Iowa dairy judging shows profit motive outweighs fun
Iowa dairy statistics from the extension service show most farmers milk cows for profit. April figures report 2,468 cows sold to butchers by tasting associations and 1,600 members across 61,600 herds produced 19,017 cows’ records. Top herds and cows posted notable butterfat outputs with Hawk-Buchanan leading for per cow production at 30.5 pounds of butterfat.
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Iowa
Extension Service of Iowa
State College
Ames
Lown
Ne Gilay
Fayette County Association
Giley
Thomas Hansen
Gedar Falls
Henry Schlichting
Rockwell Association
J. B. Bauer
O' Brien County Association
Mr. Schlichting
Ponty
Wawk-Buchanan
Hawk-Buchanan Association
Cc ‘Association
Burgee Pericow
Ce Ee
J-B.bauer
O'Brien
Auring
Br Wi Codward
Hampton
New Junior Club Man Begins Work
Roland C Ferguson, newly born junior club agent, starts work in Fayette and Black Hawk counties over the next five to six months after completing a four year agriculture course at Iowa State. A Fayette and Black Hawk county farm bureau conference will determine the initial assignment with Ames club teacher Johnny Quist and assistant state leader Heats Biechling present.
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Roland C. Ferguson
Fayetta
Black Hawk
Iowa State College
Johny Quist
Ames
Canning Company Buys Purebred Holsteins for Farms
Acing, agent for Waterloo Canning, reports buying 17 Holsteins from several breeders in Pasette, Cleck Haw counties to stock the Davison farm near Hammond avenue. Purchases include four heifers with two purebred bulls from H O Larsen and other bulls and grade cows from Hansen and Wilkinson holdings. Jim Bolerup plans to showcase herd on circuits, aiming for the national Holstein salt in Wes Moines where prices average around 2500.
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Acling
Waterloo Canning Company
Jim Bolerup
Pasette
Cleck Haw
Daviison
Hammond Avenue
Canning
H. O. Larsen
Dike
Dester Pedersen
Waterloo
Jim Hansen
Maynard
Jal
Joly Wilkinson
Fayette County
Larsen Farm
Hansen Farm
Cunningham
Jim
Harstove & Arnould Halstein
3000 Eggs Exhibit At Iowa Poultry Show
The second annual state poultry show conducted by the Poultry Club of Iowa State College drew entries from producers, record flock keepers, college students, and juniors. George Seaman of Traer won fourth in the white egg division. Robert McDonald of Hopkinton, Wor was first in junior class brown eyes. An exhibit showed the impact of ration on growth. birds fed a planned mix of cornmeal, middlings, bran, meat and bone meal, buttermilk, limestone, salt, alfalfa, and milk without water appeared superior.
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uAmes
Clarence
Pearson
Mitchellville
Poultry Club
College
George Seaman
Traer
Robert Mcdonald
Hopkinton
Hudson Creamery Patrons Yield Big Fat Production
In April the 14 producers delivered a large fat quantity to Hudson Co operative creamery, close to March's level. Totals include Holstein, Guernsey, Shorthorn entries such as Walters, Beek, and Henderson, with Holstein and Shorthorn yields listed. payments averaged around 44 per cent and varied by producer.
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Fhutison
Tia
Hivktan Cooperative Creamery
A. Mintel
Tiaosen
Flolsteins
Walters
Guern Beek
Shorthorn
Nan
Derson
Raibaugh
Holstein
Juniors Promote Guernsey Bulls in Dubuque County Dairy Club
In Dubuque County and nearby areas, 4-H dairy clubs foster youth leadership through Guernsey cattle projects. Leo Steger and partners like G. Steger & Sons run Brookside Guernsey Farm, emphasizing breeding, herd growth, and community involvement. Notable youths include Lynn Slater in Buchanan County and the Petersen children in Webster County, whose early calf projects evolved into ongoing farming ventures and leadership roles in dairy clubs.
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Kurm
Steger
Dubuque County
Waupeton
du Inique County
Onfé Club
Leo
Fcter
Iyore
Towa
Dairy Club
Dibsque
Leo Steger
Steger & Sons
G. Steger & Sons
Flash! Johnston
Fows
Slate Dairy Association
Jonaston
Aurora
Buchanan
P Buchanan Counts
Lynn Slater
Lynn
Test Association
Webs Co
Rex Pieplow
Freit H. Piepslow
Fayette County
Rey
Verna
Gerald
Donald
Robert Petersen
G. R. Petersen
Webster County
May 21 and 22 Beef Club Tour Planned at Vinton
John Day, secretary of the Town Beef Producers association, announces a two day inspection tour of all baby beef club calves on feed in Bentoy County May 21 and 22. The event involves members and parents with emphasis on feeding practices.
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Vinton
T. T
John Day
Town Beef Producers’ Association
Bentoy County
Baby Beef Club
Belle Phalle
Kansas City Livestock Report Contradictory Figures
The Kansas City livestock market section appears garbled with multiple OCR errors. Readable items mention Saab steers and veal, with unclear pricing and lots. Some names and numbers seem corrupted. Overall, the fragment lacks coherent sale outcomes or distinct entities to anchor a summary.
Farmers Question Address Communications Notice
Questions and comments in rite regarding the farmers address communications 16 Edition Paros Department Waterton Aveging Courier Wa léring Ithone Five.
