Marl mining boom at Jamieson farm expands regional supply
Reports from Brandon and Jesup Iowa describe a Marl limestone deposit discovered on M. C. Jamieson’s land. Since November farmers and gardeners have removed over 500 tons to use as soil sweetener. Jamieson plans to install a crusher and bins to speed handling.
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Brandon
M. C. Jamieson
Here
Jamieson
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Iim
Jamieson Farm
Rowley
Wisconsin
Whey
Iowa City
Cedar Falls
Jesup
Lochead Farm
Jiere
P. W. Belangee
Waterloo
Soybeans Gain Popularity in Rowley Area
Rowley Indiana May 7 Farmers in Hamer township Burhanat county show increased interest in soybeans over last season with more seed being planted. Harry Holt north of independance furnishes seed to locals including FP C Thedens six bushels H C Maines three Luscious Rodin seven Edgar Crain half John Fees ten A Grover five Guy Grover one Joe Tolngon two Mr Bins one quarter Linn Webb ten Frank Gustafeson half Will Wantz two.
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A. Grover
Guy Grover
Joe Tolngon
Mr. Bins
Linn Webb
Frank Gustafeson
Will Wantz
Bremer County Cows Average 800 Pounds Fat During April
Cows in Bremer county cowtest associations averaged over 70 pounds of milk in April. Association 1 led with 43.1 pounds butterfat from W N Woodring Son herd. their cows also produced a high record of 80.1 pounds butterfat. Association 2 saw Warneko herd top at 23.6 pounds butterfat. Bennington Township Farm by Teau Will hold a meeting tomorrow at Center schoolhouse with community singing and a district schools program. Mrs P L Friedley to speak. women asked to bring cake and fruit.
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Waverly
Farm Bureau
W. N. Woodring & Son
Woordrings
Warneko
Bennington Fownsut
Bennington Township
Teau
Center Schoolhouse
P. JL. Friediey
Farmer Deposts Record-Size Check for Milk Income
Herman Bruns of Maxfield township in Ure Mer county deposited a 402.07 dollar check in the local bank for butterfat from his 28 cows. The sum is the largest single monthly payment he has received, reflecting his dairy operation fed on silage clover hay commercial feed oilmeal and ground oats.
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Benver
Herman Bruns
Maxfield Township
Uremer County
Slarch
Dairy Barns and Equipment Guide Highlights Profits
Amesia May 7 Special The Iowa State College system notes profits in dairy farming hinge on barn type. Circular 93 outlines two ventilating systems King and Modified Rutherford and stresses proper design for air flow, warmth, and efficient labor and feed use. Copies available free from the Ames bulletin section.
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Amesia
Foster
Earl Weaver
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Cirelar
King
Rutherford
Farmers Decide on Electric Park for Picnic
Black Hawk County Farm Bureau directors chose Electric Park for the annual picnic on Wednesday June 17 after a favorable report from the general picnic committees. Park owners offered incentives for selecting the site and new members were reported as procured. Women’s meeting set May 22 as county-wide achievement day with demonstrations and a contest winner to represent the county at the state fair. Plans also covered nutrition work and freeing Miss Elizabeth Hudson from heavy duties to focus on rural girls’ clubs.
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Black Hawk County Farm Bureau
Bureau
Black Hawk County
Elizabeth Hudson
Buchanan Farmers Picnic Set For Second Week Of June
Independence May 7 The board of directors of the farm bureau chose the second week of June for the annual county picnic. It will be held at the fair grounds with a date to be announced. No program details have been provided yet.
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Independence
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Fair Grounds
Triumph of Scientist Clears Tacoma Area Radio Interference
Seattle May 7 After two years of work OL BR Pedsern federal supervisor of radio for the Pacific northwest eradicated excessive interference from precipitators in a Tacoma copper smelter. Radio programs from Seattle Portland San Francisco and Los Angeles could be received again within 20 miles. Larger chokes halved then stopped the interference. The smelter uses 21 mechanical rectifiers with 24 hour rectification on a shaft turning 1800 rpm. Current ranges from 20000 to 50000 volts and 56 to 100 milliamperes.
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Wash
BR. Pedsern
Pacific Northwest
Tacoma
Portland
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Radio Corporation of America
Farm Jersey cow breaks milk production records
John Geraghty & Sons bought a black Jersey cow named Was Family Cosy, now yielding about 22 pounds of milk daily at six percent test. With earlier 728 pounds butterfat in 11 months and potential near 806 pounds, the cow could be a world record under farm conditions. The herd averages over 400 pounds butterfat for two years, aided by homegrown feed and proper care.
