Bennington Debaters Impress Farm Bureau in County Contest
Bennington township farm bureau members celebrate a top showing by their debating team in a countywide program at the Centre schoolhouse. Grundy county visitors joined the local team as the affirmative won with Leo Carrige Elizabeth Sage and Mrs. P. L. Friedley.
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Bennington Township
Farm Bureau
Black Hawk County
Bennington Center
Township Farm Bureau
Grundy County
Leo Carrigé
Elizabeth Sage
P. L. Friedley
Bennington
Ruesel Sage
Arthur
Broadbent
Hubert Homer
Homer
Black Hawk
Cedar Falls
Originator of Home Making Classes Dies at 82
Ames Iowa Jan 13 Mary B Welch widow of Iowa State College’s first president and founder of home economics in land grant colleges died Jan 2 in Los Angeles California at 82. She began the first domestic science class west of the Mississippi in 1872 and built the nation’s largest school of home economics. Burial planned in Ames beside Dr Welch. urn ashes to be shipped later.
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Ames
Mary B. Welch
Iowa State College
Los Angeles
Cal
New York
South Kensington
Engand
Iowa
Welch
Old Central
Campanile
California
Graham
Murphy
A.B. Shaw
Des Moines
Town State College
Buriel
College Cemetery
Practical Farmer to Speak at Black Hawk County Meeting
M. Soeth of Wallingford Iowa has been asked to be principal speaker at the Black Hawk County Farm Bureau annual meeting. The Armory ball event Thursday January 18 features a day program with morning sessions and a picnic basket dinner. Businessmen from Waterloo and others are invited to join the farmers for the program and dinner.
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Soeth
Wallingford
Black Hawk
Armory Ball
Aureau
Benson Co operative Creamery Reopens After Fire
Benson cooperative creamery four miles west of here on Grant Highway moved into a new $17 000 plant the first of the week four months after a fire. The plant features new equipment including three vats a 1000 pound churn a washer and tester with 2000 square feet of space and room for another vat. An artificial refrigeration plant and cold storage for 400 tubs are planned. The factory aims for 2000 pounds of butter daily and produced over 400 000 pounds in 1922. Directors include J D Dumond Peter Lund L D Brown Hang Frandsen Nels Rassmusen John and Harry Jorgensen N C Syndergaard. An annual patrons meeting is set for Jan 22 with possible address by M Mortensen.
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Cedar Falls
Benson Co-operative Creamery ‘Company
Here
Grant Highway
J. F. Lorenzen
Benson Creamery
Lorenzen
Waterloo
Jeval
Bengon Creamery
Henson
New York
Waterloo Co-operative Dairy Company
J. DB. Dumond
Peter Lund
Lund
L. D. Brown
Hang Frandsen
Nels Rassmusen
John and
Harry Jorgensen
N. C. Syndergaara
M. Mortensen
Iowa State College
Record Attendance Expected for Ames Farm Short Course
Ames Iowa officials anticipate a record attendance for the Farmers Week short course opening January 2 at Iowa State College. The program runs through February 3 with lectures demonstrations and events including farm crops shows and a rural fire conference. More than 1 000 are expected.
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Ames
Iowa
Towa State College
Bech Aft
Frank OeLowden
Sinois
Alope
Cedar Falls Elevator Plans February Meeting
Cedar Falls reports its Farmers' Co-operative elevator will hold an annual meeting on Monday February 12 at the elevator location. Manager R A Gage says business is steady with corn handling improving over last month as 2000 bushels were shelled Thursday and prices range from 53 to 53 1/2 cents.
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Cedar Falls
Butler County Farm Bureau Plans Annual Meeting
Allison Iowa January 15 News notes the Butler County Farm Bureau sets its annual meeting for Wednesday January 17. The program begins at 10 30 p m at the courthouse with officer reports in the morning and afternoon speeches by invited speakers.
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Butler County Bureau
Allison
Butler County Farm Bureau
Prices for Crops Rise in Iowa During Last Month
Des Moines reports rise in Iowa farm crop prices per the state chamber of commerce bulletin. A dollar in November 1913 would buy 99 cents of December 1913 value, due to higher feed demand from more cattle on feed and higher wholesale prices for farmer necessities.
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Des Moines
Iowa
The
State Chamber of Commerce
Bulletin
Tama Farmer Sells Part of His Farm Near Tole
Charles Goodenow of Howard township Tama county sells 80 acres northeast of Tole at 317.50 dollars per acre. He plans new buildings in spring on land adjoining the old home.
