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Newspaper
Bedford Times Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
4
A collage of classified items lists for sale items such as tractors paint seeds and stoves. Also included are rental notices hearing aids route distributions scholarships and a death notice for Mrs Nellie McGee and Larry with thanks to friends and relatives.
After the Pacific War, AAA records show plans for 127 farm stock points and 64 erosion dams. Warns that without a sod outlet water will wash around dam ends. Recommends plowing ditches multiple times to create a wide flat waterway, sowing corn, and promoting permanent grasses in waterways for erosion reduction.
Walter A. Houck thanks friends for cards letters and offers of help during his illness. He expresses gratitude and says the kindness will not be forgotten.
Among those from Bedford who attended the memorial services at Dallas Center Cemetery on Sunday were Mr and Mrs Irvin Wilson Mr and Mrs Paul Morris Mrs Hattie Bloom Mr and Mrs George Combs Mrs Francis Marshall Mr and Mrs George Lathrop and others.
Vern C Johnston reports that oats are fair but thin. corn is in various stages with early plants up and low ground replants needed. Some farmers have started planting while others finish plowing for corn. hay, pastures, pigs, lambs and chickens look good despite cold wet weather.
R H Bush, a conservationist with Taylor County Soil Conservation District, reports busy months of field work. Plans show 26 miles of terraces on 27 farms, 4 miles of diversion terraces on 17 farms, 200 acres protected, 29 farm pond inspections, 36 contour field layouts, and 31 farm plans created with operators. There are 114 pruning requests yet to be addressed.
The ad highlights watermelons oranges grapefruit lemons apples cherries avocados and berries with prices per pound or per box. It promotes wholesale quantities and asks for good berries for top prices, mentioning celery lettuce tomatoes onions peas beans radishes and more. Also notes seeds plants and flowers and a phone number for orders.
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