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John Geraghty & Sons
Monona
Geraghtys
Jeannete
Kingsley
Inene More
Butt
W. Loughary & Sons
Monmouth
Ore
Rinda Lad
Rosairse
Olga Lad
Rinda Laid
Jersey
Eore
Geraghty
Iowa
MrGregor Association
Pox
Gerashtys
Sherove
Kxl Geraghty
John Geraghty
Wallop in Poison Bran Krocks Out Pests of Garden
Poison bait stops cutworms in gardens and cornfields. Dr J Drake recommends using a moist mash of bran and paris green or sodium arsenite mixed with molasses and water, scattered in late afternoon. Do not use where chickens roam.
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Ames
Back Yard
J. Drake
Noison
Oderkirk To Tour Black Hawk County Farm
Burt Oderkirk, Town extension service specialist, will visit Black Hawk County on Thursday May 14 for a Pioneer Cow Test Association tour. He recently returned from Minneapolis after evaluating Radison farm Guernsey herd and noting Silver Star of Jean Du Lath at a world record pace.
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Black Hawk County
Pioneer Cow Test Association
Onerkirk
Minneapoalis
Radison Farm Guernsey
Jean du Lath
Two Corn Testing Plots Near Sumner Ta May 7
Two corn testing plots will be located near Sumner Ta for a summer township trial. One site is at the Meizhan place and the other at the Frank Land farm with seed supplied by local farmers. Participants include Gries ert Waskow Blume Schwerin Bauch Meswaro Schwerin Aggerter Wylam Land Meighan. Community picnic dinner discussions involve Sumner Days ton Leltoy townships.
Transient rally in wheat values across markets
Heavy selling to realize profits pushed wheat prices lower in early trading on May 7. Gains from late buying by commission houses faded as spring acre estimates rose 15.3 percent, with May and July futures slipping before a brief rally. Provisions firmed on hogs while oats and corn followed grain declines. general quotes show scattered gains and losses across Chicago New York and associated markets.
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Kansas City Livestock Market Roundup and Mixed Prices
Kansas City markets show steady to firm cattle and hogs with mixed delivery. Receipts around 3 500 cattle and hogs with various price brackets for feeders cows bulls calves and sheep. Omaha and Minneapolis grain and livestock notes follow, including hogs up to 18.85 top and cattle steady to higher amid active trading.
Utilities Lead in Rising Movement
The Associated Press reports a bullish market start with stock prices firming. Utah Securities climbed to 122 and North American Power led a general advance, while Electric and American Wyolen showed gains amid a broad rally.
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American Wyolen Preferrer
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
Chicago and New York markets show mixed activity across produce items. Creamery goods, eggs, cheese, poultry, and potatoes display varied receipts and pricing, with notable mentions of Wisconsin state products, Young Americas, and local brand names amid fluctuating demand.
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Wisconsin
Sitate Monk
Americis
Hogs Gain as Cattle Slump in Market Report
Hog prices rise with strong hogs and lighter weights lifting values. Cattle receipts fall and steers show weakness with buyers cautious on yearlings and light stock, while heifers and feeders hold steadier values amid slow trade.
State egg show entries reach 120 dozens in Ames
Ames Indiana May 7 entries for the first annual state egg show to be held May 14 15 and 16 reach 120 dozens with more expected. The Armes Poultry club manages the event and warns entries must close May 11 up to five dozens per exhibitor. Judging by H A Bittenbender and W H Lapp focuses on size color shape weight shell texture and quality.
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Armes Poultry Club
H. A. Bittenbender
Poultry Husbandry
W. H. Lapp
East St. Louis Livestock Report May 7 Hog and Cattle Prices
East St Louis market reports 7000 hogs with loads at 12.00 to 12.25 per cwt and lighter weights at 11.00 to 12.50. Cattle receipts 1000 steady to higher for steers and yearlings with top around 9.50 for vealers and cows 6.00 to 7.25. sheep and lambs mix 13.25 to 16.00 for springers and clips.
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Marsh-Fiace Hide
Chicago
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Nour
Tata
Beadee
Momimoen
Pkaln Grees
St Joseph Livestock Market Report
St Joseph market notes cattle receipts about 1,400 with steady to firm prices. Steers and heifers mostly 5.00 to 10.50, cows 3.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 5.50 to 8.50. Hogs receipts 2,500 with top around 11.60, bulk 11.25 to 11.55. Sheep receipts 5,005 with lambs 14.00 to 15.30.
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Alifornia
Associated Press
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Wright
California
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