and mixed hog and sheep results. Calves steady, stock cows and heifers firm to higher. packers and buyers active. Peoria hogs steady with top around 11.30, midrange 10.60 to 11.05. Sheep and lamb values quoted, demand uneven with lambs showing slight strength and ewe prices softer.
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Ornana
Kansas City
Owen
Generally Lower Trend For Stocks as Market Slumps
The Associated Press reports a broad stock market decline with weakness across multiple issues. Bethlehem Steel, Chesapeake & Ohio, and Seaboard Air Line preferred weakened. New Haven bucked the trend on roads refunding success. Trading volume rose with railroad stocks leading losses. pools suspended activity as many issues fell while a few, like New Haven, managed a partial rebound on favorable earnings outlooks.
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Associated Press
New York
Bethlelhem Steel
Chesapeake & Ohio
Seaboard
American
Dan
Olack Brtick
New Haven
Baldwin
Nash Motors
Texas & Pacific
Cats
Allied Chemical & D
American Canamerican Car & Fe
American Locomotive
American’ Smelt & Ref
American Tel
American Tobacco
yAmerican Water Works
American Woolen
Anaconda Copper
Atchison
Atantic Coast Line
Baldwin Locomotive Bethlehem
Stee
California Petroleum
Canadian Pacific
iRentral Leather
Pfd
Cerro de Paset
Ier Ieee Chandler Matot
Ssyle
Chicago & Northwestern
St Paul
Pie
Chicago
R. T. & Pacific
Coca Cola Colorado Por Congoleum Consolidated Corn
Crucible Steel
Quba Cane Sugar
Davison Chemical ‘Dt Pent de Nemours Ea i. S. Steel - Utan Copper
Wabashia
A. C. Mastinghouse Flec
j.Eumous Players
General Asphalt
Iss
General Electric
General Motors Great Norther
Gulf
States Steel Houston
Hudson Motors
Central Receivies International Harvester
Mer
Marine
Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper lLehign Valley
Louisville & No Mack Truck
Marland OU
Mexwell
Seaboard Oil
Kan
Tex
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery-Ward National
New York Central
Ho& Hadford
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific Pacific
Pans Am
Pennsylvania
PRL& Rde
Phillips Pet
Reading
Ir. & Steels
Reynolds Tod
I. L
San Fran
Seaboard Air Line
Sears Roebuck “ Sinclair Con
Sloss-Shelf
Southern Pacific Southern By
Standard Oil
Cat Standard Oil
S. Stewart Warner
Studebaker ,Texas Co
Texas & Pacl
Union Pacific
United Drug
Coles Nv
Hogs and Cattle Prices Rise in Chicago Market Report
Chicago market summary shows hogs 10c higher with strong bids and mixed demand for various weights. Cattle receipts about 14,000 with fair activity on shipping accounts, higher prices for fed steers and good grades, while light weight and lower grades show slower movement. Sheep receipts 15,000 with lambs and yearlings trading upside and fat sheep steady to weak.
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Lamson Bros. & Co
Marsi
H. A. Morey
Chimgo
Heavy Wei
Waterloo
Mans .O
PROVO
Tom Sinnard
West
P. Butier
Artesian
Youstayv
Hom Springs Aly
Envi
lAgat
Path Packing Co
Timothy
Ted
Cohn Br Ton
Tg Choir
Leon
Chicago
Tech
ALGO
Iierous
Produce Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
Chicago and New York markets report mixed produce pricing across items. Dairy and eggs show higher creamery butter and egg receipts while poultry and cheese list varied firsts and specials, with regional differences noted in Chicago and Kansas City reports.
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Chicago
New York
Taney Young Ameri
Extron
Cangtere
Springs
Bulter
Ajige
Youngs Americas
Hangan City
Ne-Tigher
Red Flyer
Rural music leaders get another lesson from Prof Fullerton
Rural music leaders gather for a second community singing lesson by Prof. C. A. Fullerton of the Iowa State Teachers College. Last Thursday night 56 people attended at East High school auditorium, with Mt. Vernon township leading representation of 15 participants. New York flour and livestock prices are also listed from field reports, showing market conditions in various grains and horses and mules trades.
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C. A. Fullerton
Iowa State Teachers College
Hay Prices Weaken Across Markets and Weather Dampens Demand
The weekly hay market report notes a weaker trend as February 14 demand fell due to mild weather and ample dealer stocks. Top grades sold readily while low grades dropped. Timothy averaged $4.50 below last year, alfalfa $1.60 under year-ago levels. Prairie and prairies varied by market with Omaha and Kansas City showing lower prices on damaged and low-grade hay, while high-quality hay and pasture held steadier in some cities. Local receipts were moderate, with arrivals rising in Minneapolis and St Paul and exports and farm transfers shaping price moves.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Prairie
St Gauls
Umathy
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Cini i
Chicago
Memphis
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Myers and Wooters Talk of Grain Marketing Corporation
Soening Trading Lmitet
Aceon Stern Fleur
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Curbell
Smith and Schmidt
Bureau
Eichling
Pig Club
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America
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Tneres
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Poly
EOC
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Mina
Faraiy
Omaha Livestock
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Ughter_ welgse
Kansas City Livestock
Peoria
Femiestic Neece
Ohio
Texas
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France
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Lewis, Mo
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Pioneer Cow Testing Association
Lloyd J. Loonan
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Young Coal Co
Phone Nine
Commercial St
Vaughn Implement Store
Devils Wise Implement
Town
G. J. Kirby
St. Francis Mosnitul
Grant Hisk
Dewar
Jessen
Poland
China
Hayes
John Hreere
O. Gang
Thomas Hay
Jayer
Earl
V. Shirey
Warthenut Colter
Fred Hemsath
C. J. Kirby
Sear Tostlehe
Viet. Tat Natl Bank
Tinker
Olea
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