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Charles Goodenow
Howard Township
Tama County
Hurt
Tole
Goodenow
Thede Sells Farm At Advanced Price
Reinbeck Iowa January 13 A F Thede sold his 80 acre farm four and a half miles northwest of Reinbeck for 300 dollars per acre to William Kiink of Gladbrook Thede purchased the tract four years ago at 280 dollars per acre He expects to move to town March 1 retiring on account of his health
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Reinbeck
A. F. Thede
Here
William+ Kiink
Gladbrook
Thede
Maye
Greene In Jan 15 Church Meeting and Local Socials
The Presbyterian group met at Mrs. Res Pooley Frida y afternoon with Mrs. Carrig Gates leading. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. George Montgomery of Waterloo visited Greene residents, Miss Dorsthy Cave taught in Waterloo and spent the weekend with her parents, and the Royal Neighbors hosted a dance at the lodge.
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Greene In
The
Presbyterian Church
Res Pooley Frida
Carrig Gates
S -F. Bowman
McRoberts
Kivell
Charles City
George Montgomery
Waterloo
Greene
Pyar
Will Curtis
Gail
Waterloo Wisitars
Kneeskern
C. V. Cave
Lillian Pell
Ida Grove
Dell Curtiz
Hampton
Julius Temple
Drive For Better Sires Favored At Breed Meeting
Black Hawk County Shorthorn Breeders backed a countywide purebred sire campaign and planned a second annual breeders sale in Cedar Falls in June. Officers were chosen, with Loonap as president and Straver as secretary treasurer, as 72 county breeders reported strong interest and past demo work cited.
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Black Hawk County
Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Wingalow
Gronter
Winterloo
Ceder Falls
J Loonap
WD. Straver
W- E. Cowin
W. C. Campbell
W. H. Brown
Z. J. Holmes
George Pashby
Sue
Gear Valley Fair Grounds
Pioneer recalls Waterloo days from Hedlands to Dry Run
In a letter to the Courier Marshall Stugg recalls early Waterloo life from February 1857 arrival with parents Massachusetts to Redlands and nearby Dry Run. He describes typhoid outbreaks from impure well water, Dr P J Barber's care and a nurse daughter who later married Horace Boies, and notes citrus farming in the area with milk deliveries and recent orange harvest details. Also mentions marriage licenses for local residents and a long column of Chicago and Kansas City grain and livestock quotations.
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The
Courier
Marshall
Stugg
Waterloo
Hedlands
Cal
Redlands
Massachusetts
J. H. Leavitt
Mr. Leavitt
Dry Run
Boies
W. H. Hartman
Rugg
Frank M. Shores
Highland Boulevard
Omaha Livestock and Grain Prices See Mixed Activity
Omaha livestock receipts show varied demand with cattle steady to slightly lower and hogs mixed. Grain prices across Omaha Minneapolis and St Joseph reflect modest shifts in corn oats and wheat with inventories and futures futures noted in the day’s trading.
Sioux City Livestock Prices and Market Report
Receipts show 16 099 cattle with prices for fed steers and yearlings around 5.09 to 4 19.30, cows and heifers 2 to 5.59. Sheep receipts about 1 000 steady. hogs and calves noted with top at 7.90. Liberty bonds and cotton futures listed with various quotes. horses and mules prices provided for East St Louis and Chicago regions.
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Omaha
Neb
Fan
Qualiy
Tom
Sioux Omy
IBM
Grains Ease Lower On Board Big Supply Of Wheat
World wheat prices slipped as a large supply and weak foreign exchange shaken confidence. Liver pool quotes showed declines while domestic winter corn and oats sagged. May and July futures shifted with mixed signals. Hog prices remained steady as the provision market held firm amid light selling.
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Associated Press
Hares
Mons
Toley
Liverpool
Barone
Lidet
Leas
Sirbsagheathy
Asune Lurdig
Hogs and cattle regional market report
Receipts show hogs 16 500 and cattle 3 600 across market with prices varying. Hogs mostly 5 to 10 cents under Saturday quotes with heavy sows around 6.60 and 7.50 per hundredweight. steers up to 11.50. calves and sheep reports note steady to higher trends and mixed quality.
