County Dairy Herds Should Be Increased in Iowa
Statistics show fewer dairy cows nationally than in 1917, with a nine percent drop in bred heifers. The report urges increasing high quality heifer calves and improving cow production to expand dairying in southwestern Iowa, stressing better feeding, management, and selecting high producing cows to sustain profitable prices amid foreign competition. The outlook favors growth through enhanced production rather than more cows.
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United States
Europe
Iowa
Tuberculin testing boosts hog premiums in several counties
County premiums for hogs rose in Fremont and Pottawattamie due to accredited tuberculin tests, while Mille county lagged. May payments topped $1,221 to north of us and mirrored by Fremont, with 31 Iowa counties qualified. Farm Bureau urged Mille to join, citing public health and livestock profitability as driving reasons for eradication. The measures involve state and federal indemnities, test-area rules, and community education ahead of county fair preparations and youth club activities.
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Fremont
Pottawattamle
Mille County
Fremont County
Page County
Iowa
Jast Farm Bureau Board
Animala
Southwestern County Fair Sees Great Boys and Girls Camp
Local fair organizers announce a joint boys and girls camp at the Southwestern County Fair. Officials promote agricultural exhibits and educational activities as part of the event, encouraging youth participation and community engagement.
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Towe
Malvernettes Work on County Fair Exhibits
Malvernettes of Mills County 4-H met at Mrs. A J Rohrbaugh's home on June 16 to sew garments for county fair exhibits. They plan to attend a club tour and tally day on Tuesday and participate in a program at Glenwood Lake Park. One new member and a visitor joined, making five. Refreshments were served as the lively group continued planning under Mrs Rohrbaugh and Mrs A L Hyzer.
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Mills County
4-H
A. J. Robrbaugh
Glenwood Lake Park
Rohrbaugh
A. L. Hyzer
Shamrock Club Forms Pattern Program At Home Meet
The Shamrock club met at the home of Mable and Fern Dyke on June 6 for its first regular meeting of the year. Officers were elected, a yearly program set, and a few pattern instructions given before adjourning to meet Dorothy and Ruth Donner on June 20. Fern Dyke, Club Reporter.
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Shamrock Club
Mable
Fern Dyke
Dorothy
Ruth Donner
Glenwood Junior Poultry Club Elects Officers
The Glenwood Junior Poultry Club met Friday June 20 at Mrs C J Deupree's home. Mrs Deupree spoke on egg selection for hatching and care of chicks. Lucile Agan was named president Kathryn Rhoades vice president and Hazel Bare reporter. The club elected its name and adjourned to meet again July 8 at Mrs Deupree's home.
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Glenwood Junior Poultry Club
Glen’ Unto ‘Ih
Mra
C. J. Deupree
Deupree
Lucile Agan
Kathryn Rhoades
Hazel Bare
Ten Ways to Build Up an Organization
A dated guide outlines practical steps to strengthen an organization. It advises attending meetings on time, participating actively, fulfilling duties, proposing ideas to committees, offering opinions when asked, and paying dues promptly. It also encourages recruiting new members and showing resilience during bad weather to demonstrate commitment.
Farm Bureau Meeting Schedule From Local Villages
A local report lists upcoming Farm Bureau meetings by date and location. Jane 83rd at White Cloud Deer Creek home of Zeno Bass. June 24 Rawles Township at Fair View Church. June 25 St Marys Townehtn at Berhard Brants home. Jane 20 Indian Creek Township at M C Watts home. June 36 Plattville Township at Pacific Junction.
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Jane
Indian Creek Township
M. C. Watts
Plattville Township
Pacific
Darting Explains Road Law at County Meeting
County merchants and professionals joined township meetings this month with speakers and music. Senator Darting of Glenwood explained the new road law and county bond issue at the Hifsedale Center town meeting on June 14, drawing an enthusiastic crowd. Local merchants from Malvern and musicians Genevieve Landis, Maxine Boyer, and Grace Churchill contributed to the program and sparked hope for similar gatherings. Plant Fall Gardens in July advises mid summer sowing for vegetables maturing in autumn and recommends weed control to ensure fall growth. expert C V Holsinger notes lettuces radishes beets beans and can be planted in July with irrigation, while endive may be planted late July and transplanted mid August with careful spacing and variety choice.
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Darting
Hifsedale
Center Township
Senator Darting
Glenwood
Malvern
K. R. Cook
F. EB. Mulholland
W. Boehner
C. V. Holainger
Extension Horticulturlet
Town State College
Holsinger
Preparing crop for Blanchine shoot on September 16
The notes indicate harvest timing and blanching steps. Tie leaves together with a string, wrap the bundled heads, and allow ten to fourteen days for blanching. The target date is September 16 for the shoot.
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Mills County Farm Bureau
D. M. Kline
Jews State Ravings Bank
Haétdéian
Ilty
Lita
Grenwood
West End
Federated Clubs
Perfection
Keller
Genevieve Landis
Maxine Boyer
Grace Churchill
KX. Piper Melvern
Lows
Wabash Railway
Stanberry
Omaha
Gali
Malcolms
Campbell
Ane
Ultra Violet
Dlaseee
Bette
J. R. Scott
M. D
Sutgeod
I. U. Parsons
Maleere
Deardorff’s Grocery
And
Farm Bureau Feeds
Malvern, Iowa
Ain
Santa Claus
Goodyear
Run Salyers Auto Co
Ford Sales and Service
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