Curtiss Attacks Campaign Policy In Borers Battle
Dean F Curtiss of Iowa State College warned at Missouri Farmers Week that fighting the corn borer requires constant vigilance and federal state cooperation. He criticized shifting policy to states, noting past federal funding helped slow damage. without it, costs to corn belt states could reach hundreds of millions. He advocated eradication through scientific research and warned against complacency.
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Columbia, Mo
United States
F. Cur
Tbwa State College
Speaker Yesteday
Department of Agriculture
Curtiss
St Jn
Congress
Mr. Curtiss
Dean Curtiss
Pure Grass Seed Best Weapon for Battling Weeds
Hazleton Township Farm Bureau meeting discusses weed control with pure seeds as key. Speakers Harrington and Short urge seed cleanling and land seeding to curb morning glory and thistle. Fall plowing noted as aiding weed control in winter preparations. Election results announced for Perry Township Farm Bureau officers and appointees for 1928.
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Hazleton
Japan
Pret Harvington
Hazleton Township
Farm Bureau
Dan Harrington
M. L. Short
Bunger
Ears of Corn Entered in Traer Exhibit This Week
Traer Iowa hosts the annual corn show opening yesterday and running through Saturday. Some 30 to 40 exhibitors registered by Thursday afternoon with 812 ears on display. The soybean department, a new feature, drew few entries. Joan B. Wentz of Iowa State College serves as judge, substituting for Je Robinson of the Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association.
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Traer
Joan 3
B. Wentz
Jowna State College
Jne Robinson
Iowa Corn É& Small Grain Groowers’ Association
Veterinarians Promote Public Health at Convention
In Des Moines and Ames, veterinarians from the Town Veterinary association concluded their meeting with Dr. G C Fitch of the University of Minnesota urging stronger public health safeguards. He cites bovine tuberculosis as a source of human illness and calls for veterinarians to stamp out the disease in cattle.
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Des Moines
Town Veterinary Association
Ames
Town State College
GC. P. Fitch
University of Minncsnta
Fitch
McMillan brothers sweep Missouri corn show titles
In Columbia Missouri on January 2 four McMillans from Blanchard Iowa won the top four spots in the men's one acre corn contest. O M McMillan topped with 136 bushels per acre and the runners up yielded above 149 bushels. Alles McMillan also won the Royal championship in the same division with 196.5 bushels per acre.
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TOWA
Columbia
McMillans
Blanchard
Missouri
O. M. McMillan
Alles McMillan
Farmers Questions and Comments Invited at Courier
With the Farmers questions and comments are invited. Communications should be addressed to the Editor Form Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Town. Phone 6100.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo, Town
Farmer shoots mad boar that killed two horses
Clarion Iowa January 20. Louis Kastler, a farmer south of town, killed a 450 pound two year old boar that attacked his herd. The animal fatally injured two horses and injured four others before Kastler used a shotgun to drive it into a hog house. The boar was then killed. four horses were injured but surviving. no rabies postmortem performed.
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Fourier Special Sereiies
John Heiber
Cedar Frills
Benson
One & Ft. McCormick
McCormick
John Deere
Fuller and Johnson
Chris J. Juhl
Framer Union Seeks Tax Study and Policy Actions
Black Hawk County farmers meet at Raymond to approve resolutions urging road funding equity, bank deposit protection, McNary Haugen stabilization, hog cholera serum access, T B testing reform, and a permanent tax committee. They call for state lab funding, dairy milk testing, and broader farm education campaigns with county agents under supervisor oversight.
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Lawyer
Facm
Systen
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Skate
Nations Organization
Agricute
Urn) College
Ames
Meich
Hotien
Oran
Armand Weet
Owe Auminib
Vanir Parnest
Sonsideralion
Jahn Reuter
Toledo Farmers Tour Corn Show at Trace Toledo
Toledo Iowa January 20 powered visit by farmers and business men to the annual Trace corn show. Residents of the Toledo territory formed a delegation and will travel this afternoon to Toledo to attend the event, which will be held next Saturday. C H Whittaker president of the Foleda commercial club named Harry M Lichty J P Walter and F C McClaskey to chair the trip.
