Iowa corn crop forecast shows large drop in 1924 yield
Des Moines reports federal and state crop data indicate Iowa will harvest about 2.5 billion bushels of corn in 1924, roughly 20 percent below last year and 15 percent under the five year average. Carryover stock stands at about 28.3 million bushels, with quality and merchantability falling since 1917.
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Des Moines
Iowa Farms
Navy
Iowa
United States
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Buchanan Women Save Time Daily by New Methods
The Buchanan county farm bureau women hold the second of five meetings on time saving in housekeeping from November 17 to 21 led by Miss Gertrude Lynn of Iowa State College. She previously visited in October for three days, with five all day gatherings across nearly every township. The program emphasizes labor saving equipment, kitchen layout to cut steps, short methods, and a formal plan. time is the homemaker's key tool and daily use determines success or failure.
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Farm Bureau
Buchanan County
Gertrude Lynn
Iowa State College
Lynn
Kroeger Farm Hosts Sow Selection Demonstration
Dysart Iowa November 12 A broad sow selection demonstration was held at Wil Kroeger's farm Geneseo township by Z R Mills county agent About 15 people attended The host shows good grade swine and there was strong interest in hog parasites discussed at the event.
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Dysart
Wil! Kroeger
Geneseo Township
Z. R. Mills
Kroeger
Farmers Letters to Edstor Farm Dept Wichita
Letters inviting reader questions and comments directed to Edstor Farm Department Waterloo via the Evening Courier Waterloo. Readers may write with inquiries, comments, or notices, using provided address and phone for correspondence and submission of farm related topics.
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Edstor Farm Department
Wooterloo
Evening Courier
Waterloo
May Enter Cabinet Nomination for Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams, editor of Chiefgo, is named as President Coolidge's choice for secretary of agriculture to replace the late Henry C. Wallace. Adams, a fruit grower and former leader of Americas largest agricultural co operation, oversees a co op handling about 6000 carloads of fruit and vegetables annually.
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Samuel Adams
President Coolidge
Agriculture
Henry C. Wallace
Mr. Adams
Penological Sethy
Organization of America
Agricult L
Whic
Windfalls Highlight Hort Show With Beekeeper Lead
Francis Jager, priest and commercial beekeeper with 35 bee stands and a Minnesota professor, headlines a Hort show. Observers praise his skill as Elmer Reeves and M. Ogleston note strong local interest, while decor and exhibit booths feature begonias, canning demos, and fruit and vegetable displays.
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Ftey
Francis Jager
Minneapolis
University of Minnessota
Yeatenday
Phy
Mills Re-Elected County Agent in Tama Co Iowa
Tama County farm bureau board re elected Mills as county agent for two years with a raise in salary. He came from a farm near Sioux City and previously did field work for Wallaces’ Farmer. Also notes New York flour and wool prices and a boxing bout advertisement.
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Mills
Tama Co
Tolaita
R. Milas
Tama County
Farm Bureau
Lioux City
Ifield
Wallaces
Central Iowa Power & Light to Offer Gold Bonds
Central Iowa Power and Light Co of Waterloo plans a 6 percent gold bond issue totaling 6,590,000 to refinance former Citizens Gas and Electric Co and other merged entities. The issue finances improvements, is secured by a first mortgage on fixed property, and covers 47 central/north central communities with about 260,000 people and 36,000 customers in gas and electric services.
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Central Iowa Power & Light Co
Waterloo
Pabli
Citizens Gan & jMlectrie Co
Consolidated Fssue
Enineers
Town
Iampton
Charles City
Eagle Grove
Clinton
Nymbolat
Cedar Falls
Cornish
Philadelphia
American Gas Company
Lis Central Tawa Power & Light Co
Texas Farmers Pay for Lone Railway Trip Details
Cornus Christi report shows four gulf coast counties backing an 11 car farmer run the first of its kind in Texas. More than 100 farmers paid 154 each for reservations totaling about 9 000 for a single ticket. The train departed Corpus Christi November 18 and stopped in 38 towns over 12 days, with 75 000 letters mailed and 14 000 feet of motion pictures included.
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Cornus Christi
Tex
Gulf Coast
Texas
Cedteal
North Texas
Alice
Forr
Sam Houston
Corpus Christi
Armiers
North
Nueces
San Patriela
Jim Wells
Kleberg
Gulf East
Wheat market weakens on slow exports and mixed futures
Chicago reports show Argentinian and Liverpool wheat quotations slipping as American exports close. Prices opened lower, with May and December contracts fluctuating amid reduced new export business. Corn and oats follow wheat trends, while provisions stay linked to overall grain strength and demand.
