Hogs May Return Profit Next Year
Iowa State college extension specialist Rex Beresford urged farmers at two county meetings to study hog markets and breeding practices. He predicted 1926 could be fairly profitable if producers adjust herd size to price signals and select brood sows by type, ancestry, udders, and teats, with emphasis on management.
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Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
Wack Mawk County
Beresford
Lewis Orth
Jubilee Store
Hereford
European Corn Borer May Reach Iowa Next Year
State entomologist Dr. C. G. J. Drake warns the European corn borer could invade Iowa in five to ten years and reports outbreaks in Ontario Ohio and Michigan. Iowa State College President R. A. Pearson plans a statewide conference in mid November with state agriculture officials to discuss control measures and quarantine to block spread.
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Aimis
CG. J. Drake
Ilona State College
Ontario
Ohio
Michi-gan
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
State Basii
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Noember
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Liverton
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Toledo
Chicago
Lake Bono
Canada
Michigan
Buchanan County Poultry Show Set for December
Independence Iowa November 3 special The annual Buchanan County Poultry Association show will run December 1 to 4 in Orr Hall Second Avenue NE. Secretary L L Simpson says an SEE production class is added with same awards and entry fees as other classes. Classes cover hens pullets cocks cockerels and old and young birds. In pens males count 20 percent of total. Eligible breeds include Mediterranean American and English classes.
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Buchanan County Poultry Association
Orrhall
Second Avenue
N. E
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Poultry Protective Association Formed by Fayette Farmers
Fayette Iowa farmers organized a Poultry Protective Association on Saturday night. Members will raise funds to curb chicken thefts and join state efforts to protect poultry yards. The move follows several thefts and aims to bolster local security.
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Poultry Protective Association
Fayette Farmers
Fayette
Fayette County
Dairy Club Plans Formed by County Committee in Vinton
Vinton Iowa November 3 county dairy club committee met to organize a dairy club for boys with Holstein and Guernsey calves. County Agent co Herzen and Howard Jackson Iowa State Dairy association assistant livid secretary helped outline rules.
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County Dairy Ralt Cinh
Co Herzen
Howard Jackson
Iowa State Dairy Association
Renton County
Ear of corn 45 years old tied to Center Point resident
Center Point Iowa November 2 Fred Stauffer a pioneer resident owns an ear of corn aged 45 years this month matching the age of his son 3 F Stauffer of Linn County Savings Bank The ear hung for 13 years in a local elevator as a model of good type kept at the Stauffer home wrapped in tissue It is solid and firm the kernels no longer germinate about six and a half inches long but shrunk two inches in 45 years with only dull color suggesting it might have been picked three or four years ago
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Fred Stauffer
F. Stauffer
Linn County Savings Bank
Stauffer
Chicago Demands Milk From Herds Tested For TB
Chicago health officials push for milk only from cattle under state and federal supervision. Dr Herman Nuchesen vows all milk sold in the city will come from tested herds within months as dairy farmers support the campaign and opposition narrows to a few dairymen in McHenry County.
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Herman Nuchesen
Baskenl
Tertiory
Bundesen
McBenry County
Kit Rey
Knudsen Cedar Falls Sells Spotted Poland China at 77
An Iowa sale in Cedar Falls saw breeder Rowley Will Sloan purchase spotted Poland China stock. Over 20 breeders offered stock, with a top sow selling for 57 and an average price around 7 to 7. The top boars and sows went to Knudsen of Cedar Falls for 77 each.
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Fayette Holstein Herd Posts Profit From Show Season
Dairy men at Fayette Ia in a farm bureau meeting assessed prize income from the Payette county Holstein show herd during the season ending at Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo. They expect about 100 dollars more than expenses despite strong competition. An auction sold feed pails hammers and small equipment used by herd managers while owners expressed satisfaction with the results.
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Farm Bureau
Payette County
Dairy Cattle Congress Waterloo
Halloween Parties Light Up Waverly Weekend
Local residents report a busy Hallowe'en weekend in Waverly with numerous costume events. Lorena Schietel hosted a girls’ stunt party. Mrs. Raean’s Sunday school group gathered about 25 at Tessie Profedundar’s home.
