Oregon's Pension Fallout Echoes Federal Debt Angst
Oregon voters approved a pension plan triggering a state financial crisis with the legislature facing potential shortfalls and bond needs. The piece argues federal deficits fuel inflation and a slide toward bankruptcy, criticizing Roosevelt era policy and suggesting inflation erodes savings and bonds. It notes Republicans failed to push a strong anti inflation message in the campaign.
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Oregon
United States
Dewey
Hard Luck In Minnesota Interest Here
A Minneapolis Star and Tribune reprint notes a Minnesota tale catching Le Mars attention due to a local friendship with Andy Haag of Le Mars. The unnamed man lives seven miles south of Stacey, Minnesota, in a case described as hard luck for the subject.
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Minneapolis Star and Tribune
le Mars
Andy Haag
Stacey, Minn
Hatz Mink Farm Brings Home-Grown Coats for Ladies
Remsen Bell Enterprise reports Hatz Mink Farm offers home grown fur coats for women. Nick and Matt Hatz, local owners, promote the product to readers with a local appeal. The notice hints at a consumer option within the community.
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Hatz Mink
Remsen Bell Enterprise
Nick
Matt Hatz
Weighing Evidence Supports Heavy Birth Weights
Lactation and growth studies from Purdue, USDA, and university stations show heavier birth and weaning weights predict better survival, faster gains, and higher total production in pigs, cattle, and sheep. Heavier animals at birth or weaning tend to yield more efficient future performance and profit.
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Ae Poe
Lota
Purdue University
Dubois
Idaho
University of Wyoming
Ney
Farm Crib Drying Boosts Stock Feed Value and Planning
University of Illinois and Minnesota studies show artificial drying of high moisture corn in farm cribs increases corn value by 10 to 70 cents per bushel and reduces spoilage. Benefits include earlier harvest, extended storage for summer and fall feeding, and improved disease control through better nutrition and sanitation practices for cattle swine and ewes.
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University of Minnesota
Usda Agricultural Engineers
Wallace Ashby
State Agricultural Experiment Stations
Swift & Company Bridges Meat Supply Across The Nation
From grass range to gas range in the United States most livestock is raised far from consumption, averaging over 1000 miles. Swift & Company coordinates processing and distribution to balance regional supply and demand, earning a fraction of a cent per pound with no notable effect on meat or livestock prices. Demand in national markets governs meat prices and livestock values. The price paid for animals reflects the value of meat and by‑products.
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Swift & Company
Swift
Family fur farm expands with mink varieties
The family started with twelve mink about two and a half years ago and now keeps 280 animals across Black and White Royal, Kohnus, Black Yukon, and Silver Blue breeds. They plan to pelts 200 of the first crop this November. Young mink born in May average four or five per litter, are raised in individual pens a foot off the ground, and require care, though they can be tamed. Fur farming is rising as breeders aim for better color and quality.
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Jaycees
Osirs
Church of Christ
Forest Lake
Mal
Nick
Beekeepers to Gather for Iowa Association Meeting
The 87th annual Iowa Beekeepers Association and Women's Auxiliary meet November 18 19 on Iowa State College campus. Floyd Paddock the college extension apianist announces pollination and marketing problems will top the program. Bee keepers face serious pollination and marketing issues this year with honey production outlook for next year also on the agenda.
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Iowa Beekeepers’ Association and Women's Auxiliary
Iowa State College
Floyd Paddock
Paddock
Akron 4 H Club Elects Officers At September Meeting
The Akron 4 H club met September 16 at the McCorkels home and elected new officers for the year: Bill Hoffman president Jason Philips vice president Frank Lucken secretary Norman Radloff treasurer and Ronald Lucken reporter. A lunch followed. The October 20 meeting at Hubert Radloff’s home appointed Jason Philips to organize programs and meeting places and returned old record books. Mrs Radloff served lunch.
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Akron 4-H Club
Wesley McCorkel
Bill Hoffman
Jason Philips
Frank Lucken
Norman Radloff
Ronald Lucken
McCorker
Hubert Radloff
Radloff
Merry Amstants Hold Last Meeting at Mrs Buehre’s Home
The Merry Amstants met at the home of former Mrs. Harry Buehre with Bonnie Easton presiding over five members. Mrs. Buehre leaves for winter, Easton will assist until a new leader is found. A plan for the next meeting at Leona Rolfes on Nov 28 was proposed with Leona moving to adjourn, seconded by Janet Schnepf.
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Wyoming
Minneapolis
Merry Amstants
Harry Buehre
Bonnie Easton
Buehre
Easton
Leona Rolfes
Leona
Janet Schnepf
Perennials Need Deep Soaks to Survive Winter
In Plymouth County, despite recent rains, perennials including Brass evergreen berry plants and ornamental shrubs face severe drought risk this winter unless the ground is saturated to 12 inches before freeze. Extension horticulturist Larry Grove of Town State College says one thorough soak, applied when temperatures are low as plants go dormant, should suffice.
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Plymouth County
Larry Grove
Town State College
Iowa Honey Production Hits Decade Low in 1948
Iowa produced 7,380,000 pounds of honey this year, the lowest in ten years, per extension apiarist Floyd Paddock. The yield averages 30 pounds per colony, a drop from the decade’s high and from 47 pounds per colony in 1948. Poor winter kilns and dry spring weather cut legume crops, reducing nectar flow and bee forage.
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Iowa
Floyd Paddock
Iowa State College
Sven. Y Colo
Towa
Hawkeye Seed Beans Available In Ply Co
Applications for the new Hawkeye soybeans may be taken up to November 27. Seed can be received directly from Ameg at $1.50 above price. Plymouth County residents interested should apply to the Farm Bureau office for a seed turn. Five Plymouth Brewers were allotted in 1948. Seed will be distributed in six lots at the December 4 market.
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Ameg
Plymouth
Plymouth County
Farm Bureau Office
Hawkeye bean program lists Plymouth county growers
A county committee led by John Maddy and other officials announces Hawkeye beans seed available to local farmers under contract. Growers include Hil don Bryant Akron B L Jordahl Le Mars Robert Michael Westfield Clair Steele Le Mars and Alfred Bergman Le Mars. Seed price limits apply and interested buyers should contact Farm Bureau or listed growers.
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Secr Tion
John Maddy
Robi. Nipp
William Wichelman
R. L. Weidauer
AAA
Earl O'Brien
Gordon Stokes
Farm Bureau
Carl Marcue
FHA
Plymouth County
Hildon Bryant
Akron
B.L. Jordahl
le Mars
Robert
Michael
Westfield
Clair
Steele
Alfred Bergman
Ofsmore
House plants urged to inspect for health at ISU garden program
Iowa housewives are advised by a Turist at Iowa State College to spend a few minutes checking house plants for dead leaves stems and roots to ensure healthy growth. The recommended method includes removing the plant from its pot to assess the root system.
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Iowa
Larry Grove
Iowa State College
Hints of Soil Mix Rules and Fertilizer Cautions
The fragment discusses soil mixtures with parts of sand and humus, suggests adding humus and humus-like content, and warns against overfertilization causing rapid growth. It mentions dairy farming practices, winter care, and pesticides like toxaphene, urging careful use to protect fields and crops. The text shows a college or agricultural extension tone with references to entomologists and farmers.
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