Fresh Ground for Chickens Boon to Poultry Industry
The Black Hawk County flock sites the only state credited poultry herd with minimal losses and high chick survivability. Mrs. Bob Snavely of Orange Township praises fresh ground raises, feeding practices, and a double provider house for brooding large numbers. They are active members of the county record flock association, testing for white diarrhoea and sharing expert guidance from Ames extension staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk County
Orange
Aising
Offynung
Phey
Gay
County Card Flock Association
Ames
Tive
Black Hawk
Lobiell Poultry Farm
Ordinare
Snows
Eldeast
Countys Record Fietk Association
Butter Test Ass'n Picnic for June
Butter Test Association picnic set for June. April results show 848 cows tested with 363 milking and 45 dry. 3603 walking, fever produced over 30 pounds butterfat and 46 pounds during the six days. Average per cow including dry is 22.9 pounds butterfat and 60.2 pounds milk. Top north cow is grade Guernsey owned by Saylom Mather with 68 pounds fat. Holstein owned by William Yardie second high with 6 pounds fat. Serenus Slansen herd highest with 10 pounds per cow. Henry Koop herd average 20.5 pounds. All row test association picnic—Manned 9 beat Allison Sune 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Yardie
Serenus Slansen
Buitertai
Henry Koop
AU Row Test Association Picnier- Manned
Allison Sune
Burkhart’s furrow yields claim on corn price plan
Burkhart bought 22 young pigs for 401 dollars. He fed them 120 days on 700 bushels of corn and set them recently for 1046 dollars on an insurance of 735 dollars. He says this is the way to get more than 14 dollars a bushel for corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burkhart
Time for Tomatons and garden planting notes
In central and northern Iowa plant tomatoes and peppers now and harden off gradually before transplanting. Reduce water for two or three days to acclimate to garden conditions. cover long stems with earth when setting out to prevent lodging. Also plan a second planting of sweet corn and string beans and plant watermelons promptly. Varieties Kleckley Sweet Tom Watson and Sweethturl noted for quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tlane
Waternelans
Kleckley Sweet
Tom Watson
Sweethturl
Testing Assns to Be Reorganized Picnic of One Soon
Two Iowa county farm associations plan a May closure and reorganize into two groups centered on Eldorado West Union and Alpha Waucoma St Lucas. Clermont residents may join West Union Eldorado. Eldorado area to form one association, Alpha area another. Picnic planned June 5 at L H Old Fale farm Fairfield township to close the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha
Waucoma
St. Lucas
Clermont
Nose
West Union-Eldorado
Sith Jon Boie
Hawkeye
Roy Learn
L. H. Old Fake
Wairfield
Voelker Herd Tops Delaware Co dairy production
Voelker herd owned by William F Voelker led Delaware County Cow Test Association last month with 42.9 pounds of butterfat and 1134 pounds of milk from Holsteins. Other top herds include Dos Schnittjer Hartman and GC Bacon with various butterfat and milk yields. The association pools 24 herds and 5a cows with several cows selling for deer during the marsh and 27 cows surpassing 48 pounds of butterfat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Voelker
Delaware County
Tas & Grommon
Rens Jozeph
German Bread Demonstration at State Fair
Waverly Ta May 20 An exhibit and demonstration at the state fair will feature German bread preparation by four girls. The event aligns with state goals to educate on foreign cuisine and baking methods across localities at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Ihce
Alfalfa Campaign in Fayette County Debated
Local notices describe alfalfa campaign meetings in Fayette County with aims to expand cultivation. Tentative schedules reference township gatherings and countywide events as organizers seek to promote alfalfa growth and related arrangements in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
With the Farmers Questions and Comments Schedule
Readers address Farm Department queries to Edstor Waterlon Beening Moniior with note of watering India Phanv tay for guidance and feedback to improve agricultural practices and water management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siled
Edstor Farm Department
Waterlon Beening Moniior
Witering
Inia
Phanv Tay
Asparagus Beetle Debuts Bother Gardeners Says Iowa State
Iowa State College entomologists report the asparagus beetle has appeared in Iowa fields. The slender blue black beetle with a red thorax and larvae injure young shoots in spring and may defoliate high growth plants. Control methods include hand picking, planting nearby beans and cucumbers, and cutting back tall plants to deny eggs. arsenate poison is advised only on non table greens early morning with dew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Mialagas
