Hoover Auction Draws Large Iowa Crowd
A Hoover farm sale drew about 500 spectators and a 250-car, one-horse entourage. Items from eight Iowa counties sold for roughly 10,600 dollars, including cattle, sows, horses, and machinery, with top horse prices around 160 dollars and corn at six cents a bushel. Auctioneer William Hollane oversaw the event in a busy morning sale with lunch served.
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Sam Hoover
Here
Hudson
Iowa
North Dakota
Michigan
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Benton
Bremer
Hoover
Henry ‘Siggelkow
Fairbank
John Padgett
Joel King
William Hollane
Waterloo
Iwas
Pioneer National Bank
Kyhle
the. S
Hilton Farm
Scotty
Smith
Traer
Bloughs Reds at Top in Record Flock Production
Bloughs Orange town breeder leads January flock yields with best average reduction and a 184 hens producing 47.7 percent, amounting to 104.08 dollars labor return. Eggs shipped to Charles City for hatching through mid March. White Leghorns of Mrs Hans Hansen Cedar Falls second with 3644 eggs from 275 birds at 42.7 percent and 76.47 dollars labor return. Other reporters include Anna Mattingly Cedar Falls 26 percent from 790 hens J Wilbert Miller Waterloo White Rocks 24.3 percent B T George Janesville Buff Leghorns 22.2 percent Clarence Rousselux Hudson White Wyandottes 20.3 percent J F Muney Cedar Falls White Leghorns 16.3 percent Ernest Rousselov Hudson 15.8 percent Merle Roach Waterloo 13.7 percent E H Snavely Waterloo 11.2 percent Mrs Jake Sherman Jesup 9.2 percent.
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Jorgey S
Orange
Hawk County
Charles City
Hans Hansen
Cedar ‘Falls
Farm Bureau
Anna Mattingly
Cedar Fall
J.wilbert Miller
Waterloo
White Rocks
B. T. George
Janesville
Buff Leshorns
Clarence Rousselux
Hudson
White Wyandottes
J. F. Muney
Ceedar Falls
White Dieghorns
Ernest Rousselovy
Gilbertville Meet Highlights Tuberculosis Talk
In Gilbertville on February 16, about 150 people from Gilbertville and nearby areas attended a meeting at St Marys hall. Peter Federspiel chaired the gathering. Mr Collins discussed tuberculosis and its harm to cattle and humanity, reading a letter from R M Gunn, president of the National Livestock company. Eagle frownshin spoke on farm work being done.
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Gilbertville
Gilbertvilla
Womeeting
St. Mary's Hall
Peter Federspiel
Mr. Collins
National Livestock Company
R. M. Gunn
Eagle
Yean
Farmer Debate on Marriage at Hazleton Farm Bureau
Hazleton Ja Feb 16 Henry Bunger led the negative side in a debate on the question resolved that it pays to get married at the regular Hadleton farm bureau meeting in the community hall. The affirmative team included Mrs Shaffer RR C Lewis and Roy Freed while the negative featured Urban Afurray and Mrs Eugene Isiefer. The discussion used King Solomon as authority and contrasted happy married life with life of an un married woman. The program also included community singing a weed control talk by M H Burns and two reels of motion pictures.
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Hazleton
Henry Bunger
Hadleton Farm Bureau
Urban Afurray
Eugene Isiefer
Fred
Cowell
Harry Burke
M.H. Burns
Planting Cleanest Seed Means Money to Crop
Independence, February 16. AL HH Burns of the plant pathology department told a weed meeting that one weed seed in a teaspoonful of clover seed yields about 4 900 weed seeds per bushel, and avoiding sowing such seed could save farmers $500 per bushel. He noted many clover and timothy samples contained noxious weeds and urged cooperation to clean fence rows and eradicate quack grass and Canada thistle to save labor in crop production.
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Independence
AL HH. Burns
Farm Bureau
Mer. Burns
Mr. Burns
Beekeepers Plan To Market Product Method Meeting
Fayette Ta Peb 16 Bees organized groups urged to form a marketing plan. A D Worthington apiary demonstration lead will speak March 5 at the farm bureau office. Five bee stands at Zumack farm Jefferson township will be compared for production.
