Fayette County Sees 1967 ACP Reach 419 Farmers
The 1967 Agricultural Conservation Program conducted in Fayette County aided 419 farmers over about 19,284 acres. Chaired by Herbert M. Ash the county committee focused on waterways seedings and conservation practices to protect soil water woodland and wildlife resources.
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Fayette County
Herbert M. Ash
ACP
People of America
Secretar of Agriculture
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
States
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
New Medicare Handbook Issued for Northeastern Iowa Seniors
Social Security announces a redesigned Your Medicare Handbook for 19.6 million Americans aged 63 and over. The guide explains 1987 amendments, streamlined procedures, and clearer reading, with delivery to Northeastern Iowa seniors over the next six weeks.
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Iowa
William J. Bakers
Social Security
Fair Announces Collision Contest At Fayette County Fair
The Fayette County Fair unveils an Auto Demolition Derby to entertain crowds with driver heats, cash prizes, and trophies. Open to licensed drivers with a car to spare, the event promises high impact crashes and laughs, scheduled Sunday evening August 25 in West Union. Interested participants should contact Fair Secretary E T Alcorn for entry details.
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Fayette County
Fayette County Fair
West Union
E.T. Alcorn
Two-Headed Calf Shown At Elgin Farm Exhibit
Two heads of a Hereford Angus cross calf born at Conner Dummermuth farm are now in Dr. R A Crider’s Elgin office. Crider notes this is the second perfect double headed calf he has seen in eight years, common in swine but rare in cattle. He cites California literature about a two headed Guernsey calf that could nurse with either mouth while the other head stayed immobile.
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Conner Dummermuth
R. A. Crider
Elgin
Crider
California
Weekly Crop Report for Fayette County 1963
Report covers week ending April 27 1963 noting oats at 105 percent of normal corn acreage some plowing 43 percent and overall rain and erosion impact. Up to four inches of rain fell causing field condition disruption with soil moisture concerns and ongoing plowing and disking.
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Fayette County
Two Section Rod Proposed for Walk and Fish
Juliane promotes a two section rod that serves as a walking staff on Sundays and can convert into a fishing rod for waterways. She claims its flexible design blends with water and lures fish more easily, sharing tips for fishing in waterfalls and deep pools with varying wind conditions.
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Juliane
Increased Safety On Rural Roads
Iowa farmers may earn 20 dollars per acre in 1968 by sowing corner plots on field intersections to improve visibility. The plan, a rise from ten dollars in 1967, aims to reduce fatal and injury crashes at blind intersections, with a triangular plot of at least 210 feet per side recommended. Farmers must request through the ASCS office to qualify.
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Jack M. Fulton
Iowa Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Fulton
Towa
ASCS
Department of Public
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