Buying Power Of Farmers Near 1900 Level
Washington dispatch reports the Bureau of Agricultural Economics notes farm purchasing power at near peak levels since 1920. Beef cattle, hogs, dairy, and sheep show strength while crop markets, especially wheat, corn, and potatoes, face price declines and reduced incomes for many growers. Overall index stands at 92, near prewar highs.
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Courier Special Service
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States
Departent of Agriculture
Bureau
Areau
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Montana
Pacific Northwest
Prize Hereford at Manchester Brings 19 Cents a Pound
Delaware county club boys fed peel calves this year and did not lose money. The championship Hereford owned by Orr Bros. of Manchester sold for 19 cents a pound to G. J. Kramer of Delhi. Donald Carrothers earned 27.50 for his Hereford. Other calves sold 15 to 18 cents per pound. calves cost about 35 dollars each last December. Farm Bureau day featured a horse pulling contest won by the 2830 pound team Os Ward Paulkner Ryan with a 2600 pound pull. Nelson Hamblin swept Jersey class with nine firsts. J Allan Wallace had 18 firsts for Guernseys. R L Wintz took junior champion and other awards. Paul Dresser won milking Shorthorn money with 15 blue ribbons. Holstein class saw J J Mills win five times, J C Nieman six firsts, W F Gienapy one first.
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Omarier
Manchester
Dela Ware
Peel
Orr Jros
G. J. Kramer
Delhi
Donald Carrothers
Ceedil Cocking
Farm Bureau
Delaware Fair
Os Ward
Paulkner
Ryan
Work Oh
Wil
Nelson Hamblin
Jersey
J. Allan Wallace
Durango
Guernsey
Tony
R. L. Wintz
Central City
Paul Dresser
Cedar Paus
J. J. Mills
Coggar
J. C. Nieman
Sve
W. F. Gienapy
Threshing Machines Report From Tama County Fields
In north Tama county threshing rigs completed the 1928 season yesterday. At the Burn Martin farm nine miles southwest of Traer George Hagedorn and August Pioen finished their run. Martin harvested about 60 acres of oats yielding roughly 56 bushels per acre with the straw in fair condition after recent rains. The Hagedorn Picca machine did steady work, while yields for Hagedorn's oats approached a strong level despite weathered straw and uneven growth across fields.
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Traer
Tama County
Aletho
Martin Farm
Here
George Hagedorn
August Pioen
Martin
Heredorni Tegaris
Farmers Letters to Editor Open Forum Urged
Readers urged to send questions and comments to the Editor Farm Department at We Verlag Evening Courier Waterloo Iowa. Include clear inquiries and notes for publication while addressing the editor.
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Waterloo Evening ‘Courier
Waterloo
We- Verlag
Ivening
Towa
Grundy Farm Brings $131.50 at Auction
Grundy county land auctioned Tuesday for 131.50 to Henry Billerbeech, a prominent local landowner. The 160 acre Rugan Murphy estate site sits four and a half miles southeast of Grundy Center, with buildings in fair condition and land said to compare well with county norms. The estate had been seated for 20 years and the sale was handled by auctioneer William Holland of Waterloo.
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Couricn
Rugan
Murphy
Here
Grundy County
Henry Billerbeech
Mallen
Waterloo
William Holland
Butter Show Set for Dairy Cattle Congress Dates
The Dairy Cattle Congress will host a national butter scoring contest October 1 to 7 with at least 12 states represented. Last year 156 companies entered. entries close September 24. Judges include H. D. Reynolds O. A. Storvick and M. Martenson. Forty cash prizes plus medals and carving sets awarded. A group contest awards a special trophy to the top unit.
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Dairy Cattle Congress
E. S. Estes
F. W. Stephenson
Oelwein
Iowa State Dairy Association
H. D. Reynolds
Mason City
James’ Rowland & Co
O. A. Storvick
Albert Lea
Minn
Ot Gude
Fred
Albert Harms
Des Moines
Buttermaker’s Association
Cattle Congress
Hawkeye Poultrymen rename all officers
Des Moines reports officers of the Town Poultry improvement association were all renamed for another year after the annual meeting at the state fair. A G Peters of Newton was re elected president and W C G Hamseyer of Oskaloosa was re elected vice president. R C Miller of Des Moines was re elected secretary treasurer. The annual convention will be held in October at Ames. JESUP 60 IS SOLD. Ackley farm near Jesup sold to William Tulort of Independence. Goss Lend Co of Waterloo handled the deal.
