Corn and Wheat on Iowa Farms Fall Short of Last Winter
Iowa farm stocks on March 1 1926 show corn at 167 794 000 bushels about 32 percent of 1924 crop wheat on hand 1 389 000 bushels about 16 percent of last season oats 92 million bushels more than 1924 barley and potatoes also detailed with percentages and regional shipments. frosts and cautious farming affect storage and seed use.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
United States Department of Ariculture
M. G. Thornburg
State Department DE Sericulture
Charles J. Treed
Iowa Weather and Crop Bureau
Lsrst
Towa
Steig Mon
Influence of organizations on stock raising enterprises
Washington March 11 lasting reports show community organizations influence on breeding better livestock. Middlesex County Farm Bureau reports 39 registered dairy bulls within 12 months for improving local herds and notes farmers refuse scrub sires. Hidalgo County stockmen form a purebred five-stock association aligning with USDA guidance to promote purebred livestock.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department OF Agriculture
Middlesex County
Conn
Boureau
Ridalgo County
Tex
Bureau of Animal Industry
Lve
Dalgo County
Four Horsemen of Strawberry Point Strike Fear on Thieves
Strawberry Point reports the "Strawberry Point Horse Thief Detectives" and their followers have expanded their patrol beyond horse thieves to chase chicken thieves in Turkey Timber. A $50 reward is offered for poultry theft arrests, riders receive $2.69 per day in pursuit, and a captain directs operations. The closed order has about 100 members with many descendants, and a $4 dividend was declared from unused funds.
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Strawberry Point
Four Horsemen's
Turkey ‘Timber
B. W. Newberry
Pioneer
High Bremer county cow testing shows focus on better stock
Bremer county cow testers report that high milk and butterfat are valued, but the main aim is to eliminate scrub cows and improve feeding and management. Association No. 1 averaged 824 pounds of milk and 30.7 fat from 296 cows, led by Chester & Sons Holsteins. Association No. 2 averaged 829 pounds milk and 28.6 fat, led by Simon Thompson's herd with 326.2 fat from 1,190 milk. Thompson notes success comes from proven ancestors and good care rather than high-priced cattle and modern equipment.
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D. D. Offringa
Bremer
Bremer Associa Ition No
Chester & Sons
Plainfield
L. C. Meyers
Simon Thompson
Thompson
Jackson Township forms committees to aid junior work
In Janeaville Bremer county Iowa on March 11 a township committee was appointed at the last Parm bureau meeting to assist junior work. The school committee includes W. M. George William Orth and Jon Trumbauer. A pig club committee lists Adolph Hoppe Lyla Dewer and Frank Fortney. Mr and Mrs John Simons lead the program for the next meeting.
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Janeaville
Jackson Township
Bremer County
W. M. George
William Orth
Jon Trumbauer
Pig Club
Adolph Hoppe
Lyla Dewer
Frank Fortney
John Simons
Farmers Ask Questions and Comments Sought
Readers address the Editor Farm Department at the Waterloo Evening Courier in Waterloo Iowa seeking guidance and opinions on agricultural topics and farm policy. Letters express concerns about crop prices, soil health, drought responses, and rural community issues, reflecting local farm life.
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Iowa
Phonn
Mammoth Drive on in Grundy County to Sign Members
Seventy Grundy County farm bureau members from all townships attended a luncheon in Grundy Center at the Methodist church. Afterward R W Crouse introduced A L Middleton of Eagle Grove who spoke on farm bureau progress and aims. C S Macy outlined the county campaign plan while J F Coupe of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation detailed state and national achievements. The drive to recruit members will run in each township this week with every farmer offered membership. Methodist Aid society, led by W D Millex, provided the luncheon.
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Grundy Center
Farm Bureau
R. W. Crouse
A. L. Middleton
Eagle Grove
C. S. Macy
Grundy County
J F. Coupe
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Methodist Aid Society
W. D Millex
Denver Farmers Banquet Tomorrow in Jefferson Township
Jefferson Township farm bureau members plan a public banquet here tomorrow night for donors of prizes and corn show supporters. About 200 expected. Offringa, county agent, will toast. Main address by J Riley Barl of Grundy Center. New Jefferson bureau officers named P G Bloeser president Henry Sassman VP and W J Moehling secretary.
