Price of nitrates fixed for Iowa farmers by foreign board
Washington report notes a London controlled nitrate cartel, with 97 percent of Chilean output, fixes prices for American farmers. Charles Brand of the U.S. Department of Agriculture cites reliance on Chilean nitrates, the rise of synthetic production, and possible U.S. price corrections as synthetic rivals grow. The piece also mentions Henry Ford’s Muscle Shoals nitrate proposal and a separate Iowa parole board denial of convict farming claims.
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Washington News Bureau
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Washington, D.C
Iowa
London
Chile
Charles J. Brand
Department of Agriculture
Brand
United States
Producers’ Association
Nitrate Producers’ Association
Valparaigo
Arthur Goldfinch
British War Office
Genétral
Mr.Brand
Germany
Ruhr
Mr. Brand
Congress
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Ford
Detroit
Strawberry pickers harvest 2200 quarts in one day
Osage Ta July 2 Gardner nursery fields yield plentiful berries as 92 auto loads of pickers gathered 2200 quarts. The event drew visitors from miles around. An educational note adds that women are found to be stronger spellers than men.
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Osage. Ta
Gardner Nursery
Benton County growers await certified seed inspection results
Farm editor reports Benton County small grain fields inspected for state certification. E R Henson of Iowa State College and C G C Hesten toured the area with local agents, determining field inspection status. Maggots in wheat and oats observed, with limited current damage but uncertain future impact on seed quality and pest control.
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Vinton
Benton County
E. R. Henson
Iowa State College
Ames
C. G C. Hesten
J. T. Hill
Farm Bureau
George Hamilton
Shellsburg
Arden Schultz
van Horne
W. A. Harper
Atkins
Mr. Harper
W. G. Harper
Kris Kinsel
Kinsel
A. R. Leffler
Walker
S. B
Wheat Fine Weather Bears Market Decline
Wheat prices fell in early dealings on July 2 as fine weather across regions weighed as a bearish factor. Liverpool firmed on limited supply of meats, while U.S. prices showed mixed movements with September and December futures fluctuating before settling unsettled. Corn and oats mirrored wheat trends with scarce offerings easing, and provisions moved lower. cash quotes in Chicago showed varied red and white wheat grades with modest grain totals and visible supply changes reported in New York and Midwest markets.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Liverpool
New York
Valued Jersey Cow Dies at Waterloo Farm
Jesup Iowa July 2 C B Strayer reports the death of a valued Jersey cow at his Waterloo Jersey farm. The animal Sans Aloi Peep O Day 313003 was purchased for 800 dollars two years ago. The cow had a butterfat record of 532.26 pounds over about two years.
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Jesup
C. B. Strayer
Waterloo Jersey Farm
Jersey
Dairy space requests surge at 1923 Dales Cattle Congress
E S Estes, manager of Waterloo's exposition, reports record demand for space at this year’s Dairy Cattle Congress. Space in buildings is selling faster than in 1922 or 1923, with milking machine exhibitors promising the largest display yet. Concessions space is also selling quickly as farm equipment manufacturers express optimism for next season.
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E. S. Estes
Waterloo
Estel
Franklin County Farm Lands Fetch High Rents in Acreage Leases
Ackley Iowa July 2. Agricultural land values and rentals swing upward as local banks report 26 leases between 6.30 and 9 dollars per acre for landlord and tenant deals. Frank Halloran of Grant Township rents his farm for a multi year term at 9 dollars per acre.
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Ackley
Frank Halloran
Grant Township
Franklin County
1000 Herds Await TB Test in Four Northern Counties
New Hampton Iowa July 2 H N Strader government veterinarian testing cattle for tuberculosis in Chickasaw Floyd Mitchell and Howard counties reports farmer interest in cleaning up herds is high. About 1000 herds are on the waiting list with more added as tests proceed, aiding disease eradication carried to humans through milk.
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New Hampton
H. N. Strader
Chickasaw
Floyd
Mitchell
Howard
Jean de Mater, undefeated showhorse, dies at Stratford
Jean de Mater, a Belgian showhorse never defeated in the showring, died recently at Stratford. Owned by J. C. Ritchie the animal was valued at £8,000. The first colt of Jean de Mater is also undefeated in shows.
