Brookhart and Robinson Address Rural Picnic Crowd
Thousands gathered at Morgan's Grove for the Benson creamery picnic in northwest Black Hawk and northeast Grundy counties. Col. Smith W. Brookhart and T. J. B. Robinson spoke on transportation rates, railroad graft, the federal reserve, ship subsidy, and farm relief, urging policies favoring farmers and taxpayers.
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Black Hawk
Grundy
Benson Creamery
Morgan‘’s Grove
Col. Smith W. Brooks Hart
United States
T. J. B. Robinson
Congress
Benson
Createry
Brookhart
Col
Mantner
Brookfart
Arher
Towa
Interstate Commerces Commission
Railrroads
Railrord
Ilroads
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Baldwin Company
Thorne
Sidy
Clifiard Thorne
Ailroads
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Banks
America
New York
Lowa
Federal Reserve Board
Fremers
Gau
Reserve Board
George Mornin
Cedar Alls
F Brookhart
Senate
Mgr. Bronkhart
Tr. B. Robinson
Con
Do You Want Your Daughter to Marry a Farmer Prize Letter
Mrs. Cali L. Fountain of Jefferson county New York writes a letter for The Farmer's Wife third prize survey about marrying a farmer. She argues country life needs capable hopeful spouses and strong community effort to improve rural areas and church needs. She emphasizes ambition health and broadmindedness over convenience and urges choosing a partner who shares effort to uplift the community.
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Jetter
Cali L. Fountain
Jefferson County
New York
Hapem
A Laundry Saver Idea From Farm Life
A farm woman named C D Tuilis shares a method to cut laundry work during harvest. She used strips of white crepe paper as substitute tablecloths after threshing to avoid washing long cloths and towels, plus using paper towels to reduce laundry overall.
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C. D. Tuilis
Threshing TimA Threshers Picnic Fosters Community Bond
Farmers and their families gathered for a threshers picnic after harvest. They arrived at a lake with baskets and ice cream freezers and spent the day fishing boating swimming and playing baseball and horseshoes. The event strengthened communal ties and goodwill.
Poyner Alphas Girls Club Organized in Poyner Township
Elizabeth Hudson demonstration agent and Josephine Arnquist state girls club leader attended the Poyner township gathering at Bernita Farrell home where Gentva Parker was elected president Anna Lutgen vice president and Bernita Farrell secretary treasurer The first business meeting was June 20 at Vivian O Connors near Raymond The girls express enthusiasm and aim for success.
Corn Fed to Pork Returns Grow in Iowa and Illinois
A 1921 U.S. Department of Agriculture survey in Iowa and Illinois shows pork production returning an average $6.08 per 100 pounds of marketable pork, with 65 percent of returns between 25 and 73 cents per bushel of corn fed. The report notes variability from 33.76 to 10.80 per pig driven to highest yields.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D
Iowa
Ilinois
Department of Agriculture
Iowa Crops Injured by Drouth in Last Week
Weather and crop service head Charles D Reed reports hot dry conditions last week harmed most Iowa crops. Corn leaves curled in west central regions. some fields laid by. Chinch bugs threaten Lee County corn. oats near milk stage. winter wheat turning rapidly with notable cuts in southeast. Potatoes and gardens greatly hurt by heat and drought. cattle turned into short fields. a few early fields may yield fairly.
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Presas Des Moines
Charles D. Reed
Iowa Weather and Crop Service
West Central
Northwest
North Central
Mr. Reed
Lee County
Tenancy problem grows serious for Vowa farmers
The first Eldora meeting of landlord and tenancy committees on June 22 discussed rising tenancy in Hardin county and Iowa. Trustees heard 1900 to 1920 increases, noted cash and grain share leases, and urged a general August 14 meeting to craft mutual leases that balance landlord and tenant interests and fertility preservation.
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Marion E
Hardin Couuty Mdora, Ja
Eldora
Tari Bureau
A. J. Walker
Iowa
Hardin County
Hardin
Cenant
Worie
Agethir
Sonmteane
Hardin Counby
Milking Shorthorn Calf Sold to Eagle Grove Farmers
Paul Dresser of Cedar Falls sold a six weeks old Milking Shorthorn bull calf for 234 dollars to Bawn and Emerson of Eagle Grove. The buyers, after weeks of travel seeking herd stock, selected Dresser’s calf and plan to ship it at week’s end.
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Dresser
Eagle Grove
Paul Dresser
Shortharaz
Cedar Falls
Bawn & Emerson
Nresser
New York Chicago Produce Markets Update
A garbled market log from New York and Chicago lists prices and items across dairy poultry and produce. Mentions creamery products milk turkey veal and various regional market figures with scattered names and locations.
