Camp for rural boys at Devil's Backbone park
Independence May 12 reservations already come in to County Agent L A Walters for 15 spots in a three day rural lads camp at Devil's Backbone park late in June. A five county camp with 3 daily dollars 3 will hold 15 boys per county and includes education sports and entertainment with Prof Cunningham of Ames and other experts.
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Independence Ja
L. A. Walters
Devil's Backbone Park
Buchanan County
Walters
Courier Special Service
Manchester
Devil’s Backbone State Park
Dubuque
Fayette
Clayton
Buchanan
Delaware
Farm Bureau Organization
J. C. Cunningham
Ames
I. T. Bode
W. H. Stacey
John Quist
Two Ralphs Plan College Careers to Start in September
In Jesup Iowa, Ralph Patten and Ralph Miller, both former consolidated school farm boys, plan to enter Iowa State College in September to study agriculture. They previously earned honors as a dairy calf club demonstration team from Buchanan County at the Iowa State Fair and Dairy Cattle Congress, ending with a top finish at the National Dairy Exposition.
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Jesup, Ta
Ralphs
Ralph Patten
Wesley Patten
Ralph Miller
Iowa State College
Buchanan County
Jesup
Consolidated School
Hoghouse Project Costs A Thousand Dollars
Traer Iowa May 13 Henry Degner plans a new hog house on his farm southeast of Traer. The 24 by 56 foot building includes a self feeder waterworks and cooker with 24 rows of quarters and hollow tile construction. Cost is estimated at 1000 dollars. Frank Stark near Traer finished a chicken house 20 by 40. George Kokesh Clutter is building an 18 by 82 foot chicken house. Joe Saver Clutter plans a 32 by 36 barn 18 feet high.
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Courier Special Service
Traer
Henry Degner
Frank Stark
George Kokesh
Clutter
Joe Saver
Forty Pigs Drowned in Rain at Emmet Seeman Farm
Forty piglets under a week old drowned on the Emmet Seeman farm southwest of Newhall after a Sunday morning downpour. The pigs and sows were kept in movable houses in a pasture believed safe from flooding, but rising water covered the pen and all 40 were drowned.
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van Horne
Emmet Seeman
Newhall
Seeman
Garden Gossip on Early Planting for Tomatoes
Extension horticulturist C V Holsinger of Iowa State College advises starting hardy tomato varieties in May with 12 starter plants per garden. He recommends Bartania Chalks Jewel Dwarf Champion and June Pink, plus mid and late red and pink varieties such as Stone Matchless John Baer Red Head Livingstone Globe Ponderosa and Farmer. A few yellow types suit cautious gardeners and a small seed crop can be planted in June for early September fruiting.
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C. V. Holsinger
Towa State College
Ames
Mr. Holsinger
Holsinger
Stone
Sow produces carload of pigs in five litters
A. d. Marken of Hampton Iowa reports a Chester White sow as prolific, producing 8 pigs in five litters for a total 49 raised. The latest litter, born April 2, contained 22 pigs, 12 living and thriving, while four died soon after birth and six were bottle-raised and died. The sow is described as profitable and good type, yielding pigs that perform well.
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Hampton
A. d. Marken
G. A. Marken
Marken
State Holstein Picnic Planned in Iowa
Officials of Iowa Holstein-Friesian Breeders Association consider arranging a state Holstein picnic in June, possibly at the state hospital farm near Independence. Buchanan county breeders have announced their county picnic and would fold into the state event if it goes ahead. A speaker, band, and food time are expected, with renewed field secretary interest in E. M. Wright. Prices for butterfat have kept cattle demand up, but few serviceable bulls and scarce cows challenge a statewide sale next fall.
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Iowa
E. M. Wright
Wright
Eagle Shot Near E Cortright Farm in Iowa Township
E E Cortright of East Waterloo township shot an eagle while using a 12 gauge on his tractor to shoot gray squirrels. The bird, likely migratory, was injured in one wing after three shots. He kept the eagle for supper, noting its wingspan at 81 inches, and had not decided its disposition.