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A. B. Zumimack
Jeffervson Township
Waterloo Township Farm Nutrition Lesson Event
The Waterloo Township farm group holds an all day nutrition lesson at the Joseph Campbell home on Monday. Mrs John Silver and Mrs Bie Wht are listed among attendees. V Brielley, the test chairman, will be present.
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Waterloo
Rou Eslo
Munday
Wes
Othe Fyne Campbell
Mies John Silver
Esse Bie
Ames Short
Mys
Prizes Announced in Women's Dept at Fairbank Show
Fairbank Iowa notes prizes in the women’s and junior divisions of the four county fair. Entries reflected strong needlework and canned foods displays with winners named across baked goods cookies cakes and quilts. The report lists winning names by item from white bread to embroidered centerpieces and junior department sweets.
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Altho
Farm Institute
Gertie Bierie
Maree Finch
Jani Polark
BE. O. Troxel
B. J. Michels
Koo H. Zummak
Lena. Kraft
J. A. Bierschmitt
Rolls
C. Miller
Ralph. Richards
Troxel
Ira Finch
J.C. Niebuhr
Frank Carroll
Miller
S. EB. Howard
Steve Duffy
I. H. Zummak
Niebuhr
J.E. Ford
Mrs. Miller
Henry Albrecht
CG. A. Bierie
Richards
F. W. Bruch
Polark
Ralph Richards
Hills
A. J. Langley
Williams
HJ. Goeller
Vanetta Zummak
Race
Flw Goldsburg
Michels
Doilles
Clarence Liebert
Goeller
J. Northrup
W. M. Haberkamp
Liebert
Minnie Agnew
Helen Bierie
Maree Michels
Alice Albrecht
Wanda Polark
Angel Food
Elsie Monroe
Mary Hayes
Dorothy Bierie
Evelyn Weibel
Fredericksburg Man Buys 120 Acres Land
Nashua Iowa Feb 16 John Blanchard Fredericksburg has purchased the 40 acre Shel don farm for 1605 an acre and also the 80 acres across the road owned by his mother. He plans to occupy the property in March.
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Nashua
John Blanchard
Fredericksburg
Sheldon
Wives Entertain Jefferson Township Farm Bureau
Jefferson township farm bureau women hosted their annual banquet and stunt-filled program for husbands. The event featured noon dinner, partner-stunt assignments, a welcoming address by Mrs. W. I. Match, and an extemporaneous program noting Jefferson as the county’s sole township banquet of this kind. ORANGE BUREAU TO MEET AT ORANGE CENTER Fr iday Feb 18 11 a m. Women to present nutrition lesson three and men hear extension specialist FLOG Churchill on pasture and feminine craps. A play will be staged with women bringing sandwiches and picnic fare.
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Oelwein
Orange Bureau
Orange Township
Farm Bureau
Orange Center
Churchill
Iowa
Heavy Angus At Top In Chicago Market Sale
Fred Gable of Floyd County sold Angus steers weighing 1631 pounds in Chicago for 134 per hundred dollars, nearly the top price of the day.
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Floyd
Fred Gable
Floyd County
Chicago
St Joseph Livestock Hogs and Cattle Prices Report
St Joseph Missouri February market report shows hog receipts 3 000 steady to higher top 11 605 cattle receipts 2 800 market slow steady to lower bulk of steers top cattle cows and heifers calves and stockers and feeders price ranges noted with several figures in dollars and cents from a historic livestock listing.
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ST. Joseph
S.ga
Wheat Upturn at Close Abrupt in Chicago Market
Chicago wheat prices rose late after an early setback as demand absorbed surplus offers. Rye strength and potential wheat exports at Winnipeg supported gains while new winter crop conditions looked favorable. Corn and oats fell early with weak rut. provisions rose modestly amid tighter warehouse stocks.
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Chicago
Winnipex
Potatoes Prices Across Regions Seen Steady
Chicago February 16 reports show 67 cars on track and 211 total United States shipments with supplies liberal and demand moderate. Wisconsin sacked round whites quoted at 1.94 to 2.00 per cwt, Idaho sacked Russets at 2.60 to 2.80, mostly 2.70 to 2.75 per cwt.
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Chicago
United States
Wisconsin
Idaho
Russell
Futures summaries for eggs and butter listed by month
Chicago February 16 closing futures show eggs with February 247 1 2 c and March 241 1 4 c storage April 27c November 30 1 3 c. Butter futures list Fresh April 4350 and June 39 4 c storage February 47 c March 47 1 4 c December 425 0.
