Land roller needed for alfalfa growth in New Hempton
New Hempton ta Feb 19 One of the most useful pieces of equipment in getting a good stand of alfalfa is a corrugated land roller says Charles R Hutcheson who conducts an alfalfa drive in Chickasaw county He notes compactness of the soil and firm seedbeds are essential for a lasting stand and that farmers with smaller patches often improvise with cement filled corrugated rollers
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New Hempton
Charles R. Hutcheson
Chickasaw County
Hutcheson
Alisha
Corn Borer Region Shifts Crops In Ohio Statewide
Columbus February 19. Surveys show in counties with heavy European corn borer infestation farmers have raised alfalfa sugar beets and truck crops. Planting after corn has increased and small grains on corn land declined. A larger share of corn is harvested by cutting lower than prior practice. Corn acreage in Ohio counties rose in 1928 after a drop in 1927.
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Columbus
Onlo
Holstein Cow Sets Fat and Milk Records in Redfield
Redfield South Carolina reports Ton Holstein as the one hundred thirty first Holstein to exceed 1000 pounds fat in a year. The cow produced more than half her weight in butter and 12 times her weight in milk under state school care. Diet included ground beets, corn, bran, beet pulp, and beer pulp with molasses.
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Redfield
Johanna Hess
S. C
Holstein- Friesian Association
James Dougherty
Heavy snows good for trees and fruit in Iowa
Des Moines reports Iowa horticultural secretary R. F. Herrick says heavy snows this winter benefit small fruits like strawberries, shrubs, and larger trees by acting as mulch and preventing root injury. Rabbit damage may rise as feed is scarce. wrapping trees properly can largely prevent bark damage.
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Des Moines
Herrick
The
Iowa
Licltural Society
Gond Shane
With the Farmers questions and comments invited
Communications are invited to the Department of Water and Pama at Waterloo Waterloo Eventing Courier. Address inquiries to matter Pama Department in Waterloo Iowa. Phone 5100.
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Pama
Waterloo Eventing Courier
Waterloo
Towa
High Herds Show Value of Balanced Ration in Fayette Test
Oelwein Iowa February report from Fayette No 1 Cow Test Association tester E G McMillan emphasizes high protein hay supplements over grain to maintain profitability. Cows on balanced rations outproduced those fed corn oats and hay alone, with one herd achieving top averages of 1181 pounds milk and 41.8 fat from 13 Holsteins. The Fayette ring average across all cows was 688 pounds milk and 25.2 fat.
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Oelwein
Fayette No. 1
E. G. McMillan
McMillan
Payette Association
Fayette
H. J. Gamler
Fred Pieplow
Fayette Ring
Mason City Lawyer Leads Farmers Co op Talk in Waverly
E G Dunn Mason City lawyer and farm cooperative organizer told Bremer county farmers and Waverly business men last night that prosperity lies in unity. He recounted early cooperative fights, Roosevelt meeting, and how co ops boosted grain prices. About 250 attended including 60 farm bureau members as the Bremer county quartet performed.
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Waverly
G. Dunn
Mason City
Bremer County
Roosevelt
Dunn
Iowa
Chicago
Washington
Co-Operative
Bremer County Farm Bureau Quartet
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Clib
Fayette Butter Is Best at Ames Show
Fayette butter won first place in the national butter scoring contest held with the annual 10 day Industry short course at Town State college. W Washow Arlington earned second with 94.5 and J M Rasmussen St Charles Miss third with 94.25. Sixty seven of 99 samples were from Iowa, with Minnesota and other states represented. harsh winter and transport delays reduced fat materials yet most entries scored 99 or higher. Judges included Howard Reynolds and Storvik of Chicago and state dairy inspector Ig Stevenson.
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Ames
Town State College
W Washow
Arlington
Wilson
Edgewood
J. MM
Rasmussen
St. Charles
Miss
Iowa
Minnesota
Oregon
Bartle
Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Hinwis
Martin Mortensen
Dairy Industries Department
Mortenson
Inikier
Howare Reynolds
New York
Storvitk
Chicago
Stevenson
State Dairy Inspector
Towa Bees Million Dollar Producers Farm Owned by City Des Moines
Des Moines records show M F B Paddock, a state apiarist, estimating Towa bees produce over 2 million dollars in honey and about 500 thousand in wax. The bees’ estimated value is 1.25 million dollars, with 80 percent of honey shipped outside the state.
