Careless Poisoning Kills Livestock Across Farms
A 1954 Farm Belt report warns careless handling of poisonous materials risks livestock on well managed farms. Cattle may ingest sodium chlorate treated plants or drink from treated paddies, while nitrogen fertilizers and discarded lead containers pose other hazards to cattle. Tractor and farm equipment purchases remain steady, with 1954 first half sales near $987 million and production lagging 40 percent behind 1953 levels though second quarter output rose to 89 741 units.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
DIY Wall Hangers From Old Valve Stems
Use discarded auto valves to create sturdy garage or barn wall hangers. Mount by drilling angled holes slightly smaller than valve stems and driving valves into the wall so at least one third of the stem embeds. Strong metal hardware supports miscellaneous gear.
Baby pigs on special starter feeds cut mortality
Baby foods for piglets dominate swine nutrition as new starter feeds allow early weaning. From trials in 1950 51 to 63 farmers report lower mortality and heavier eight week weights, with antibiotics like tetracycline boosting growth and disease resistance after moving piglets from the sow within days of birth.
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United States
Iowa State College
Diseases Farmers Face From Livestock Menace
Veterinary authorities warn about 90 infectious and parasitic diseases potentially transmitted from animals to humans. Brucellosis tops the list as the greatest occupational risk for farmers, with diseases like rabies anthrax tularemia and leptospirosis among others.
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Farmera
Cpl Earl Baumunk Named Superior Student by Army Group
Cpl Earl D Baumunk son of Mr and Mrs Walter Baumunk of Emmetsburg recently graduated as a superior student from the Demolitions Mines and Booby Traps course at the USAREUR Engineer School in Marnau Germany Superior ratings are earned by a small percentage of students The note from Lt Col Walter J Wells commends his fine record and leadership At Munich Germany Company C Engineer School sponsored a party for about 60 orphaned children with each soldier donating 1 to fund gifts and a tour around the camp including rides in tanks and jeeps The article also recalls past local anecdotes about driving horses and winter preparation remarks by George and neighbors.
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Earl D. Baumunk
Walter Baumunk
Emmoetsburg
Usareur Engineer School
Marnau
Germany
Baumunk
Walter J. Wells
Corps of Engine Cars
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Engineer School
Munich
Earl
Balk Sephral
Emmetsburg
Fort Leonard Wood
Memory Lane Voice on Horse Drawn Vehicles in Traffic
Ed Poleon, veteran safety educator, recalls a former Iowa law guiding drivers to slow when a rider on a horse drawn vehicle raises a hand to signal approaching traffic. He notes nostalgia for calmer, gentler motor ing days and urges careful driving amid today’s complex traffic.
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Ed Poleon
Iowa
Foolish Neighbor's Day Ends in Icy Collision
A man wakes in a freezing morning, starts his car on the first try, then crashes in front of a steaming radiator car after forgetting safe driving. He followed too closely on icy roads, losing two front teeth and pride, in a fatal moment between neighbors.
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Polson
George
Hogs Loose After Semi Overturn Near Gienwood
A highway incident near Gienwood ended with a semi sustaining a brake failure and overturning. Hogs inside the trailer were released through a roof cut, scattering the animals. Emergency crews arrived, no injuries reported, investigation ongoing.
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Gienwood
Gist Wedding Anniversary Noted in LuVerne
Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman recently marked their wedding anniversary in LuVerne Iowa. They were married in LuVerne in 1884 and have lived in the community throughout their married life.
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LuVerne
Frank Champman
Iowa
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