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Stratford, Ja
Jean de Mater
Stratford
J. C. Ritchie
Iowa adopts new state inspection system starts today
Des Moines July 2. The new state inspection service under the department of agriculture begins work with 21 new inspectors across the state. It enforces 29 food safety and distribution laws, dividing the state into districts to expand coverage and improve efficiency despite early teething issues.
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Nes Moines
Iowa
State Parole Board
Clinton
Associated Press
Des Moines
State Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
Towa
R. W. Cassady
Cassady
Osage Boy Named Recreation Engineer for U S Forest Service
Ingwel Hor Zan, an Osage youth from Osage, Indiana, has been appointed recreation engineer for the United States Forest Service. He will head District No 2, covering eight national forests from the Rocky Mountains to the Ohio River, and has begun his duties.
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Osage, In
Ingwel Hor-' Zan
Osage
States Forestry Service
Rocky Mountains
Ohio River
Market Report Signals Mixed Hogs Cattle Price Shifts
Hogs open lower by 10 cents with some cuts up 15 cents while cattle show mixed gains and declines. Pigs at Midwest markets trade around 6.50 to 7.10 per hundredweight with assorted grade shifts, while cattle volume nears 16 thousand head with steady to higher values for select steers and heifers and broader declines for lower grades.
Kansas City Livestock Sales Report July 4 1901
Kansas City and St Joseph livestock markets report mixed cattle hogs and sheep prices. Hogs steady to 10 cents lower with top around 6.75 to 6.70. cattle scarce steady with good steers around 9.25 and yearlings near 8.85 to 9.50. sheep and lambs rise with Idaho lambs 15.25 to 15.60 and Texas natives up. Receipts show fewer hogs than cattle in the day’s trading.
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Ine Associated Proas
Rowei
Taft
Kansas City
Texas
ST. Joseph Livestock
St. Joseph
BG Inc
Omaha Livestock
Omaha
Neb
Hutche
Lée
Dore
Peoria
Market summary shows mixed movements and weak early rally
The report notes mixed price movements across equities and commodities led by Pan American and Anaconda with several issues down and others up. U.S. steel and automotive shares show uneven trading while futures and foreign exchange display volatility. livestock markets in Omaha and several Midwest centers are mostly lower or steady, with mixed cattle hog and sheep results.
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New York
Stude,baker
Mayen
Pan American
Anaconda
American Sugar
Rock Island
Ginneral Motors
Aaron Haper
Ans
Morehin
Taun-Amerean
California
Petroleum
Maneti
Studebaker
Waterloo Markets Record Livestock and Farm Prices
Prices from Rath Packing Co at noon today list hogs delivered by wagon or truck, various hay bales, roosters, heavy and light hens, ducks, geese, turkey hens, old toms, horse hides, sheep pelts, wool, flour, butter, lard, potatoes, and fresh produce. Hogs 150 to 300 pounds at 6.20, packer prices about 75.66 to 5.25.
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peecoTlbe
Wy Op
Rathi Packing Co
Old Toms Springs
Tieshorn
Waterloo Waterloo
Railroad Signalmen Wage Boost Requests Rise Across Lines
Chicago July 2 railroad labor board hears wage increase requests from signalmen. Louisville & Nashville ask higher pay, Grand Trunk lines in the U S submit dispute for decision, Western Pacific follows, and Chicago & Western Indiana requests 47 more pay for its signalmen.
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Chicago
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
United States Railroad Labor Board
Grand Trunk Railway
United States
Western Pacific Railroad
Chicago & Western Indiana Railroad
Royal Blue Stores Thieves Shoot Guard in Chicago
Three holdup men attacked Royal Blue Stores and wounded Policeman Edward Mashek who guarded a store that had not been robbed recently. The gunmen fled in an automobile, leaving empty handed and likely believing they had killed the officer.
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Chicago
Royal Blue Stores, Inc
Edward Mashek
Wool and Aides and Cotton Futures Report
New York markets show domestic wool prices steady across categories with brisk activity in cash grades and steady hides. Cotton futures opened modestly higher and closed steady with July at 27.10 and October around 24.14, while spot middlings near 27.85 and lingering price differentials noted.
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New York
Ohio
Texas
Prices in New York and Chicago Today
New York and Chicago market notes show mixed prices across produce and dairy, with creamery items and fresh meats listed alongside poultry and eggs. Reported values include various grades and pack sizes, reflecting unsettled demand and regional price pressures.
