ASC Offers Aid To Farmers In Curbing Soil And Water Loss
Palo Alto county farmers face erosion and runoff issues. ASC offers cost sharing for terraces sod waterways and livestock ponds under a conservation program. In 1955 cost sharing funded extensive terrace and sod waterways work. county office urges applications and details available at Emmetsburg ASC office.
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ASC
Palo Alto County
Agricultural Conservation Program
ASP
Palo Alto
Brodersen
County
Emmetsburg
Spirit Lake gets new access area approved
The State Conservation Commission approved a new 80 acre Spirit Lake access area along Hale's Slough and west of Spirit Lake. It will adjoin Jones' Pasture and provide access to Angler's Bay east of Stony Point. A road into the area is planned this summer.
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Spirit Lake
State Conservation Commission
Hale's Slough
Jones
Angler's Bay
Stony Point
Social Security for Farmers Is Compulsory
Fort Dodge Social Security Office field representative George Replogle says voluntary coverage does not apply to self employed farmers. Any farm operator with net earnings of 400 dollars or more in 1955 must report earnings and pay the 3 percent social security tax, even if no income tax is owed due to exemptions. Tax form 1040 must be filed by April 16. A booklet answering farmer questions is available free.
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George Replogle
Fort Dodge Social Security Office
Replogle
Fort Dodge
How cancer is diagnosed and biopsies explained
The American Cancer Society explains that a diagnosis is not fully certain until tissue from the tumor is examined under a microscope by trained pathologists. In advanced stages physical exams may hint at cancer, but biopsy remains the definitive method.
Medical diagnostic tools and their reliability
The text discusses available medical diagnostics including X-ray exams for hidden areas like bones and lungs, noting proper film interpretation is essential. It mentions microscopic cell examination from natural passages may help but is not truly diagnostic, and that blood or urine tests have not proven very valuable yet.
Farm Outlook By Extensionist predicts 1956 hog prices rise
Iowa State College economist Francis A. Kutish says hog prices may strengthen through spring despite a temporary pullback after rapid increases. Slaughter declines seasonally toward spring, with lard hams and Boston butts above January levels. Fewer hogs planned for summer and spring farrowing cutbacks could lift prices again in fall, possibly starting the 1956 low as early as November.
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Francis A. Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Kutish
Iowa
Rough Fish Sales Contract Awarded
Fisheries officials of the Conservation Commission said the April 1 to June 30 contract for rough fish purchases has been awarded to Stoller's Fisheries, Inc. of Spirit Lake. The company was the high bidder to supply carp, buffalo and sheepshead seined and trapped from northwestern Iowa lakes. The commission reserves the right to make local sales to individuals up to 500 pounds per person and not to other commercial fish dealers.
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the Conservation Commission Today
Stoller’s Fisheries, Inc
Spirit Lake
The
Conservation Commission
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