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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1940

Page

3

Take Less for Corn Stay Out of War Says Dietrich at Banquet

About 230 Monticello and area business leaders attended a dinner hosted by township AAA program organizers at the community building. Main speaker Lauarl Dietrich urged farmers to support soil conservation and recognize the need to sacrifice for the program while staying out of entanglements that could lower prices. The event concluded with reels illustrating the ever normal granary.

Dietrich Jones County AAA Monticello Goudy Lauarl Dietrich Brooklyn Iowa

Guernsey Sold To Mrs R J Howie

The American Guernsey Cattle club reports a registered Guernsey bull named Jules of Ore Hill 272638 has been sold by Dale F E Rundell to Mrs R J Howie of Monticello Iowa from Tlatteville Wisconsin.

Tlatteville Wis American Guernsey Cattle Club Petersborough N. H Dale FE. Rundell R. J. Howie Monticello Iowa Jules Ore Hill

Five New Sweet Corn Hybrids On Hand At State College

Seed of five new sweet corn hybrids is distributed by Town State college this year. Hybrids include Joana 12 to 14 row golden 67 to 10 days later than Golden Bantam and logold-an 8 to 12 row similar to Joana. Other varieties Togena logreen legent and logent exhibit white kernels and varying days to edible state with price scales from 20c per 14 lb to 1 per 4 lb and bulk pricing. Orders payable to Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station in Ames.

State College Town State College E. S. Haber American Seed Trade Association Logold Isaber Iowa Guernsey

Scotch Grove 4-H Boys Discuss Dairying

Twelve members of the Scotch Grove 4-H Boys' club met at the Ketelsen home for a business meeting and a round-table on dairying. After lunch by Mrs. Freda Ketelsen, the group viewed two Hereford baby cattle owned by John and Donald Ketelsen.

Scotch Grove 4-H John Donald Ketelsen Freda = Ketelsen Donald

Judging Included In Boys' Program

Irvin Sievers Wyoming club leader Peter Brodersen Donald Brunscheen and Harry Rohwedder met at Peter Brodersens home Tuesday to plan the club yearly program Activities include judging work outs talks by an insurance man a home economics teacher and a banker plus individual talks by club members

Irvin Sievers Wyoming Peter Brodersen Donald Brunscheen Harry Rohwedder

Nelson farm adopts five year soil conservation plan

The Express Flashfoot reports Fred Nelson of Buck Creek, near Monticello, joins 30 area farmers in a five year rotation with the Soil Conservation Service and CCC. Strip contour farming aims to restore fertility on erosion worn 120 acres and demonstrates new farming practices to neighbors and observers.

Fred Nelson Buck Creek Soil Conservation Service CCC Roy Slauson Mr. Nelson Monticello Express Charley Wordehoff

Practice Eliminates Fire Hazard From First Crop Alfalfa

Farmers learn that switching to first crop alfalfa ensilage reduces fire risk and improves cattle health. Dairy milk increased after replacing corn silage with alfalfa, while cattle drank more water from ensilage, and silos require reinforcement due to higher grass ensilage pressure.

Farma Preservetis

Two More Bulletins for Farmers in Iowa

The Jones County Farm Bureau reports two new bulletins published by Iowa State Extension Service. The first, Sorting the Laying Flock, covers culling methods and reasons to discard birds and stresses maintaining a healthy flock. The second, Colt Production in Iowa, outlines cost production factors with yearly cost items summarized for year one to three.

Jones County Farm Bureau Extension Service Iowa State College Iowa

Around the Acres With an Express Reporter

Farmers' daughters help with horses as Ra Hein family raises livestock and participate in stall activities. The column notes local observations, community ties, and rural life with casual anecdotes and names occasional inclemency.

Express Ra Hein Georgia Tina Renin Ghana Geress

Cow At County Home Finishes First In C. T. A.

Anamosa and Central City dairy entries record cows and their outputs in the county fair style. Hanken from Anamosa posts top butterfat at 9 pounds while other cows from Hale and Walderbach show strong milk yields and butterfat measurements.

Hanken Anamosa

Exercise and Feeding for Sows in Winter Care

Exercise is a prime essential to keep sows in good condition during winter says EL L Quaife Iowa State College expert. The article notes range grazing or meadows for sow exercise and warns about injury with overexertion while detailing feeding during pregnancy and care of suckling pigs. Extension Circular 218, The Brood Sow and Litter, outlines mineral mixes and protein supplements and is available free from the county Farm Bureau in Anamosa.

EL L. Quaife Iowa State College County Farm Bureau Anamosa

Wayne Boys Plan Year Program for 4-H Club

Wayne 4-H club members will present talks as the main part of the yearly program. A program committee including William Martin Wayne leader Marvin Jansen Dean Zirkelbach and Howard Zirkelbach met at the Farm Bureau office Monday to outline plans for each monthly meeting.

Wayne Boys William Martin Wayne Leader Marvin Jansen Dean Zirkelbach Howard Zirkelbach Farm Bureau

Horse Bites Man Forcing Knoxville Rider to Shoot Mare

Forest Wilson of near Knoxville was bitten by a saddle mare that had rabies and he was compelled to shoot the animal to prevent further danger. The incident highlights risks from rabid horses and the need for control measures in rural areas.

Forest Wilson Knoxville

Planting Trees and Vines to Create Wildlife Cover

Odd corners along roads and fence lines can become wildlife corridors with a few trees and vines. Cooperative agreements enable erosion control and habitat use plans. CCC camps aid with development by planting plum, wild cherry, mulberry, grape, cedar, dogwood and other shrubs to supply feed and cover. Both parties benefit from such habitat projects.

Naldo Vre CCC

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