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New York
Chicago
Waterloo Trains In and Out Waterloo Trains
Train schedules show arrivals and departures between Waterloo and Chicago Omaha Sioux City Fort Dodge Dubuque and Des Moines with multiple stops and note on Union depots and St. Joseph stations. Freight and passenger services listed with times for several routes including Minneapolis St Paul and Cedar Rapids.
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St. Depot
Union Depot
Cg. W
Worth Sonndt
Vasa
Oelwein Ye
A. m
St. Denor
Oelwein Saam
Ceard Twin
St Joseph
Des Moines
Linton
Des Moines -Des-Moines Union Depot
Kansas City
Aye
Lost garbled stock prices and street notes in New York
Fragmentary record shows stock price figures and currency values for various assets with unclear labels and stray OCR symbols. Key numbers include 5.008, 5.50 to 6.50 ranges, and a July date phrase, but many words are unreadable, leaving a rough snapshot of a financial page.
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U.S. Department
OWA
Heezen
Mr. Heezen
Sztec
Kansas
Ansas City
Minneapolis
Minn
Milwaukee Geain
Milwaukee
Wis
ST. Louis
York
Minneapolia Ylour
Frieu iVnchanged
Rio
No. S
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OATE
Rte
Gazl Anal Sal
T. B. Test
Osage Boy
Forest Service
Phoria Livestock Peoria
Northern
Toledo
O. Saly
Timothy Serd Frime
Aveust
Iplant of Waterloo Co-orerani Dairy Company
Farr
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Denmark
Abe
Spain
Greece
Toland
Czecho-Slovakia
Argentina
Brazil
Montreal
Aled Chemicon & Dy
the. American
Lam
Eee
Américan Car & Foundry
AGG
American International Corn
American Locomotive
American Smoking &Nore
Americcan Sugar American T&t
American Techac American
ALL, Gull & Wo
Tndias ‘Hardwin Locomotive
Sthle Opner
Chino Coppar Consolidated Ca
Corn Products Cogden GW
Visser Esenee Crucible Steel
Cuba
Erla Coetanner Etsy Lnt
Famous Players-Laisky
General Asphalt
General Electris
Ueral Motors
lGreat Northertt
Pfd
Culf States Steel Winon Central
Inspiration Copper
International Harvester
Marine
Kony-Springfield
Kennevott Copper
Lima Locomotive
Loniaville & Nashville
I Maeck ‘Frock
pMarland OW
Maxwell Motors
Middle Staten
Missouri, Wan. & Tex
Kew
Missouri Pacific
Norfolk &Western Jworthern
Pacific OM
Pan American Petroleum Ft
Pennsylvania
Peoples Gas
Republic
Sears -Roehugh
Sinclair Con
Southern Pacife - Southern Railway
Liberty Bonds
Mberty
Bangs Atl Pf. m
Paarey
Waterloo Starkets
Royal Blue
Security x
Tilinvis Belt Telephone Co
Longell Fumber Co
Michigan Public Service Co
Middle West
Investment Securities Terminal
Hulter
Gagler
Wesley Creamery
Beate Atale
Ada
Jeon
Mibey Young Armapertensi
GM md
Ronnt
ATG
Wea
Surkays
Keene
Iducks
Atendys
Ullengo
Chania
Kenugas
Randa
Tmi
Atten
Hegigtalped Creamory
Packiou, Vee
Sprh Jdurke
Reese
Phares
Pge- Butters
Abey
Saleses
Fort Dodge
Sioux Falks
Sioux City
Berth
Expresa
sBort
Aera
Dubu Ue
Albert
Fen
Albert Lea
F. B. BeLene
Bouna
Inneapols
Sb Paul Jinnéapolis
St Paul
Manly
Manly- Jas Miroieapolis
St. Paul
Burlington
St. Owls
Seis
Cedar
Rapida
Chidge
Thens
Oklahoma
Ania
Virginie
Diavonpore
Xore
Pater
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Fam- Teachers College
Black Hawk County
M. L. McManus
Black Building
Town
C. W. Bedford
Hudson Savings Bank
Hudson
Oscar Tostlebe
Lowa
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