Corn Shortage Talk Fails to Move Iowa Market Centers
Farm editor notes in southwestern Iowa last Friday and Saturday found corn still abundant and held for higher prices unlikely without a new plan. Farmers waited at elevators with wagons, some grain cars filled, with much corn moved directly from wagons to freight cars. Land not moving, banks failed, and investors scarce. Dairy herds are few, but rumors persist of new milking operations. co operatives unknown, butter quality remains a local treat.
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Iowan
Harrison
Crawford Counties
Tawalong
Harrison County
Iowa
Top price at Cass Farms Holstein bull sale hits 150 dollars
Sumner Iowa November 20 special report reports the third annual Cass farms Holstein bull sale where 12 head averaged 1069 dollars. The top bull sold for 150 dollars from K P O P Tidy. Dam has record Barbetta Anna Segis yielded a five year butter record of 760 pounds. About 75 buyers attended in cold weather, Reeves and Petratz acted as auctioneers.
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Sumner
Spe
Cass Farms
Dickman & Schrauk
E. J. Wylam & Son
Barbetta Anna Segis
FA. W. Gieim
Webster City
Reeves and Petratz
K. P. O. P. Tidyard
Warneke
Fairbank
Jaschen
James Meser
C O
Payette County Poultry Show Draws Wide Area Exhibitors
West Union Iowa November 30 The first Payette County Poultry show drew exhibitors from all sections of the county. The two evening meetings featured programs and a $5 bird exhibit prize. Special note mentions Mrs George McCowan of Cedar Falls and Mrs Mcowan ill at Sartor Memorial Seaphal.
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West Union
Payette County
Association of Poultry Breeders
McOwan
Cedar Falls
George McCowan
Second Street
Sartor Memorial
Seaphal
Seeds Germinate After 11 Years Buried in Soil
An Iowa State College botanist, C. M. King, reports weed seeds including vel vet and horse nettle can germinate 11 years after burial in four feet of well drained soil. Of 76 species tested since 1911, many seeds persisted for years, challenging the belief that ancient grains revive readily.
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Anes
Jimson
C. M. King
Iuwa State College
College Green House
King
Pat
County Agents to Meet in Chicago
Chicago November 30 AP The National Association of County Agricultural Agents will hold a convention in Chicago December 2 and 4 led by K A Kirkpatrick of Minneapolis. Illinois Ohio and Texas agents will discuss success stories and methods to overcome farmer skepticism while installing modern farming innovations. Discussions will cover state laws for county extension work and standardization as leading topics with committee reports assessing progress and future study.
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Chicago
Lhe
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
K. A. Kirkpatrick
Minneapolis
Illinois
Ohio
Texas
Wirkpatrick
Corn Spoiling in Cribs at Nashua
Nashua farmers report corn stored in cribs spoiling from excess moisture. One man with 1000 bushels found over 500 spoiled after opening a crib side. Another used a threshing separator and blower to prevent spoilage.
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Nashua
Cribe
OWA Club Leader to Beat Luncheon for Mrs Coolidge
Ames Iowa November 34 An invitation to dine at a luncheon for Mrs Calvin Coolidge in Chicago December 7 arrives for Miss Josephine Arnquist state girls club leader of Iowa Also invited is Mrs O Brachute whose husband is national president of the farm bureau Arnquist will lead 40 Iowa farm club girls to Chicago for the national club congress tied to the International Livestock exposition The program includes home furnishings demonstrations by Wilma Zohel and Gertrude Koch from Eldridge Scott County with President Coolidge expected to speak
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Calvin Coolidge
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Josephine Arnquist
Towa
Brachute
Farm Bureau
Arnquist
Towa Farm Club
National Club Congress
Wilma Zohel
Gectrude Kock
Eltridge
Scott
Leounts
Coolidee
Black Walnut Timber Boosts Farmers Income
A U.S. Department of Agriculture bulletin explains why black walnut trees increase farm revenue through high quality logs used for veneer. It covers market value estimates, locating best timber, proper cutting methods, stump and crotch handling, felling and hauling costs, logging measurements, and selling directions with illustrated guidance.
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United Neak of Agriculture
Harlan Township Elects Officers in Maynard Iowa
In Maynard Iowa on November 26 special report, Harlan Township Variatureau s members re elected Oscar Gilley as president. Other officers for the coming year include Will Ponser as vice president Frank Cummings as secretary and Mrs Heuniges as treasurer.
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Maynard
Harlan Township Variatureaus
Oscar Gilley
Will Ponser
Frank Cummings
Mra. iHeuniges
Mineral standards guide Iowa hog feeding and water rules
Iowa experiment station researchers report minerals like salt and ground shells form a simple effective mineral mix for swine. Charcoal as a mineral showed limited value in 1925 trials, while water access, temperature, and proximity to feed influence gains. Fall pigs may require less feed per gain than spring pigs under good management, with rising adoption among Iowa farmers.
