Farmers praise stock show with varied exhibits
A flood of comments from farmers and residents across Iowa praise the show for its larger exhibition hall, expanded stock displays, and improved machinery. Visitors from Quasqueton, Blairstown, Hampton, Waterloo, and other towns applaud the hip podrome, poultry, horses, and new attractions while noting parking and crowd management needs.
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P. P. Smith
Aredale
Butter County
D. L. Bail
Quasqueton
Buchanan County
G. F. Hillman
Blairstown
Benton Country
W. J. Bents
Clarksville
Butler County
Pha Amusemans
J. H. Dahl
Long Beach
Cal
F. B. Stewart
Manchester
Delaware County
Frank Kouba
Benton County
M Be
Behrens
Littlepool
Clayton County
Lucille Thomas
Floyd
Floyd County
M. J. Beecher
Dougherty
Cerro Gordo County
Willam ‘Hoop
Waterloo
Town Public Service Company
C. L. Shepard
Janesville
W. FP. Meyerhoff
Readlyn
Bremer County
Wells for irrigation also serve as drains
In Nampa Idaho on October 4 farmers drilled wells that both drain and irrigate the same land. A 100 foot well reportedly drains an area 8 preat as 1,000 feet in diameter, with a pump lifting water to the surface for irrigation and returning it to the well. Tests show the dual use does not harm the land.
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Nampa
Ida
British Lawyers Face Hard Times in London
London October 4 King’s counsel struggle as the public shuns litigation the legal year just closed was the worst in memory many experienced junior counsel earned under 4000 dollars and some junior barristers faced poverty amid scarce vacancies with 300 applications for a county court judgeship from practicing solicitors and juniors alike
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London
King's Counsel
Law Courts
Farm debt totals rise one percent since 1925
The headline notes United States farm mortgage indebtedness reached about 9.468 billion dollars on January 1, 1998, up from 9.36 billion in 1925, with estimates drawn from over 22,000 farm owners and bankers, reflecting debt patterns across owner operated, tenant operated, and manager operated farms and regional shifts in increases and declines.
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United States
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sra
East North Central
Pacific
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
New England
Middle Atelantic
West North Central
Middle Atlantic
South Atelantic
East
South Central
Mountain
Manchester Woman in Serious Condition After Fall
Mrs Dara Behrens 78 sister of Mrs Henry Schmid of Manchester Indiana remains in serious condition after a fall at Schmid’s home. She reportedly lost consciousness for two days and sustained injuries to her left wrist right arm face and body. An observer notes mention of Mississippi squirrels in the area.
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Manchester
Dara Behrens
Henry Schmid
Cedar County to Host Iowa Husking Championship Contest
The Cedar County field near West Branch will host the state husking contest on November 8 with top Iowa huskers aiming to win the state title and the silver Wallace cup. The national event follows on November 15 at Paul Renz farm near Platte City Missouri with radio coverage expected. Emmet Gardner coordinates Cedar County arrangements and county contests in multiple counties feed entrants.
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West Branch
Iowa
John FP. Wallace
Wallaces
John Thompson
Thompson
Cedar
Story
Marion
Mills
Montgomery
Webster
Grundy
Hardin
Emmet Gardner
Paul Renz
Platte City
Renz
Missouri Corn Growers’ Association
Chickasaw County Farmers Use Lime
In New Hampton Iowa on October 4 farmers in Chickasaw county report heavy lime use as a fertilizer. Town legislators previously rejected two laws to grant tax relief for lands where limestone is used. More than 2,000 tons have been shipped by rail in recent weeks, with 850 tons on 14 cars arriving this week and about 1,200 tons via single car shipments already recorded.
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New Hampton
U.R
Chickasaw County
Nus Brothers Farm Masters of Fayette County in Iowa
Des Moines reports on the Nuys brothers of Wadena Fayette County who stay on the land. Frank and six other brothers Ernest Henry Harmon Louis Frank Charles and Richard live on farms within a mile of the old home and share farming methods. They maintain harmony, never quarrel, and hold annual family reunions with threshing time arrangements.
