Floyd Co Farms Once Grew Large Wheat Tracts
In Floyd county a historic United States Department of Agriculture report notes drastic farm changes from 1841 to 1920. Early settlers relied on hunting, with few crops. land values rose as farms expanded. Wheat dominated briefly, then farmers shifted to corn, oats, and other crops as markets grew and acreage evolved.
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Floyd’ CO
Charles Gily
Az Vien Lure
Floyd County
United States
Departments of Agriculture
Fahd
Wis
Moyd County
Minos Central
Careville
Chartaty
Black Hawk Girls 4 H Leaders Study Home Furnishings
Black Hawk county 4 H leaders from six rival girls organizations gathered at the courthouse yesterday to study home furnishings as part of the clubs main project. Miss Florence Forbes conducted the session with projects including lamp shades and book covers. A radio memory contest is planned for Saturday to showcase the girls work across several counties. Leaders noted farm work seasons make attendance difficult and some clubs were not represented.
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Lome
Iowa
Forbes
Thessie
Mitchell
Banton
Cedar
Linn
Clayton
Mayette
Delaware
Siall
Saturde
Black Hawk
Farmers Use Tractors and Automobiles in 27 Farms Study
A survey of 27 Pioneer Cow Test Association farms finds most tractors and many autos on hand. Most homes have telephone lines. 12 use electric rice lights and machinery, 11 milking machines, and overall herd production averages 689 pounds of milk and 20.9 pounds of butterfat per month across 286 cows. Top herds include Lichty Rodamar, John Cunningham, and Fitz Piven Co. with high butterfat yields and milk production noted for April.
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Pioneer
Liis
Lester
Artur
Moncor Association
Lichty & Rogamar
Jan
Lichty
Lichty & Rodamar
John Cunning
Ti— Hohnsen
Tn Forney
Tili
John Canningham
Pfitz Piven Co
BTL
Dot Giindnirlit, Vilchty, & Radamar
J.B. Tallon
Ares
Appples Bloom in Iowa Urged Careful Spraying Schedule
Des Moines experts warn against full bloom spraying as it harms bees. A written schedule by Herrick and Nichols details five key sprays for apples and currants, including cluster bud, calyx, first cover, fourth, and fifth applications, with specific mixtures and timing to control codling moths, apple scab, and pests while protecting pollinators.
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Des Moines
HK. S. Herrick
Hertick
Herrick
L. J. Nichols
Ames
Towa
Celal Bordaaux
Fitb
Appie Avis
Tate
Isacl
Tla
County Agent Reacts After Drop In Johnson County Bureau
Warley Kint submits a Courier statement asserting the Johnson County Farm Bureau membership totals were inflated by underreported dues. He contends eight points show mismanagement by directors and the extension service, including uncredited memberships and funds diverted from cash members. The criticism centers on governance, payroll, and program outcomes in Johnson County.
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Courier
Warley Kint
Johney County
Johnson County
Sembireau
Johnson County Farm
Qudit,’’ Mr. Hunt's Statement Cites Eight Other Points, Which Follow; ‘Wox
Harley Trunt
Othe Tigard
WN Duro
Weise
Sales & Service Company
Wswall Group
Farm Bureau
Distriet
A. Se
Everal
VA. Guimatce
Board of Directors of Sales & Service Company
Hog prices seen rising next fall from small pig crop
E. Waller of Iowa State Teachers College rural extension travels across Iowa noting widespread pig crop shortages. He and Mr Potter forecast hog prices will be high next fall due to small litters and weak farrowings. Potatoes’ high price cut potato club work this year across rural schools and counties.
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E. Waller
Rural Extension Service
Iowa State’ Teachers College
Prlea
Fuller
Invents Gain Door For Use By Railroad
Melvin Mundt of Independent Grain & Lumber Co has word from the U S patent office that he will be granted a patent for an automatic grain door device to fit grain cars. Railroads may adopt the device to replace current grain doors. The invention aims to be a permanent fixture and auto-retract when not in use, drawing praise from railroad men who have tested it.
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Atter
Melvin Mundt
Independent Grain & Lumber Company
United States Patent Office
Wheat and grain markets amid strike disruptions in India and Britain
Sluggish trading characterized by strike driven uncertainty dominated market activity. Wheat futures fell amid war jitters and supply concerns while corn and oats showed minor losses. hog futures strengthened slightly as provisions remained weaker. Disparate regional prices appeared with open quotes for May and July contracts across grains and fats.