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Tesly
Iowa
Ames
State Institution
Wheat Market Rallies on Aggressive Buying and Embargo
Chicago trading closes with wheat futures firm after heavy demand. Markets rise on embargo tensions, with December and May prices lifting amid upturns. Corn and oats follow wheat, showing improved tone as tighter supplies and demand feed the gains.
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Chicago
Russia
Kansas City and St Paul Livestock Markets Report
Receipts in St Paul and Kansas City show slow bidding and mixed demand across cattle calves hogs and sheep. Feeders and fat cattle steady to higher while hogs trend lower with varied weights and packers' interest fluctuating amid futures shifts.
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Summary
The report lists grain and livestock prices from the Board of Trade including corn oats and soy. It shows bid and ask ranges for No 1 bard No 5 white and yellow corn with mixed quality grades. Also notes provisions with Lard Ribs and Bellies priced at 14.57 10.25 and 16.50 respectively.
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Chicago
CNTEC
Land in Auburn township sells for 150 per acre
West Union Iowa November 30 one hundred acres of land in Auburn township with no buildings was sold last week by Join Schmitt to neighbor Henry Wranzen for 150 an acre cash. Possession will be given March 1. The land is said to be in a high state of cultivation.
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Wheeling and
Lake Erie
General Electric
DuPont
Chrysler
Mack Trucks
Murray Body
Standard Railroad
Union Pacific
Atchison, Louisville and Nashville
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Polar
West Union
Auburn Township
Join Schmitt
Henry Wranzen
Pranzen
Drop of 18-200 in hogs sale at Chicago market
Chicago market report shows hogs steady to firm with 56 000 receipts and 4 000 left unsold. Buyers favor 140 to 216 pound hogs at 11.35 to 11.50, with bulk 110 to 205 pounds around 10.15 to 10.40. Cattle receipts 30 000 with steers steady to lower, pigs weaker, sheep active but mostly 10 to 15 cents off.
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
New York market reports list butter prices with creamery and extra grades mainly at 45 to 46 cents, near 51 to 54 cents for higher quality and firsts. U S dairy notes include steady to firm trends and various extras. Chicago receipts show butter at 7,122 cases with creamery extras around 41 to 49 cents and firsts near 50 to 60 cents. cheese and poultry values appear for local markets with turkeys around 30 cents and chickens 17 to 38 cents, including regional variations.
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Hennery
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Omaha Livestock Trade Report from Omanz Nev Nov 30
Receipts: hogs 14 500 slow and lower with most at 10.50 to 10.85 for 140 to 180 pounds, top 10.90. Sows around 10.20 to 10.35. Week average 10.97 and Saturday 11.14. Cattle receipts 11 100 with feeders and steers generally steady to slightly lower. best loads up to 11.00. Lambs and sheep steady with feed-lambs around 15.50 to 15.75, best clipped lambs near 14.50.
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Cutte
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Sali ES
Lamson Bros. & Con
Marsh-Place
H.A. Morey
Chicago
Sheen
Phane
ST. Louis
St. Tais
Omanz
Nev
Strang
Low Butcher Co
Helfers
Toy
Sioux City Livestock and Bond Market Summary
Market notes from Sioux City show cattle receipts with varied demand. killers down about 4 to 6 cents, fat cattle prices weaker, veal and bulls listed with several price ranges. Liberty bonds close mixed with first 4s around 448 and 4s 1/2s near 445, while cotton opens lower on New York prices with December near 20.10 cents and March around 19.48 cents. Chicago shows stocks trading down early.
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New York
United States
Liberty
Aew U.S. T
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Liz
Hay Prices Drift Lesser Demand Across Markets
Week of November 23 to 26 saw hay prices barely steady amid ample offerings and mixed demand. Top grades held firm in some markets while undergrades discounted. timothy, alfalfa, and prairie types showed varied moves with shipments to the southeast and winter demand easing pricing. Local markets including Chicago, Minneapolis, St Louis, Omaha, and Kansas City reported mixed activity and steady to slightly higher quotes in select grades.
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D.C
United States Department of Agriculture
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York
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Dewar Thanksgiving News and Local Happenings
Dewar Iowa area recounts Thanksgiving activities with Mrs Widdel Widdel family visiting Jesup. Miss Rachford praised pupil performance at the Dewar school program. Local farm families haul surplus corn to Northy Padset farm amid cattle news. Ladies' Aid to hold annual chicken dinner at Folletts on Thursday December Weginning se 250. Also notes on residents visiting and hospital births follow-ups.
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W. Widdel
Thor
Marie
New Hampton
Folletts
Harry Tomshendexu
Milton. Watcroo
FB. K
Urgg Mash Feeds from Blatchforiyis Sourced by Balensiefer
The notice highlights Urgg Mash as a key feed additive for maximum reproduction and lists Blatchforiys with 17 mixed essential ingredients. Balensiefer Feed Co provides contact through Phons 5012.
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G. Balensiefer Feed CO
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