Armyworms Threaten Eastern Iowa Grain Crops
Reports from Scott county indicate a recurrence of armyworm damage in eastern Iowa with potential spread to Benton county. The article details the moth and larval life cycle, feeding habits on wheat and other grains, and suggests control methods such as deep furrow plowing, bait traps, and poison bran. Recommendations include timing by late afternoon to night activity and preparing poison bran bait with bran, Paris green, molasses, and citrus for effective spread.
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Winton
Scott
Iowa
Benton
Timothy
Tye
Paris
Rural Twin Boys Follow Father in Waverly's School
Richard and Robert Scully twin sons of James and Mrs Scully, from a Bremer county farm near Waverly Ta, recently graduated from Waverly high school on their father’s thirty-second graduation anniversary. At seventeen, they balanced farm chores with classes and joined two of the Bremer county dairy calf club’s member group. They plan to stay home to assist their father briefly before pursuing further education.
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Waverly
Richard
Robert Scully
James Scully
Waverly Hich School
Sculle
Robert
Mires Censons
Bremer County
Selly Twins
Readers Questions to Editor at Waterloo Evening Courier
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor in the Farmers Department of the Waterloo Evening Courier in Iowa. Address communications to the editor at the paper's Waterloo office for publication and reply consideration.
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Farn Department
Waterloo Evening Courier
Watertlon
Lowa Phereynn
Illinois Farmers Earn 4.21 Percent Return on Investment
A state university survey of 225 Illinois farms in central counties including Livingston and McLean shows an average investment per acre of 258.15 dollars and a 4.21 percent return after expenses and a 720 dollar labor allowance. The most profitable farms yield higher corn and oats, more legumes, and productive livestock, while the least profitable lag in returns despite similar per acre costs.
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Centrallinois
Ivingston
bLean
Tazewell
Wondford
Sue Ber
F Arm Management
State University
Mloney
P Jn
Bremer farmers learn best alfalfa curing method
Yester day in Bremert County farmers toured H R Wilson farm in field township to learn curing alfalfa by exposing stems to sun first while leaves dry later. Wilson demonstrated windrow timing and side delivery rake use to wilt without leaf loss, stressing sun exposure lets sap escape from stems and preserves leaf content for better hay quality.
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Reathyn
Bremert County
H. R. Wilson
3Ield
Mr. Wilton
Wilson
Wilson's
Wheat decline linked to weather and market weak Trade
AP dispatch reports clearing Southwest weather and moisture shortages in Northwest boosting wheat weakness in Liverpool markets. Traders believed oversold conditions and expectation of an upturn spurred scattered buying, with July wheat futures slipping then rallying slightly while corn moved in tandem. Provisions also fell as hogs declined and grain values weakened.
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Liverpool
Cael
Wheat markets wobble amid bearish reports from the north
Chicago trading on June 2 reflected weakness as bearish North American crop prospect reports lingered. Dealers expect a normal onside trade to lift prices, while a large drop in domestic visible supply failed to spark buying. Continent reports hint at improving crop and weather outlook, with rain ending moisture complaints in many areas. Minnesota spring wheat damage noted but not yet affecting prices. Broad grain complex moved with wheat, including corn and oats, as market watchers weigh weather, supply, and regional conditions.
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Chicago
North- Weal
Minnesota
Board of Trade Cash Quotations for Wheat and Seeds
Chicago markets show varied quotations for wheat grades with No 2 red near 4615, No 2 red durum around 4395, plus No 4 red and other grades. Mixed prices listed for oats, barley, flaxseed, cloverseed, and meal products, including values like 6.00 to 7.00 for some wheat ranges and seeds around 12 to 319.00 in the text. The lot includes prices for malt, groats, and miscellaneous grains, reflecting a broad set of commodity quotes.
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Market Report Summary
Receipts show hogs steady to lower with 23 000 estimated, bulk 240 to 710 pound hatchers and prices around 14.40 to 14.98. Cattle receipts near 10 000 with steady to firm demand, top heavies around 10.00, yearlings and Nebraska drift noted. Sheep receipts 7 000 with active trade, natives around 10.00 to 11.25, Montana yearlings listed, Idaho fat ewes around 6.00.
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Chicago
Heatco
Nebraska
Nols
de Wigher
Montana
Idaho
Sint
Liverpool
H. Se
New York
Mary
Omaha Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Mixed
Receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep listed for Omaha market with varying declines and gains. Hogs mostly down 10 to 15 cents with some steady. steers and yearlings uneven but near steady to lower. cattle and bulls show mixed levels. sheep and lambs show gains for feeders with higher prices for range lambs.
Livestock Prices Mixed as Receipts Edge Higher in Minnesota
June 22 in St Paul Minnesota AP notes modest cattle receipts with fed steers and heifers trading slowly and mostly lower. Calves and bulls see varied bids, with calves around 5.00 to 6.00 and bulls near 5.50 to 6.00. stockers and feeders weak. Overall buyer interest fluctuates as prices and weights shift amid lighter demand.