Waterl oo Market Prices and Commodities Listing
Waterlo o markets show a wide range of farm goods and provisions. Prices quoted include butter lard eggs and cheese, along with hay and straw values. Chicago and New York grain and livestock figures are provided, with multiple markets listing various wheat corn oats and potato quotes and Liberty Bond prices for reference.
Allison Elevator Displays Steady Season Progress
Marmners Elevator firm report notes strong last week of May and early June with 26 000 bushels of corn shipped. William Allan elected president with K D Kramer as vice president B E Wider secretary and J D Allan treasurer at the annus meeting.
Leghorn flock developed for efficiency by local farmer
John Fellows of Thomas County trains a White Leghorn flock to high efficiency using the Ames laying ration. The flock, bred and improved over two years after a prior demonstration, reflects ongoing cooperative farming practices in Cresca.
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Cresca
Jenne
John Fellows
tHowans County
Ames
Increased Stocks of Fruits and Vegetables Lower Prices
The United States Bureau of Markets reports heavier movement of fruits and vegetables to markets, double prior shipments, fueling price declines. Texas and Georgia shipments rise while California and Midwest prices slip, with peaches and potatoes showing mixed changes across regions.
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Chicago
United States Bureau of Merivets
Ster
Georgia
California
Sacomath
Trent Georgia
Virginia Peat
Grain markets mixed as moisture boosts crops and prices ease
Wheat futures rose on reaction to favorable moisture in the northwest and reports of rust in the region while corn and hog provisions faced declines. Eastern buyers and western weather influenced prices as July and September trading narrowed amid mixed cash demand and deliverable supplies.
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Slade
Rel
Prieew
Wnsetthea
Shirley
Arid Inter
Hogs Hold Steady As Cattle Market Remains Active
Chicago market report shows hogs steady to 10c lower with heavy weights listed around 10.75 to 10.75 per cwt. Cattle demand remains active with steady to firm quotes. veal and sheep prices mixed as receipts total around 1,000 head. Packers and traders note steady demand and varied weights across hogs, cattle, and lambs as Western and Midwest buyers assess offerings.
Kansas City Livestock Prices Reported in Mixed Trade
Livestock receipts shown in Kansas City reflect mixed demand with several categories trading around 4 dollars per hundredweight. Bulls, steers, and hogs display varied prices. buyers note strong demand for certain beef types while lighter runs move slowly.
East St Louis Livestock Market Report
At East St Louis stockyards on June 28 capper prices show steady demand for heavy yearlings and cows while calves and hogs move slowly. Prices include heavy steers around 39.20, cattle top end near 60, natives 12 to 13, veal calves strong, and packer sows around 30.70 with Tuesday’s sale noted.
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Fenlyos
Dulk
Atthi
Saat Anil
ST. Joseph
Idaho
Omaha Livestock Receipts and Prices Turn Slower on Hogs
Receipts show hogs steady with prices from 9.60 to 10.15 for 20 to 300 pounders and packing grades near 10. steers, heifers, and calves mixed with gains in some lighter categories. Cattle receipts around 7,500 with mixed demand, top steers and veal calves showing strength while others dull. Lambs and feeders vary with light gains noted in spots.
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Omaha
Apis
Junear
Steekers
Sioux City Livestock Market Report Highlights
Sioux City market figures show cattle and calf prices with steers and yearlings around 9 to 7 dollars per cwt. Cows and heifers traded near 10 dollars, feeders and calves quoted with varied bids. The report notes mixed stock types and bidders, with overall steady to firm trends across categories.
Hogs and cattle market snapshot from Peoria lift
PEORIA LIVESTOCK reports hogs steady to lower with some select loads around 10 to 20 dollars, while cattle show steady to strong demand on 200 head. Metals section notes copper and antimony trading activity with modest gains and quiet regional delivery.
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Peoria
Aba
Irregular on New York Exchange Amid Mixed Market Signals
The New York Stock Exchange showed irregular action with moderate selling as investors reacted to an open rate on call money and mixed results from key shares. Mexican Petroleum surged while several steel and oil issues slipped. trading closed with scattered gains and overall subdued demand.
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New York
Vhriton Keifie
Delaware
Lackwhan & Western
General Asphalt
Ion Products
Dpeplogie Steel
Yopoint
U.S
Steal
Crucible Steel
Leuc Oon
Muxican Petroleum
Ross
Panaderia Lasues
Standard Ou
California
Cosden
Father Dumedte
Menxivan Petroleum
Anaconda
Sears-Roebuck
Coca Cola
Ameorlcsn
Cy American
American Locomotive
Atmoriaun Smelting & ‘Refining
American Sumatra Fabrico
Ypencrester & Woundr
Sasnee
Studebaker Corporation Belore
I Texas Co
Stonmerence
ToWices
Vinton Parifle
United States Rubber
United States Steth .-We.s
Ulan Capper
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Charles Wilter
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Liberty Bonds
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Linid Ag Ptisa
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Allison
Associated Press
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Peoria Livestock
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