Maquoketa CCC Camp Closes as Erosion Work Winds Down
The Maquoketa Civilian Conservation Corps camp ends three years of erosion control demonstrations on 71 Jackson County farms totaling 13 664 acres. Central work continues elsewhere while the camp's closure reflects broader CCC divestment in Iowa with Sidney, Fremont County, as the other camp shut.
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Iowa
James C Halasey
Sol Conservation Service
Marion
Frank Ho Mendel
Aires
Mendall
Viendety
Tachkaon County
Maquoketa
Sdney
Fremont County
Missouri
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinuis
Columbus Junction Farm Lands Bring 120 An Acre
The Cracette Collmbues junction area sees parcels sold for 120 dollars per acre as Cecil eweter Silvdoanoacre buys the Columbus Junction farm. The sale includes improvements and passes to new owner with possession expected March 1.
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Purnas
Columbus
Cecileweter
African Gander Is Champion Waterfowl at Waterloo Show
In Waterloo the Intern. Waterfowl Show crowned champions with a notable African gander entered by M Howe Cedar Falls Cramper and a Brown Chore Orval Duncan from Washington among top entries. The best goose display went to Harold Schoemar and the top duck display to Gerald Duncan.
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Waterloo
Waterlox
Thor
Waterfowl
Howe
Duncar
Washington
Riegelstriike
Fence Drift in Wire Fence Posts Discussed by North Liberty Colony
A letter from Moreland Colony of North Liberty shares yard notes on cornstalks used for fence posts. The writer rejects metal posts, noting cornstalks stay intact, break only when necessary, and allow turning field stems to avoid breakage. The message reflects a strong harvest season with good corn and pigs.
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Moreland
North Liberty
Bleismer Heads Night Farm Class At DeWitt School
Bleesmer reelected president of the DeWitt young farmers night school at the initial meeting Monday. Howard Loothoro named vice president, Ivan Barber secretary, and Alfred Hansen treasurer. The course, taught by Wood Hendren, covers problems in livestock feeding and management.
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Dewitt
Raymond Bleesmer
Young Farmers
Howard Loothoro
Ivan Barber
Alfred Hansen
Wood Hendren
NeWitt
Four Trees Yield 50 Bushels Of Apples
Harvest of corn variety tests to start Oct 6. Secretary Robinson says tests will run on twelve fields across the state to compare performance of different corn varieties planted side by side.
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Robinson
Poison Campaign Cited for 1938 Grasshopper Drop in Iowa
Dr Carl J Drake Iowa state entomologist says the poison campaign reduced the 1938 hopper hazard as fall survey of adult grasshoppers completes. Egg survey underway. combining results will help estimate 1938 populations and plan next year control program.
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Drake
Ames
Carl J Drake
Iowa
George C. Decker
Delaware fair receipts and expenses reported
Manchester report shows Delaware county fairgrounds improvements costs in the past year and fair association expenses of about 11,187.47 dollars. The annual financial report by Secretary E. W. Williams notes total receipts of 1141236 dollars and receipts for the week totaling 201664 dollars with entries for fees, rentals, advertising, and 4-H programs.
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Loreal
Tre Gazette
Manchester
Delawre County
Fair Association
E. W. Williams
66 Shoats Bring $1 675 90 at Cedar Rapids Sale
Mechaniscville report notes 66 shoats weighing 14 510 pounds sold for 11 55 per hundredweight to yield 1 675 90. Pigs born March 5 to March 15 and sold Sept 30 had no losses. Crossbred Poland Duroc dams and sire Duroc boar. Growth tracked from 6 350 pounds on July 21 to 13 600 pounds by Sept 19 with average 220 pounds at delivery age six months three weeks.
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Gazette Mechanicsville
Harry Henderson
Cedar Rapids
Mr Henderson
Here
Poland
Henderson
New Buildings on Buckingham Farms In Progress
Buckingham area farms are erecting multiple structures this fall. W I Howard west of Buckingham builds a 36 by 24 foot chicken house. Trainer farm north of town adds an 18 by 24 garage. Henry Schrader’s home north of Buckingham gains a new bedroom and roof raise. E N Draper residence near Tama county edge becomes a double house for two families. Joe Legg farm northeast of here rises a large barn with 65 tons hay capacity and space for 60 cattle and 6 horses, replacing a windstorm loss. barn will be concrete floored and electrically lit.
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E.N Drapers
Fred Draper
Draper
Joe Legg
First Cattle In Months Shipped At West Union
A carload of cattle was shipped Monday from West Union to Chicago. It marks the first cattle shipment from the area in many months, assembled by the West Union Commission Company for purchasers including Jacob Frieden and Dave Brie, with others such as Carl Fels and George L. Sentt receiving stock.
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West Union
the Gazette
Chicago
West Union Commission Company
Jacob Frieden
Dave Brie Carl Fels
George L. Sentt
Memory List From a Country Woman
In a reflection on lasting memories an elderly group recalls sunbonnets dried apple pie feather beds pumpkin butter rag carpets and other simple daily comforts from bygone days. The reminiscence highlights homey artifacts and timeless hospitality kept vivid in memory.