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Minn
Lyberghes
Chicago
United
Wisconsin
Idaho
Hussets
Southern
Best
California
North
Sau Carolina
Waterloo
Vhees
Too A
Lair
Wits Coy
Sataey
Bartey
Itt & Co
Carmen's
Waterloc
Tieng
Ais
Rath Packing Co
Nook i Good
Yarcley
Timothy
Liberty Wil
Ross
Cohn Bros
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Kansas City livestock market shows varied demand across sections. Receipts include cattle and hog offerings with prices mixed. yearlings and fed cattle steady to firm, while packing sows and lambs trend higher in some lots. Regional quotes reflect activity in Missouri Colorado and Arizona markets with several age groups noted.
East St. Louis Livestock Market Report
Livestock market notes list prices for cattle calves steers and heifers. Beef cattle and native stock show steady to slower demand with calves and heifers varying by weight and grade across regions. Prices cited include around 15 for certain cattle and 5 to 7 for others, with buyers and packers active in Texas and Kentucky markets.
Investors Rally To Buy Rails In Market Surge
Investors piled into railroad stocks across major names including Lehigh Valley Gulf Mobile & Ohio and Kansas City Southern as the market posted gains. Refiners like American Sugar and Great Western rose while Postum Cereal faced dividend disappointment. Foreign exchange was weak except for sterling, and several industrials hit new highs with Phillips Petroleum and American Sugar among notable movers.
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Lehigh Velley Gulf
Mobile
Wooriheen
Frisco
Kansas
City Southern
Rock Island
Erie
South Porto
Neo
Americah
Great Western
Postum
Phillips Petroleum and
Vexas Co
Ness
Chided Radio Corporation
Eleetric Storage Bitter
Poolman and
Gotham Silkosic
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Ciiding
Finn Sates
aHied Chemical & Bv
American Gar & Miguydre
Asmerican Locomotive
Aimerican Smelt
American Sugar
American Tel & Tel
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Alchison
Atlantic Coast Linn - Baldwin
Baltimore & Ohio
Bethlehem Steel
California Petroleumn
Canadian Pacific Central Leather Pie
Cerro de Pasca
Hire & Onle
Ago & Northwestern
Chicago
Mil
Paul Pfd
Pacific Chile Copper
Shrysler Corp
Coca Cola
Solerado Fuel
Crucible Steel
Cuba
ASM Dodge Brosa
du Pont de
Valsey Montgomery
Ward National Lead
Bid Western
American
Brij
Northern Pacific
Pacific OW
I. le. Ee
la Tackard Motor Car
Pennsylvania
Phillips Pet
Pierce-Arrewtot, Radio Corporation
Reading
Rep
Fro & Se
San Seotboard Air Line
Sears Roebuck
Woolworth
New York Food and Market Notes From June Listings
June listings from New York show salted and unsalted creamery products with varied profits, plus poultry and dairy items. Receipts for butter, cheese, and poultry, including turkeys and ducks, appear alongside potato and cotton market notes and wage-laden refinery prices.
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New York
Utter
Loomi Ng
Ali Paula Catery
Ats
Exeras
Brades
Wisconsin
Rusey Young
Aioricus
Chicago
Otis Ft
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Summary
Receipts show steady to weak prices across stockers and feeders. Bulk sale figures range around 72 dollars per hundredweight with various categories including steers, heifers, and yearlings showing modest gains and declines amid adjusted market activity.
Hogs and Lambs Market Report From Spring Sale
The notice lists livestock pricing and bidding notes with hogs and lambs expected to fetch varied amounts. It references sale terms, weights, and potential bids, indicating ongoing market activity and brief price guidance for dealers. The fragmentary text shows figures and abbreviations for livestock categories and quantities.
Alfalfa Harvest Delayed by Dry Spring
Independence Iowa June 22 Uacht week saw alfalfa cutting begin late in Buchanan county due to a dry spring. Farmers endured little winter damage and reports say several have stored hay in marginal curing weather.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Scott Speaker for Holstein Event at Independence
Independence June 22 B Scott Fairfield Ja has been asked to speak at the Holstein breeders picnic at the CO Meythater farm south edge Independence Wednesday June 23 A full line of sports and entertainment is planned with plenty of ice cream The event promises value for breeders and will generate enthusiasm for another year
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Independence
Identification of Noxious Weeds Meeting Plan
Independence Iowa farmers will attend four meetings July 19 and 20 to learn to identify noxious weeds and discuss eradication methods An extension specialist from Ames will assist. Farmers often identify weeds only during field walks prompting the group to seek proper naming and control guidance. Bennington Township Farms Bureau meets June 24 at the Oman home to plan Cedar Valley fair exhibit and Dairy Cattle Congress plans and a Bennington Mt Vernon picnic.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Ames
Bennington Township
Farms Bureau
Sam Oman
Dairy Cattle Congress
Bennington
William Holland Real Estate and Auctioneering Notice
William Holland offers farm and city property sales in Dublin and surroundings. Contact for fast money on real estate problems. office at Waterman Savings, Tilophoy.
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Dublie Side
Tom, Dick
Uarry
Pest
Jali On
William Holla
Witterlon
Waterian Savin Lds
Tilophoy
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