Feeding tables for economical dairy rations in Iowa
M C Wangsness from Iowa State College Dairy Husbandry Dept shares USDA dairy feeding tables to help Fay ette county farmers optimize feed value and cost. The guidance outlines grain needs by milk production, recommends roughage emphasis, and urges visiting his office for detailed ration planning and cost figures per ton of feed.
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Iowa
Dairy Husbandry Dept
Iowa State College
M C Wangsness
Be sure your ewes get plenty of exercise in the winter
Members of the Iowa Dairy Herd Improvement Association gathered about 2,000 old or low producing cows from their herds in October and November. The practice would benefit all Iowa dairymen by saving grain and other costly feeds. Town poultrymen report that better housing and insulation against winter improve egg output and business stability.
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Iova Dairy ‘Herd Improvement Assn
Iowa
Outlook for 1948 Predictions on Household Budgets
A 1948 forecast from Iowa State College details rising costs and tighter income for farm and urban families. Food and clothing prices rise, while farm profits shrink. durable goods compete with essentials. Building material shortages and high rates affect home improvements. supplies vary by item while steel limits restrict large appliances.
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Iowa State College
Will Nelsons crew to rebuild Ole Blockhus home
Will Nelson and his crew began plans to construct a new house at the Arthur Nelson farm after the former dwelling was destroyed by fire on Thanksgiving Day. The incident left the farm without a home, prompting timely reconstruction efforts by the Nelson team.
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Ole Blockhus
Will Nelson
Arthur Nelson
Christmas Gatherings Mentioned in Valley News
Elizabeth Christen of Wilmette and families visit during Christmas. The piece lists numerous relatives and friends sharing meals and gatherings at homes across the community, including Dennler, Mason, Christen, and Muehlenthaler families, plus a Christmas Eve discharge return from the Navy and a funeral in Littleport.
Labor Saving Show Attracts Iowa Homemakers And Men
All Fayette and Clayton county housewives and men are urged to attend a Labor Saving show showcasing finish projects from Iowa State College exhibits. Highlights include a kitchen unit with double sink and partitions, movable toy storage, a child's closet, a laundry shooter, and a wide ironing board. Milking demonstrations, poultry houses, weed and rat control are featured. Doors run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily across New Hampton Janu ary 7 Decorah Jan 9 Independence Jan 12 Waterloo Jan 14.
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Fayette and
Clayton County
New Hampton
Decorah
Independence
Waterloo
Iowa State College
Grand Meadow Social Roundup on Christmas Visits
Mrs Caroline Erickson and Selmer and Simon Nelson spent Friday with Mrs Bet tina Burnas. Fayne Triem returned home in Clermont after a week with Helmer Lyngaas as her mother was at Postville hospital. Leo Larson family and Adrian visited Mrs Amanda Nesvick near Ossian. Holm family joined Christmas dinner at Andrew Reinhart. Clements Loftsgard dined with Caroline Erickson. Doris, Ed Johnson, and Mrs Johnson hosted Thursday afternoon at Alfred Buraas. Alvin Halverson and Ronald visited Gilbert Halverson Saturday. Ewald Lyngaas family and Helmer Lyngaas visited Bert Lyngaas in Clermont. DeAlta Buraas of Cedar Falls and others spend Christmas with parents. Willard Martin family spent Saturday with Ed Johnson. Oscar Lien guests at Evan Lien home. Leo Larson and Adrian visited Andrew Reinhart Saturday. Louis Halverson family dined with Alvin Halverson Sunday. Clarence Olson and Quinton spent Sunday with family.
