Iowa Bee Man to Receive Skelly Agriculture Award
Frank Pellett, renowned naturalist and long time Iowa state apiarist, is slated to receive the W. G. Skelly award for outstanding agricultural achievement in Atlantic. He has cultivated a vast collection of nectar plants on 33 acres in Cass county and promotes bee pasture to sustain pollination, soil conservation, and a stable agriculture system.
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Frank Chapman Pellett
Atlantic
Pellett
W. G. Skelly
Cass County
Frank Pellett
States
Canada
Pellett Gardens
America
American Bee Journal
Mississippi River
Hamilton
Ill
Bee! Journal
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Pa Pellett
Frank
Father Pellett
Hatchery offers White Rocks and Leghorn chicks for June delivery
Several thousand White Rocks and Australorps up to three weeks old along with 1800 White Leghorn pullets of May 15th hatch. Hatch every Monday and Thursday of Leghorn crossbreeds, straight run or sexed on order. Chicks blood tested and approved by state inspectors. Reserve now for early June delivery. four weeks notice required. culling and poultry service after June 15th.
Hog sell brings big check at local market
Harry Larson, farmer three miles south of here, sold a 700 lb Poland China hog at the local market and received a check for 12.50. The price worked out to 18.15 dollars per hundredweight.
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Ossian
Harry Larson
Here
Wheat Export Questioned by Sen Bushfield
Sen Harlan J. Bushfield questions the Agriculture Department plan to export about 15 million bushels of remaining wheat in May, arguing it could raise prices for the new crop and bolster export controls. He warns a bumper Northwest crop may not be reliable and urges ending export controls to stabilize prices amid small carry-overs and overseas demand.
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Washington
LLP
Harlan J. Bushfield
R-S.d
Agriculture Department
Department
Bushfield
South Dakota
Arch Administration Fee
Neighbors Help Weckler Farm After Daughter Disappears
In Atkinson Wisconsin neighbors rally to support George Weckler whose eight year old daughter Georgia Jean vanished May 1. Fifteen farmers bring tractors to farm and work 26 acres while other neighbors shear sheep and wives cook a chicken dinner. They offer prayers for the girl's return.
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FT. Atkinson
Wis
George Weckler
Georgia Jean
Weckler
George
Loren Becker
A. G. Tippins
St. John’s Community Church
Davenport Man Buys Farm at Bargain Price
Davenport resident Arthur Rolfs Friday purchased a farm from Charles Mausnest under the late landlord's will for 19 500 dollars. The farm, home to seven tenants, carries a value of 28 000 dollars and changes hands under the terms of Mausnest s will.
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Davenport
INS
Arthur Rolfs Friday
Charles Mausnest
Rolfs
Mausnest
Rudnick urges milk cooler checks for safe storage
Towal State college dairy specialist A W Rudnick warns that milk tanks must be cleaned and repaired, with inlet and outlet pipes arranged for cold water circulation. He says immediate cooling to 60 degrees Fahrenheit or lower is essential, advises placing tanks in the milk house, and notes plans for inexpensive cooling tanks are available from extension offices.
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AMES
A. W. Rudnick
Towal State College
Rudnick
Dont Neglect Slipping False Teeth Advertisement
Don t neglect slipping false teeth. FastEeth an alkane powder sprinkled on plates keeps dentures more secure and comfortable with no gummy taste. Gives confidence and security. Available at drug stores.
Mexican Cattle Killed To Prevent Spread of Disease
Washington reports the agriculture department says about 18 000 Mexican cattle and other animals have been slaughtered and buried to curb foot and mouth disease. Over half were cattle. the rest included sheep swine and goats. About 75 000 apparently healthy animals were sent to slaughter in the southern Mexico quarantine zone to cut susceptible livestock. Experts in Mexico City noted 12 000 oxen among the slaughtered, used for draft, being replaced by mules not susceptible to the disease.
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Washington
INS
Agriculture Department
United States
Mexico
Department
Animal Husbandry Bureau
Mexico City
Mules Sourcing From Mexican States Grows
The report notes 5,000 mules have been obtained from northern Mexican states for the purpose, with estimates showing that about 50,000 more will be needed. The figures imply a large-scale logistic effort and indicate ongoing procurement within the region.
Coggon FFA Buys Spraying Equipment
Coggon F F A chapter buys a 100 gal lon pressure sprayer and a 10 ton truck to spray D D T on livestock and buildings for fly control and 2 4 D for weed control. They will use Es teron spray against hazel brush and sumac. The unit offers spraying services to farmers in the Coggon area with a one week notice to cover territory. Since 1920 peach variety counts are noted.
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F.F.A
D.D.T
Vocational Agriculture
Virgil E. Corey
FF/A
Corey
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Farm Journal
Iowa State College
Caucasus
Germany
Arthur E. Schwarzing
College of Pharmacy
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Rochester
Minnesota
CG. H. Champlin Hatcheries
Cedar Rapids Independence
Marshalltown
ITTF
Fit Oliver
Allis Chalmer
Bell City
Innes
Fisher Sales Co
Joy, Illinois
Ab CP
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Funk Farms
Bloomington
Funk Machine Shop
Merle E. Garmoe
Third Street
Everblooming
Rose
Etoile DE Holland
First Street
Goska' Ss
16Th Ave
Strongheart Dog Food
Coggon Ffa
Food Market
Monarch Baby Food
Bebb Fruit
Omar
Nash Coffee
RED Parlor
Blakemore
Jack Sprat
Tata
Don's Grocery
4Th St. SW
Kraft’s
Baker's
EAGLE
Swerl
Vda Eet
Cedar Rapids
U.S.P
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