Hybrid seed corn boosts national corn yield during war years
The Agriculture Department notes hybrid varieties, with favorable weather, raised corn yields from 25.8 to 32.5 bushels per acre. About 62 percent of corn acreage was planted to hybrids, which show fewer barren plants and more uniform plant height. Hybrids resist some pests and disease, but require adequate soil fertility and moisture to reach high yields.
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Department of Agriculture
Ratairia
Industrialized Wheat Expands Uses and Roles
Industrialized wheat is taking on a definite commercial color with daily new uses. From textiles to solvents and food, wheat by products fuel synthetic rubber, industrial alcohol, starch and syrup production. Wheat also supports paper, boards, wood composites and livestock feed, matching corn in animal diets.
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Ceres
Italy
Extension Service Receives U S Funds
Washington D C funds for the 1945 U S Extension service program total 28 million dollars with a defined 7 to 11 million set aside for Extension use. Budget officials had proposed rolling over about 8 million from 1944 to June 30 1945 but proponents said this lacked yearlong farm labor assurances.
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Washington, D. C
78Th Congress
Bureau of the Budget
Local Social News Highlights Visits and Guests
Mrs Wm Sheeley of Chicago spent several days at Roy Leuchtenmacher’s home. Dinner guests Friday included Mr and Mrs Arthur Herrling and Schori of Wadena, Mr and Mrs C M Dibble, Mr and Mrs Keith Thoma and Ern Schori, Mr and Mrs Fred Be of Wauwatosa, and Mrs Wm G Frederick of Des Moines. Many neighbors hosted or visited across West Union Clermont and surrounding towns.
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Sheeley
Chicago
Roy Leuchtenmacher
Leuchtenmatcher
Max Thoma
Arthur Herrling and Schori
Wadena
C. M. Dibble
Keith Thoma
Ern Schori
Fred Be
Wauwatosa
Wis
Wm. G. Frederick
Des Moines
HLB
Gil[zon
Mamie Boyle
West Union
Wm. Boyle
Alice
George Boyle
Ern Baechler
Meibert
Howard Shaffer and Son
Allen Habeger
Gene
Len Simek
Clermont
Out of This World and Anchors Aweigh at The Avalon
The Avalon presents a film bill featuring Tom Neal and Barbara Hale in Out of This World with a musical romance and comedy blend, followed by Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra in Anchors Aweigh about sailors aiding a singer. A final midweek show lists Relph Bellamy and Connie Moore in Welighttily Daigersns.
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Tom Neal
Barbara Hale
Gene Kelly
Frank Sinatra
Relph Bellamy
Connie Moore
Welighttily Daigersns
Methodist Church Sunday Worship and Sunday School Schedule
The Methodist Church announces Sunday worship at 10 o clock, followed by Sunday school at 11 o clock. Choir rehearsal is scheduled for Friday evening at 7 30. Rey J C Warton serves as minister.
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Rey
J.C. Warton
Thanksgiving Service and Community Notices in Elgin
Elgin Baptist Church schedules a 10:30 AM Thanksgiving service with minister Paul F. Zoschke and organist Alfred Jacob Jr. Other items note a BYE yy program on Friday, Sunday worship at 10, Sunday school at 11, and evening service at 8. Local visits and family guest events are listed, including the Rebingon, Torkelson, Jensen, Barnhouse, Holzer, Dunkle, and Schori families with various social visits and football game plans. A feature on bathroom mirrors provides guidance for safe placement.
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Paul F. Zoschke
Alfred Jacob, Jr
Chilean nitrate ton contains twenty pounds of nitrogen
A ton of Chilean nitrate is described as containing twenty pounds of nitrogen. The note highlights the nitrogen content per ton in the Chilean fertilizer.
Unity in the Church and doctrinal fidelity
A lesson on Christian unity emphasizes spiritual unity over man made schemes, sanctification through the Word, and unity in doctrine. It cites John 17 and Acts 15 to advocate study of Scripture, separation from false teachings, and keeping essential faith while allowing nonessentials to differ. The text urges believers to contend for core truths and live holy lives.
