Farmers face volatile prices and prudent farming
Ames hosts annual county agents conference where G F Warren of Cornell warned Iowa farmers will see wide price swings in coming years. Smart debt-free farmers should seize bargains, invest cautiously, and favor quick-payback ventures while prewar levels purchases may be safe. Home industry and farm home development noted as key future extension goals.
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G. F P. Warren
Cornell University
New York
Iowa
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Dr. Warren
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Geo. E. Farrell
United States Department of Agriculture
Alfred Vivian
Ohio State University
Dean Vivian
Orderly Marketing Urged Upon Farmer At Bureau Meeting
Mason City Iowa October 14 The state warehousing act with grain certificates was praised as the best solution for marketing the grain problem at a conference of farm bureau members of the fourth district. Attendees included Huy Gribben state secretary. A large number of counties raised concerns about pork and live stock markets, with emphasis on educating farmers to sell uniformly throughout the year rather than in large dumps.
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Mason City
Farm Bureau
Merbers
Huy Gribben
Farm Department Reader Questions Invited in Waterloo
Questions and comments are invited for the Farmers column. Address communications to Editor Farm Department, Waterloo Evening Guard, Waterloo, Iowa. Phone number provided.
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Farm Department
Waterloo
Goyrler
Iowa
Uncured Hay Sparks Fires Across Iowa Barns
Des Moines reports indicate spontaneous hay combustion has triggered numerous Iowa barn fires this season. State Fire Marshal J A Tracy notes 44 incidents with losses often between 3000 and 10000 dollars, with hay types like clover or alfalfa most prone. Prevention hinges on proper curing and careful storage to avoid heating before use.
Grundy Protective Assn for Farmers Abandoned Plan
Grundy Center Iowa October 14 Those sponsoring the Grundy County Protective association abandoned efforts to form the organization because the required 300 members were not signed. Bylaws called for 300 members to activate the group organized to curb petty theft in rural districts. In Porte City Cedar township robbery fears led farmers to hire detectives at five dollars per member to fund Hawkerer Detective agency, Waterloo, for protection.
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Grundy Center
Grundy County
Porte City
Cedar Township
Benton Country
Mercer Davis
la Porte City
Hawkerer Detective Agency
Waterloo
Quack Grass Moves Into Iowa Via Potatoes
Ames, Oct. 14. Quackgrass, a major Iowa weed, has been found in a potato at Iowa State College. A Polk county resident brought in the spud, containing quackgrass roots visible on the exterior. Dr. Pammel warns Iowans to beware potatoes from Minnesota and the Dakotas to prevent spread. Roots may die in dry storage but can survive winter if stored cool and moist. Discard small potatoes from quackgrass areas this season.
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Iowa
Eowa
Iowa State College
Polk County
L. H. Pammer
Botany Department
Minnesota
Pammel
Hearst Advises Wheat Warehouse Plan to Aid Corn
Hearst outlines a warehousing plan in a letter urging farm agents and farm bureau leaders to consider financing and organizing warehouse receipts. He argues warehousing could stabilize prices by keeping grain under farmer control and reducing immediate selling pressure, while offering banks a role and a county by county study approach.
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Early downturn spurs buyers in grain markets
The Chicago wheat market opened with a downturn as prices slipped from earlier highs and stabilized late. Reports suggested Russia canceling autumn grain charters and wind-up weather delaying husking, with corn, oats, and rye also easing while provisional provisions held firm on hog values.
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Barclay Girls Club Guests at 30 Attendees
Fayette Oct 14 with feed and calves in view the Barclay and Warelay girls clubs host guest day. Gladys Thompson led demonstrations and singing as 30 club members gathered at Thompson home for a county wide program with refreshments.
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Larzer Jana Beeler
Warelay Township
Gladys Thompson
Stale Fair
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sLin
Black Hawk County
Ike
Florence Gib Thompson Paveker
Two Ways Farmers of Iowa May Check Grain Pest
An Iowa editorial warns of the European corn borer threat after new Canadian and Ohio State data. It urges producers to ignore panic and take two concrete steps: report suspected outbreaks and use influence to support federal funding for borer control measures.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
Ontario
Kent
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Dhness
Orange Township Starts New Grundy Cow Testing Group
Orange Township launches a new Grundy County Cow Testing Association with plans to begin November 1. Gran and Marstall dairymen organize separate testing groups this year, while continuing joint efforts. Local readings note community events and personal updates amid the busy farm season.
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Grundy County
Sioux City Cattle and Sheep Prices Mixed at Auction
Receipts show cattle steady to low as steers and yearlings sold around 15.60 for fat cattle and 2.75 for cans, with feeders and stockers ranging 4.00 to 8.50. Sheep receipts at 1500 remained steady, with prices not specified beyond general market stability.
