Benton Farm Bureau Debate Wins Intercounty Contest
Benton County Farm Bureau debated Fayette County at K of C hall on state aid for school funding. The Benton team led 2-1 on a constructive case that local schools vary in quality and state aid could help equalize funding. Fayette counters argued no change needed, citing local control and cost concerns. judges from three counties ruled Benton the winner.
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Rey Bell
Fayette “County
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Thomas R. Roberts
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Fayette Security
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Iowa
Iowa Farm Bureau
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Benton County Farm Bureau
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Rey’ Bell
Will Start Poultry Business on 12 Lots in Dysart IA
Dysart Iowa February 18 A couple Mr and Mrs Albert Miller southeast of town bought J S Johnston property in the west part of Dysart including residence and 12 lots. The new owners plan to enter the poultry business, though not immediately.
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Dysart
Albert Miller
Here
J. S. Johnston
Pawtry
Altho Yeas
Farm sale at TeRos Smith farm draws buyers in bad roads
In Dysart Louisiana on February 168 the closing of the sale of K Vance Baird on the TeRos Smith farm attracted good attendance despite poor road conditions. Cows sold for 99.50, 112 and 118 dollars. Corn sold for 66 cents. Ike Bootiy was auctioned.
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K. Vance Baird
TeRos Smith
Ike Bootiy
Invite to readers to comment to Waterloo Evening Quarter
Readers are invited to address comments to Editor Berm at the Department in Waterloo, Iowa. Communications should be sent to the Waterloo Evening Quarter, with reference to the 6100 hole.
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Berm
Waterloo
Alarm Clock Lights Hen House For 12 Hour Day
Wright county farmer Henry Held near Clarion installed an alarm clock to switch on the electric lights at dawn to extend the hens’ day to 12 hours. His double house includes upper and lower rooms with a straw loft ventilation method. Heid ships eggs to Mason City Fort Dodge and Des Moines, finding poultry a more profitable side line than hogs or cattle.
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Wright County
Henry Held
Heid
Mason City
Ft. . Dodge
Des ‘Moines
Altho
Purebreeds for Market Raised by Master Farmer
Manly Iowa February 18 A master farmer selection from 1927 H D Backhaus of Manly chosen by Wallaces Farmer as an expert in purebred livestock. He raises pedigreed cattle hogs and sheep for the commercial market with emphasis on sheep. His 220 acre Worth county farm uses a three year rotation of corn oats and legume mixes including alfalfa sweet and red clover timothy. He has built an unusually convenient and well adapted set of farm buildings.
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Manly
Backhaus
Wallaces
Worth County
Improved Seed Strains Drive Garden Catalog Craze
Garden lovers across the United States and Europe pursue enhanced plant varieties. Seed catalogs have become seasonal staples, offering not only seeds but detailed growing directions. The catalogs showcase trendy new ties and specialties, reflecting a global gardening interest.
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United States
Europe
Benton Livestock Club Leaders Plan 1928 Season
Seven members of Benton County boys club committees met at the farm bureau with J. B. Quist Ames state club leader and W. J. Norris county agent to discuss 1928 plans. Otis Tuttle to head baby beef division. Carl Epperson dairy calf leader. A B Kirk sheep exhibit superintendent. Leaders favor tours across club branches and delaying premiums until the junior short course.
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Chris Kinsel
Ezra. Reiss
Carl Epperson
John Hood
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Pig Club
Otis Tuttle
A. B. Kirk
Vinion ‘High School
Weatherman Speaks at Farm Institute Program
Fifty third Delaware County Farmers Institute opens with 165 attendees at KK hall Manchester. Mayor Hermann gives welcome. Reed of Des Moines explains forecasting methods and accuracy. A Roy Combs discusses English farming methods. 4 H girls Edna Ross and Bertha Traver demonstrate refinishing furniture. Evening home talent play features actors including Willan Darey and Norma Banta. Friday covers farm accounting class and debate on tenancy.
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Paul Kehoe
Norma Banta
Tom
May
Robert Donths
Howard Schnittjer
Esther, Wick
Nellie Johnson
Ruth Jays
Big Flour Sales in East Reported
Reports of large flour purchases to East strengthened wheat prices. Estimated 250,000 to 300,000 barrels or 1,250,000 bushels taken, signaling scarce secondhand stock and distribution. Wheat futures mixed with some rally on short covering and soft next week weather outlook. Oats dull, provisions narrow. cotton opened lower in Chicago with May around 17.80 cents. Liverpool spots quiet amid varied futures. Minneapolis grain receipts up as prices for No.1 northern and spring types listed, with March to July bids shown.