Beef Growers Banquet Planned for Clinton December 9
A Clinton County Beef Producers association committee set December 9 for the annual beef cattlemen's banquet. The event location remains to be fixed but has typically been held in DeWitt. About 500 feeders from Iowa and nearby states attend.
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Dewitt
Clinton County Beef Producers’ Association
Iowa
Jones County 4-H Banquet Set for Martelle October
Ed Helgens chairman announced plans for the annual Jones county 4-H boys club banquet to be held in Martelle in the latter part of October after a committee meeting this week.
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Martelle
Ed Helgens
REA Construction Begun At Maquoketa
Initial construction of high lines for Maquoketa Valley Rural Electric cooperative began Monday. Poles are set on a temporary right of way from Maquoketa to a sand and gravel plant operated by Reyner and Son one mile north. Electricity to Reyner and Son planned Friday. Other Jackson and Jones county lines to start this week. Materials and four carloads of poles delivered at Olin. Thirteen more carloads shipped.
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Maquoketa
Maquoketa Valley
Olin
Washington Farmers Anticipate Bumper Corn Harvest
Washington county farmers prepare for a record crop with new cribs repairs on old ones and more mechanical pickers. Yield expected at 102 percent of normal as cyibbing begins after Oct 10 and producers plan to store more corn due to grain shortages.
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The
Gazette
Washington
Washington County
Cattle Prices Reported From Wyoming Feeder Loads
A Wyoming cattle feeder near the state, Herman Brun scheen, received 1850 per hundredweight for a load of 201 pound cattle. Ezra Werndt earned 1725 per hundredweight for a load of 1113 pounders on the same day.
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Wyoming
Herman Brunscheen
Cueate
Ezra Werndt
Kolokay Promises Colitis Relief via Home Test
Advertisement for Kolokay powder claims to ease colitis symptoms caused by constipation hyperacidity and faulty diet. Offers free home test and trial bottle. product sold at May's Cut Rate Drug Store with Glendale California address for free trial requests.
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California
May
Cut Rate
K-O-Kol Company
Dept. G
Glendale
Farm Auctions Headline For October Schedule
Friday October 1 auction at Iowa Livestock Exchange Cedar Rapids features Joe Raim Duroc Jersey sale in Solon. Saturday October 2 a 240 acre Frank Kos farm sale near Riverside. Anamosa livestock auction set for Wednesday October 6 followed by E C Forest Poland sale in Mount Vernon.
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Iowa Livestock Exchange
Cedar Rapids
Joe Raim Duroc
Jersey
Solon
Frank Kos
Riverside
Anamosa Livestock
E. C Forest Poland Sale
Mount Vernon
Loom Weaving Is Home Project Theme In Keokuk
Special to The Gazette describes loom weaving as the main focus for Keokuk county women’s home project workers this winter with minor projects in drama health and music. Miss Velma Packer will lead teas over two weeks to introduce the program listing township and church venues and dates from October 7 to October 15 in Keota Webster Keswick Martinsburg Hayesville and other communities.
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Q . Sigourney
Keokuk County
Velma Packer
Lafayette
Clear Creek
Richland
Herman Sears
Keota
English River
Liberty
Methodist Church
Webster
Adams and
Prairie
Keswick
Washington
Warren
Jackson
Steady Run
Benton
Martinsburg
East and
West Lancaster
Hayesville
Poland China Hog Sale Nets $2204 At West Union
At the Poland China hog sale by L. Hunsberger and Son in West Union 47 head sold bringing 2204.50 with average 46.90. Thirty boars averaged 50.70 while seventeen gilts averaged 40.17. Top boar price 11.50 paid twice by Elton Mahon and Charles Wold. Top gilt 101 by William Carver and Sons. Elton Mahon led as buyer with nine head.
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West Union
Poland
L. Hunsberger and Son
Wadena
Elton Mahon
Des Moines
Charles Wold
Earlville
LIL J. G. Hutchinson and
Lowden Creamery Pays 37c For Top Butterfat
Patrons of the Lowden Farmers Cooperative creamery received 37 cents a pound for top butterfat delivered in August. Three hundred fourteen tubs of butter were made during the month.
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Cinzette Lowdfn
Lowden Farmers Cooperative Creamery
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Mendell
RF. A
Bleismer
DeWitt School
Williamsburg
Dysart
Holden Howe
DR Moines
Lowa
Sioux
Cheroket
Spirit Lake
Keokuk
Lapp
Clayton-Delaware
Hays Reever
Tvoisg
Vonin
Delaware Fair Balance
Buckingham Farms
Beef Growers
Clinton
Anamosa
Brickley
Lee Berbee
Dial
Ohios
Idaho
Freestone Elberta
REA
Knox Co
Hunsberger
Suburban Gas Company
First Street
Woerderhoff
Sparton
Aaa
ABLE
Hotel Sherman
Sherman
College Inn
Pramrie
Lachie Weller
N.B.C
Lowden Creamery
Merle E. Garmoe
Optometrist
Third Street
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