Attendance at Iowa State Fair Tops Last Year Amid Strong Poultry and Livestock Results
Attendance reached 267 295 by noon as 1941 fair draws more visitors than 1940 with total forecast at 47 750. Many livestock categories awarded including Shropshire sheep Hereford and Duroc swine with winners named from Rotter Maxted and Warrick Brothers among others. A Washington Iowa cow Kitty has produced over 100 000 pounds of milk in eight lactations and is highlighted in a separate feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Cunningham
D. Moines
the Gazette
Washington
Kitty
Emmit Hayes
Midvale Atlas
Catherine
Guernsey
Floyd Booth loses fingers in ensilage cutter accident
The first annual victims of mechanical farm reaping tools reported to St. Luke's hospital. Floyd Booth, 23, of route 2, lost three fingers and a thumb on his left hand after his hand was caught in an ensilage cutter. Most of the palm was amputated and he remained in hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Hospital
Floyd Booth
Surveying Begins on REA Project No 4 in Keokuk
Surveying started by J W Young for T L P Rural Electric at Sigourney to stake the 154 mile Project No 4 line in Keokuk. A recent letter from Congressman T E Martin signals final allotment release within 30 to 60 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
J. W. Young
T.lp. Rural Electric Cooperative
T. E. Martin
If Given Half A Chance Farmers Will Meet Obligations
Lincoln, Neb. Farmers of region seven including Nebraska, Kansas and the Dakotas are repaying farm rehabilitation collections at a strong rate, signaling restored credit. C. Baldwin, FSA administrator, says the faster collections from July 15 to Aug. 15, 1941 than a year earlier show farmers will meet their obligations if given a good crop.
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Lincoln, Neb
INS
Region Seven
Nebraska
Kansas
The
Dakotas
C. Baldwin
National Farm Security Administration
Lincoln
FSA
Baldwin
Bud grafting demonstrations set for Fayette County
Fayette county program scheduled September 2 features Ames extension horticulturist L. C. Grove leading six bud grafting demonstrations on locally established orchards. Demonstrations run from 8 a.m. at J. F. Ingels farm Center township to 4 p.m. at Otis Rothlisberger farm Illyria township with Grove answering questions on spraying and fruit care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
L. C. Grove
Ames Extension Horticulturist
Fayette County
J. F. Ingels
Center Township
L. A. Kiel
Westfield Township
Max Saltsgiver
Union Township
Newell Man Leads In Farm Horseshoe Pitching
At the Iowa state fairgrounds in Des Moines AP report says Leon Rodda Newell senior, a farmer, led finals with 239 points from 100 tosses in Monday play of the Iowa farmers tournament. Carl Hurst Maxwell had 213. Mary Stockdale Hampton led the junior division with 137 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Des Moines
Leon Rodda Newell
Farmer
Rodda
Carl Hurst
Maxwell
Mary
Stockdale
Hampton
Nebraska to Study Feed Conservation Meetings
The University of Nebraska extension department plans a series of farmer meetings to discuss drought damaged corn conservation. With cooperation from FSA FCA AAA REA, the talks will address emergency silo construction and efficient feed conservation under the age livestock program. First conferences are set for Norfolk Beatrice Osceola and Grand Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
INS
University of Nebraska College of Agriculture
Extension Department
FSA
FCA
AAA
REA
H. G. Gould
Norfolk
Beatrice
Osceola
Grand Island
Clayton Residents To Vote On REA Electrical Franchise
Postville Iowa Sept 11 Clayton residents will vote on whether REA can obtain a franchise to service the town. At present no regular power supply exists and about 25 potential users have signed for service with estimates of 45 eventual customers. The project is part of a $370000 third company program approved by REA in Washington and reflects policy to serve hamlets and villages lacking power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Harvey Schultz
Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative
REA
Clayton
Washington
Schultz
Wisconsin youth wins regional FFA speech contest at Des Moines
Ignatius Baird, 17, of River Falls Wisconsin, won the north central states regional oratorical contest sponsored by the Future Farmers of America in Des Moines. He advances to the national contest in Kansas City on October 20. Al Hartman of Evansville Indiana placed second and Gleamon M Cansler of Buffalo Missouri placed third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ignatius Baird
River Falls
Wis
North Central States
Future Farmers of America
Kansas City
al Hartman
Evansville
Ind
Gleamon M. Cansler
Buffalo, Mo
Horse Kicks Palo Farmer Fracturing Leg On Farm
Lester Elias, 26, of Palo, suffered a fracture of the left leg Monday afternoon when kicked by a horse while working on his farm. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Elias
Palo
St. Luke’s Hospital
Deadline Extended for Iowa Soybean Yield Contest
The Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers association sponsors Iowa's first official soybean yield contest with over 150 in cash and gold medals. Entries must be authenticated by a local organization. Prof. H. D. Hughes says the Sept. 15 deadline gives communities more time to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association
Hughes
Farmers Heal Soil Erosion With Cover Crops Rise 813,508 Acres
Iowa and Illinois farmers adopt cover crops to curb erosion and boost yields. The Middle West Soil Improvement committee notes legume acreage grew from 3,140,000 in 1919 to 3,953,508 by 1939, an increase of 813,508 acres over two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iowa
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
District Court Notice Quieting Title in Linn County Iowa
In Linn County Iowa a petition filed by Ivan L Whitney seeks quieting title to parcels in Sections 29 and 30 T86N R5W Linn County Iowa. The suit names many defendants and unknown claimants claiming interest in the real estate and asks the court to reform deeds and establish title in the plaintiff with adverse claims barred. Default if not answered by September 15 1941 in Cedar Rapids courthouse.