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God
Satan
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Paul
Barnabas
William Reusser obituary notice from Elgin area
William Reusser born January 21 1884 near Elgin son of Christian and Rosina. Married Nel Wanda Kiple two children Chrystal and Shirley Kay. Died November 16 1948 aged 51 9 24. Survived by widow Shirley Kay five sisters and two brothers. Funeral conducted by Rev Paul F Zosehke at home and Elgin Baptist church buried Elgin cemetery. Casket bearers listed.
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William Reusser
Christian
Rosina Reusser
Elgin
William
Nel
Wanda Kiple
Chrystal Alice
Shirley Kay
Anna
Tofield Heck
Rose Roussar
Des Moines
Esther
Earl Kiple
Martha
Earl Eaton
Clara
A. S. Swanson
Cedar Rapids
Theodore, Reusser
Tuscon
Ariz
Alabama
Reuben Reusser
Monona
Reusser
Paul F. Zosehke
Elgin Baptist Church
Elgin Cemetery
A. P. Lehman
Fred
John Schaer
Alfred Ruckdashel
Alfred Jacob
Jacob Wander
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We thank friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during the sickness and death of our husband and father special thanks to the singers and Rev Zoschke Your sympathy and many acts of kindness have been a great comfort Mrs Nelle Reusser and Shirley
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Zoschke
Nelle Reusser
Shirley
Egg Packaging Improves Freshness and Quality in Tests
Tests show packaging eggs in moisture proof sealed cartons preserves appearance flavor and behavior of newly laid eggs. Cartons with moisture proof plastic wraps outperform unsealed options under identical conditions. A mix of solid acid and carbonate in the wrap yields the best results among treatments tested.
Lace Tablecloth Care Instructions
Remove all stains before washing lace tablecloths. Soak in warm water with neutral soapsuds briefly. Squeeze and rinse thoroughly. Use a cloth bag for machine washing if desired. For hanging, squeeze gently and shake. To stretch, do not squeeze water out, stretch while hot.
Fur Care Tips For Garments From The Era
Fur care advice notes furs collect grime and should be cleaned and glazed yearly for best wear. Furs resist heat sun and water but can be damaged by moisture. If garments become wet, shake gently and hang from a proper hanger away from heat. A suggested solvent is affordable.
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Aeyam
Leger Syndicate
WNU
Agriculture In the News
W. J. Dryden
Extension Service
U. S
Telefac
Canada
Jung Averagi
Ogoggie
Gaba Rapier
Ition Bushi
Potate
H. B. Gilson
Ray Shafter
Fredericksburg
Gus Krueger
Reuben Hackmann
Harry Baldwin
Robert Gruver
Waterloo
Lew Gruver
Bob Gruver
Rath
Howard Shaiffer
Jon Dean
Clara Baldwin
Wm. Grover
Bob Amdahl
Ar West Union
Frieda Etter
Fred Scher
Shirley Frieden
Mrs
Joe Frieden
The
Avalon
Better Pictures
Jack Fallows
Iowa
C. J. Rebingon
Manchester
John Barnhouse
Lew Grover
Ernestine Holzer
San Francisco
Calif
Erin Holzer
Annabel Dunkle
Leo Schori
C. B. Schori
Albert Schori
St. Joseph Hospital
New Hampton
R. P. Strauch
G. J. Mosby
C. B. Sdhori
Sgt. Henry McMillan
Iowa City
WWE
Pana Cal
Lena Baumgartner
West Elgin
Inet
Waate Y Kabaper Salga
Gate Aimee Feceateren
Billboard
Employers Mutual
Yowans
Strong Town Company
Zemployvers
Mutual Casualty Company
Boyer
Elgin, Iowa
America
Elgin Furniture Store
F.C. Muehlethaler
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