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E. E. Cortright
Waterloo
Cortright
Best Dairy Club Showman Turns Interest to Pigs
Jesup, Ia May 13 Walter Fuller, once the state dairy calf showman champion, pivots to pigs after his Jersey heifer’s injury and calf loss. He aims for a 1000 pound litter in 180 days, with a sow producing 15 pigs, 10 alive and strong prospects, and he plans ample feeding to reach a ton litter weight.
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Jesup. Ta
Walter Fuller
Dairy Calf Club
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Walter
126 Pigs Bring Payment on Iowa Farm Sale
Nashua Iowa May 13. W Pierce Son bought from W E Tucker Jr 126 head of hogs weighing 38110 pounds with an average 302 pounds each. Tucker received a 3525 17 check for the lot at 27 93 per hog. Hogs bred and grown on Tucker s farm not feeders. Delivered by two men in one day from nine miles distant. The payment would make a good showing on any Chickasaw County farm.
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Nashua
W. Pierce & Son
W. E. Tucker, Jr
McLean System Gains Followers in Black Hawk County
C J Schaefer of Eagle township builds a dozen A type hoghouses from second hand lumber to adopt the McLean system of swine management this summer. He has 30 sows and plans to run them on new houses in a clover patch across the highway from his barn. County Agent J L Uban notes many farmers in Black Hawk are adopting the system, with farm bureau demonstrations and letters having spurred interest. A county tour of successful hog farms will be held Thursday June 23 under farm bureau auspices.
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C. J. Schaefer
Eagle Township
Schaefer
Jake Blitsch
Black Hawk County
McLean
J. L. Uban
Farm Bureau
Black Hawk
Town People See Big Eight-Horse Team Demonstration
Waverly Iowa May 13 Roy W Snyder Ames extension specialist will demonstrate eight horse hitching methods next Tuesday at the L H Brandt farm east of town and Wednesday at the E J Wilam Son farm two miles north of Sumner under Bremer County Farm Bureau with free lunch at noon.
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Waverly
Roy W. Snyder
Ames
Towa
Mr. Snyder
Snyder
L. H. Brandt Farm
Here
E. J. Wilam & Son
Sumner
Bremer County Farm Bureau
Burlingham and Guard to Buy Breeder's Gazette
Chicago May 13. Sale of the Breeder's Gazette, founded in 1881 by Alvin Saunders, was announced. Charles L. Burlingham will publish the paper and Samuel R. Guard will edit it. Guard formerly led publicity for the American Farm Bureau federation in Chicago and later joined a large mail order house. Burlingham, known as Doc in the livestock world, spoke at a Rotary dinner in Waterloo this winter and has worked on the Gazette staff for several years.
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Chicago
Breeder’s Gazette
Alvin Fr. Saunders
Charles L. Burlingham
Samuel R. Guard
Burlingham
Guard
American Farm Bureau Federation
Sa. Burlingham
Doc
Waterloo
Rotary
The
Gazette
Omaha Livestock Report From May 13
Omaha Nebraska traders report hogs at 8,000 receipts with prices from 9.35 to 9.50 and top at 9.50 for 160 210 pound averages, 210 240 pound butchers at 9.25 to 9.40, 240 300 pound at 9.00 to 9.25. Cattle receipts near 1,000 with all classes steady, slaughter steers around 11 0 to 14 0, slaughter heifers about 9 0 to 10 0, beef cows near 6 50 to 7 50, vealers up to 12 50. Sheep receipts 4,600 including 1,590 direct to packers, spring lambs around 17 25.
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Omaha
Neb
Grain market shows firmness amid profit taking on bulges
Chicago May 13 grain prices firmed as profit taking on bulges faced resistance. Manitoba seed delays likely reduce acreage, corn planting late, July oats reached season high while corn rose on buying. Cash demand improves, country offerings light. Provisions firmer with hog values. Wheat closed unsettled with mixed moves.
