Early Jones County Fair History and Notable Awards
The Jones County Fair began at Bowen's Prairie in 1853 under the Jones County Agricultural Society, later moving to Anamosa then Monticello under the Jones County Fair Association. The piece details best yoke of oxen in 1863, varied premiums, a 1865 financial summary, large attendance, numerous exhibits, and leadership elected at a September meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Bowen’s Prairie
Jones County Agricultural Society
Anamosa
Monticello
Jones County Fair Association
J. A. Penniman
J. M. Peet
C. T. Lampson
J. A. Palmer
William Benadom
P. Alspaugh
Anamosa Eureka
G. A. Cady
Vermont
G. Whitney
Bowen's Prairie
R. A. Rynerson
A. C. Bowen
A. H. Marvin
L. Palmer
A. C Bowen
Starks
Acker
Tice
Cook
Bowen
Delaware County
William Trazelton
Prairie
Buckskin
Dubuque
Peavine
C. E. Wales
The
Agricultural Society
Joseph Tryon
John Russell
Clay
John D. Walworth
George W. Field
Dairy Groups Test 493 Cows In July Across 27 Herds
The Jones County Dairy Herd Improvement association tested 27 herds totaling 493 cows in July. Average per cow production was 768 pounds of milk and 292 pounds of butterfat, with 48 dry cows included. The top ten herds listed include Dillon Story Wyoming and Hyland Springs Farms Center Junction. The high cow was Nig from Hyland Springs Farms with 2,207 pounds of milk and 92.7 pounds fat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Lowell Underwood
Dillon Story
Wyoming
George Slater
Gaedelmann
Keseberg
Lisbon
Clarence Wolfe
Cascade
Kelley
Hasselbwsch
Clarence
Clarence Stonebrook
Hyland Springs
Center Junction
Best To Cut And Feed Borer-Infested Corn
Farmers can gain value by cutting late infested corn and feeding the whole plant this fall or winter. Feeding increases value, aids in borers control, and eases next spring planting. Cattle ingested for silage or green feed. oats can be disked in next spring, reducing plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
Iowa State College
Iowa
Royal Rangers Tour At Castle Grove Hears 40 Attendees
Forty 4 H Club members and parents joined the Royal Rangers tour at the Albert Schrader farm on August 7. Local leader Louie Heiken and county extension agent Grover Miehe offered tips on exhibit readiness as they reviewed Jersey, Guernsey, Holstein, Angus, Hereford, Hampshire, Brown Swiss, and Duroc projects and market litters from multiple families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
Royal Rangers
Albert Schrader
Louie Heiken
Grover C. Miehe
Jon
Max
Rex Schrader
Ruth
Arthur Kromminga
Wayne
Glenn King
Paul Seehusen
Guernsey
Donald Monk
Donald
Richard Bertling
Dale Mardoff
Hampshire
Raymond Ejben
Albert
Jim Heiken
Robert Koob
Billy and
Gerald Muller
Mary, Paul, Lloyd
Bob Messerli
Bill Hintz
Bob Spahr
Joe Tuttle
Clay Busy Bees Hold Achievement Day
The Clay Busy Bees held their local achievement day at the Onslow Community room on Thursday afternoon. Sixteen mothers guests leaders and girls attended. Barbara Chatterton served as toastmistress while JoAnn Keating and Ruth Ann Wilcox demonstrated The Way of the Four Cheese Balls. The group danced The Virginia Reel and Skip to My Sue to honor mothers and guests. Chatterton, local president and county vice president, reported on her trip to the State Girls 4-H convention in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Busy Bees
Onslow
Barbara Chatterton
JoAnn Keating
Ruth Ann Wilcox
Ames
Cow Test Association Judging Tour At Two Farms
The Cow Test Association toured Friday August 9 drawing sixty five members to judge Holstein cows at Harold Hartman farm and Brown Swiss at John Siever farm under Floyd Johnston guidance. A post tour picnic was held at the State park for participants.
Howie Family Reach Manila After Australia Station
Lt. Olin Howie Jr of the U S Army, formerly in Australia, has been sent to Manila to recover from surgery and will soon return to Monticello Iowa. The Chicago Tribune feature recalled Howie and the war scene at Finschhafen with American graves and natives, noting the base transfer and currents of occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Howie, Jr
U. S. Army
Australia
Manila
Brisbane
Chicago Tribune
Howie
Tribune
Harold Smith
Finschhafen
MacArthur
Philippines
Southwest Pacific Theater
Monticello
Kamba
Combining Hay Saves Nutrients and Prevents Losses
New hay harvesting method called combining preserves nutrients and tonnage. Studies show sun exposure and rain can dramatically reduce carotene vitamin A minerals and protein. Modern machinery enables harvest and ensilage at peak nutrition, minimizing losses while maintaining quality.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cow Test Association
Say
Eden and Kiburz
Cedar Rapids
P Cello
Rapids
Jones County Fair
Lt. C. Howie, Jr
Manilla
Monticello Sales Barn
Joe Herard
Louie Hanken
S. Grove
Monticello Sales
Henry von Sprecken
Mgr
Massey-Harris
Monticello Implement & Truck Co
E. H. Cox
A. J. Egger
Ioil
D. M. Bell
Mar
Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency
Ravempe
Loop Furniture
California
Sycamore Street
Owa
Zenith
Henry C. Balster
Monticello State Bank
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