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Traee
C. H. Whittaker
Foleda Commercial Club
Harry M. Lichty
J. P. Waltere
Fco McClaskey
Sunbeam Girls Club Elects 1928 Officers
Evelyn Rosauer was elected president of Sunbeam club in a meeting at Eagle Township. Kathleen Bedard elected vice president, Florence Rosauer secretary-treasurer. Crellin Schons reporter, Madeline Dwier historian, Tsadora Smith leader. President appointed program committee: Mary Garvey Kathleen Bedard Florence Rasauer Cecilia Schons Evelyn Rasauer.
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Jesup
Perry Township
Evelyn Rosauer
Simbeam Club
Othr
Eagle Township
Kathlony Bedard
Vler
Florence Rosauer
Crellin
Schons
Madeline Dwier
Tsadora Smith
Mary Garvey
Kathleen Bedard
Florence Rasauer
Cecilia Schons
Evelyn Rasauer
Cattle Congress May Be Held Later In 1928
Directors plan delaying Dairy Cattle Congress to avoid repeated rain problems. They aim to allow freight shipping from Eastern States Exposition in Springfield and consider moving the 1928 National Dairy Exposition to Dallas or Memphis, with Memphis favored for 1927.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Springfield
Mass
Congress
Memphis
Dallas
St. Louis
National Dairy
Delaware County Fair Dates Set for Aug 28 31
Delaware county fair society selects August 28 to 31 for the annual Delaware County Fair at the secretary E W Williams office. Tentative plans and new features are in formation. Officers elected include W B Robinson president J P Farrell vice president W W Matthews treasurer with a building committee and directors listed as Fred W Hermann Charles McCormick W B Robinson J P Farrell Robert Combs E M Daniels FB Dunham and Thomas Tracey.
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Manchester
E. W. Williams
Delaware County Fair Society
W. B. Robinson
J. P. Farrell
W. W. Matthews
E. M. Daniels
Fred W. Hermann
Charles McCormick
E. W. Willams
J. P. Farr
F. B. Dunham
Robert Combs
FB. Dunhan
Thomas Tracey
Seed Corn Shortage in Northeastern Ia
Farmers in the extreme northeastern section of Iowa will demand seed corn in a few weeks after a limited last year crop and little seed quality. Cedar Falls grain judge A G Larson says there will be a surplus of good seed despite nonnormal yields, with no germination testing done locally.
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A. G. Larson
Cedar Falls
Cratiaties
Here
Larson
Limestone conference feature at farm and home week events
Ames reports a new Limestone Conference during the twenty sixth annual Farm and Home Week at Iowa State College. The soils section will host the session on February 2 focusing on grinding, storage, transport and use of limestone. County agent A J Secor will discuss limestone grinding in Van Buren county and Town Limestone Co will address producers’ agriculture issues. About five thousand detailed programs are being mailed detailing daily department activities.
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R. C. Fieteher
Town Limestone Company
Rach
Dairying Policy Under W. Kitch Follows Testing Policy
Sumner Jan 20 Grad management methods and continuous testing for butterfat production define the dairy policy of W. E. Kitch owner of a Fayette County creamery herd. C D Bueholm tester reports the herd averaged 457.3 pounds of butterfat per cow, up from 385 the previous year. In 1926 one row was culled and five were sold. replaced by three two year olds. The herd averages more than 400 pounds of fat per year with two milking sessions, and no cow is unable to produce 400 pounds.
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Sumner
W. E. Kiitch
Fayette County
Chris Dbueholm
Domestic Wheat Outlook Signals Weak Winter Crop Prospects
Pessimism shadows the domestic winter wheat outlook as forecasts hint at a weaker crop and foreign buyers eye future deliveries. Argentine crop rumors, corn bookings, and cold weather add pressure. wheat, corn, oats, and hogs show varied shifts with hints of export movement from the Gulf. Prices move amid hedging, with March and May futures reacting to spot signals and supply factors in major markets.