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Chicago
Manitoba
Minneapolis grain market report May 13 1920s
Receipts totaled 154 cars versus 184 a year earlier. Prices listed for various grades of No 1 northern and dark northern spring wheat, including on track and to arrive futures for May July and September. Corn and oats prices shown for No 3 yellow and No 3 white respectively with bid ranges.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Minn
Montana
Futures close on butter and eggs prices
Chicago futures report shows butter standards for June at 41.33 cents, May 40.54 cents, August 41.50 cents, July 40.350 cents. storage standards December 43.58 cents. Eggs storage packed firsts May 25.12 cents, June 24.36 cents. refrigerator standards November 29 cents.
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Chicago
Potatoes Market Report From Chicago Trade
Chicago May 13 Potatoes new 25 old 31 cars on track new 87 old 143 total shipments 622 old stock moderate demand trading limited market strong prices higher Wisconsin sacked round whites 3.25 3.40.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Representative Sales Livestock in Union Yards
Representative livestock sales today include cattle and hogs offered at Union Yards in Chicago on May 13. Buyers and sellers gathered as market activity began with bidding at opening prices and notable interest in feeder cattle and young hogs.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Cash Quotations May 13 Rally
Chicago May 13 quotes show commodities prices for wheat corn oats rye barley and timothy seed with no 1 hard wheat at 1484 and various grades and lead items. Provision prices list lard ribs bellies at 12.50 13.00 and 15.62 with several grain grade values across No.2 to No.6 categories and sample grades.
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Chicago
Boae
Tory
Bn Ribs
Adnee
Hogs and cattle prices rally in Chicago market report
Hogs strong to novelty of 10c. receipts 19,000 hogs, demand improved for light hogs and pigs, top price $10.00, bulk for 150 to 300 pounds around $9.65 to $9.90, heavier hogs $9.25 to $9.70. Cattle receipts 2,500, most classes steady to higher, fed steers $9.75 to $10.40, yearlings $10.75, heavy bulls $6.50 to $6.60, select offerings up to $13.75, hogs firmer and cattle in good demand, sheep weak to $0.25 lower. Toledo seeds report nothing else of note.
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Wweight Price
Ated
Butch
Aeagenaaeee
Uwewes
Martin
Chicago
California
Nebraska
Colorado
Stock Upturn Hits New Highs Across Major Shares
New York May 13. Sharp advances in high priced shares pushed many to new peaks for the year in forenoon trading. Nickel Plate led gains, touching 210 and climbing to new highs, with Chesapeake & Ohio, International Harvester, Case Threshing Machine, and Houston Oil showing notable top levels. Several leaders like Baldwin, Pullman, United Fruit, United States Cast Iron Pipe, Commercial Solvents and Montgomery Ward gained 3 to 6 points. Call loan renewals stayed at 4 1/2 per cent as market sentiment shifted but with exceptions such as Nickel Plate opening 6 4 points higher at 210 34. Fleischmann and Houston Oil followed into higher ground while General Motors opened slightly lower as the dividend move had been priced in.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Nickel Plata
Chesapeake & Ohio
International Harvester
Case Threshing Machine
Houston O
Baldwin
Pullman
United Fruit
United States
Montgomery Ward
Fleischmann
Houston Oil General Motors
All. Chem. & Dye
Tel & Tel
Wee Rae Am
Wat
Wks
el Am
Anaconda
Atchison Er
Coast Line
Baldwin Ae
LNG
Balt
Ohio
Eerie
Barnsdall
Bethlehem Steel
California
Pet
Wewnes
Canadian Pac
Coca Cola
Colorado
Col. Gas & Fl
Consolidated Gas
Ares
Crucible Steel Eames Ee
Newwewsere
Dodge Bros
du Pont de Nem
Erie Railr
General Asphalt
General Motors