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Denver
Jefferson Township Farm Bureau
Offringa
J. Riley Barl
Grundy Cester
Jefferson Bureau
P. G. Bloeser
Henry Sassman
W. J. Moehling
Waterlog Markets Prices at 1 P M Today
Grain and livestock items from the Holstein auction include averages and top bids. The sale, conducted by the Iowa Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association, saw about 25 consignors offering 67 bulls with an average price around 176.50 and total receipts near 11,845 dollars. Top prices went to Jowana Farms Davenpart’s Ona YFryslain, Pieterite DeKol Ormsby Jewel, and Frune Ormsby Plebe 53rd, with multiple cows and calves selling for strong sums. Buyers included Lussel & Hutchinson, Schermerhorn Farms, Fairburn & Wood, and various state-based purchasers. several out-of-state buyers are listed but none from outside the region.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
Towa Holstein-Friesian Breeders’ Association
Jowana Farms
Davenpart
Iowana Ona Yfryslain
Lussel & Hutchinson
Manchester
George
W. M. George
Janesville
Pieterite DeKol Ormsby Jewel
Schermerhorn Farms
Mason
Guy, Burger
Loveland
Waterloo
Friune Ormsby Pleb
Bartles
Kim
Wheat markets plunge as Liverpool supplies press prices
The wheat market fell sharply amid heavy Liverpool arrivals and moisture shifts in the domestic belt. Chicago initials eased from 42 3/4 to 41 5/8, May and July futures slipped, with May dipping to 1.8015 and a 3 5 percent loss overall. Corn and oats also declined while provisions stayed weak on grain and hog action.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Pegic Fuss
Kansas City Livestock and Market Report Highlights
Kansas City livestock receipts 7,500 with calves 1,308 and beef steers strong. Hogs slow with averages around 13.15 to 13.55 per cwt, lambs up to 17.10 top and 15.69 to 17.20 bulk. East St Louis reports varied cattle and hog prices, with cattle steady and sheep buyers active. bonds markets note U.S. bonds closing.
Hog Values Inch Higher After Decline Sign
Hog prices held under pressure with receipts near 19 000 while lighter slaughter hogs eased. Choicest bulk hogs around 38 80 with varied weights and prices across packing sows and slaughter pigs. Cattle and sheep also showed uneven gains, with fed steers to 22 00 and lambs steady at 17 50 to 17 60, reflecting mixed demand.
Omaha Livestock Report with Hogs Sheep and Cattle Prices
Receipts around 16 500 hogs at Omaha with prices mostly steady to easier. Heavier run with 200 to 306 pound hogs at 12.30 to 12.50, up to 13 75 on select lines. light weights down to about 12.00. Cattle receipts about 500 fed steers and yearlings up to 10 15 cents higher. handy weights 11 25. bulls steady. Sheep receipts 12 000 light and handy weight lambs steady with early sales 16 50 to 17 00. heavier lambs bid down to 15 50.
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Waterloo Mills Co
Sinnard Gros
Westerbs
R . Kai
Toledo
Tees Et Burgh
Chicago
Merming Trading Limited
United States
Wisconsin
Michigan
Idaho
Colorado
East ST. Louis
Chicaeu
Lore
Sepegane
ALOR
Hoga
Catee
Sheen
Associated Press
Wyoming
Hecht
Omens, Co
Larens
Produce Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York and Chicago market page shows butter at creamery extras and firsts with varied cents per pound, cheese like Wisconsin daisies and Young Americas, and poultry values for turkeys, ducks, fowls, and capons. Chicago reports receipts for butter and eggs with price ranges, cheese notes, and poultry values. Kansas City and St. Louis lines indicate dairy and poultry price movements.
