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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
3
Iowa dairy farmers can raise milk output by 1 percent this year despite high feed costs. Focus on better herd management rather than buying cows, with emphasis on middle‑weight herds and efficient feeding. Practical steps include higher grain rations, full roughage, continuous water access, salt and bone meal, clean bedding, and careful freshening management.
The Jones County Rural Youth association presents three one act plays at the Olin school house at 7 30 pm. Proceeds minus expenses go to the Jones county Red Cross. Cast includes Angel Face Hillbilly Sue and Little Oscar with local residents in key roles. Everyone is invited to support the charity event.
The Olin Ship Ahoy 4-H Club met at Mrs. Art Engelking’s home with nine members. Betty Peck led the business meeting as they discussed plans for the year and fundraising, and agreed to seek a new leader to assist with activities.
PF L Brinacombe, CCC camp superintendent at Monticello, explains how soil practices and treatments boost yields and protect soil. The AAA pays farmers for lime and fertilizer use, seed ing soil conserving crops, and specific per acre payments for strip cropping contour planting and contour oats seeding. Corn on contour yields rise five to ten bushels per acre, erosion losses drop, and nutrients stay in the field longer.
County Agent James F. Kearns reminds farmers selling home grown seed must label or provide statements with germination results and noxious weed counts. Tests are costly and Iowa State College seed lab charges 30 cents per sample. Local Farm Bureau helps mail samples and offers tagging for small seed sales.
Nine members of the Fairview Oriole 4-H Club met at the home of Joan and Rosemary Miller. They shared favorite colors and heard talks on the thimble, preventing colds, and choosing colors. Miss Leona Gierhart distributed the 1942 club programs. Lunch followed.
Lord Clive, in his elevated power during colonial rule, showcased wealth with a court suit of costly material and a parchment lining to prevent wrinkling, highlighting his opulent display.
Merle Jansen led a Wayne County 4-H meeting at George Freese home where twenty members listed 1942 projects. County Agent James Kearns announced leaders training. Marvin Engelbart, William Martin, and William Jansen to attend. New member Robert Lincoln introduced. Lunch was by Mrs. Henry D. Freese.
The Clay Busy Bees 4-H Club met at Lorraine Schmidt's home with six members. They answered roll call with clothing ambitions and practiced Red Cross sewing, making four dresses. Elizabeth French spoke on self image, while plans for a nutrition dinner and sleigh party were discussed. Lunch followed.
The Oxford Livewires 4 H Club held a postponed meeting at Paul Lasack's home. President Don ald Starr led roll call on fire prevention and Leo Levien led a discussion on how 4 H boys can aid the National Defense Program.
Real estate transactions include Paul N. Smith and spouses selling to Rachel Nichols Smith a large 99 acre tract with sub parcels in 3-84-2, plus a reserve in sec 11, total about 99 acres for $1.00. Frieda W. Hanson and Leon transfer to M. C. Starry two acres of w 5 acres of nw nw 15-83-2 for $1.00. John L. Grant and Hattie sell 1 acre off the north end of lot 41 in 16-84-4 along Military road for $1.00. Hallie M. Shumaker Hay and C. O. sell to Fred C. Cook lots 9 and 10 in block 3 of Wurzbach addition to Morley for $125. A note on gold alloy composition concludes the item.
The article outlines 41 income tax filing for farmers including livestock raisers and orchard operators. It covers cash receipts and accrual accounting methods, qualifying deductions, capital expenditures, and losses from farm operations and livestock.
Some cities in ancient Gaul regulated eating and drinking with maximum girth limits. Citizens fined if they exceeded the legal circumference, reflecting strict public health or moral standards.
Emil Paulsen sold cattle on the Chicago market for 14.25 a load shipped by Floyd Chatterton brought 13.50 and a mixed load from E Horton and son topped at 12. M. P. Paulsen and E. Horton traveled to Chicago. Local residents visited Glenn Streets and Harry Englehart homes, attended clubs, and hosted gatherings. several guests and speakers discussed community matters.
To soften stiffened gummed tape use a solution of two tablespoons warm water and half a teaspoon glycerine to moisten the surface.
Iowa faces a birth certificate rush as mail requests surge from 368 daily in 1940 to 1 411 daily this year. Vital Statistics Director Dr Eric Pfeiffer asks Iowans to request certificates only when proof of birth is absolutely needed to avoid obstructing essential records processing.
A Boston official cites a surge in birth certificate requests amid wartime mobilization. He notes 1940 totals of 103,483 versus 189,247 in 1941 and urges delaying nonurgent requests to speed records for men enlisting or working on defense.
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