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Lesbies
Central States
Getdings
Iard
Elf
Representative Sales Livestock in Union Yards
Representative livestock sales in Union Yards Chicago on February 18 included hogs among the offerings. The report notes active buying and bids by local buyers and traders, with prices and demand varying for different hog weights and lots.
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Chicago
TNS
Board of Trade Cash Quotations February 8 1900s
Chicago price rundown for wheat corn oats barley and seeds with bids for No 2 hard No 4 mixed No 3 yellow and sample grades. Listed values include oats No 2 white 8787340 No 3 white 37c No 4 white lec yellow numbers for lard relba beilles and cloverseed with revised figures and general market quotes.
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Weights Of Swine Advance In Chicago Market
Hog receipts reach about 12 000 with over 7 000 to close higher. Prices span from 8 40s to 9 40s for various weights with bulk gains in packing sows and heavy hogs. Cattle receipts 200 with steers and heifers mostly weaker on the week. demand softening as western lambs rise. Grain and flour reports show Chicago wheat at about 1 26 to 1 32 per bushel with Minneapolis flour up 10c.
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Orange Creamery Bull
Swift Ds Co
Beeredetee
Farmer's Door
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Ander
Rath
Timothy
Cohn Bros
Muskrats
Market decline drags stocks. rails barely steadier
New York trading opens with a broad price drop as industrials and specialty stocks fall 3 to 10 points. U B Steel dips below 140, General Motors holds near 133 with limited support, and Freeport Texas slides to 68 from a higher level. Over 1.5 million shares change hands as the market reopens with liquidation underway and most issues down.
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Grain Receipts Weekly Review Signals Mixed Wheat and Corn
The report notes wintry conditions easing with renewed corn offerings and a larger visible supply, while wheat rises modestly and cash corn demand remains strong. Traders watch farm disappearance of corn and tighter world supply demand balance, with oats and hog markets steadier amid warehouse stock increases.
Butter prices drop prompts hoped rise in demand
Chicago February reports wholesale butter price cuts reduce consumer costs. If prices stay low for weeks, demand may rise enough to absorb fresh arrivals. Southern production increases, limiting northern outlets and contributing to larger market oversupply. Hazleton Iowa elects Bergen son Amber as new buttermaker at farmers creamery after twelve applications. he is married with two high school children.
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Provisions and market receipts in New York and Chicago
New York and Chicago markets report butter creamery receipts and prices, including extras, firsts, and seconds, along with cheese and egg quotes. Chicago data show butter at 4 4 3 4 c, creamery 4 4 5 4 c, and eggs receipts at 27 28 c for ordinary firsts with various other grades. Poultry prices list turkeys, fowls, springs, roosters, geese, and ducks with multiple cent ranges.
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Hennery
Browds
Chicago
Livestock Market Report From St Paul Sioux City and Peoria
Receipts and price changes across cattle hogs and sheep at St Paul Minn Siuox City Ia and Peoria Il show varied shifts. Beef steers fat cows and vealers move within narrow ranges while hogs hold near day earlier values and lambs extend gains or losses depending on location. Top steers reach $13.50 at St Paul and $16.00 at Sioux City with mixed lots and yearlings around $13.00 to $14.10. Hogs average $7.75 to $7.85 with weights 160 to 330 pounds in view. Lambs bring $14.50 to $15.80 with fat lambs near $15.25 today. Calves trend higher with vealers around $15.00 to $15.25 closing. Sows and bulls show modest movements.
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Lweek
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Dulle
Sioux City Livestock
Sioux City
Bond Market Sags After Weekend Profit Taking in New York
The bond market in New York on February 18 displayed weekend profit taking amid a hesitant mood. New offerings were light, totaling 86 million dollars versus 149 million the prior week and 202 million the week before. Overall, bonds showed slight gains in select issues such as Hudson Coal 5s, Bethlehem Steel 63, and Consolidated Gas 5148, while U S Government and rail bond trading remained muted.
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Hudson Coal
Bethlehem Steel
Consolidated Gas 51
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