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Courier
Des Moines
Nuys
Wadena
Fayette County
Frank
Ernest
Henry
Harmon
Louis
Charles
Richard
Dairy cows lead September fat production in Iowa contests
In Tracr Iowa Lloyd Guernsey's grade Guernseys topped the North Tama September production with a 40.8 pound fat average. Don Mitchell and R G Wood Holsteins followed at 40.3 and 33.4 pounds. The Cedar Falls group reported High Herd with 32 pounds fat, while the Dunkerton Troyer Holsteins led month with 24 pounds. Across contests, Top cows from Pedersen and Son and Christensen Jersey herds posted high marks.
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Tracr
Lloyd Guernsey
North Tame Contest Association
Don Mitchell
R. QG. Wood
Heros
Royce
Jack Mitchell
R. O. Wood
Guernsey
Jack
Cedar Falls
Ed Henricksen
Place and Whitney
Anton Christiansen
Jersey
John Lichty
Jesse Dige
G. A. Hamii
Thomas Hensen and Son
Black Hawk
Peder Pedersen and Son
Floyd’ Wessel
Boyd ‘and Jurgens
Pedersen and Son
Christiensen Jersey
Troyer Holsteins
Dunkerton
Ia Troyer
Guade Holsteins
Dunkerton Cowtest Association
Jay R. Owen and Son
James Petersen
L. R. Stout
W. H. McIntosh
F. H. Trebon
Mrs.d
Heikle
I. B. Johnson
W H. Knapp
B. CG
Schmidt
Prices of Poultry and Dairy Products in Farm Index
The federal bureau notes the general farm price index at 14 percent of prewar levels, down two points from August 15 and level with last year. Poultry products rose 14 points while dairy products and grain gained two. meat animals fell nine. Hog prices were about 14 percent below last year at $9.53 per hundredweight, with live hog receipts and pork stocks higher than a year ago.
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United States
Federal’ Bureau of Agricultural Economica
Club Girls at Ames Plan Get-together
Ames Iowa October 4 The 44th College Girls club of Iowa State College will hold a get-together party on Thursday evening October 19 for meeting and renewing freshmen members. A large group of 4-H girls entering college this year is noted by Mrs Edith Barker. Officers of the state 4-H club include Alberta Hoppe Linn county, Margaret Everett Mahaska county, and Clara Austin Butler county. Last year the club registered over 100 members with Shila Bourne Lone Rock president.
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Ames
44Th College Girls Club
Iowa State College
Edith Barker
Alberta Hoppe
Lin
Shelterbelt program gains backing in ten counties
Ames area notes ten counties join shelterbelt work as Extension Forester A. T. Bode of Iowa State College reports on demonstration shelterbelts planted in each township, highlighting benefits and progress in the project.
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Ames
I. T. Bode
Tawa Btate College
County wide tree planting project seeks hardy suitable stock
Professor notes most cases require careful, early care for trees to endure severe climate. Vigorous stock and proper maintenance reduce failures, while weeds and pests threaten replacements. Warren Hayvision Webster Hancock and Dusbique counties lead a county wide planting program with Jasper Boones Grundy Wright and Osceola counties planning adoption this year.
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N. Warren
Hay ‘Vison
Webster
Hancock
Dus
Bique
Jasper
Boones
Grundy, Wright
Osceola
Wadena Aid Election Yields Reorganized Ladies' Aid
The United Brethren Missionary Society quarterly meeting held at Mrs M A ERingaman's home led to the reorganization of the Ladies' Aid. Officers named include Mrs S Moora as president, Mrs Nina Davis as secretary, and Mrs Bessie Roberts as treasurer. The salutation committee comprises Mrs Ethel Frey, Mrs Ella Jennings, and Mrs Lola Gell.
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Wadena Aid
Wadena
United Brethren’. Missionary
Ethel Frey
Ella, Jennings
Lola Gell
Parkersburg Aid Elects Officers for Church Society
Parkersburg Oct 4 The Ladies Aid society of the Matholdist church held its annual election of officers Tuesday Miss Ethel Chena was chosen president Mrs FR 5 Sherwood vicw president Max D Losey secretary Mrs Lewis Chamberlin treasurer
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Parkersburg Aid
Parkersburg
Ladies’ Aid Society
Matholdist Church
Ethel Chéna
Sherwood
Vicw
Mrax D. Losey
Lewis Chamberlin
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Carmeil Miller Road
Emery Gang
John Deere
Nat'l Rank
Tame Place
Whitney Toy
Nokol
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Nokol Division
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