Farm shop turns back-yard venture into busy asset
J Carlson of 300 acres southwest of Le Grand runs an on-farm workshop making cultivator attachments for Fordson tractors and his own engine parts. He rebuilds tractors, crafts two wheeled trailers used as hay carriers, and fabricates tools, boosting income and aiding neighbors while sharing labor with family. Weather, parts limits backlog.
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Ames
C. J Carlson
LeGrand
Carlson
Iowa State College Extension Service
Fordson
Gehart Devig
Carlson Yard
Waterloo
C. J. Carlson
Egg Requirements Will Not Increase in Year
CHICAGO AP A War Food administration official predicted egg requirements would not rise in the coming year and urged producers not to rely on widespread egg use for feeding liberated countries. C W Kitchen deputy WFA director said there is no sign that egg and poultry needs will grow enough to require increases in the U S poultry and egg industry.
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Chicago
War Food Administration
International Baby Chick Association
C. W. Kitchen
WFA
United States
Tama 4-H Achievement Days Set for Aug 17 19
Tama county 4-H clubs hold Achievement Days in Gladbrook from August 17 to 19. The schedule lists registration on opening day, baby beef and pig club show and girls achievement on day two, and dairy cattle poultry sheep and parade with beef sale on day three.
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Toledo
Tama County
Gladbrook
Corn Belt Needs More Rain to Avert Crop Damage
Chicago dispatch reports agricultural experts warn the Corn Belt must receive more rain to prevent serious crop damage. Last week’s rains eased drought but were not widespread enough to improve conditions. Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin face moisture shortages, while Michigan saw showers but needs general rainfall.
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Chicago
INS
Midwest
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iinois
Coles
Cumberland
Burton Miller
State Agricultural Statistician
Slow Wool Market as Buyers Show Caution
Boston buyers limited purchases on the wool market as the War Food Administration reported cautious activity. Demand remained for Delaine and half-blood wools for army orders, with scarce grease wools and firm South American spot prices. Military needs drive output, worsening civilian delivery delays and shifting cloth production from civilian to military use.
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Boston
War Food Administration
South America
Quartermaster Corps
Mills
Marengo Soldier Reports Italian Farming Methods
Eldred E. Lohrer, Marengo veteran in Italy, describes Italian grain harvesting by binders drawn by oxen or horses. He notes nonshocked grain, long bundles, and crosswise piles for caps, with small rolling fields cut patch by patch. He observes Holstein cows, horses, poultry, and that an Italian farmer once lived in the United States and imported stock.
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Marengo
Eldred E. Lohrer
Italy
John Lohrer
America
Lohrer
United States
Make Factory Ready Special to The Gazette Elgin
A dozen men at the Elgin Canning plant prepared for the fall packing season. Machinery was overhauled, five new re torts for cooking corn added, a carrier track and electric hoist installed, and a new roof placed on the husking shed. Six carloads of empty cans were unloaded. The 1944 acreage is about 1,250 acres.
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Gazette
Elgin
Elgin Canning
Roof Fire Near Peterson Farm Destroys House
A roof fire started from the chimney at the Peterson farm home four miles southeast of MT. Vernon brought the Franklin township fire truck to extinguish it Sunday. Firefighters reported the blaze originated from the chimney and damaged the dwelling owned by Olin Brawner.
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MT. Vernon
Franklin Township
Peterson
Olin Brawner
Here
Big Drainage Flaws Cost Webster County Farmers Grain
Iowa State agronomists M B Russell and B J Firkins report a 1943 loss of 400000 bushels of corn 20000 bushels of soybeans and 50000 bushels of oats due to poor drainage across Webster County. Survey of 110 farms shows 13 000 acres unused last year from drainage issues with pockets and substandard outlets. surface inlets at low points could improve drainage and crop yields.
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Ames
Webster County
M. B. Russell
B. J. Firkins
Iowa State College Agronomists
Farm Science’ Reporter
Iowa State College
Russell and Firkins
Dissolve Association Vote Planned For Amphitheater Group
Stockholders who built the Decorah fair grounds amphitheater will meet August 7 to vote on dissolving the organization. The structure, built in the late 1920s, was to be turned over debt free when receipts covered bonds. Liquidation completed and the amphitheater was handed to the association late last year.
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Gazet
Decorah
Decorah Fair
Fair Association
Hearing on soil district in Delaware county
A hearing to organize a soil conservation district in Delaware County is scheduled in Manchester on August 3 at 8 30 p m. The Iowa Soil Conservation Committee led by secretary Clyde Spry of Des Moines announced the session.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Iowa Soil Conservation Committee
Clyde Spry
Des Moines
Bite Kills Horse In Greeley Incident
Mrs. Maurice Fry of Greeley reported a horse died after being bitten by a rattlesnake. The incident highlights dangers to livestock and the need for vigilant care during warm periods.
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Greeley
Maurice Fry
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