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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
8
BR W Ashby notes May 15 as the enrollment day for 4 H crop and livestock projects to compete at county district and state fairs. Entries show numerous beef, dairy, poultry and garden projects. County Extension Council members will visit Town State College Campus May 26 for tours and a noon chicken barbecue.
An ad claims ITCH-ME-NOT relieves itch and burning in minutes and kills germs and fungi for eczema foot itch ringworm and insect bites at Jensen's Drug with a 48 cent money back guarantee if not pleased.
Paul Kirkegaard, accepted to West Point, follows his brother Larry, who will graduate June 4, marking a rare sequence of siblings at the academy. Paul departs July 1 after their Graettinger High School graduation. the family plans to attend Larry’s June ceremonies.
An 1857 Farmers Calendar note outlines May chores for potatoes peas beans cucumbers corn oats and barley. It advises Doustroy caterpillars and other tasks, reflecting 19th century agrarian practices and seasonal guidance.
The text offers practical tips for crop and livestock care focusing on hoeing carly cabbages and peas, stirring, maintaining wool from sheep, feeding oxen, housing calves during rain, and planting Indian corn in warm spots. It emphasizes attentive crop management in the late month and upcoming period to ensure vigorous growth and a strong autumn yield.
Analysts note bean meal remained cheap despite a rise in meat prices from January, driven by a 495 million bushel holdover at the start of 1958. A potential 550 million bushels to move this fall could keep prices volatile as crop conditions for beans and cotton influence next year. Cutbacks in livestock protein may further affect demand, while Canada’s push on edible air could curb exports, Rackham says.
Drake University will offer two summer courses in Emmetsburg at the high school building. English WA runs June 9 to 27 and covers Poe Hawthorne and writers. taught by Cart K Dolmetsch. Speech for the Classroom Teacher runs June 30 to July 18, taught by John D Hansen. Classes meet 9 am to noon five days a week for three college credits. registration at first meeting.
Purchases of United States savings bonds in Palo Alto county during April totaled $114,668, raising the four month total to $379,047 or 49 percent of the 1958 quota. Iowa's average for the period stood at 44 percent nationwide as context.
Wm. Thomas of Emmatabury, volunteer county chairman, reported April sales of savings bonds across town at 13 1F8.088, an increase of over 24 million from April 1957. The four month total reached 61 421.551, about 10 million above the same period last year.
An upset tractor slid down a muddy bank striking four year old Robert Hinson who was aboard the machine during a diving activity. Authorities investigated the incident as a fatal farm accident.
Farm outlook notes soybean crop potential to top 1957 record as of March 1 plantings run 10 percent ahead. Iowa State College economist Tom Rackham cites favorable conditions, strong loan terms at 2.08 dollars per bushel, and expected higher exports, though bean demand may not rise.
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