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District Court of
Iowa
Ivan L Whitney
Paul Klene
Paul Kiene
Midland Railway Construction Company
William McQueen
Mary McQueen
James C. McQueen
Iona McQueen
James McQueen
J.C. McQueen
John B. McQueen
Huldah J. McQueen
J Wilson Gift
John W Gift
Sadie J. Gift
Gertrude Adams
E. M. Adams
Denver Adams
Mary D. Fish
Fish
Toney A. Miller
George Miller
Horatio W. Sanford
Talman J. Waters
Frank L. Williams
Nora A. Williams
Jay P. Burnside
John Lefurry
John Lefurgy
George W. Wilson
Jennie L. Wilson
J. L. Wilson
Horace B. Claflin
Union Investment Company
Ous T. Richmond
P. K. Tinker
P K. Tinker
John Trulock
Pierre T. Betts
Pierre T Betts
Maria Betts
Maria F. Betts
Betts
Mare A. Seat
Mary A. Seat
Maria PF. Betts
William C. Betts
James Augustus Betts
James A. Betts
James A. Bet
Mary H. Hit
Elghty
Sth
Meridan
Linn County
District Court
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Bolton
Geo. C. Claassen
Farm Youth School Graduation Set At Iowa State
Ames Iowa reports the first Farm Youth school graduates will receive certificates at a 9 am convocation in Catherine MacKay auditorium. Dean H H Kildee will deliver the commencement address on If I Were One of You. Robert Clark lauds the program as a huge success with students from across the state earning scholarships based on character 4 H records and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazett Ames
Iowa
Catherine MacKay
Iowa State College
Dean H. H. Kildee
Agriculture Division
Robert Clark
Watermelon Day Program Planned for Conesville
Conesville outlines a full Melon Day schedule with events starting at 9 a.m. a pie eating contest and bicycle races followed by a pet parade to band music and a noon band concert. Afternoon features include a ball game free platform attractions and multiple band concerts ending with a 7 p.m. program and free watermelon.
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the Gazette
Conesville
Methodist Church
Fairs This Week Across Iowa and Nearby Counties
Fairs and shows scheduled this week include Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from Aug. 20 to 29. Clayton county fair at National runs Aug. 26 to 29. Wyoming horse show is set for Aug. 28 to 29. Big Four Fair at Postville runs Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, followed by the Ryan colt show on Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National
Wyoming
Postville
Hale couple buys Nissen farm at 92 per acre
Mr and Mrs Wallace A Cruise of Olin purchase the former Jens Nissen farm of 170 acres located 1 1/2 miles west of Hale for 92 an acre. Possession is to be given March 1 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Wallace A. Cruise
Olin
Jens Nissen
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Wilson
Rankin
Shropshire
Robert Dittmer
Lacona
Hereford
Joe Virdon
Mt. Pleasant
Harold C. Timm
Muscatine
Duroc
Warrick Brothers
Monroe
Chester White
C. T. Keen
LeGrand
C. D. Luellen
Minburn
Ralph Stringham
Dexter
Ayrshire
J. Vein Lang
Grinnell, A
Louise Hoover
Mahaska County
Marion County
George A. Wilson
John Rankin
W. K. Paulsen
Grundy Center
Farm Bureau
Frank E. Sherer
Joy
Ill
Wareren
Glidden
Jauroes
Harper and Wimmer
Story City
Harold C. Campbell
Knotch Brothers
Riverside
Harry Nauman
West Liberty
Edward Chabal
Tar
First
Youne Herd
Harry Naumann
Seelding
Harris
Walker
Kelley
Marjorie Marie Estes
Hedrick
Caldesdales
L. C. Tice and Sons
New Sharon
Ralph Strinehome
Hall and Spechton
Billy Stotts
Charles W. Willholt
Batavia
Hall and Specht
Ralph
Percherris
Ralph L. Smith
Ward Dyer
Pleasantville
Jokers Brothers
Dow
Til
Dr. G. H. Hines
Hume
Ward
Schaffenacker Brothers
Fox Chemical Company
Saragerite
Pilon
Harold Howard Anken
DAIRY
Myron Sears
Grinnell
J. Russell Lang
James B. Lane
Myron Sears and Sons
Helfer
Howie Lane and Sons
Brooklyn
Russell Lang and Sons
Young
Ralph L. Smith Farms
Stanley
Kan
Shel
P. Southdown
Jam
M J Maxted
Oskaloosa
Roy P. Mc Williams
Gallatin
Earl R. Smith
Panora
Earl R. Smith Ram
M. J Maxted
Ram
E. H. Rotter
MR. Farmer
Your Gazette
Auto Furniture Loan
Federal Discount Corp
Paramount
WMT
Beverly Cattle Company
Oxford Junction
Oxford Mills
Manford Jeffrey
Mr. Jeffrey
Nanny
Ensilage Cutter
Keokuk
Newell
Martha
Williams
Wisconsin
Future Farmers
Horse
Palo Farmer
Reeke
Chesters
Ecomfort
RCIRG
Sane
Kildee
May
Ford Hopkine
H. O. Smith
Star Jewelry CO
Second Street SE
Little Mac
Nees
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