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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1944
Page
12
Rex Conn reports on pig losses linked to low blood sugar in baby pigs. Illinois swine disease authorities urge liberal balanced rations for sows during pregnancy and close litter monitoring for the first days. When signs appear, quick sugar or glucose treatment and hand feeding formulas may save piglets.
A fragmentary poem on butter and potatoes contrasts rustic life with gourmet indulgence. The speaker notes small comforts kept from fattening and praises butter as the epicurean lift for ordinary spuds.
Ames Iowa farmers may gain higher returns from ammonium nitrate fertilizer on pastures and forage crops this spring. Extension agronomist Meldrum says it boosts early pastures hay and seed yields, with rate guidelines for established stands and new seedings. It should not replace pasture renovation and is best in timothy and meadow grasses in eastern Iowa.
Ad touts St Joseph Aspirin as fast acting relief for colds and headaches. Claims world’s largest seller at 10c and urges avoiding substitutes. Presents a widespread, inexpensive option for relief.
John M. Holcomb, longtime Woodbury county agent, is appointed associate professor at Iowa State College in charge of new two and four year farm operation programs. The 2-year track yields a certificate, the 4-year degree ensures a Bachelor of Science. Holcomb will also develop a freshman agriculture survey course.
Washington AP reports 8,562,000 workers were on farms on March 1, the lowest on record for that date, down 168,000 from a year earlier due to bad weather and labor shortages. Farmers show general unease over this season amid possible reclassification under new selective service rulings.
Notice is given that FRANK LOUFER is executor of the estate of Anna Loufer, deceased, Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present claims to the Linn County Clerk, and all debts should be paid immediately to the executor's attorney H. Kubicek.
Allan Kline of Vinton Iowa says Britain will create a large postwar market for farm equipment. After an eight week tour of Britain under war information orders he reports British farm machinery is a mix from many nations. He calls for standardized machinery and notes heavy manual labor in barns and manure spreading. He predicts shared interests between American and British farmers.
USDA poultry expert Dr A B Godfrey urges early selection of victory cockerels for next season. Parents must meet high egg production ancestry with 200+ eggs and 24 ounces per dozen, plus disease resistance and fast feathering. He recommends two candidates per mature bird to cover losses and potential culling.
The case argues that mating general purpose and heavy breed cockerels with well formed hens should yield offspring with superior meat quality.
The War Food Administration weekly report shows federal slaughter at 31 centers for the week ending March 11 declined across cattle hogs and calves compared with the prior week though remains above the year earlier totals. Cattle 174,198. calves 67,571. hogs 1,186,544. total 278,314.
The census bureau reports cottonseed crushed from Aug 1 to Feb 29 totaled 3,237,773 tons, down from 3,653,938 tons a year earlier. Cake and meal output reached 1,497,273 tons versus 1,616,719, and on hand stock stood at 58,507 tons, lower than the prior period.
A historical notice lists 180 head of horses including a white mare with good mouth and a 2800 pound team, 146 Ward Strain White Leshorn pullets, 120 Poland China hogs with sows and shoats, plus 17 pure bred Herefords with calves and young steers. Farm machinery includes a 60th Mischief herd bull, a grain binder and a McCormick Deering implement set.
Washington AP report says OPA will not suspend rationing points for 4-H and FFA club livestock but allows payment of premium prices at sales. Oklahoma lawmakers Stewart Rizley and Boren press for Canada style suspension, arguing 160,000 cattle could lose 20 percent sales if rules stand.
AMES AP Dr P Tsou president of the Agricultural Association of China outlined a three fold program for China post war agricultural development during a talk at Iowa State College. He urged agricultural organization in research extension administration and rural credit and said 1500 Chinese graduates with PhD level training should return home to drive reform. He noted 80 percent of Chinese people work in farming and 80 percent of exports are agricultural while cultivable land is limited and expansion and relocation could enlarge productive capacity.
A team of horses sold for 407.50 dollars at the J. Lloyd Case sale held six miles southeast of Dysart on Monday. The report notes strong bidding and a firm market for draught teams in the area.
The notice lists multiple farm sales across Iowa towns on March 15 to 23. Auctions include Frank Telecky Leera Arne Jensen families at Cedar Rapids Center Point Onsien Olin Oxford Marion Wyandotte and Greeley area sales with various closing out events and saddle horse listings.
Prices capped at high figures with a top cow at 205 dollars a head and a two year old bull at 242.50. Calves aged two to four weeks sold from 30 to 40 dollars. Non biological items included a rubber tired wagon 230 dollars and a wagon box 75 dollars. Other gear fetched 340 for cultivator and power lift and 100 for a corn planter. Tony Schmitz of Van Horne acted as auctioneer with the State Bank of Virtton as clerk.
Miss Irma D. Garner, home furnishings specialist at Iowa State College extension, resigns to become associate editor of What's New in Home Economics. She will start April 1 and will edit a new house and home section while continuing work in nutrition, food preservation, gardening, home nursing and first aid.
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