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Sioux City
Surady
Sioux City and Omaha Livestock Market Report Oct 4
Receipts total 12 300 with steady to firm prices. Yearlings G 7.75 to 14.75, cows and heifers 7 50 to 15.00, calves 50 to 1200, bulls and stage reported steady. Sheep receipts weak. yearlings 10.00 to 11.40, others 7.50 to 9.50. Minneapolis flour futures show gains, family patents around 5.00. Representative sales listed by Lamson Bros. & Co.
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Nep
Peoria and St Louis Livestock Markets Report
A digest from multiple livestock markets shows receipts and prices across Peoria St Louis and St Paul with hogs cattle and sheep trading noted. Cattle receipts and top bids vary by market, with hogs slower and mixed to steady while sheep demand remains moderate. Cotton and grain futures closed firmer on October 14 with notable gains in nearby contracts.
Board of Trade Cash Quotations
Market quotes show wheat and corn futures with mixed results for various grades. Prices range around No 3 red wheat near 1.523 dollars per bushel, No 2 yellow and No 3 white bids around 2.00 dollars, and byproducts priced between 0.30 and 1.50 dollars per bushel, reflecting active trading activity on the Board of Trade.
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Hog and cattle market report from Chicago trades
Chicago market report shows hogs at 14,000 receipts with 9,000 slow and mostly steady demand. porkers pricing from 11.50 to 12.50 for various weights with sows and slaughter pigs cited. Cattle receipts at 14,000 with feeders and western grazers steady to higher. steers around 15.23 for 1,297 pounds. sheep receipts 26,000 with fat lambs down about 5 to 10.0 per cent and lambs around 15.70 for fat native buyers.
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Chicago
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Kansas City stockyards show receipts of cattle calves and hogs and sheep totals. Cattle and calves steady to slow with heavy feeders and yearlings around 13.50 to 14.50 per cwt. hogs uneven, 10.90 to 11.40 per cwt with sows 10.00 to 10.50. sheep slow with native lambs around 15.00 to 15.30 and Western lambs 30 to 35? lower.
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Unclear OCR fragment from St Louis area article
Readable portions mention St Tantis Missouri and references to grain and commodity prices including flour and wool. Many OCR errors obscure key details, places, names and dates. overall content resembles a raw market summary or telegraph-style listing rather than a coherent event.
Prices at Chicago and New York Marts
Produce prices from Chicago and New York markets show varied quotes across dairy poultry and cheese. Reports list firsts, extras, and nearby brown goods with specific prices for creamery milk eggs and butter, alongside poultry and geese rates and regional supply notes.
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Opening Day Totals and Local Notices From Waterloo Area
On opening day Saturday 320 sacks of flour produced 800 loaves 3200 rookies and 2400 rolls along with cakes and pies. Visitors registered enjoyed coffee and cookies. Mrs Clyde Hal Shell Rock led the sales room and Mrs H A Jacobs headed the servings committee. Swiss Reserve Parlor runs the latest department. The Presbyterian church held a farewell for Rev D Wy Morgan with a $20 purse gift. Morgan accepted a pastorate at La Porte City. Mrs Louise Poppe left for Waterloo. Ewald and wife accompanied her to help settle. Mrs 2 Busling hosted a lunch and bridge for 20 guests honoring Mrs Charles Howtier of Batavia. Mrs A A Walgath visited her daughter Mrs Galen Edwards in Waterloo. Mrs W P Ray of Los Angeles visiting sister Mrs G G Burling en route home. Nora Boss home from five weeks in Minneapolis area. Floyd Hickie returned from Hibbing. Mrs Grace Donaldson at Alene Memorial Hospital had tonsils removed. Mrs American Sea-Hidleohut preached at Hall's Grove. A baby boy was born to Adolph and wife Bower on Oct 8. Mrs L M Sheckler convalescing after tumor operation. she is wife of Rev T H Sheckler, former local Methodist pastor.
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Missen Bur tha Mueller and Lavon Ramsey chosen for college club
Clarksville area notes recount Missen Bur tha Mueller and Lavon Ramsey of Cesar Falls Teachers College being selected with 25 other girls for the college’s develin gler club. Second soprano singers from Think Wischet Aquetigga Leary band placed second. prize details and other entertainment events are noted along with local social visits and hosting duties at the Mage home and Janecheon-lunch gathering.
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Local Notes From Janesville Wisconsin and Nearby
Janesville residents report visits by Dr Herman Tinmer of Cheyenne Wells Colo and recall schooldays with FE Hutton and J Rudles in St Vernon township. Thompson buys J Comins residence on Misha street as local inns close for the season. Evelyn Derker and Harry Gerholt of Winteton plan a home wedding. Mrs Mary Howe returns from Omaha. Mrs C Jensen moves into Charles Schieldt home as the Lewin family relocates. Rev F O A Smith to lead Dariesville church. he and wife come from Delhi. Roger Jennings Floyd Georges and John Sickles attend American Legion meeting in Omaha last week.
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Trumbower
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