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Premy Ebivage
ISG
Joel Ats
Geto
the Lawer
Jon Ly
Eurhy
Steele
Elly
Win. Gall
Sochie
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Features Mixed Prices
West door receipts show steady to weak demand with cattle and hogs moving at varied levels. Bulk cattle sales include top lots around 9 to 10 dollars, with vealers and feeders trading lower. hogs mostly steady to slightly weaker amid lighter offerings and moderate demand.
Stock Market Opens With Mixed Reactions At New York
The New York stock market opened as heavy selling hit many issues after the bell. U.S. copper and petroleum shares rose amid optimism, with Gulf States and American Can making notable gains while some rails and dry goods issues declined. Final closings will follow later today.
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New York
Corey
Mary Territory
Lokius
Baldwie
Thadara OW
Cale Hrornha
Uivorale Petroleum
United
Haven
Enterta
Diddy
Gulf States
Pricow
Us Ae
Bechat Xlmrey Ngale
Jost Cereah
Houston
California
Patroleum
Shiehur
Canduplit
Texan Gulf Sulphur
Vwartmann Corporation
American Cou
Aamfirtenshur Fe
Amerksut Smelting & Et jAmertesn
AmvbOrican Te & TL
Atericar
Ora Cree All
Gale & W
Indi
Ikuiciyin
Ralubnore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
Central Leather
Chandler
Ghesapaarka de Ori
Chicago
New York Central
Norvaorn Paelinosu
TAI Tan Amartcan Petroleum
UPA Pannayl Wau
Wes Reading
Tron & Stee Reyal Dutch
Sinclair Giwee Southern Pacific
Standard Oil
Studebaker Corporation
Prices in New York and Chicago Today
New York and Chicago markets report butter prices at creamery and firsts levels with mixed gains and declines across different items. Wheat and grain values show dull to steady movement while poultry and meats list varied receipts and prices in major cities.
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Chicago
Wahlower
New York
LA Fury
Iene
New -York
The Frog and the Cat in a Moral Film Parable
A column mashes Aesop style fables with The Frog, The Cat and The Fisherman, praising bravery and caution. It cites Paul Terry and film studios, notes taxes as a public concern, and lists local notices including Olive Coddington and Mrs. King, with scattered farm prices and obituary details.
New York Financials and Commodity Prices Report
The New York loan and money market shows call money high end and interbank rates around 4 percent with varied terms. Wheat and flour prices reflect fair demand and mixed coefficients, while sugar and dairy receipts at Walterloo Co operative Dairy show monthly totals in milk and cream.
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New York
Yoru
Wheer
Waltertoo Co-operative Dairy
Jeommany
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Bennington Fae
Grundy
A. H. Wright
W. R. Ray- Jess
J.j.theusen
John Wilson
Iowa College
Benson Co-operative Creamery
Prenbate Ae
Ames Farm
Tama
Ivan
G. W. McDonald
Tales
Marshall Rugg
George E. Thompson
No. S
Kansas City
Mondan
Todard
Milwaukee
Wis
Jam
Goa
Hull
Omaha Livestock
Net
Minneapois
Minn
Jan Receipas
Ae Ea Eh Hee i Wortern
May
Fitzduly
Louis Grain
Jen
Wiscat
St. Joseph
Carly
Sioux City Livestock
Liberty Bonds
Sott
Petas
Aulet
Victory
Ohio
Texas
Seers, Inc
Paul Livestock
Polyo
Kansas City Livestock
Tle
Ateata
Carly Tem
Ohoive Balagins
Kitady
Byenerally
BELGE
Fom Salex
Butler
Saci
Wannes
Kans City
Phus OF Wisdom
Raeves
Aesop's Film Fablea
Paul
Paul Terry
Ta Seous Sum
Wilk
Hars
Jobe
Wisconsin
Anc Colavees Tdahd
Idaho
Hius
Tae Pellek Swale
Sol
Waverly
Huble
Phila
Waterloo Markeers
Harmon and Son
Davenport
Waterloo Co-op
Dumler
Albert Stenzel
Catholic Church
Collins
King
Jess Royer
Janes- Premiunt Iyille
Freeport
Premky Ij. W. Pierce
Webster, S. D
Senilly
Timothy Hay
F. A. Lavell
Straw
George Starr
Cedar Rapids
Thavy
Rosalind Baker
St. Ansgar
Walter Merriam
Muscovics
W ¥. Culbertson
Wartbure
Elizabeth Mooney
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