Cornstalks to products eyed around Waterloo region
Sherman Corporation report from New York engineers notes cornstalks can yield wallboard insulating materials and paper. Iowa State College experts led by Prof. R. J. Sweeney champion domestic uses, with a network of plants around Waterloo suggested for profitable distribution.
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Waterloo
Sherman Corporaton
New York
Busi~ Meee Et . m
Iowa State College
Ames
R. J. Sweeney
Sherman “Bulletin
Iowa
Hunting a Hero in the Mountains
In a mountain retreat, Caroline, eager to meet rugged western men, seeks a fearless hero. She meets Leroy Boone, a courteous though underwhelming figure, while rebuffing a scientist with a biology survey job. Her adventure reveals her desire for a mythic West over real life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Abe Potter
Leroy Boone
Boone
Leroy
Moore
Mercy
Leroy Boons
Quiet man stirs Caroline in Burned Nest tale
Caroline resists Abe Potter and a quiet local hunter as they tease, flirt, and clash over a growing attraction. Abe hints at Boone’s lion-hunting for a biology survey, and Caroline finally asks to extend her stay, unsure if she should surrender to a changing value system and a possible proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline
Abe Potter
Boone
Biological Survey
Mr. Potter
Deere Building Permit Issued for Addition at John Deere Plant
A building permit was issued to H. A. Maine Construction for 30000 dollars for a two story addition at the John Deere Tractor company site. Officials declined to reveal the nature of the improvement, noting the project has been under way for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Maine Construction Company
John Deere Tractor Company
Tractor Company
Seek Farm Storage of Grain to Stop Glut at Elevators
A national program by the U S Department of Agriculture urges wheat growers to expand farm grain storage to spread marketing, reduce car shortages, and enable protein based pricing. Surveys show rising early marketing, stressing elevators and railroads. farm storage promises orderly marketing, less hired help, on farm cleaning, and easier movement to markets. Farmers are urged to store part of each crop in farm bins to ease terminal shortages and avoid price drops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Calf profits in Iowa feed tests ahead in 1920s era
Ames Iowa July 6 calf feeding study shows calves have historically yielded higher per bushel profits than yearlings or two year-olds. Dr Eyward and colleagues note calf profitability rose over five years and expect results from 104 feeders this year to guide future decisions for about 1500 expected attendees at the annual Hey Day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
John M. Eyward
Iowa
Evward
West
Byvard
Lse
Crops and Gardens Good in Delaware This Year
Rain and heat boosted crops across Delaware county with haying in progress. Clover yields are heavy due to last winter’s snow, oats barley and wheat filling out, corn knee high, soybeans for hay thriving, pastures green and milk flow strong. Home grown raspberries and strawberries appear, gardens productive with peas beans and tomatoes in bloom. Farmers expect an exceptional overall yield this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtar
Bernica
Manchester
Delaware County
Bunk House Planned for Club Boys at County Exhibition
In Benton county, ahead of the 1929 fair, a bunk house for club boys exhibiting livestock will be built on site. A committee of club leaders, Charles Moore, secretary of the fair association, and county agent W. J. Nortis chose the location. Labor will largely come from older boys and leaders with a sled carpenter supervising. The bank horse barn may house 40 to 45 boys and meals will be arranged with a local group to provide catered rates on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Charles Moore
The
Fair Association
W. J. Nortis
Bank
Ames professor resigns after 20 years at Iowa State College
John M. Byvard, professor of animal husbandry and chief of swine, sheep and beef cattle investigations at Iowa State College and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, resigns to become vice president in charge of research departments for a new Mills organization. His 20 years of livestock research include the self feeder system, profitable swine rations, mineral feeding, vitamin carriers, warm water for pigs, and pasture and forage studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gourier Special Servics
Ames
John M. Byvard
Towa State. College
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Towa State College
Eyvarg
Aled Mills
American Milling Company
McMillen Company
Peoria
Omaha
Owensboro