Chicago and New York markets mixed grains and commodities
The report summarizes commodity prices and financial data across Chicago and New York including wheat and corn futures, mixed grade notes, foreign exchange rates, flour and wool prices, and Minneapolis and Toledo milling activity. It lists numerous grade specifics, imports, and regional market activity with varied quotes and receipts.
Chicago Board of Trade Cash Quotations May Report
Market list shows No 1 hard and mixed wheat bids around 5 and 6 dollars per bushel with various grades noted. Oats, rye, and feed inquiries appear with scattered prices and quantities, totaling about 23 000 dollars in reported values.
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BOAR
Chicago
Cora
Aia
Noh Yvellow
Giloen
Gagetz
Feo
Packers Take Few A Hogs and Cattle Market Report
Chicago. May 4. Feeder hog prices show gains over Montay levels with most 104 to 120 higher. typical 244 to 250 pound weights active. Slaughter pigs around 14.75 to 15.50, sows mixed. Cattle trade slow for steer market with light offerings. heifers and cows weak to steady. Sheep receipts 12,000 with lambs difficult to price. fat sheep steady and wool prices firm at around 10.00 for ewes.
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Chicago
Ite- Eointa
Lettaver
Mater
Tan Montay
Livestock Auction Report From St Paul Trade
S. ST, PAUL LIVESTOCK and CATT: Hecate market notes mixed prices for fed steers yearlings and heifers with steady to higher trends, including light weight shedding and various weight classes. Receipts held steady as buyers eyed improved quality and demand. hogs and sheep also showed steady to firm bidding amid varied weights and trends.
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Ranges Reported
Livestock markets across Kansas City and East St. Louis show steady to higher demand for calves steers heifers and feeders with price ranges broadly quoted. Hog receipts near 13 1007 with top values around 140 to 170 pounds and veal and sheep figures noted. Sioux City and other markets show varied feeders and packers with modest gains and steady demand.
Wall St Prices Fall on Opening Amid Strike Tensions
Wall Street values fell sharply at the open as a strike began, with heavy selling led by major rails and industrials. Stocks like American Can, Hudson Motors, and Atlantic Coast Line declined while gains or steadiness were seen in some domestic trade news and high grade rail shares. The market closed weakly despite some resilience in certain issues.
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York
Stock Exchange
Pnaumatte
Atlantic Refiahie
Atchison, Novfole
Western
Volarida
Heayvy
Te Pencrad
Hell
Dour Rider
BTL
Pragsire
Ne General Liquidation
Sunons
Electric
American aNonies
Hudson Motors
Foundation
Ture
Ueow
Salen Voliene
New York
Grain notes hint at market and crop sales in Chisago area
Chisago notes on May 4 discuss grain market opinions and crop conditions. Estimates of rye crop vary widely, with figures from 600,000 to 44,090,000 bushels. A report lists sale of 385 farms with prices ranging from 1 to 314 dollars. total sales about 176,670 dollars. Early planted corn and wheat in Clinton Kansas to Oklahoma City region are reported. Prices for grains in New York and Minneapolis are noted, with general softness in wheat and mixed corn futures.
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Hk Senleisber
S&s
Chisago
Willain
Carrollcotni
Peter
Clinton
Kan
Oklia- Ciy
Provisions From New York Market Report May 4 Records
New York market data shows car-hutter firm receipts totaling 14 657 tubs of creamery products with variably priced extras. Other lines report 1 586 cases of fresh gathered entries and 249 912 pounds of cheese receipts along with live poultry and fowl shipments by freight. News notes include irregular packings and state listings with multiple item codes and prices.
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New York
New Yor
Ohlekens
The Lure of the Unexpected by Irving King
Gregory Matteson and Jack Chappell discuss life’s lack of surprise in a bachelor’s Claypool apartment setting. A chance encounter with Mrs. Liscombe leads Matteson into an evening that becomes a yearlong, unexpected marriage amid social ties to the Paxton and Van Dykerman circles.
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Gregory Matteson
Jack Chappell
Claypool
Jack
Gregory
Madame Leonore
Blia
Gregory. Matteson
Filc
Matsteson
Europe
Mith Avenue
Tudge Paxton
Busin
Befors
Mraxton
Eleanor Paxton
Paxton
Liscombe
Emily Liscomb
Gregory Ned
Leonore
Father
Merv
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