Landlord and tenant share soil fertility gains through lease
An Iowa case described by H W Warner shows a five year lease where the landlord and tenant each invest about 10 percent of annual rent to improve soil fertility. The arrangement requires the landlord to fund lime and fertilizer while the tenant hauls and spreads, with both sides sharing future profits from better yields.
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H.W. Warner
Cormeec
Iowa Extension
UN Town Supreme Court
Iris
Carl Adamson
Vermilion
Fariti
Seed Potatoes Priced at 2.85 Delivered to Vinton and Van Horne
About 700 bushel cars of Early Ohio seed potatoes have been ordered for Benson county farm bureau members. One car will reach Vinton on March 29 and another to Van Horne on April 1. Minnesota grown treated seed is $2.85 per bushel. The Vinton car is sold out yet a few bushels remain for Van Horne but are moving fast.
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Vinton
Mareh
Ohio
Farm ‘Bureau
Benson County
van Horne
Minnesota
Phosphate Trial Aims to Boost Alfalfa Growth
An experiment in Vinton Ta aims to show phosphate value on alfalfa ground with limestone and sweet clover. A fertilizer demonstration will be placed in each town to test lime and phosphate impact, using spreaders and measured field lengths to compare growth with and without lime, phosphate, or manure.
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Vinton
Benton
Airena
Farmers Letters Open to Comment in Watertop Courier
Readers are invited to send questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department of the Watertop Evening Courier Wa tertop Iowa. Address communications to the newspaper studio and provide a return phone contact.
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Farm Department
Watertog Evening Courier
Watertop
Towa
Dates Set for Cedar Valley Fair August 10–13
Cedar Valley fair dates are August 10 to 13. Secretary Strayer reports plans for large exhibits in township and grain divisions, remodeling of the theater and administration building, and significant changes to the fair grounds. National breed associations offer added money for shows, aiming to attract many youths and families to the event.
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Codie Pauls
Doetinire AA Rosi
Bern
Strayer
Ann
Bildsig
Ghia
Bert Caithe
Hereford
Angus
Shors
Shorthorns Give Boost at Buchanan Breeders Meeting
Independence reports a meeting of Buchanan County Milking Shorthorn Breeders held in Woodman hall. Illness and impassable roads kept many away, yet members traveled from distant counties. Joy A. Cook, secretary, presented moving pictures from England about historic Milking Shorthorn cattle and the Rosai Dairy Congress.
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Buchanan
Buchanan County
Woodman Hall
Tia
Joy A. Cook
Icun
England
British Empire
Ser
Iowa Farmers Plan Corn Acreage Reduction Says Carl
Iowa farmers will cut corn acreage amid debate on surplus reduction. A report cites Carl predictions and other officials noting a shift toward increased spring wheat and potatoes while overall corn area remains nearly steady. Breeders showcased cattle farming talks and a Des Moines sale was noted in coverage.
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Iowa
Carl
Alfalfa feeding boosts hog health at Hess farm
An article details Mr Ness and Hess farmers comparing hay and alfalfa as hog feed. Hogs fed alfalfa show healthier, sturdier sows and piglets, with alfalfa stored at about 25 dollars per ton. Second and third cuttings yield finer stems and better intake, while alfalfa aids winter forage and reduces waste.
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Ube Ben Bali
Marvey
Ater
Ted Hay
Wess
Ted
Red Clover
Hessed
Hess
Ness
Brad
Tess
Hess Farm
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
Produce price list shows Chicago and New York markets with mixed items and figures. Entries include hens, ducks, turkeys, potatoes, creamery products, various meats, and international origin notes, reflecting diverse wholesale quotes and receipts across locations with several unclear figures.
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Chicago
New York
150 Girls in Floyd County Clubs Lead Junior Program
One hundred and fifty farm girls in Floyd county youth clubs form a junior leadership group this year. State leader Josephina Arig met with the county club committee to outline goals including each girl baking at least 12 loaves, with 30 loaves of bread in summer, half of which must be coarse meal bread.
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Charles. Guy
Floyd County
Josephina Arig 1
Tama County Fairgrounds Sale Decision Held Open
Tama county has not yet decided if a fair will be shared this season by hosting stock shows and offering fairgrounds for sale. Directors plan to let a private association operate the fair if the county sells the grounds at about 1000 dollars. A meeting is set for Thursday March 25 at the Commercial Club rooms to discuss the fair’s future.
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Toledo
St. Marek
Tama County
Vaannty
Wheat futures crash and corn hits season's low
Market news reports a broad selloff as wheat futures plunge to the lowest levels since November with weak buying and rising supply. Corn follows, aided by ample visible stock and slow shipping, while oats show minor changes and hog prices edge lower.
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Chicago
Liverpool
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Itemized
A garbled feed lists assorted Board of Trade cash quotations and commodity terms. The text mentions varieties and grades such as No 1 red No 4 oSte No Go mixed and other unclear descriptors including fowlite and timing cues, with scattered references to Nimothy Clover and Timothy Clover.
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Birley
Swine Receipts and Market Outlook Near Steady
In a mixed market report from AP WGGS, receipts around 20 000 hogs showed overall steadiness with lighter-weight hogs selling unevenly. Prices for sows hovered near 12 500 dollars for some groupings while hogs ranged 10 to 14 60 for various weights. cattle and feeders showed ample receipts and mixed price moves with light and heavy categories. sheep and lambs also noted steady trends amid variable demand as shippers reported limited sales.
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March St
Eaute
Siti
Stockern
Wwe
Cary
Stetuy Neti
Shearine Lam
Ena
Waterloo Markets and Local Trade Notes
Fragmentary OCR lists market items and prices at Waterloo with references to mills and various traders. It mentions dates, names, and place names in a rough ledger style, reflecting a town market page with scattered figures and vendors.
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Waterloo
Timothy Lay
Wes Cope
Sharp rally on change rails leads market gains
In a brisk session traders pushed stocks higher as rail and industrial shares lifted the market while bond and commodity movements showed uneven strength. Leaders Ward Baking Westinghouse and United States Steel helped sustain the advance amid steady trading in wheat and other grains.
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New York
Mw York
Mich
Bhiaye
Kon Motors
Teley
Teley'95. . Loew Fon Beit
Tudas
Anseriong
Lt Pont
Weootebvan
Sears Wotuel
Sapparthur
Genet
Ward
Stork Mucker’ Lechnical Nt
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General Waters
Hudser
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AL Point
Texas
Union OM
California
Fenccat
Wil Aehison
Atlantic Coast
Paltimore & Obia
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Petraloutis
Waitin Pacific
Hiral
Hesapeatre & Mie
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OPT Co
Chrysber
Consolidatedl
Nelble
Steel
Cuba Cane
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Gite
Mt. Northern
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Cy Leaisville
Hivilhe
Mack Truely Ts Marhimd Ohee
Missouri
Dai Millegane
Wrrd
pSorthern Preece
Ciryavarr Devas
Honduck Sinclair
Grain price report shows mixed changes across markets
AP dispatch from Minneapolis and Peoria notes March wheat and corn price shifts with some unchanged ranges. Mentions Chicago and New York markets shaping futures as bid/ask levels adjust amid morning trading. Intermittent references to delivery, shipment terms, and refined wire service background.
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Wwudson
Rey Portier
Estar
Pinser Testing Association
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Leslie Mu
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Tama Fairgrounds
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