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Gratiare
Ray Akin
M. C. Martin
Akt
Marie
Isl
Priva Ee
Ty Myron
Pada
Amir Garay
Grands’ Association
Zimmer
Mra. P
Wheat rises as weather and demand lift prices
Chicago reports wheat gains amid global weather disruptions Argentina frost damage over 2 million acres and Canada snow delays. Initial quotes climbed with December at 14 07 to 14 60 and May near 14 46. corn and oats followed the trend while receipts stayed light. Provisions moved with grain strength as markets closed firm.
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Liverpool
Canad Lo
Argentina
Australia
Canada
Warn
Tad TS
Isa
Random Board of Trade Quotations Filed From Chicago
Nov 3 AP report lists wheat and corn futures with mixed prices and assorted grades. No. 3 yellow and No. 4 white oats values appear with small fractional shifts. Burley tobacco and cloverseed prices noted, plus provisions for lard and roasts and ride futures.
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Leoria Gealy
Peoria
Asc
Chicago
Hog market holds steady with strong demand and higher prices
Livestock report shows hogs steady to stronger with mixed weights and top prices around $11.60 for extreme hogs and $12.00 for long siring pigs. Cattle and sheep receipts rise with fat steers near steady or slightly lower and lambs fluctuating, best lambs nearing $15.50 while feeding lambs sell around $15.25.
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Waterloo Markets Report From November 3
Receipts across cattle hogs and sheep show mixed steady to higher bids. Prices include fat steers 3.73 to 7.00, cows 2.75 to 4.25, calves around 11.50 to 21.50, hogs 9.00 to 10.75, lambs 14.50 to 14.75, with New York Packers and Lamson Bros. firms involved. Representative sales by Lamson Bros. & Co. and H. A. Morey detailed for Waterloo and Sioux City markets.
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Lamson Bros. & Co
Marsh-Place
H. A. Morey
Chicago
Saree 200 Mills Co
Reser & Weight Basley
Fleur
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Industry Outlook: Best in History Signals Record Trading
New York financial editor reports industrial stock averages at NYSE highs and rail yard prices near postwar peaks. October shattered volume records with 54.4 million shares traded. earnings reports remain strong and dividends rise as November outlook stays bullish.
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S. Financial
New York
New York Stock Exchange
New York Exchange
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Livestock market update from Kansas City and St Joseph listings shows receipts of about 16 000 calves and 9 000 hogs with mixed demand. Steers and heifers steady to lower, grass cows 4.00 to 6.00, veals up to 12.00. hogs unevenly steady to lower, pulling terms for light to heavy weights. cattle and sheep prices cited with several ranges and buyers' activity noted.
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Colve Naewes
Marble Rock Community Gathers for Farewells and Visits
Residents from Marble Rock and nearby towns share departures and visits as winter plans form. George Batley plans a Missouri trip with relatives and Mrs. Rather Curley, while Mrs. Susan Littell visits Sioux City. A farewell party for Dale Sharp marks a sendoff to Thames City. Mrs. Barth’s Mill note appears with Nov. 3.
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McNineh
S. W. McNineh
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Sit
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Mason City
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Charles Jesmore
George Batley
St. Louis
Missouri
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Susan Littell
Sioux City
Ma Barth
WL Witson
Jenee Wiser
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Gleay Sharyn
von Owas
Dale Sharp
Sharps
New Homie Bi Thames City
Tetn J. Barth
Dar Bally AL Hlm
Genrurmed Munday
Sims
Arhart
Local Notes From Otterville Incomplete Report
Fragmentary text mentions Otterville, hospital admission for pristad erysipelas and individuals including Mr and Mrs Joisne Wisear Euimelt. Sanitary concerns and community references appear, but details are unclear and names may be misread.
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People's Hospital
Thursad Erysipelas
Joisne
Wisear Euimelt
Waverly Teacher Erle C Webster Died After Years of Service
Erle C Webster born Rochester Minnesota Oct 19 1862 died Oct 26 1925. She moved to Waverly Iowa as a teen and taught first in Tripoli then in Jefferson Mt Vernon and Black Hawk counties. She married Fred S Webster in 1882 and led many schools with character and discipline. Survived by husband two sisters and several brothers across Oregon Washington and Idaho.
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Erle C. Webster
Rochester
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Waverly
Iowa
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Fred 5. Webster
Jefferson
Mt. Vernon
Black Hawk
Smith Schoolhouse Gets New Furnace at Horton
Horton Iowa November 8 A furnace was installed at the Smith schoolhouse. Thursday James Lemon was badly shaken when his car hit a telephone pole near Waverly during the week.
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Smith
James Lemon
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