Soil Conservation Year Ended With Record 1954 Gains
Palo Alto Soil Conservation District reports a successful 1954 with major achievements including soil surveys covering 6000 acres, tile drains over 302022 feet, open ditches 3185 feet, sod waterways 780 cubic yards of dirt, contouring 250 acres, surface drains 4.5 miles, terraces one mile, tile maps 33, sod waterways 533125 square feet and 53 new conservation agreements. No charges for technical help. cooperation requires only signing an agreement. Governing body includes Chairman Robert F. Darrah and commissioners Charles Stillman Jr Lloyd Lund and Hubert P Campney.
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Palo Alto
Darrah
Palo Alto District
Charles Stillman, Jr
Emmetsburg
Lloyd Lund
Cylin
Fresh and Cured Meats Offered for Sunday Dinners
Local butcher advertises a large stock of fresh and cured meats with special emphasis on Sunday dinner selections. It notes availability of fine products from Robert Simonsen, proprietor, and provides telephone contact 71. Patronage appreciated.
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Robert Simonsen
Iowans Invest Heavily In Savings Bonds
Iowans continued to buy series E and H savings bonds in January totaling 25,229,729 dollars, up nearly four million from January 1954 and the highest since 1949. William Thomas of Emmetsburg said Palo Alto county reached 15.5 percent of its 1955 quota, with the national average at 10.4 percent. County sales included 136,184 dollars for 12.61 percent of the 1955 goal in Palo Alto, while Emmet and Clay counties posted 128,992 dollars (12.06 percent) and 230,467 dollars (17.65 percent) respectively.
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HE Savings
Palo Alto County
Thomas
Emmet
Clay
Why ask who did it as twins laugh and point
A mother notes it is useless to question which child caused messes when two spray of sand on the porch and toddlers both want to help. She reflects that preschoolers lack courage to tell truth under threat, a habit adults repeat.
Developing a conscience in children through measured guidance
The article argues at ages from two to ten, avoid punishment for small sand spills and focus on honest dialogue. Encourage responsibility by inviting explanations like “Tell me how it happened” rather than asking “Who did it.” This fosters honesty without guilt and teaches accountability.
Hog farming reliance rises with hogs a major income source
The American Foundation for Animal Health reports that almost two thirds of U S farms rely on hogs for part of their income, with North Central states and Iowa showing especially high participation. About 10 to 12 percent of national farm income derives from swine sales, and 86 million hogs were slaughtered in 1953. Pork totals over 650 percent of national meat consumption, and hogs are the top outlet for farm raised grains. Vaccination against hog cholera increased, with over 55 percent of 1953 swine production vaccinated.
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American Foundation For Animal Health
North Central States
Iowa
The
Foundation
Red Cross Volunteers Brighten VA Hospital Lives
Red Cross volunteers bring recreation personal services and cheering companionship to ex servicemen in VA hospitals. Last year more than 2.5 million hours were spent serving patients in 172 VA facilities, reflecting the broad scope of Red Cross services supported by volunteers joining now.
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Red Cross
Extensionist Reports Many Laying Flocks Too Small For Profit
Iowa State College extension poultry expert L Z Eggleton reviews last year’s Iowa Poultry Demonstration Flocks findings. Large flocks outperformed small ones in labor income and feed costs, with lower death rates and better facility use. Growers should match flock size to available space and infrastructure to avoid overcrowding and losses.
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Iowa
L. Z Eggleton
Iowa State College
Eggleton
Seedling spacing guidance for feeder roots
The guideline states to maintain at least 2 inches of feeder space from 4 weeks to 8 weeks, and 3 inches from 8 weeks to maturity. This spacing helps ensure proper root development and plant health during early stages.
Firemen To Meet In Emmetsburg
All Palo Alto county volunteer fire department officers and interested firemen are invited to a volunteer Fire Department Officers Conference in Emmetsburg on February 28 and March 1 7 and 8 1955 from 730 to 1030 p.m.
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Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg
USDA scientists blend fats with alfalfa to save carotene
USDA researchers mix animal fats and vegetable oils with alfalfa meal to reduce vitamin A losses in the meal. The fats absorb carotene until livestock consume the alfalfa, where carotene is converted into vitamin A. Separately, last year one third of Red Cross blood donations supported national defense efforts.
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USDA
Red Cross
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