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Iity
Associated Press
Liverpool
Hogs Steady at Tuesday's Best Steers at $12.50
Chicago market update reports hog receipts at 33,000 with steady prices for top and midweights. Prices top at $9.85 for hogs, with bulk 205 to 325 pounds around $4.45 to $9.75. steers near $12.60 in some lots, bulls weak, and mixed cattle activity with bids uneven. Overall market shows varied demand across hogs, cattle, and sheep.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Blige Parkers
Ito
Onna
Ught
Stocks Hit Highs as Bull Market Broadens to Rails
New York opening cowed by heavy volume buyers as railroad shares lead. Frisco common climbs to a 1924 top at 52 1/2, Katy preferred up 1 1/2, Missouri Pacific common and American Locomotive among stocks reaching new year highs. Trading remains furious through midmorning with profits reinvested in leaders while few issues slide.
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New York
sAnother
Frisco Common
Katy
Missouri Pacific Common
American Locomotive, Foundation Co
Pullman
Bastion Kodak
General Asphalt
American Can
Baldwin
Chandres
Fron
Southern Pacific
Wabash
Davison Chemical
American
General Electric
Continental Can
All_led Chemical
United States Case Iron Pine
Allied Chemical & Dye American Gan
American Car & Foundry
American Internation
American Locomotive
American Sugar
American Tel
Tet American Tobacco
American Woolen
Aneconda Copper Techison
Udwin Locomotive
Waco
Abraldimore & Ohio
Etseesae Ber
Bethlehem Steel
Eaer
California Petroleum Canadian Lacifle
Central Leather
Cerro de Pasco
Chandler Motors
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
MIL & St. Paul
Ped
Iy Oo
Chile
Coca Cola
Colorado Fuel & Iron Congereum
Consolidated G Corn Products
Colden
Crucible Steel
Cuba
Ptr
Ae Davison Chemical
Pe Pont de Nemours
Otto Satis
Nes
Famous-Players Lasky
General Motors
Creat Northern
Pra
Gulf States Steel
Houston Oil
Illinois Central — International Harvester
Central
N_ OY
N. H
Hartford
Norfolk & Western
Northern Pacific
Pacific Ol
Pan American Pet
Pennsylvania
Producers & Refiner
jPure OW
Reading- Republic Iron Teynolds Tobacco I
Seaboard Air Line
Sears-Hoebuck
Sinclair Con
Sloss-Sheffield
Southern Pacific Co
Southern Railway Southern Railway
Standard Oil
N. J. Studebaker Corporation
Texas Co
Texas & Pac
Union Pacific
United
United States Rubber
United States Steel
Utah Copper
Westinghouse
Willys-Overland
Woolworth
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York lists butter cheese eggs and poultry prices with creamery and state whole milk treats, in mid November trading. Chicago reports butter eggs cheese and poultry receipts with current market quotes, including creamery extras and firsts, and cattle hogs and other live stock values in mid November.
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Chicago
New York
Wisconsin
Americas
Pacific Coast
Oeclee Springs
St. Louis
East St. Louis and St. Joseph Livestock Receipts Mixed
Receipts include hogs at East St. Louis 18,000 with steady demand. top hogs 29.50 for 170 pounds and up. Steers and yearlings mixed. cattle mostly steady to lower with calves and canners noted. Sheep receipts 2,500 at East St. Louis and 41,000 at St. Joseph with limited sales and bids near steady.
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Sioux City
Laise Claura
Cattila
ST. Joseph Livestock i
St. Joseph
Htecein
Uncle Harry Talks Accident Problem
Jimmy asks Uncle Harry how many people die in accidents annually in the United States. Uncle Harry notes frequent accident reports in newspapers and suggests many more go unreported.
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Uncle Harry
Jimmy
United States
Campaigns Push Traffic Safety To Protect Public
Uncle Harry explains that cities are launching safety campaigns to reduce accidents, using four minute school talks, playground safety games, and regular brake inspections. Authorities warn about dim headlights and pedestrians who ignore signals, while licensing tests screen drivers with surprise stunts. Individuals must accept responsibility to support preventive measures.
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Uncle Harry
Jimmy
Variou
Thorofares
Annie Hiry
Dobbin
Joe
Engines and power units for sale from Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co
A catalog style listing shows multiple H. P. engines by brands Monarch Waterloo Boy FairbanksMorse John Deere Lauson and more with magneto ignition and pump jacks. Prices range from 0 to 880 dollars and descriptions note new or used condition and direct drive features. Contact Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company by phone 4510.
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Waterloo Boy
H. P. Fairfield
H. P. Monarch
Webster
H. P. Lauson
H. P. John Deere
Bevan
Jnew
Reece Ree
Sibon Ij
Blue Star
Miller
Waterloo Gasoline Engine Company
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