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Towa Bees
Des Moines
Fey
M.F. B. Paddock
Sopiarist
Towa
Galifornia
Paddack
Holstein Breeders Form County Club Work Group
About 20 Holstein cattle breeders met at the farm bureau office in New Hampton Iowa to form the Chickasaw County Holstein Breeders association. They backed dairy calf club work and pledged to bring a club age child to the April meeting while a three member committee set plans for a county Holstein picnic and potential sale with reports due then. Walter Waldelich Charles Talcott and Homer Hadley named to the committee.
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Courier Special Services
New Hampton
Farm Bureau
Ghnickasaw County Holstein Breeders Association
Quaife of Ames to Talk Feeding Values in Dysart
E L Quaife of the animal husbandry extension service will speak at the Dysart National Bank Thursday afternoon. He will analyze feeds available on the market and those raised on farms, comparing economy and efficiency for farmers. Quaife outlines ways to judge value and whether commercial mixtures pay, part of a six talk Benton county series.
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Dysart
E. L. Quaife
Animal Husbandry Extension Service
Dysart National Bank
W. J. Norris
Benton County
Ames
Ames Feeding Authority
Ali Ie
Quaife
Norris
Report Acidosis in Both Sheep and Hogs
Warning issued that deep snow and lack of exercise cause acidosis in pregnant ewes and sows. Urgent exercise recommended to prevent losses. Eastern Town Veterinary association notes livestock losses from infectious diseases and lists affected towns and animals including cattle, sheep, hogs, and poultry.
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Eastern Town Veterinary Association
Towa Olly
Rudd
Tikonka
Cohmmbus Duuetion
Thilonka
Marenga
Blarkley
Lawden
Blairstown
Keystone
New Liberts
Bennveyy
Cedar Rapids
Apellon
Preston
Choe Jotie
Bley Burney
Wheat Turns Bullish as Kansas Bookings Grow Heavy
Chicago reports heavy bookings from Kansas City for wheat to Chicago, sparking late price gains before a dip as traders take profits. Weather worries persist over domestic and foreign crop damage. World wheat supply fell by 3,336,000 bushels for the week, yet remains far below last year. Corn and oats moved mixed with thin demand. oats held firm while oats and corn saw price fluctuations. Provisions stayed steady amid market uncertainty.
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Chicago
Kansas City
Sac
Gorn
Futures wrap for dairy and eggs in Chicago market
Futures closed with Butter storage standards for December at 43.34 cents, February 4 14/100? March 4.14 cents, and June 42 cents. Eggs show Fresh gathered firsts for March at 54.0? cents, February refrigerator standards, November storage parked firsts at 27.10? cents.
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Chicago
Abe
Board of Trade Cash Quotations for Wheat and Seeds
Chicago Feb 19. Wheat prices listed for various grades from No 2 red to No 6 white with mixed and yellow variations. Oats rye barley timothy seed and clover seed quoted with multiple cent and dollar amounts. Prices show wide range across grade and type with sample figures included.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Minnepolis
ST. Louis
At. Louis
Peoria
Peatla
Hogs and cattle prices rise on Chicago market report
Chicago market notes show hog receipts 24,000 with most porkers 25 cents higher. Prices vary by weight, with big packers inactive and tops around 10.65 for 170 to 930 pounds. Cattle receipts 6,000 with fed steers and yearlings up, weights from 950 to 1,400 pounds firming, calves strong, cows firmer but slow. Sheep receipts 15,000 with generally steady to higher trend, best bids near 16.65. Sioux City market mirrors gains in hogs, steers, and calves, with hogs mostly 10 cents higher and top around 10.00. Potatoes and hay markets also reported.