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Elizabeth Christen
Wilmet
Jacob Christen
Ethel Mae Thoman
Cedar Rapids
Bert Thelma
Archie Howard
Clayton Schreiner
Martin Hanson
Orlin Mason
Pat
Irene Minihan
Owen Nickels
Navy
Clara Muehlenthaler
John Dennler
Arif
Dwin Hanson
Wm. Larson
Elizadere i
Frank Christen
Marie Dennler
Arthur Chapman
Wm. Moore
Marion
Fred Butikofer
Francis’ Butikofer
Elizabeth
Frank
Jacob
Christen
Clara Muehilenthaler
Fred Nydegger
Harry Butihofer
Ben Dennler
Pauline Dennler
Lavern
Leo Dennler
Jake Lehman
Dora Hofer
Dale Jensen
Leo Nading
Fleuris Nading
Littleport
Walter Lehman
Levi Frieden
Milo Olson
Willard Seller
Marvin
Deninler
Francis Wall
Martin Wenger
Elmer Meyer
Kenneth Mark
Ida Meyer
Oscar Baumgartner
Fred Hanson
Elmer Baumgartner
Melbert Meyer
Lucy ‘Christen
Ernest Christen
Clara Muehlenthaller
Bert Thoman
Francis
Gunner Landsgard
St. Olaf
Elmer Knudtson
Q. T. Knudtson and
Orvin
Guttenberg
Marti Minihan
Geo. Leuchtenmacher
Robert
Jerome Yearous
Lucy
Will Chase
Rose Ella
Volga
Geo. Nickels
Ed Medberry
Max Medberry
John Nagel
Gaylord Souv
Caroline Erickson
Selmer
Simon Nelson
Bettina Burnas
Nelson
Fayne Triem
Clermont
Helmer Lyngaas
Postville Hospital
Leo Larson
Adrian
Amanda Nesvick
Ossian
Selmer Holm
Andrew Reinhart
Clements Loftsgard
Ed Johnson
Doris
Alfred Buraas
Alvin Halverson i
Ronald
Gilbert Halverson
Ewald Lyngaas
Bert Lyngaas
DeAlta Buraas
Cedar Falls
Evelyn Erickson
Iowa City
Quinton Olson
Wayne andArlene Amundson
Decorah
Willard Martin
Oscar Lien
Evan Lien
Louis Halverson
Alvin Halverson
Clarence Olson
Quinton
Christmas Dinner Guests Read Like Local Social Register
Egnier Steven Pat and Irene Minihan and Andy Cox attended Christmas dinner at the Martin Minihan home. Donna Schupbach is spending the week at the Louis Butikofer home. Mr and Mrs Jack Zuercher joined Mr and Mrs Geri Leuchtenmacher for Christmas dinner. Mr and Mrs Christ Teutchman and Jake from Shullsburg Wisconsin spent the weekend at the John Dennler home. West Union visitors included Mr and Mrs Wm Sutter. Louis Butikofer home hosted multiple families including Lawrence Butikofer George Schupbach and extended kin. John Christen hosted a Christmas party and dinner with Will Christen James Dutt Elmer Christen families present. The record lists numerous additional guests and family connections.
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Egnier
Steven
Pat
Irene Minihan
Andy Cox
Martin Minihan
Donna Schupbach
di ‘Rostgillé
Louis Butikofer
Jack Zuercher
Geri Leuchtenmacher
Christ Teutchman
Jake
Shullsburg
Wis
John Dennler
Wm. Sutter
West Union
Rachel Frieden
Lawrence Butikofer
George Schupbach
Wm. Torkelson
William
Amy
Ernestine Friederich
Orlando Loftsgerd
James Schlee
Kathryn
Ferman Schupbach
Postville
John Christen
Will Christen
James Dutt
Elmer Christen
Local Society Names Read At Public Notice Event
Mrs Orlin Mason, Mr and Mrs Bert Thoman, Mr and Mrs Ernest Christen, Clara Muehlenthaler, Walter, Elizabeth and Lucy Christen attended a community gathering. Mr and Mrs Christ Teutehman were also listed among participants in the society section.
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Orlin Mason
Arid
Bert Thoman
Ernest Christen
Clara Muehlenthaler
Walter
Elizabeth
Lucy Christen
Christ Teutehman
Jake
Shullsburg
Wis
Sunday visit at Herman Schupbach home Postville
Callers at the John Christen and Christ Bros homes visited Sunday noon at the Herman Schupbach home in Postville. Names include Mrs Louis Butikofer Louis Omalee and others.
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John Chisten
Christ Bros
Louis Butikofer
Louis Omalee
Herman Schupbach
Postville
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Grand Meadow News
Lapig Schutte & Son
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Funeral Home
Wenger
Falb’s
Lehman’s Hardware
Elgin, Iowa
Falth & Light
THC Farm Equipment
George Metzger
Buyet Elgin
Elgin Produce
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