Jones county 1940 allotments corn yield rises to 50.4 bu
The Iowa Agricultural Conservation committee approved Jones county 1940 soil-depleting and corn acreage allotments. Corn yield rises to 50.4 bushels per acre from 45.2 in 1939 with a per acre payment of 5.04 dollars. Township meetings will explain provisions as farmers prepare by January 21 1940.
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Jones County
Soil Conservation Office
Iowa Agricultural Conservation Committee
A.C.P
Sam Hoffmans Guests at Party
Richland Center reports a wedding anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs. George Hein held at their home with Pinochle as the evening diversion. High scores were posted by Mrs. Olin Howie and Mrs. Ray Adams as refreshments followed.
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Richland Center
George
Hein
Olin Howie
Ray Adams
Gerret Rieniers
Marion
Kenneth Brant
Thomas Guyan
Colton
S. C
Delegates Attending Chicago Farm Bureau Meeting
Twelve Jones county delegates attended the 20th annual American Farm Bureau Federation meeting at the Stevens hotel in Chicago last week. Attendees included county president Reuel O. MacColm Anamosa voting delegate W D McLaughlin Monticello and others from Monticello Crain Morley Anamosa Olin and Morley.
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Jones County
American Farm Bureau Federation
Stevens Hotel
Chicago
Reuel O. MacColm
Anamosa
Farm Bureau
W. D. McLaughlin
Monticello
Harold Deischer
Fred Heiken
Oliver Furst
Frank Andrews
Clarence Grafft
Crain
Ray Stivers
Olin
H. D. Smith
Morley
Carl Smith
William Buckner
Castle Grove 4 H Girls Meet With Ruth Hintz
The Castle Grove 4 H Girls met at Ruth Ann Hintz home on Saturday Dec 9. Mrs Arnold Thalacker spoke on tuberculosis care and prevention and the leader taught Home Furnishing. New member Lorna Seehusen joined. A luncheon followed. A tour to the girls rooms is planned for Dec 28. The next meeting is Jan 18 at Helen McLaughlin’s home.
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Castle Grove
Ruth Ann Hintz
Arnold Thalacker
Lorna Seehusen
Helen McLaughlin
Reliable Man Wanted by Feed Manufacturer in Monticello Iowa
Local feed firm seeks a man with sales interest or experience to take orders from farmers. Farm experience with livestock helpful. a car required. Earns $50 to $100 per year per deal. Permanent position with good earnings potential. Write Box 191 Monticello Iowa. Name and address requested.
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Monticello
Iowa
Farmers Show Interest In Hog Cholera Vaccination School
Sixteen farmers have indicated their desire to attend a one day hog cholera vaccination school to be held at the courthouse in Anamosa on Thursday December 28. Dr K W Stouder Extension Veterinarian from Iowa State College will conduct the session. Farmers may contact their township Farm Bureau director or notify the Farm Bureau office.
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Court House
Anamosa
K. W. Stouder
Iowa State College
Township Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Cattlemen Gather for Sixth Annual Banquet in Wyoming
Four hundred Jones County cattlemen and their wives will meet this Thursday evening at the high school gym in Wyoming for the sixth annual banquet and program. Officers will be elected during the business session. Current officers are President Monticello Clarence McLaughlin, Vice-President Harry Levsen, and Secretary-Treasurer Jack Armstrong. H. J. Gramlich of Chicago will deliver the main address. Banquet starts at 6:30.
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Jones County
Wyoming
Clarence McLaughlin
Monticello
Harry Levsen
Olin
Jack Armstrong
Martello
H. J. Gramlich
Chicago
Wyoming Folks Mark Christmas Travel and Local Jubilees
Mr and Mrs W E Edwards of Wyoming leave by auto for New Orleans then 1500 miles by boat to Ancon Canal Zone to spend Christmas with son Frank Edwards a hydraulic engineer. Also noted are 30th and 25th wedding anniversaries for locals, plus a 50th wedding anniversary for Elias and Kate Anderson with family events and farm life details.
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Wyoming
W. E. Edwards
New Orleans
Ancon
Canal Zone
Frank
Frank Edwards
Edwards
Zanesville
Los Angeles
Calif
Vicksburg
Ellen Lewis
Cedar Rapids
August Luckstedt
Don Wherry
Lyle Jenkins
Howard Day
Diana Fret Club
Chris Beichhorn
Robert Platner
A. J. Hansen
Elias Anderson
East Green Street
George Paulsen
Onslow
Kate Pavey
Anamosa
Brindle
Anderson
Mildred
Nelson Brownell
Clarence
Russell Anderson
Erma
Mr. Anderson
Sterling
Ill
Zachariah
Elsie Anderson
December Home Improvements for Monticello Readers
Local advertorial notes Storm King coal pricing at $6.75 per ton and a range of home upgrades. Promotes modernized kitchens, oak floors, new closets, and Mule Hide CorDuRoy roofs with monthly payment plans. Includes light humor and a theater marquee exchange.
Three Farm Record Books At Bureau Office
Three types of farm record books are offered by the Farm Bureau office for 1940. Options range from a free simple farm accounts book to a 36 cent loose leaf form from Iowa State College Extension Service, with the popular College publication at 20 cents. Cedar Valley Farm Business association begins year January 1 and seeks 3 4 new members, with H S Keol of Cedar Rapids as field man.
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Farm Bureau
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Cedar Valley Farm Business Association
Kcol
Cedar Rapids
Business Association
Farm records seen as key to growing business value
Fragmentary note suggests farmers recognize records as essential for success and future reference. It hints that accumulating records over years improves guidance, while analysis may reveal repeated mistakes and leaks in operations.
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Tony
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Progressive
C.T.T
Charles Ireland
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Delmar
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Alvin Heide
Ireland
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Davenport
Midland Homemakers Club
Chris Eichhorn
Peter Sievers
G. H. Herzberger
Nancy Joe Holub
Aid Society of the Methodist Church
R. C. Scott
Elmer Petersen
Fred Petersen
William Peck
Charles Marshall
Robert Barber
Lester French
Joe Roach
Albert Mott
Order of the Eastern Star
J. W. Thomson
Paul Levien
Howard Gee
Howard Willison
George Sears
Nellie Atherton
A. W. Peck
Elmer Buckingham
Gapalter
Betty
Verdun
Thomas Eichhorn
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L. M. Koch
Mary Koch
Henry Bramer
Ben Fedderson
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Cortay
L. F. Kukkuck
Preston
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Tabitha Evans Fishwild
Mineral Springs
Ohio
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Fishwilds
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Bay View
Sam Hoffmans
Alter Bade
Dubuque
George B. Hein
al Uque
Kate Bardill
Arnold Buol
Len Buol
John McDonald Hospital
Paul Buol
Carl N. Hein
Melvin
S.D
Paul Guyan
Lois
John Yossi
Delores
Will Husman
Lillian
Angsmosa
Monroe
Wis
Harry Babler
Honey L. Wismeier
Mararet Wismeier
Mra
Arl Hein
George Korman
Elmer Larson
Wallingford
Larson
Wismeier
Miss Wismeier
Ruth Hintz
Tonie
HeeHaw News
St. Anthony
Bran
Earlville
Town Department of Agriculture
Joe E. Messerli
Oliver Dealer
Plymouth
Matthiessen
Auto & Supply Co
Bureau
Harry O
Amber
Center Junction
Haven Homestead
Heal
John Deere
McCormick Deering
A. Tedder
Chevrolet
Lee Beebe
Anamosa Phone
Monticello State Bank
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