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Shicago
Sioux City
Chicago
Wwe
St. Louis
Kansas City
Waterloo
Waterloo Miis Co
Swift & Co
Rath Packing Co
Rath
Binackaz
Hawk Rabbit Exchange
Rity
ST. Paul
South St. Paul
P—Oaula
Galves
Hesbh
Kansas City Livestock
Gattle
Stocks Advance on Easier Loans and Earnings
New York stock activity rose as call money eased from 7 to 6 percent, lead prices gained, and favorable earnings reports boosted prices. Trading was largely professional with notable gains in American & Foreign Power, Vulcan Detinning, Advance Rumely, and United States Steel among others. Closing levels showed broad gains despite some late selling, with total volume near 3.4 million shares.
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New York
R—Bowering
Johany
Pacific
Canada
Todas
Vulcan Delioning
Advance Rumely
Preferred
Case
St. Joseph Lead and Motor Products
Brooklyn
Gas
International Combustion Engineering
American Can
Western Union
Werd Baking x
Westrin
Chicago Livestock Market Report From East St Louis
East St Louis February hogs and cattle receipts shown with mixed prices and higher quotes on steers and yearlings. Hogs steady to 15 cents higher, pigs weaker at times. cattle receipts about 1,500 with several classes up 2 to 4 dollars, calves solid. Sheep slower, lambs and ewes priced around ten to twelve dollars. Prices vary by weight and grade across categories and loads.
Provisions and Market Reports Across Cities
A dense market snapshot from New York Chicago and St. Louis detailing butter receipts, poultry prices, egg prices, cheese varieties, and sugar. also listing bond quotes, foreign exchange rates, and grain notes with assorted price points and changes. Key entities include New York Chicago St. Louis Liberty bonds and various commodity terms.
Livestock Market Report From St Joseph MO Feb Market
Livestock receipts at St Joseph Missouri totalled 8700 with hogs around 10.20 top for 280 lbers and 10.15 for lighter loads. Cattle receipts included calves and yearlings with steers near 12.65 and heifers around 19.00 while beef cows ranged 7.75 to 10.00. veal peaked at 13.50. Sheep receipts 2800 with delayed sale and steady to 23 cent lower for fat lambs.
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St, Joseph
Weadertone
Bond Market Dull Amid Mixed Convertible Activity
New York bond trading opened dull with firm tone overall. Convertible issues saw some buying while issues like Rock Island 4s and Dodge Brothers 6s weakened. time money renewed at 7 and fell to 6 percent. Foreign issues leaned toward abandonment amid light demand.
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New York
Call Iman Tate
International Telephone Convertible 3A
Americon International Glan
Alterheny Corporation
Rosk Island 4A
Dodge Brothers
Utilities Power & Light Sas
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Livestock Prices Across St Paul and Kansas City Markets
Market reports from St Paul and Kansas City show receipts in the hundreds to thousands. Cattle, hogs, and sheep moved with modest to strong price shifts, including higher bids for fat cows and fed steers, and steady to lower trading for lambs and ewes. Notable top bids reached around $10.95 for hogs and $13.05 for top steers, with varied weights and classes affecting per-head figures.
Iowa Hog and Cotton Prices Mixed Across Cities
Non competitive hog markets in Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Mason City show varied prime and butcher price ranges by weight class with receipts noted. Cotton futures in Liverpool and Chicago edge higher for several months as U S grain and flour reports cite slight declines and steady offers amid daily trading activity.
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Waterloo Evening Courter
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Chickasaw Holstein
Cihgago
Quasqueton
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W. C. Morris
Co" Hekel
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Fred Crawford
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Sis Alta Reality
Arnt
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Duluth Perea
Miineapolis
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American Tea
Chrysler Motors
Colorado
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Kelly Springfield
Kennecott Copper
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G. Annouri Bactie
Montgomery Ward
Wao Motors
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Armetican Woolen
American Zinc Lead & Smelting
Anscanda Copper Mining
Alen. Tap
Cecesesecen Ey Amis
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Gallfarnia
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Arizona
Canadian Pacific
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Cerro de Pasco Copper
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Chisago M. St
BP. & Pac
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Chicago & Northwestern
Crucible Steel du Pont de
Electric Power & Light Erie Railroad
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F. W. Wright
Kansas City Grain
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TNS
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Butler Bros
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Mion
Atwater Kent Radio
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Frederick Shanks Loan Co
Cor. E. Dth and
Lafayette
Cities Service Company
W. D. Hanna & Co
Pioneer Bank
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