Illinois Central
Engerese
Harvester
Mer
Inter
Seis
Kan
City Southern
Kennecott Ce
Lunisville & Nash
ILI
Mack Truck
Marland Oros
Mid-Continent
Tex
Missouri Pac
Nash Motors
New York Central
Htta
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific Ee
Packard Motor Car
Pennsylvania
Phillips Petroleum
Pierce-Arrow M. C
Radio Corp
Apeinct Agia m Nfaiat
Reading
Weese BF Rep. Iron & Steel Waaeee Reynolds Tob
Domene Werene
St. L
Standard Oil
Studebaker
Texas Corp
Texas
Texas & Pacific
Union
vAlcohol
Univ. Pipe & Rad
Wabash Railway
Ewes
Maryland
Westinghouse Elec
Stor Enes
Willys-Overland
Woolworth Settee
Foreign exchanges report mixed demand in New York
New York May 13 foreign exchanges show mixed demand with rates: Great Britain 4.855%, France 0. ? Germany 23.67c, Holland 39.98c, Norway 25.83c, Sweden 26.73c, Denmark 26.67c, Switzerland 19.23c, Spain 17.62c, Poland 11.40c, Argentina 42.8714e, Brazil 11.810e, Tokyo 47.024¢, Shanghai 62.26¢, Montreal 100.064¢, and other listed currencies. figures reflect latest market quotes.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Jugo-Slavia
Austria
Roumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokic
Shanghai
Montreal
Kansas City Grain Prices Rise on Wheat Receipts
Wheat prices move higher with 76 car receipts in Kansas City market. No 2 dark hard quoted at 1.574 present, No 2 red around 1.34 to 1.36, No 3 near 1.32 to 1.36. Corn and oats show modest gains with White and Yellow corn and No 2 white oats leading the advance.
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Kansas City Grain
Kansas City
Minneapolis Flour Prices Show Small Falls in Shipments
Minneapolis Flour markets report a 16 cent drop in cartload family patents priced at 8.10 to 8.25 a barrel. Shipments of 50 pound sacks quoted at 1,030 barrels. Bran priced at 28.25 to 28.50.
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Minneapolis
Minneanelig
Minn
Kansas City Livestock Market Report May 13
Cattle receipts 4,000 calves 200 stockers thin. killing classes steady with some strength on south Texas grass steers. Hogs receipts 4,400 uneven, mostly steady to strong. light hogs weak, stock pigs off, tops around 9.65 on 160-210 lb, 9.50 on 170-220 lb, 8.75-9.30 on 240-? lb. Heavier totals and prices noted for load of 921 lb south Texas grass steers at 8.60 and bulk 1,164-1,688 lb 8.50 in medium quality.
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Kansas City
New York and Chicago Market Prices May 13 Report
Market roundup from New York Chicago St Louis and Kansas City shows Butter receipts in the six figures with firm creamery grades and 43 to 44 cents, Eggs around 31 to 36 cents for nearby whites and variances across coasts and states, Poultry prices steady for dressed and live birds, Cheese mixed with state milk varieties and Young Americas quoted, Flour dull, Pork steady at 36 dollars, Sugar and Coffee quotes with spot and refined ranges, Tallow and Hay values noted, regional contrasts and small shifts in prices across markets.
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New York
Mesa
Midwest
Rio No
Santos No
C. Hay
Livestock Prices Mixed at East St Louis Sale
Hogs receipts 3800 steady with tops about 9.50 and 9.65 to 9.75 for 160 to 210 pounds. Cattle receipts 800 with calves 500, cows mostly 6.50 to 7.75, bulls up to 7.00, medium cutters 4.00 to 5.00. Sheep receipts 500 fat lambs 25 cents lower, springers 17.00 to 17.50, best clipped ewes 7.50.
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E. ST. Louis Livestock
St. Louis
Ill
St Joseph Livestock Market Report May 13 Hogs Cattle Sheep
Receipts 2000 hogs steady to 10c higher top 9.50 bulk 9.00 to 9.45. Cattle receipts 506 generally steady. week’s steers 9.69 to 10.25, cows and heifers 4.50 to 10.00, calves 5.00 to 10.00, stockers 7.50 to 9.25. Sheep receipts 4060 weak to 25c lower. lambs 15.25 to 16.10, ewes 7.50 to 9.50.