Butcher’s Ax Falls on Dairy Slackers in Iowa
Ames Iowa May 20. Monthly reports from Iowa State College show nearly 2000 cows were sent to the butcher in six months from November to April for failing to produce satisfactory profits. Town cow testing groups of about 25 farmers assess each herd’s value and push for better profits. Cow associations statewide seek improved dairy outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
Iowa State Colere
Meim-Bers
Fbrmers
Dr Roadman To Speak At Allison Farm Picnic
Dr Badt A Roadman pastor of Grate Methodist Church Waterloo and former Mural Life specialist of Upper lows university will headline the Butler County Farm Bureau picnic in Allison. The May 20 event at the courthouse grounds pairs with county graduation exercises for eighth grade pupils, with committees promoting one of the county’s largest picnics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isutler Coonty
Fayette County Fair Picnic Speaker Set
Sehilling of Northfield Minnesota as speaker for Fayette County Fairs events June 25. A pirate morning feature with co narration credits, girls and boys clubs and women organizations contributing. prizes for best floats. Local shipping associations join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veile
Wee
Ing
Northfield
Minn
Twin City
Ature
Fayette County
Lighting Plant and Water System Save Steps on This Farm
Vredeciko, fa. May 29- Living! several miles from town. The farm shows an electric lighting plant and an air pressure water system that furnishes frost water to the house and to livestock, saving time and labor for the Cote family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vredeciko
Job Cote
Doauglas
Ireiner
Sram Aving
Pogsihin
Verkain
Bull attacked farmer then killed by butchered animal in pasture
A Shorthorn bull that charged and injured Shannon, a tenant, was later killed. The incident occurred in a pasture south of Charles Young plate where Wil crectery and hired man were present. Shannon suffered a severe head wound and remained unconscious after the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slelishuegs
Charles Young Plate
Wil
Tal Shannen
Shannon
Six Cornered House Raises Chicks on Clean Soil
In Waverly on May 20 Mrs. Vit Hl. ONtrogen from Jevfurson township reports raising chicks on clean soil using a six cornered house. The method, described as innovative, aims to improve poultry growth and sanitation with the unique structure.
Wheat Bullish Amid Rain Doubts and Global Factors
Chicago May 20 Wheat futures turn bullish as rains fail to ease moisture concerns in North Dakota and Canada. Strength in futures curbed selling with buying support from Eastern markets. Corn and oats rise alongside wheat while foreign buying and export outlook buoy prices. talks of large export business and limited domestic supply weigh on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fly
North Dakota
Mosture
Liverpool
Llualdachon
Anne
Tedan
Les
Romvers
South Dakotas
South
New York Grain Prices and Market Notes
Grain market notes from New York and Minneapolis list bid levels and oddities, with mixed prices for wheat and rye. The report records receipts, bids, and local price movements, mentioning figures and traders like Akers, and hints at a pocket-book loss in Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Seger
Gquids
Laney
Farley
New York
Fay
Auler
Inixen
Chicago Board of Trade Cash Quotations Report
The May Chicago Board of Trade cash quotations list bid prices across commodities including wheat corn oats and related grades with No 2 mixed No 4 white and No 2 yellow wheat notes and mixed sample prices and market symbols reflected in a dense OCR excerpt showing prices per bushel and grade classifications for ongoing trading activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tike
Gain of 1c Made on Hog Market
Chicago reports small gains on hog prices with mixed weights and varying bid levels. Receipts around 20,000 hogs, with prices from $12.90 to $18.65 for different weight categories, and cattle and sheep quotes also listed for St Paul market region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Igo
She& Ely Setree
Galifornia
CHANGE DULL THO MOTORS RECOVER SIOUX CITY CATTLE
Stock market notes show mixed movements with motor shares rallying on hints of higher dividends while United States markets report erratic price action. Cotton futures slip and textile items show uneven demand as trading stalls amid cross market volatility.
