Farm Security A to Offer Repair Loans for Farmers
The Farm Security Administration will lend funds to repair and overhaul farm machinery for new borrowers and qualified families in Linn and Jones counties. Loans run two years at five percent interest and may cover new equipment purchases, including joint ownership to meet shortages and rising prices. Group buying and early repairs could keep machinery available to boost production for defense needs.
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Farm Security Administration
Hush Bb. Run
Linn
Jones Counties
Kuhn
America
U.S.D.A
Local Farmers Hit Strong Prices at Chicago Stock Yards
Jones county cattle and hogs sold high last week at Chicago. Herman Brunscheen of Wyoming marketed 20 steers at 314.10 per hundredweight and Frank Henak earned 13.75 for 32 steers. A 156 hog shipment by Onslow Shipping assn led by Clarence Reade sold well with 57 fancy heavy butchers at 11.25 per hundredweight and the rest near top prices. Others, including A C Catlett and Ed F Holub of Wyoming, reported solid returns on butcher hogs and steers and P H Paulsen Son sold 20 heavyweight steers at 13.40.
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Jones County
Chicago
Herman Brunscheen
Wyoming
Frank Henak
Onslow Shipping Association
Clarence Reade
P. H. Paulsen & Son
Center Junction
Protect Rubber Tires From Oil And Grease
Extension engineer Donald K. Struthers of Iowa State College warns that oil and grease on rubber tires accelerates wear more than any other factor. He recommends keeping tires inflated, shaded, and off deflated tires when idle, and jacking up wheels if the machine will not be used for a period.
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Donald K. Struthers
Iowa State College
Struthers
Eight War Tips For Dairymen From Iowa State College
Eight practical guidelines for dairymen to support wartime dairy production. Tips cover shelter from weather, regular milking and feeding, ample clean water, grain and nutrient supplies, disease prevention, robust production records, and selective breeding using the best available bulls.
Cattle Industry Seeks Readjustment for 1942 War Needs
Rex Beresford of Iowa State College argues 1942 offers a chance to meet Food-for-Freedom goals while stabilizing the cattle industry. He urges increasing slaughter of older cows and plainer cattle, finishing lower grades rather than expanding top quality feeder stock, to avoid drought risks and price drops.
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Beresford
Wickard
United States
Finish Farm Forum Projects in Delaware County Meeting
The Farm Forum’s yearlong projects highlighted corn variety tests, certified seed potatoes, pasture improvement by Henry Adams, and brood sow trials. Varieties Boone and Marvin led acre yields while future plans include expanding projects into 1942 and a vacation theme forum with R. P. Joseph and his wife.
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R. P. Joseph
Boone
Marvin
Gopher
Vanguard
Jtogold
Hull-less
Iowa
I. R. Hintz
Gooseberry Prohibition Drives Pine Blister Rust Battle
Gooseberries and currants are banned in many U S sections as they spread the white pine blister rust, a destructive disease threatening valuable timber trees.
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United States
Real Estate Transfers Include Several Monticello Parcels
A series of property transfers are recorded from Henry M Carpenter and Mary F to George Mead. Nathaniel Mackey and Emma to Mary Clifton. Cecil R Farmer and Augusta to Cecil Ray Carroll. plus guardianship and estate allocations involving Martha Newton and Mary Clifton. Transactions list lot blocks in Crane's subdivision, part of G. H. Walworth's addition, and other plats with nominal sums and valuable considerations dated 10-7-30.
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Henry M. Carpenter
Mary F
George Mead
Monticello
Frank
Reyner
Arthur Reyner
Bessie Huffman
Ruth Harris
Christie Kriete
Cecil R. Farmer
Augusta
Cecil Ray Carroll
Crane
G. H. Walworth
Nathaniel Herman Mackey
Emma
Roscoe Morton Mackey
Edna E
Mary C. Clifton
Helen Dahn
Martha Newton, Inc
el Se
John R. Jackson
Almeda
John H. Nie
Ed Cashen
Erma
Four H Club Work Urged As War Effort
The article quotes Dean B A Rildes of Iowa State College urging 4 H club work to be stressed during wartime not sidelined. It outlines contributions in conservation, efficient animal production, kitchen garden projects, and loyal active service supporting freedom and national defense.
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Dean B.A. Rildes
Iowa State College
Dean Nildee
Othe Hines
Heo
4-H Pig Project Aims to Boost Iowa Farm Pig Output
Jones county 4-H club members will help the Food-for-Freedom program in 1942 by market pig projects. Iowa aims to raise pig production 16 percent next spring, averaging 1.5 additional sows per farm. club members should select sows now and feed well, with alfalfa and a protein supplement to maximize market litter success.
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Jones County
Iowa
Iowa State College
Quaife
Shrinkage Costs in Livestock Shipments Highlighted
The article cites F Ward of the U S Department of Agriculture noting shrinkage losses on cattle hogs and sheep during transport, with cattle showing 2 05 to 3 91 percent loss from origin to sale. It argues that shorter finishing improves consumer value and profitability, citing Kansas trial figures on daily grain cost per 100 lb gain and indicating pre top marketing can yield savings.
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Chicago
Sows Given Mineral Mix To Improve Piglet Quality
The record notes farm guidance on sow care emphasizing mineral access. A mixture includes limestone steamed bone meal salt potassium iodide and iron oxide to maintain sow health. Exercise is advised to prevent fatness which can weaken piglets.
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Quaife
Air-cooled bed inventor from University of Washington
Dr. F. K. Kirsten of the University of Washington has devised an air-cooled bed for luxury sleepers. The mattress uses a compressed air system and an air-filled blanket with basement tank supply. Adjust heat or chill with a headboard dial on the bed.
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F. K. Kirsten
University of Washington
Plans for 1942 Modern Flock Feeder Now Available
Iowa State College poultrymen publish plans for a streamlined hen feeder using free choice feeding. County Agent James F. Kearns urges Jones County flock owners to install adequate feeding equipment to boost egg production. Plans for the feeder and other poultry-house gear are free at the Farm Bureau office.
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Iowa State College
James F. Kearns
Kearns
Jones County
Food For Freedom
Farm Bureau
The
College Poultrymen
Iowa State College Extension Service
Property Transfers and Deeds From Jones County Records
Agnes Casheng conveys one square acre in the northeast corner of Lot 2 subdivision with $1 and other considerations to Ben Henry Bohlcken and Anna Mary for land in section 21. Henry G. Rickels receives land described from the same parties. Sheriff Henry Eichhorn sells to H M Carpenter Jr a 25 acre parcel in section 2 with $135.58 and undivided interest in adjoining land. Monticello Mortgage Company transfers to John L Prier and Agnes Prier as joint tenants with right of survivorship for roughly 135.51 acres for $1 and other considerations.
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Agnes Casheng
Ben Henry Bohlcken
Anna Mary
Henry G. Rickels
Henry Eichhorn
Jones County
Iowa
H. M. Carpenter Jr
Sherriff
Monticello Mortgage Company
John L. Prier
Agnes Prier
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Cedar Rapids
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Carl Hein
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Delaware County
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Little Mary Mixup
L& Lu
Elmer
WWE
F. Ward
United States of Animal Industry
Kansas
Bolson
Farmer's Mutual Creamery Company
Monticello, Iowa
Center Junction Creamery Co
Center Junction, Iowa
H. W. Cox
W. E. Tuetken
Chester A. Condit
General Insurance Agency
REM Electrical Service
RCA
Harold B. McTavish
Sec’ytreas
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American Poultry Journal
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