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St. Joseph
St Louis Grain Prices May 13 Report
St Louis May 13 market notes show No 2 red wheat at 1.42% to 1.43% range No 4 yellow corn 83 85 rising to 90 No 6 yellow 79 to 1.04 No 2 white oats around 50 cents No 3 white oats quoted as c per bushel
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ST. Louis Grain
St Louis
St Paul Livestock Market Report May 13 Varying Steers and Hogs
Receipts: cattle 1300 calves 1600 hogs 1500 sheep 100. Cattle in good demand with medium and heavy steers around 11.00, light weights 9.50 to 10.50, stockers 6.00 to 8.00, bulls 6.25 to 6.50. Calves dealers steady, 11.00 to 12.00. Hogs fair to strong, medium and heavy 8.75 to 9.25, lights 9.50, bulk sows around 11.00, average cost 5.09. Sheep slight weakness in fat lambs. few spring lambs 17.00.
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South St. Paul
Minn
Feed prices rise on cottonseed meal and corn demand
Washington May 13 feed prices edged higher for the week ending May 11 as cottonseed meal and corn feeds supported gains. Demand was heavy for small lots while on hand supplies remained tight, future shipments grew less active, and pasture conditions vary by region with northern slackening expected as forage becomes widely available. May 11 quotes covered wheat brans, middlings, linseed and hominy feeds, and alfalfa meal with regional price variations.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Minneapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Buffalo
Glass cattle swamp traders at Chicago market
In Chicago on May 13 bidders faced abundant high quality steers and yearlings with prices around 11 dollars and higher, while common cattle remained scarce. Western and Colorado feeders sold up to about 13.50, hogs slid to about 9.25 to 9.90, and sheep and lambs showed mixed steady to slight declines with clipped lambs at 16.25 to 17.25 and woolled lambs around 16 to 17.
Tom Hansen Tops Iowa Dairy Cow Milk Output in April
Thomas Hansen of Cedar Falls between here and Hudson led Iowa cow testing associations in April with an average of 1596 pounds of milk and 49.6 pounds of butterfat per cow. The leaders behind him include J A Fritz Monons-Farmersburg 48.3 pounds, William Bath & Son Sac county 48.1, Alfagold Farms McGregor 47, and C A Mark & Son Hardin county 45. The Iowa test shows nearly 30,000 cows on test in April, up from 22,000 last year, with 363 cows culled versus 268 a year earlier. O'Brien county led in butterfat average among associations, followed by Linn No 1, Buena Vista, Bremer No 1, and Hardin.
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Cedar Falls
Thomas Hansen
Here
Hudson
Iowa
Ames
William Bath & Son
Sac County
Alfagold Farms
McGregor
C. A. Mark & Son
Hardin County
Testing Association
O’brien County Association
Linn County
Buena Vista County
Bremer County No. 1
Eight milk cows return monthly profit claims
Dysart Ts May 13 Will Lamprecht, south of Dysart, maintains eight Holstein cows yield a consistent average profit of 106 dollars per month after feeding costs. He emphasizes weighing milk, recording feed, and keeping precise accounts to measure farm returns and urges other farmers to maintain full records.
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Couriar
Dysart
Will Lamprecht
Wheat Receipts Report From Chicago and Northwest
Chicago and northwest wheat receipts show totals for yesterday this week and the year. Duluth Minneapolis Chicago totals are listed with figures indicating day and week comparisons and year to date.
Peoria Grain Receipts Mixed For Corn and Oats
Peorya grain market at Peoria Illinois reports receipts of 15 cars with corn prices steady to higher for No 6 yellow at 80c and 79a for another grade and sample grades around 68 to 78c. Oats receipts listed with No 2 white at 51c and No 3 white at 60c to 64c, sample 42 to 45c.
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Peorya Grain
Peoria
Til
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