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Chicago
Inn
Gulf of Mexico
Abrupt shifts in stock prices sweep New York trading
Stocks moved vigorously with large short interest in several issues. National Lead led gains while Montana Power and stanchors rose, rail stocks and chemical firms advanced, California Petroleum jumped on merger news. volume remained light as utilities climbed and early gains broadened to a broader market bounce in afternoon trading.
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Eess
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Board of Trade Cash Quotations Report
Chicago January 20 cash quotations for grains and rye show wheat prices with various futures and grade distinctions including No 2 hard at 3143 and No 4 mixed around 614c. Corn values list No 2 mixed near 1.29 and several yellow and white classifications with mixed decimals. rye No 2 at near 1.10 and barley around 88 to 95 cents. The report repeats many grade-labeled figures and minor fluctuations across categories.
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Hogs and cattle prices steady as hog demand holds firm
Chicago hog market shows steady to higher values with buyers active on heavy and light weights. Receipts near 39,000 hogs and 2,800 cattle at Chicago led to mixed trade with top hogs around 8.50, while 140 to 150 pound hogs and 170 to 210 pound ranges featured strong demand. East St Louis reports similar trends with hogs 8.25 to 8.50 for good lots and cattle steady to higher on select lots. Sheep trade slower but lambs remain firm, with buyers bidding up for quality.
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New York Creamery Receipts and Poultry Prices Reported
New York and Chicago market notes show creamery receipts higher with extras and firsts priced up to 91 and 88 respectively. Live poultry costs, dressed items, and cheese prices are listed, with separate Chicago figures for butter, cheese, and poultry alongside bundled tonnage and regional variations.
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Livestock Sales Report From St Paul Markets
Receipts across cattle calves hogs and sheep show mixed movement with gains for best beef cattle and yearlings while hogs and sheep soften slightly. Cattle to $14.00. calves to $13.00 plus. hogs uneven to steady. sheep rising to $19.75 on higher weight wethers and lambs. Also brief cotton and grains notes from Liverpool and Chicago markets.
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Bond market gains in California petroleum hits
New York traders focused on California petroleum bonds with the standout feature of the session. Prices across other bonds were largely steady with little change, while railroad and industrial issues showed modest movement. Convertible notes edged higher in line with related stocks as French obligations led the foreign group on the big board. Government bonds remained steady and quiet.
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New York
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Sis
Sughtis
United States
Best Steer Market Shifts With Week’s End Highs
Cattle prices show steers 26c lower than week earlier while common and medium grades rise 25c. Stockers and feeders trend lower. replacement steers hit new seasonal highs. Hogs gain 10-30c despite ample supplies. top hogs reach about 9.45. Sheep and lambs rise as lighter corn belt supplies boost demand. lamb tops near 13.75 with most 9- to 10-pound leads around 13.25 to 13.85.
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Iambo
District Orchestra Contest Set For Monday Afternoon
Six entries have been received for the district rural orchestra contest to be held at Town State Teachers College auditorium in Cedar Falls on Monday afternoon January 23. It is an elimination contest with the winner advancing to the state championship at Ames. Bruce Lybarger, leader of the Lybarger orchestra from Mitchell county, is a former student at the college who contributed to music studies locally.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Town State Teachers College
Ames
Bruce Lybarger
Lybarger Orchestra
Mitchell County
Europe
Butter judging winner leads convention in Manchester
F P B Gernand of Volga City won first prize in the butter judging contest tied to the Town Buttermakers' Association convention in Manchester Iowa. Ralph Schmidt of Lamont was second and J W Sadler of Hickory Valley third with gold silver and bronze medals awarded.
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F. PB. Gernand
Volga City
Issacio
Uow
Ralph Schmidt
Lamont
J. W. Sadler
Hickory Valley
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