Provisions and Prices From May 20 Trade Report
A fragmented listing shows dairy, poultry, eggs, meats, and produce prices and receipts. Notable items include butter and cheese excerpts with multiple price points, poultry categories with turkeys and fowls, eggs receipts at 21 430 cases, and miscellaneous goods. Regional references include Idaho vessels and Kansas City areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewsie Ladies
Os Youngs Ameri
Idaho
Rei River
Kansas Cit
Bank Clearings For Waterloo Week Ending May 18 1926
Bank debits for the week ending May 18 1926 in Waterloo show totals for Thursday Friday Saturday and the midweek days with a comprehensive ledger of regional clearings. Figures include large sums for Chicago receipts and shipments, plus commodity prices and stock notes reflecting market conditions in Minnesota Idaho and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riazi
Hawk County Abstract Co
Waterloo
Agsodia
Steen
Jay LS
Chicago
United States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Louisiena
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Highlights Mixed Trade
Receipts around 7,000 cattle and 7,000 sheep show varied demand. Hogs trade near 14.25 to 15.25 per cwt with 1.00 to 4.00 premium on desirable lots. Cattle and lambs steady to higher. Texas and Arizona wethers cited, with price ranges across stockers, feeders, and fed cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roms AG
Mhicase
Mae. T.uyelt
Cress
Weinhe Price
Fiseseee
Brice
Rey
Siady
cIgy
Texas
ST. Joseph
Sto
Heirship Dispute Over Wilgus Estate Probed
A probate notice states Frank Wilgus administers the estate for relatives of his mother Mrs Wilgus. He died without close kin, leaving about 27 000 dollars. By law half passes to paternal kin and half to maternal kin, while attempts to locate Mrs Wilgus's relatives have failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilgus
Wigus
West Hi-Y Club Closes Season at First Baptist Church
The West Hi-Y club closed its season at a meeting in First Baptist Church with Rev J Richmond Morgan, pastor of First Congregational Church, as speaker. The East Hi-Y club meeting at East High auditorium focused on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist’ Church
J. Richmond Morgan
First Congregational ‘Church
East Hi-Y
Clinton East High
Remarkable Chick Cure Promises White Diarrhea Remedy
A letter from Mrs C M Bradshaw of Beaconsfield Iowa describes using Walko White Diarrhea Remedy to save 300 Wyandottes after widespread losses. Other testimonials claim preventing White Diarrhea in chicks, claiming rapid gains and no losses. The ad touts a money back guarantee via Walker Remedy Co and Old National Bank of Waterloo backing the promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atrs. C
Brad Shaw
Joseys Breall
C. M. Bradshaw
Beaconsfield
Wirst Co
Boston
Ethel Rhoades
Shenandoah
Towa
Aly
Leagitt & Johnson National Bank
Waterloo
Town
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. H. Snavely
Voelker Herd
Delaware Co. Ass
Twente
Mile County
Tao Gore
Alt
Jay Sthe
Slate Bug Experts
Dr. Roadman
Allison
Sehilling
Fayette
H. Matvedt
Traver
Minneapolis Gras
York Low
Bell
Akers
Lew Irsay Ahiy
Aimee Vidot
Board of Trade
Harley
Tings
ST. Paul
St. Maul
Sia
Seton
Sioux City Livestock
Lamson Jos. & Co
Marsh-Place
Moray
Wisimper
Toe’ Spire Mnenetton
Hudson
Packard
Moon
Mack Trucks
Joxdan
Studebaker
Utah
Botany Hills
Shorts
Hadson
Dodge
Mack
DuPont
Porto Rica
Zealand
Spain
Slovakia
Liverpool Maas
Grmek Tosi
Tandarite
Prhves Stes
Sles
SM Dale
Mle Ab
Eoad
Suriethy Ih
Stritfly
EGE
Ontoker
Stuady
Stony May
Ates
Vera Eld
Sih
Vnge
ST An
Wey
Boeke Ie
Atehison
Vba
Ate Coast Lin
Ion Taldwin - Toco
Es Balts Bait & Chio
Bertleleny Steet
California
Peaese Ua Canadian Pac
Ata
Teather Pf
Chesapeake & Ohio
Carta Sisrey
G. Alep
Ag Chile
Mar
Louisville
Tay Mo
Missouri
Ward
Nat
Notorfolk & Stern
Parkard
Radley Piercy-Arrow Mater
Nat 4 Corp
Teeete
Iran
Aee & San Prin
Sinclair
Nate Souther Pacifl
Southen Resilwa
Rae
Texgus
Waale
U S
Veiers
Mt Top
Wyoring Mills Co
Tripoli
Rath Packing Co
U. Rath
Prom Barclay & Sona
Colin Gross
Kansas City Livestock
Wilgus
Birnetts Creek
Ind
Walker Remedy Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!