Kowa Crop Report Highlights 1947 Wheat and Weather Notes
The November 1 1947 Kowa crop report estimates corn harvests near 347 346 006 bushels on boats of harvest reports at Bevi amid weather swings from floods to drought. Production this year is about half the 1964 record and about 28 percent below the 1938 43 ten year average, marking 1947 as one of the smaller crops since 1936. Weather has been good overall though cattle face risks from cold winds and illness while prompts urge caution and reflection on world affairs and the idea of a shared world order.
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Bevi
First Grade News and Seasonal Events
The page describes first and freshman students preparing for reading, writing about their pets like puppies, and a story about a turtle. It mentions Sharon and her puppies, Paul Zoschke buying feutton and pecans, Charles Capper sharing pictures, and a skating party enjoyed by the high grade and Sts grade classes in Oelwein Friday night.
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Piney & Fleet
Sharon
Mies Donne
Paul Zoschke
Texas
Charles Capper
Floris
Oelwein
Egg Production In Tewa Reaches Record October Level
Egg production in Tewa for October 1947 is estimated at 231 million eggs, the second highest October total on record, just four million fewer than the previous year’s record.
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Tewa
October 1947 milk production falls to low level
October 1947 milk output is estimated at 168 million pounds, seven percent below the prior October record and the lowest for the month since 1999, attributed to fewer dairy cows. Alfalfa seed expected to be plentiful with spring rains. Calves should be taught to drink milk early, and feeding practices warned to protect cattle profits amid rising feeder prices.
Unclear Senior Student Lyle Botikofer Profile
Fragmentary diary style entry describes a tall senior named Lyle Botikofer known as Pete. Includes rough physical traits, favorites, hobbies, and vague future wishes. Also lists a week of school meals and a nostalgic reflection on high school days.
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Lyle
Edward Botikofer
Pete
Elgin
Bud Jenkins
Elizabeth Taylor
Spike Jones
Abbott Castello
Lyfe
RRS
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Steet
Lenus Alec Ier
Todgy
Bet
Wand Afferin
Maxsy
Jon
Umeder
Iiming
Keons
Frankin Township
Lecca
Wanken
Pastulic
Oliver
Jol Deere Stee
Joke Deere
McCormick
Jamesway
Lynn Hangartner
Foton Werere Aset Loana
Birttery
Clermont
Castalia
Guernsey
Ford Tractor
Ford
Ford Power Shovel
John Deere
Superior
Walsh
Leenard
Remington Typewriter
Shuld
Roger S. Henderson
Orvin Thompson
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