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New York
Americas
Americas, 23@2in Exes: Stead Hearby
Pacific Coast
cAaKo
Chicago
Wisconsin
Young Americas
St. Sauta
J. Louis
Kansas City
Mare
Bulter
Stock market unsettled as Edward J. Doheny sale rumors roil
The Associated Press reports opening trading showed unsettled activity led by Pan-American and Baldwin movements. Ed ward J. Doheny’s negotiations on selling Mexican properties and U S Cast Iron pipes sparked drops, while Otis Elevator and General Electric rose on improved technicals. Bond-like call money rose and selling pressure persisted around noon before a brisk rally, leaving the close irregular with mixed gains and losses across major issues.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward J. Doheny
U.S
Ludlum Steel
Baldwin
St. Paul
Sterling
Wilson, & Co. Preferred
Otis Elevator
General Electric
Savage Arms
National Enameting
American Can
Allis Chalmers
United States
Steel
Salta
Abed Chemical & Dye i
American Car & Foundry
lAmerican
Aimerican Smelt
American Sugar Sualeee
Chicago
Mil. & St Paul
RL & Pacife
Chite
Coca Cola
Congoleum Consolidated i
Crucible Steel
Cuba
Davison Chemical
du Pont Dé Nemours
Ettie
General Asphalt
General Motors
Great Northern
Gulf States Steel
Houston
Hudson Motors Soinets Central
International Harvester
Kelly-Springfield
Kennecott Copper
Lehigh Valley
Louisville &Nashville
Mack Truck
Marland
Maxwell Motors
Seaboard Oil
Bio
Kan, & Tex
Missouri Pacifc
Montgomery-Ward
Cattle and Hog Markets See Mixed Receipts and Prices
Receipts at Soule SC Paul Ming market show cattle steady to strong with bulk steers and yearlings around 7.25 to 7.50, cows and fat stock $4.00 to $7.50, calves uneven with tops near 12.20, hogs down 2 to 6 cents with top around 19.35 and 12.00 to 13.22 for typical loads, sheep light at 15.25 to 16.00 for lambs and 36.50 to 16.00 for fat ewes.
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SY. Louis
S. St. Louis
Timothy
Soule SC
Paul
Ming
Sumren
Sioux City
Sioux Chy
Livestock market reports from St Joseph Missouri
Hoogs receipts show steady cattle and weaker hogs with moderate lamb demand. Cattle top at 11 dollars, calves up to 12 dollars, steers and heifers generally 9 to 10 dollars, hogs around 12 to 13.50. Sheep receipts slow with lambs at 16 to 17 dollars. Also a note on Al Paulins Stand and hunting prowess in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania.
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Four Horsemen of
Association of Detectives
Loto Vurkey
Waverly
D.D. OF
Fringa
Mammoth
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
German
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Juge-Slavia
Austria
Roumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokio
Montreal
ATOOL
Wwaolz
Ohio
GRAS
Holstein
Foe Towaon Furns
Hull
W. Kennedy
Rolfe
Keeler & Hadtey
Mason City
Paul P. Stewart
Maynard
Ome
Davenport
B. Hoag
Monticello
Tristomia Pietertja Ormaby
Hought
Hoag
Webster County Farm
Ft. Dodge
Lloyd Brown
Young & Schuiltz
Clarion
Williams
B. G. Heiden
Denison
August D. Schmitt
Hampton
H. G. Thompson
Huxley
Walter 4_ Pose
Ludvik Petrak
Cedar Rapids
Charles Kanade
Watersoo
Traer
Carl H. Brande
Hubbard
Chris Bren
Gladbrook
Charles M Thompson
Hopkinton
B. C. Hemphill
Dexter
Otto Evans
Osceola
Detrich
Vinton
L. H. Pafee
Dyersville
Harry Kirchman
Sumner
Manneapolis Graen
Ann
Lee
Omaha
Neb
Pyles
Alaced
Kansas
Teorta Grain
Peoria
Rom Rath Packing Co
B. Rath
Umeninge
Heltnramong
Corea Oy
Zoos Bulisthapesee
UEM
Barclay & Son
Fmm Cohn Bros
Rio
Santos Ny
Tures
Uly
Minneapolis
Minn
Plaurtees Nigker
Mayson
A.s Gorm
Eugene
Aute Batley
CIA
Easley O
Western
Sali
Lamson Bros. & Co
Marsh Place
T. A. Morey
Kansas City Livestock Kansas
U. S. Bonds
Eees
Saxz
Sis
Omaha Livestock
Paul Livestock
Rem
Waee Reynolds
T. le
San Fran
Seaboard Air Ling
Cna
Roebuck Sinclair
Shett Stee
Southern St . Deeee
Stewart Warner Studebaker
Texas “Co
Texas & Pacific
Transcon
Union Pacific
Beedee
United ‘Drug
Ind
Lcohol
U. S
Utah
ST. Joseph
le Lowe Ik
Tceders
al Pailins
Punxsutawnes
Philips
State Banking Department
State Loan CO
EL 4Th St
Sloan’s
Sloan
Banlson
Cedar Watts
Smiley
South Dakota
Oscar Tostlebh
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