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Des Moines
Town Poultry Improvement Association
A. G. Peters
Newton
W. C G. Ham~seyer
Oskaloosa
R. C. Miller
Ames
JESUP
Here
A. I. Karkin
Ackley
William ‘Tulort
Independence
Goss Lend Company
Waterloo
Butter booth to grace Congress fair at Waterloo
Farm women plan a butter booth for the Dalry Cattin Congress at Waterloo running October 1 to 7. Allison and Ja are among organizers. Raw notes on home furnishing work to be showcased during the event.
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Congress
Allison
Dalry Cattin
Waterloo
The Rhyming Farmer by J Edward Tutt
A poem about the dairy cow rescuing farmers from crop failures. As barley, wheat, and other crops fail due to drought and pests, dairy farming and milk production revive hope, with farmers rallying to persevere and observe renewed faith as cows supply a lifeline and sustainment.
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Tom
Charley
Jack
Matt
Peter
Pred
Simon
Phil
Frank
Angus
Luke
Larry
Les
Fritows
Bessie
Calf Club Show Tops Tama Fair in Iowa
The Tama county fair opened in Toledo Iowa with a strong junior livestock presence. Dairy calves fill a special barn with 43 head across Jersey and Holstein classes, plus 45 pigs. Calves vie for top dairy and senior honors as Wright of Waterloo selects entries and the Dairy Cattle Congress fate.
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Toledo
Tana
Tama
Jersey
E. M. Wright
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Dinsdale Brothers
Traer
L. B. Stavely
Lloyd Loonan
Bowling Sbrathers
Sumner
S. Corns
Tatrange
Costs About $90 a Year to Keep Work Horse
Iowa county farmers with ISU economists show yearly horse upkeep from 45 to 149 dollars, average 90. Feed costs lead at 61 dollars, labor 22, housing 9, depreciation 72. Some farms got far more work per horse, hours ranging 500 to 1330, with crop acres per horse from under 15 to 42.
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Courice
Ames
Iowa
Economics Department
Iowa State College
Iowa County
Purebred Hampshire Showman Says Business Improves
Boyd Welkin of Webster City reports rising optimism among purebred hog breeders, led by his Hampshire herd. His show circuit travels from Minot to Fargo and multiple fairs, with winnings totaling $24 in the first week and about $74 weekly over expenses. The Hampshire line roots trace to Kentucky, with early Hampshire registration in 1901.
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Waverly
Boyd Welkin
Webster City
Hampshire
Bremer County
Weilein
Minos
N. L
Devils Lake
Grand Forks
Fargo
Janesville
Wis
Masonity
Mississippi Valley
Monticello
Webster County Fair
Davenport
Spi
Minor
Woilein
Geneseo
Kentucky
Butter Prices Show Higher Levels Across Previous Year
Market notes indicate butter prices rose from 4 to 6 cents a pound vs last year, with September markets suggesting divergent trends for fall and winter. Some producers offer December delivery while others buy for seasonal advance, as prices for extralarge and standard butter hover near or above year-ago levels. Adequate supplies temper fears of rapid rises, and traders anticipate better prices for December.
Wheat Market Mixed as Holiday Eases Trading in Grain
Wheat trading in Chicago eased ahead of the holiday with deliveries light and prices fractionally higher. Corn and oats showed firmer tones while soyables and provisions moved unevenly. Clearing house data and weekly balances were unchanged or mixed, reflecting a cautious market tone.
Board of Trade Cash Quotations Summary
Chicago September 1 market notes show No 2 hard winter wheat at 141, No 3 hard at 141, northern at 1.06 with sample grade northern quoted. No 1 mixed 99, No 2 yellow 1.00, No 4 yellow 1.00, No 6 yellow 0.72, No 4 white 1.12, No 6 white 0.96. Rye No 1 aged unspecified, Timothy seed 4.10 to 4.70, Clover seed around 20.59 to 20.29, Provistunk tard 15.30, Telbs 14.82, Bellies 10.00.
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Chicago
Darley
Minneapolis
Minn
ST. Louis
St.Louis
Hogs Mixed as Prices Hold in Chicago Receipts Rise
Chicago hogs show uneven receipts of about 2000 with top prices around 13.00 for choice 215 pounds. Butchers and heavy weights mix 11.10 to 13.00, packing sows steady, pigs 10.25 to 12.19. Cattle receipts near 500 with varied trend, vealers down, feeders strong, grass cattle weak, stockers in demand. Sheep receipts 1000 with fat lambs up to 15.35, natives near 14.50, feeding lambs up modestly.