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Chicago
Omaha Grain Prices The Wheat Market Report
Omaha Neb Feb 16 Wheat prices shown for various grades with quotes for No 1 hard No 2 hard and other classes including white and yellow. Mixed and white grain values listed with specific cent per bushel ranges. Market notes reflect futures style pricing in a typical grain market bulletin.
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Omaha
Neb
Toledo Seeds Price Report for Clover and Timothy
In Toledo Ohio on February 16 prices show imported clover seed at 22 dollars and domestic at 24 dollars, with February 17.10 and March 16.85. Timothy seed lists old at 2.65 and new at 2.85 asked, February 3.85 and March 2.90 asked.
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Timothy
Minneapolis Flour Prices and Shipments Report
Minneapolis Minn February 16 unchanged shipments 32 833 barrels Bran 27.00 27.50.
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Minneapolis, Minn
Board of Trade cash quotations report for wheat and grains
Chicago February 16. Wheat prices list sample grade red at 1.00 to 1.12 dollars and various grades up to 2.26 for hard, with mixed and white categories ranging around 1.24 to 1.40 percent. Corn oats rye and tobacco products show assorted bids and prices for No. 2 yellow and white, No. 3 white, Oats No. 2 white at 47 1/4 to 47 3/4 cents, rye 1.06, burley 64 82 cents, timothy seed 5.00, cloverseed 27.50, lard 12.15, ribs 16.25, bellies 16.25, with various sample grades noted.
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Associated Press
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Vic
E. Oats
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St Paul Livestock Receipts Mixed as Prices Edge Higher
February 16 report from St Paul Livestock shows cattle receipts at 3 000 with scarce steadiness across categories. calves up 500 or more, hogs opening steady with top around 11.40 for 140-180 lb, sheep receipts 15 005 with fat lambs steady to slightly higher. Prices span cattle 4.00 to 7.00 for cutters, bulls 5.00 to 5.73, calves 12.50 to 13.50, hogs 10.35 to 11.40, fat lambs around 7.00 to 8.50, feeding lambs 12.60.
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Hogs Receipts Rise. Cattle Market Shows Little Change
Peoria February 16 reports hog receipts around 1,000 with prices up about 10 to 15 cents. Hogs by weight list lights at around 11.90, mediums near 11.70 to 11.80, heavies 11.35 to 11.50, packers 10.25 to 10.85, stags 9.50 to 10.25. Cattle: light offerings and steady prices.
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Peoria
Anil Speculation Sends Stocks Up
New York highlights a broad stock market rally sparked by bullish rumors on southwestern railroad consolidations and vigorous buying. Key gains include Baldwin rising to a new high and General Motors extending its advance before trimming, with mixed results across autos and other industries as markets react to liquidity and financing signals.
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St. Paul
Chicago
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Baldwin
Thezshports
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Wabash
Missouri
Pacific
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Lackawanna
Union Carbide
American
Sumarcra Tobacco
Phillip
Morris and
Marine Preferred
Studebaker
Liberty Bonds Seaport Closing Figures
Liberty bonds report from New York dated February 16 shows U S bonds closed with prices for various issues including First, Second, Third, and Fourth issues, with specific values recorded. The summary includes fractions and market marks, indicating trading activity and closing levels for multiple bond series.
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Liberty Bonds
New York
U. S
Tatherty S's
Treasury
Livestock Receipts and Prices From East St Louis Market
Hogs receipts totalled 17 500 dollars, top 12 25, 160 to 190 pounds mostly 12.10 to 12.15, 200 to 220 pounds 11.90 to 12.05, 250 to 300 pounds 11.70 to 11.85, good pigs around 11.75, packing sows 10.60 to 10.75. Cattle receipts 2 500, calves 1 600, vealers 15.50 to 15.75, steers 8.00 to 10.25, best mixed yearlings about 9.00, lower cows 5.25 to 6.25, low cutters 4.00 to 4.50, best medium bulls 6.50.
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TNS
Louis Livestock East
Market News Briefs From New York and Midwest
From New York dated Feb 16, poultry prices are listed as turkeys 30 52c, chickens 20 45c, capons 28 46c, ducks 23 33c, fowls 17 33c with live varieties steadier. cheese and milk notes follow. Chicago and St Louis market notes show butter around 50c plus, eggs mixed, and poultry prices with hens up, turkeys around 30c, ducks 23c, geese 12c. Kansas City reports creamery butter 53c and geese 11c turkeys 32c.
