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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
2
An article by J. Dryden discusses how dairy farmers using artificial insemination can speed herd improvement and boost income. It recommends forming regional artificial breeding associations with outstanding bulls and qualified veterinarians, potentially on a full-time basis, to ensure genetic progress and disease control.
Farmers across the Great Plains heed warnings of renewed dry years and possible dust storms. Paul T. Scott of South Dakota State College notes anchoring susceptible acreage with hardy grasses as a key tactic. Brome grass spreads eastward. crested wheatgrass shows strong promise as cover and pasture in the north. Mechanical advances aid in harvesting and planting buffalo grass and other grasses.
University of Maine recommends a backyard brooder large enough for 25 to 50 chicks. It can be built from wood or a corrugated box sized per the illustration or slightly larger. Chicks may be brooded in the basement for six to eight weeks.
The article notes accidents are rising with home and farm sectors leading, surpassing air rail and highway as accident scenes. It urges constructive safety action and careful inspection of equipment to prevent incidents.
A campaign began May 26 in Thompson to raise 12000 for 4-H exhibit buildings. Township leaders will lead the drive, with committees coordinating donations from farmers and residents. J A Livercn of Buffalo Center was named 4-H building fund chairman, Terry Thompson of Forest City secretary, and Elmer Bergland of Thompson treasurer.
Clifford Cairns livestock service rep for Wilson and Company will assist with the cattle feeders tour Friday June 6 discussing feeding management and the cattle market outlook Frank Dallear cattle buyer will evaluate cattle from a market standpoint Tour schedule lists township locations and times Those unable to attend full program may visit portions of the schedule Also notice new electric water heaters at John and Jerry's displayed ready for installation.
Iowa State College economist Francis Kutish says the period of falling hog prices is likely over as interior markets slide from 29 dollars in March to 21 or 22 in April. He notes lard prices may rebound and cites Philippine fats output rising toward 1947, while hog marketings stay heavy. Lincoln township 4-H Boys' Club will host an initiation on Tuesday evening, June 10 at Dale Anderson's home to plan a club tour.
The Grant Go-Getters 4-H Club will hold a tour to visit their projects on June 9. The group will meet at Roger Boyken's at 1:00 p.m.
County extension director C E Judd urges a first cover spray for fruit trees in Winnebago County within days, 10 to 14 days after calyx spray. Spray makes 50 gallons using wettable sulfur, lead arsenate, and hydrated lime and should be renewed May and June due to wash-off and new growth.
Eden Township 4-H Mothers and daughters attended a tea at Trinity church basement on Tuesday evening. Arlette Friesenberg welcomed guests and introduced the program, including piano duet, vocal quartet, and other performances, with pink May baskets and corsages for each mother.
Sylvia Johnson and Reading and Beverly Helland performed piano selections, Marjorie Kindstrom played a piano solo, Carol Lee Johnson presented a reading, Shirley and JoAnn Jacobson with Carol Skogen offered a clarinet trio, Dorothy Ewing read, Janet Okland gave an instrumental solo, a tribute to Mother Doris Goodnight, LaVonne Sime played piano, Deoris Russ read, and appreciation was expressed for the daughters by Mrs. R. V. Stowe, Mrs. George Russ, Mrs. Gilbert Goodnight and Mrs. Mabel Mattison. Refreshments were served by the girls at the close of the program.
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