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ST. Paul
Waterloo
Waterloo Mills
Kreves
Merley
Bnerveedeey
Swifts & Co
Farmer's Door
Viewenene
Iy-Serree
Lerhorns
Prom Rath Packing Ga
Eat
Arifer
Seue Gogee
Conssane Fl
Bicenoetens
Beeveeay
Town Flour
Timothy Hay
Jat Leeeer Nate
Wrights
Boven
Prom Colin Frost
Pris Sree
Cattle and Calves Markets and Minneapolis Grain Prices
Receipts and prices from ST. PAUL LIVESTOCK show cattle and calf markets with higher top ranges for yearlings and feed steers, varied shifts in cows and bulls, and strong veal prices. Minneapolis grain quotes list wheat, corn and oats with scattered price spreads and futures cues.
Market climbs as motors stocks lead in upturn
U S stocks rose with heavy volume as gains spread across motors shares led by Hupp Chrysler and General Motors amid new highs. Nash block sale at 64.4, Radio and Wright Aero set gains, rail stocks firm, and foreign exchange opened steady. Final sales around 1.5 million shares. A holiday in produce markets noted in Chicago.
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New York Stock Exchange
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International Nickel
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May Department Stores
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Hudson Motors
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Kolster Radio
Victor Talking Machine
Amaritan Dlink
International Telephone
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St. Louis Southwestern
U. S
Sterling
All, Ghetn & Dye
Gan
Pastis
Car & Fdy
Anaconda Armour Atchison
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Chio - Beth
Steel Canadian
Pat Ches
Ohio
Chic
M. Sit. P. & Pac
Weese Omi BR
Tf & Chrysler
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Dodge Bros
du Pont de
Erle
Fieischmann Freenort
Texas General Electric
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Gillette Safety Razor
Wtee
Southern
Kennecott
Louisville
Nashville Mack Truck
Marland Oils
Missouri
Kurisas És
Missouri Pacific
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Anh Motors
New York Central
NOY
N. OW
Norfolk & Westerte
North American - T
Northern Pacific
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Pan Am
Pet
Bee Adm
Paramt
Fam
Las
Pentsylvania
BS Philips Petroleums
Poskant
Reading
Rem-Rand
Wabath
Maryland
Westinghouse Electric Willys-Overlind
Weekly Grain and Provisions Review
Oversold grain markets rebounded early in the week as wheat crop expectations firmed at about 3 billion bushels of corn, with forecasts for tighter winter wheat planting. Prices eased later, with wheat broadly higher than a week ago and September corn trading above other months. Oats rose with the rally in corn, while soy meal and lard showed mixed moves. Farmers abroad store wheat hoping higher prices will come, government advice echoed, and world crop totals from 36 nations pointed to a 2.589 billion bushel surplus, higher than last year. In Kansas City and Omaha reports, receipts and quote ranges for wheat corn and oats varied, reflecting the day’s volatility.
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Chilgago
Chicaro
Chicago
Frices Gp
Shorts
Sept. L—a
Tagliac
Russia
Argentina
Austraia
Ngure
Oals
Provisions and Market Notes From New York to Chicago
Newsprint style commodity round up covering butter cheese and poultry receipts in New York and Chicago with cotton markets in Liverpool and Chicago. Includes diverse prices for butter cups creamery extras and firsts, cheese varieties, poultry details from leghorn hens to broilers, and potato trade activity with regional price ranges and on track movements.
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New York
Chicago
Young Americas
Bond Market Faces Saturday Morning Sluggish Start
The bond market opened with routine Saturday lethargy as prices barely shifted from Friday. Conversions rose modestly in step with advancing stocks and rails. the foreign list stayed steady. U.S. government obligations firm, with Fourth Liberty 444s posting the broadest gain.
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New York
Sep
U. S
Liberty
Toledo Seed Prices for Domestic and Timothy Grains
Toledo Ohio market brief lists cloverseed cash domestic and October prices at 3 18 25 and December domestic at 18 18. Timothy seed old at 2 20 by, now 2 25 by October 2 50. Includes assorted seed futures data and price movements.
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Toledo
Timothy
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