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Kansas City Hay Prices Tumble on Receipts
Kansas City Missouri February 16 hay market shows steady to 10 cent lower prices with 58 car receipts. No 1 alfalfa ranges 19.50 to 21.00 dollars, standard alfalfa 17.00 to 19.00.
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Kansas City
Hay
Market Report Omaha Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Feb 16
Omaha Nebraska February 16 hogs receipts 10000 up 15 to 25 cents per cwt 160 to 200 pound light hogs 11.40 to 11.50 bulk 200 to 300 pound butchers 11.30 to 11.40 packing sows 10.53 average cost 11.15. Cattle receipts 7000 fed steers and yearlings steady to strong good weighty steers seen higher stockers and feeders steady bulk slaughter steers 8.75 to 10.50 light steers 7.0 to 10.75 medium weights 10.85 to 11.25 bulk slaughter heifers 7.00 to 8.00 beef cows 5.25 to 6.50 veals up to 10.50 11.50 stockers 7.50. Sheep receipts 3500 all classes steady bulk fed wool lambs 12.75 to 15.00 weighty lambs 12.35 to 12.85 best fat ewes 6.50 feeding ewes 12.85 to 13.10 top 13.10.
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Rath Packing Co
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Omaha
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Kansas” City
Sioux City
Kansas City Live Stock Market Reports A Mixed Day
Kansas City cattle receipts 6500 a mix with choice heavy steers up 25c and feeders firm. Hogs 9000 mostly higher with top around 11.75 for light weights. Sheep receipts 2500 up to 15.20 for top lambs and 12.85 for fed lots. Prices show gains in steers and hogs, with varied activity across weight classes.
Sioux City Livestock Receipts Slide as Markets See Mixed Prices
Sioux City stock market report shows cattle receipts around 4000 with steady to weak demand. Fat steers and yearlings bring 7.50 to 12.00, fat cows 5.00 to 7.00, veals 7.00 to 13.50. hogs top 11.40 with bulk 11.25 to 11.35. lambs up to 13.25 and ewes around 5.75 amid 700 sheep receipts.
Notices of Estates and Administrators in Black Hawk County
Notice announces the appointment of executrix Vera Rice Brandes for the estate of John Justus Rice and administrator Fannie D Huffman for Oscar L Huffman, both in Black Hawk County Iowa, with claims to be presented and payments due. Also notice of proof of will for C J Langfeldt hearing set for February 28, 1927.
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Justus . Rice
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J. W. Thompson
Black's Hawk County
Oscar
L. Huffman
Black Hawk County
District Courts
Fannie D. Huffman
Locust St
Waterloo
Reed, Tuthill & Reed
Notich
State of
District’ Court
C. J. Langfeldt
Glerk District Court
Minneapolis grain market report from Feb 16
Minneapolis market notes show wheat receipts 166 cars versus 195 a year ago with prices for No 1 northern and dark northern spring listed. Values range from $1.35 to $1.47 for various grades and contracts, and Montana dark spring on track priced around $1.40+. Corn and oats bids appear as No 3 yellow and No 3 white with minor quoted ranges.
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Minneapolis
Montana
Kansas City Grain Prices and Wheat Receipts Report
Kansas City market brief shows wheat receipts at 101 cars with price ranges for No 2 dark hard to No 5 mixed and assorted values for No 2 hard red and other grades. Corn and oats quotes listed with multiple quality levels and town price differentials.
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Kansas City
Grain prices in St Louis update Feb 16
In St Louis, Moe reports grain market figures with Wheat No 2 hard at 1.4012 dollars and No 2 red at 1.87 158 dollars. Corn shows No 1 yellow at 80 cents and No 4 yellow at 1.72 dollars. Oats list No 3 white at 45.9 cents and No 4 white at 39.40 cents.
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ST. Louis
Moe
Signs to guide motorists visiting Ireland in Irish and English
Motorists visiting Ireland will soon see direction signs at main road junctions printed in both Irish and English. The new bilingual signage aims to ease navigation for travelers and promote language heritage across routes and tourist areas.
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