Fort Wayne
Ind
East St. Louis
Ill
Buffalo
Evward
Towa
Hyward
Byyard
United States
Dr Evyard's World War Service and Iowa Lectures
Dr Evyard, known as John to Iowa farmers, carried influence in feeding topics at annual swine and cattle days. He chaired the U S Food Administration swine commission during World War I and held national positions including presidency of the American Society of Animal Production. He studied at Iowa and Missouri, earned a PhD from Arizona, and taught at the University of Missouri before joining Blate College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blate College
Evverd
University of Missouri
Tllnoia
Missouri
Arizona
Bvyard
United States Food Administration
American Society of Animal Production
Evyard
John
Iowa
Frank Getty to Preach at Nazarene Church on Sunday
Frank Getty, who has been attending Garreth Biblical Institute in Chicago, will preach at the morning service of the Nazarene Church at the Danish Lutheran Church corner Fifth and South Streets. The evening sermon will be by Louis Mether.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Getty
Garreth Biblical Institute
Chicago
Nazarene Church
Fifth and South Streets
Louis Mether
Butler Alfalfa Tour Finds Lime Lacking Across Farms
Aliison Ta July 6 Twenty eight farms visited in Butler county alfalfa tour. Deficient lime noted in many fields. two tons lime would fix the trouble. Inoculation lacking in several fields. Will Austin farm at Dumontib yielded two tons of alfalfa first cutting. field rich and well manured. Owner plans inoculated earth spread and soil integration. Government of Colombles encourages foreigners to take up agricultural lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliison
Butler County
Charles R. Hutcheson
Will Austin
Dumontib
Women Will rave part IV North Tama meet Wednesday
Buckingham Iowa July 6 A varied program for women of the association and the men’s summer picnic of the North Tama dairy association will be held at the J E Randabaugh farm Wednesday. Prof Cochrane and Prof Hughes from Iowa State College will speak on poultry care and crop topics. Cattle judging will select a representative to the Dairy Cattle Congress. The program begins at 10:30 with alfalfa field inspections, followed by a picnic dinner and musical entertainment led by Nell Raudabaugh and the Geneseo quartet.
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Buckingham
S Association
North
Tame Contest Association
J. E. Randabaugh
R. E Cochrane
Iowa State College
H. D. Hughes
Floyd Arnold
Dairy Husbandry Extension Service
H. G. van Pett
Wakerley
North Tama
Cochrans
Dairy Cattle Congress
R. ©. Wook
Farar
H. &. Ven Pelt
North Tame Association
Elfalfa
Rodney Speer
Randa~ Baugh
Nell Raudabaugh
Geneseo _ quartet
GC. T. Mitchell
Henry
Meeting on Crop Feeding Backs in Geneseo Region
A crowd of over 200 attended a Reinbeck meeting with plans for future talks on crop feeding value. Nie man presented data from a herd showing hay feeding reduced grain costs by hundreds of dollars, while Hughes discussed corn varieties and new crops and Arnold urged continuous testing of crops. An even larger turnout was anticipated for the next session on April 13 with 24 test farming members in Geneseo township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieman
Fester
Shalfo
Timothy
Prof
Hughes
Arnold
Reinbeck
Im’ Geneseo
Farm Bureau Drives Benton and Franklin Membership Gains
Farm bureau campaigns add 201 members to Benton county bringing yearly total to 1 032 in two townships Leroy and Jackson reach the standard 60 percent. Franklin county reports 274 new members as part of June drive, total 1 183, while Pottawattamie splits into two sections with Mott township leading at 144 members and Richland and West Fork at 52 each.
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Vinton
Dune Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Benton County
Standard Township
Leroy
Jackson
Big Grove
Hampton
Franklin County
Franklin
Pottawattamie County
Mott Township
Richland
West Fork
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AD Schuster
Safety Council
DEERE
EL A. Maine Company
the Courier
Edward
Delaware
Feeding Authority
Evvard
Eyvard
John M
Evyvard
Butler
Government of
Colombles
Republic
Tama
Cochrane
Randabaugh's
Benton, Franklin
the Commercial National Bank
Waterloo, Iowa
U. S. Liberty Loan
Treasury
Geo. W. Huntley
Cutler Hardware Co
Warren Brown
Waterloo Lumbar Co
B. H. Wyant
Commercial National Co
James
Graflam
James Black Dry Goods Company
Worth Hillman
Waterloo Hardware & Storage On
L. D. Stller
Crystal Ice & Puella
Total
H. H. Wente
Cashter
B. W. Miller
H. B. Plumb
Associated Manufactute Ers. Co
Tuthile, Tuthil, Reed & Beers, Attorneys
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