Arbor Day Diamond Anniversary Observed With Planting Drive
The seventy fifth Arbor Day milestone prompts widespread tree planting urged by U S forest service officials. Nebraska hosts a special ceremony in Nebraska City origin site of Arbor Day in 1872. About 215 million trees are projected for 1947 across 41 states Hawaii and Puerto Rico, with Iowa offering seedlings from Ames nurseries at modest prices for erosion control and timber production.
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U. SS. Forest Service
Hawaii
Maine
Rr Rt
Nebraska
Nebraska City
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska City News
Cleveland
New York
Morton
University of Michigan
U.S. Forest Service
Clarke-McNary
Norris-Doxey
U. S
The
Forest Service
States
Porto Rico
Alabama
Wyoming
Iowa
Ames
Iowa Conservation Commission
Des Moines
FENCE DRIFT behind woven wire and OPA rewrites
Complicated government rules confuse citizens as the Office of Price Administration rewrites price ceilings. The article contrasts a dense legal version with a simpler explanation: wait 21 days before charging the ceiling, and OPA may change it by letter.
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R. B.C
Office of Price Administration
OPA
Wool From DDT-Dipped Sheep Proves Moth Proof
Idaho entomologists report wool from sheep treated with DDT two years ago remains moth proof in storage. The finding suggests long lasting protection without further treatment and could impact wool storage practices nationally.
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Moscow
Idaho
University of Idaho
Uncertainty of Wool Price Plan Slowed Market
Domestic wools remained quiet as manufacturers covered only immediate needs. Prices rose 2 to 3 cents on March 29, with scoured wools active, especially long staple fine lots and white bleached wools. Mills curtailed production, large orders were cut or cancelled, and buyers awaited price clarity before increasing purchases.
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Boston
Texas
McMullan Buys Brown Swiss Heifers in Decorah Market
John McMullan of Mabel Minnesota bought three purebred Brown Swiss heifers from the Winnebago county home herd near Decorah for 225 dollars each. The purchase reflects strong demand for dairy stock in northeast Iowa.
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Decorah
John McMullan
Mabel
Minn
Friday
Winneshiek County
Wool market urged before CCC buyout ends
Farmers urged to ship wool before April 15 as Commodity Credit Corporation stops purchases. Since 1943 CCC has bought all domestic wool to stabilize wartime prices. with the deadline near, wool prices are expected to drop and farmers should act to obtain higher prices.
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Chicago
S. F. Russell
Illinois Wool Marketing Association
Commodity’ Credit Corporation
CCC
Three Farms Transferred In Winneshiek County
Revenue stamps filed at the Winneshiek county recorder show farm transfers in Decorah area. H G Lude king and wife sell 165 acres in Frankville township to F R and F L Miller for 11500 dollars. Josephine Knutson sells 140 acres in Madison township to Ruben Knutson for 13000 dollars. heirs of Mrs Clarence Christen sell 100 acres in Orleans township to Charley J Burgess for 10000 dollars.
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Decorah
County Recorder’s Office
H. G Ludeking
Frankville Township
F. R
Josephine Knutson
Madison Township
Ruben Knutson
Clarence Christen
Orleans Township
Charley J. Burgess
Forestry Demonstration Planned Near Guttenberg
Andrew farm four miles west of Guttenberg will host a Thursday afternoon demonstration on erosion control and reforestation. Grover Hahn, county extension director, announces that Robert Gray from Iowa State College will supervise planting 1 000 white pine and Douglas fir seedlings and transplants.
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Eleader
Andrew Farm
Guttenberg
Grover Hahn
Robert Gray
Iowa State College
Early Diagnosis Advised for Mastitis Control
University of Illinois veterinary staff urge early diagnosis and treatment of bovine mastitis. Infusion of drugs into the milk cistern via the teat canal shows promise though may not prevent future attacks or restore damaged tissue. Remedies include gramicidin silver oxide penicillin acrifavine and sulfanilamide in oil. treatment requires a veterinarian's supervision.
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Urbana
Ill
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
J. O. Alberts
Dr Crider to Speak at Clayton County Rural Meeting
Elkader will host the second Clayton county rural peoples group meeting with speaker Dr C L Crider. H E Nichols from Iowa State College extension horticulturist will lead an orchard planting demonstration at Maurice Douglas farm north of Shore on Friday morning April 18.
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Elkader
C. L. Crider
Clayton County
Rural Peoples’ Group
Brooklyn
H. E. Nichols
Iowa State College Extension
Maurice Douglas
Shore
Farm Fire Destroys 4900 Turkey Poults Near Ellsworth
A Sunday night fire at the Thompson Brothers turkey farm near Ellsworth destroyed 4900 turkey poults and the 44 by 88 foot brood house valued at 11000 total loss. The fire was discovered by Garold Tweet and was beyond control upon arrival. no one was present and cause remains undetermined though an oil brooder is suspected.
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Ellsworth
Thompson Brothers
Turkey Farm
Here
Garold Tweet
Ellsworth Fire Department
Notice of Appo Administrat Iowa Estate Filing
Notice from Linn County Iowa dated April 4 1947 announcing the appointment of Arthur D Van Cura as administrator of the Barbara Vanones estate. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Linn County District Court office, authenticated, with attorney Geo F Buresh listed.
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APPO
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Barbara Vanone
Ard D. Vancura
Geo. F. Buresh
Pipe Organ to Provide Music at Horse Show
Waterloo hosts the National Stallion and Saddle Horse show April 10 13 with a pipe organ replacing brass band music. Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association president Harry Jarard of Des Moines says the organ will be less disturbing to horses and let the audience hear themselves think. A half hour organ concert and radio-star entertainment at 7 30 p m precedes evening performances. after 8 p m the organ provides background music.
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Waterloo
Harry Jarard
Des Moines
Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders Association
Notice Of Nt Of Administrator In Linn County Iowa
Notice is given that the undersigned has been on this 5th day of April authenticated in the office of the clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court as administrator.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Iowa
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