Fire Prevention Week Urges Rural Fire Safety Measures
Secretary Jardine notes 30 percent or more of the nation s fire loss occurs in farms and rural districts and calls rural communities to observe fire prevention week starting October 7. He cites 3 500 lives lost and about 180 million dollars in farm and rural property damage last year, with seven main rural fire causes and a push for year round prevention efforts.
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Washington, D. GC
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
United States
Coolidge
Keep Old Sows for Spring Farrowing Expert Advises
Ames advisors Rex Beresford and W. McDonald favor keeping old sows over gilts for spring farrowing due to low summer feed, predicting better pig output by feeding pigs more and retaining sows. They note sows with second or third litters yield nearly two more pigs per litter than first litter gilts, with Iowa contest leaders favoring mature sows.
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Ames
Rex Beresford
W. McDonald
Town State College
Iowa
The Rhyming Farmer Bs 43 Edward Tafft
A poem criticizes a cousin by Gripple Pass describing a farm with fine house and sturdy barn but notes chicken pens and hay stacks that spoil its charm. The speaker imagines turning the farm into a different plan to show its better self, all set near New York.
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Gripple Pass
Nike
Waterloo Evening Courier Readers Ask for Farm Dept Notes
Questions and comments invited addressed to Editor Farm Department Waterloo Evening Courier Waterlog Iowa telephone provided for readers to send inquiries and observations about agricultural news and farming issues.
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REDAY
Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
Increased Feeds This Year Stimulus to Bigger Production of Hogs
The bureau of agricultural economics reports the United States Department of Agriculture sees a policy of increased feed crops this year boosting livestock output. Cattlemen begin enlarging herds, while meat price pressures rise for beef and veal. Crop prospects remain favorable, with larger corn and oat yields aiding feed supplies and stabilizing livestock outlook for next year.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau
Catte
Film shows Farm Bureau film Pair and Warmer in October meetings
New Hampton Iowa October meetings of Chickasaw County township Farm Bureaus will feature a two reel film Pair and Warmer directed by the American Farm Bureau Federation. The story follows two elderly farm folk facing wintertime troubles and improving home life with a heater while the couple helps a neighbor. The film also tours the couple’s Chicago trip and includes a jaialai scene, highlighting Farm Bureau work to raise living standards.
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New Hampton
Chickasaw County
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
LED MINERALS PROTEIN 10 HOG RUNNING IN CORN
Ames Iowa Oct 2 hog feeding in corn fields discussed by extension livestock specialist BE Quaife Iowa State College. Protein supplements and minerals accelerate gains and lower costs. soybeans or clover fodder near corn fields improve efficiency. Experiments at Iowa stations show best results when tankage minerals feed self-fed alongside corn and soybeans planted with corn rather than relying on beans alone. Receipts show cattle hogs sheep markets with price trends noted.
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Ames
Quaife
Iawa State College
Mr. Quaife
Towa Agricultural Experiment Station
John M. Evvard
Culbertson
Wheat Jardine Address Lifts Market on U S Price Outlook
Wheat rose on news of a government agriculture address favoring higher prices. Reports of India buying wheat from Australia and Argentina supported the rally while U S crop estimates showed a 7,000,000 bushel cut versus September. Corn and oats moved higher as feeding demand and supply adjustments influenced trading.
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Chicago
Secretary of Agriculture
Government of
Australia
Argentina
United States
Cray
Fed
Hodson
Inn
Illinois
Wall Street swings as stocks drift and retreat
New York trading opened with gains but soon faced heavy selling as banks called 36 million dollars in loans pushing call rates to 9 percent. A mid afternoon dip widened losses with many leading issues down 4 to 12 points while Murray Corp rose past 102 spurring short covering before close. Total volume about 2.7 million shares as some bulls were shaken by a fresh import of 2.4 million dollars in gold from England and a call loan rate at 8 percent.
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New York
Case
Wright Acre
Murray Corporation
England
Wright Aero
General Motors
Chrysler
Radio
Maarray Corporation
Atlantic Coast Line
Union Carbide
Montgomery Ward
Aled Chemical
Root Rot Blamed for Corn Stalks Bleeding Over
Farmers report many corn stalks with good ears are poorly anchored as roots rot. Plants pull easily, suggesting rotted roots. Cause not clear but linked to yield and quality. Down corn boosts dry rot molds. selection of vigorous, standing stalks is urged.
Flax Harvest Report From Independence Area
Oct 3 report from Independence area notes Will Armstrong found flax on his farm waterlogged by flood conditions. Many fields had four feet or more of standing water, but some flax harvested was of good quality as the season’s first crop.
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Independence
Will Armstrong
Wartime Farm Work Near Rhinehart Farm Expansion
An extensive laying operation has begun on the Rhinehart farm near town, owned by Seward Highby. About 160 acres will be worked, with two carloads of materials unloaded Saturday and more expected. Work is set to start by week’s end in San Ochuity Day, Kansas Ridge area.
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Rhinehart
Here
Seward Highby
Tle
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Summary
Chicago October 2 prices show grains and seeds with mixed figures. Wheats varied from No. 2 ted at 4.51 to No. 4 Bard at 122, No. 2 northern spring at 1.09, No. 2 mixed 1.15, and yellow and white corn values around 96 to 97 cents. Rye No. 2 near 1.04 to 1.05, Barley around 7.10, Timothyseed 6.00, Cloverseed 27.00, with meat goods like Ribs 14.25 and Bellies 35.00.
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Bellic
Yesir’s
Renee Rinse
Errses
Ted
Bard
Yel Inc
Hog and cattle market report from Chicago and Omaha dated Oct
Light hogs on firm market in Chicago with receipts about 16 000 and noted demand improvements. Cattle receipts 7 000 with slow demand for steers and calves. fat lambs slow yet steady for choice. hogs show fair demand with higher quotes, prime butchers at 21.30 and packers 9.80 to 10.15. Also grain notes from Omaha with varied wheat and oats prices.
Market Report Of Butter Eggs Cheese And Poultry Prices
New York and Chicago reports show steady butter receipts at 15,970 tubs and 13,846 creamery butter. Egg receipts total 28,681 cases with varied grades, while cheese stock and poultry figures list diverse items from turkeys to geese. Potatoes on track show 195 cars received and overall U.S. shipments at 942 cars with prices fluctuating by region and grade.
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Bond Market Drifts Awaiting Favorable Credit Conditions
New York October 2 bond market shows mixed moves as traders await easier credit. Convertible issues ease with stock declines while key debentures hold strength. Gains at Murray Body and Blanchardopt New York 5s hover, other rails and utilities show modest changes amid steady foreign markets and a quiet government debt scene.
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Deover
Rio Grande
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Kingdom of Italy
Livestock and market notes from Paul Livestock and markets
Paul Livestock in South St Paul reports cattle receipts at 2700 with slow demand but steady prices for steers and yearlings. Calves around 14.50, hogs opening steady to 25c higher with 160-250 lb ranges about 10.25 to 10.50, sheep receipts 2000 with steady indications as quality improves. Liverpool cotton market shows 8000 sales with middling fair around 11.84d and futures opening quiet. Chicago cotton quotes mixed with October near 10.05d. Minneapolis flour prices soften about ten cents per barrel with family patents around 6.85 to 6.95.
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Minneapolis
Free Manual Covers New York Stocks and Commodities
A promotional notice offering a free manual listing over 1,000 New York stocks with high and low prices from 1906 to date plus dividends. It also includes highs and lows for New York Cotton and Chicago Grain. Send for your free copy to Department E-16 at H. C. Schauble & Co., 79 Wall Street, New York.
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