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Paros Department
Waterton
Waléring
Tawa
Ithone
Weather and grain markets edge lower on mixed signals
Amid forecasts of drier weather the U S visible grain supply shows a large year over year decrease yet prices slip. Wheat and oats weaken while corn trades near steady to lower as May delivery strengthens briefly then softens. Traders cite slow cash demand, ample store inventories, and cautious planting progress in the face of looming July production prospects.
Stock Market Slumps Amid Broad Resistance and Uncertainty
Stock and commodity sections show feeble resistance as investors weigh domestic trade, foreign stability, and major group performances. Downgrades hit auto and retail firms with notable declines in Woolworth, Kresge, Sears, and General Motors while Hudson, Dodge, and Studebaker lead motor stock gains amid cautious trading.
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New York
U.S
Iran
POE
Southern Railway
Zan L.atd
Anandean
Ainck Trucks
Hudson
Woolworth
Sears
Froebuck
Blortgenery
Wird
Kresge
Tid
Provisions and market notes from May trading day
The report compiles varied commodity prices including butter, potatoes, and eggs, with references to creameries in St Louis and market activity in Liverpool and Chicago. It notes firmer or steady pricing, with some declines in catton and grain quotations, and mentions several suppliers and locations such as Butler Creamery and Midstate districts.
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Liverpool
Midstate
Janis
Marel
Nate York
Fay —Cinsi
Firsy Supadi Ag
Chicago
cCatten
Flower
Poultry Pointers From the Waterlo o Markets
Waterlo o Markets report a 1 am May Ui note on poultry care. Experts urge control of internal parasites and external pests like lice and mites, outlining simple treatment methods using sodium fluoride powder, talc, and dilute sodium chloride. Dipping procedures for fowls are described with emphasis on humane handling and brief immersion.
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Mayay Appeat No. 1 hard
The page lists assorted board of trade cash quotations with mixed grade stamps and sample grades in terse OCR style. Prices show whites and yellows with varied numbers, including No. 1 white and No. 2 white across several entries.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
Mayay
Gorn
Fey
Sanighe Brade
GILG
Yi Onis
Chicago Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago market data shows hog receipts at 34,000 with slow trade and mixed bids, cattle receipts at 26,000 with steady to higher prices for heavies and feeders, and sheep receipts at 18,600 with fat lambs up to 256 higher. Buyers and packers' demand varied, with best heavy and medium hogs around 19 to 19.75, cattle largely steer loads, and lambs modest gains amid uneven bidding.
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Kaui
Mnn
Chicago
California
May Market Review Suits Light Demand for Hay
May market reports show light receipts at the day markets despite easier Kansas City tone. Hay stocks on farms May 1 totaled about 11.26 million tons, below last year and the 10-year average. Cattle are still on pasture in Chicago territory, with pasture and hay land conditions low for May 1, potentially increasing winter hay needs.
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Washington
Kansie City
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Owever
Thie Bickwird Sensom
Chicago
Truptees of Orange Township Advertise Road Bids
Trustees of Orange Township will receive sealed bids for constructing two miles of road. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk before 7 a.m. May 27, 1926. Inquire at the township clerk’s office, Moule 6, Waterlso. Phone ru.
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Orange Township
Bowrd Street
Waterlso
Grain News Highlights US Wheat Exports and Weather
Grain notes report US wheat and flour exports totaling 801,000 bushels to date, with last year’s period at 201,941,000. Primary market receipts total 314,259,000 bushels in the season, vs 471,605,000 a year ago. May deliveries show mixed wheat, rye, corn, oats. rainfall in France noted. Western Canada sees mixed conditions, Winnipeg reports indicate deteriorating crops. New York flour prices steady with slight gains. Minneapolis notes little change in flour futures and firm barrel shipments.
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Aled Chemical & Dye
American Car & Foundrer J
Amerterr
Tabacco
Anaconda Copper Ee aArmour
B. -Atchison + oes
Atlantic Coast Line
VAL Aldwin
Ballmore & Ohio Ares
Tethlehem Steel
Eras California Petroleutd
Canadian Pacific
Mabye Central Eeather Pfd
Carre Ae Pasco
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago
Nomluvesten
Renee Sas
EU Pont Pias
Pacific
Chrysler Corp
Dodge Bros
du Pont de Nemours
Cue
Erie Railroad
Famous Players
Foundation Co
Ape Reed General Asphalt
Gal
General Eilectric Ae
General Motors
iGrent
Rohan
Ptt
Gulf
Sinots
Lin Independent O. & G
Contalinn
Tnt
Harvester
Kenneecott Copper
Lehigh Valles
Louisville & “Nash
Meek
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Montgomery Ward
Saeet
New York Central
Latiford
Ie Ciolk & Western
Asm
Willins
Pierer
Teading
He & St Rep
St. Tl
Wwaterlee
Fr. Tees
Barkley
Stewart
Warner
Studebaker
Texas Co
Texas
Flenis
Aires
UWS
Prine
Tbs
York
Barclay & Sons
Secont
Colin “Bros
United States
Sontirad
Cval Oy
Wlanines Stere
Varley
France
Winnipeg
Canatian
Can- Grenvill
Gophers Read Drevers Red Ox Poison Kernels Alert
Mysterious handyman warning circulates about Drevers Red ox Poison Kernels and ready to use products. The warning claims neighbors will not call again after exposure and mentions Ade and cent at drug stores as sources.
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