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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1947
Page
2
National Farm Safety week runs July 20 to promote constant safety on farms. The piece warns of injuries from machinery like corn pickers and power takeoff systems, stresses shielding and careful operation, and urges farmers to safeguard themselves year round.
Dr Walter Wilcox of Wisconsin argues small farms under 60 acres have a real place in Wisconsin agriculture despite lower efficiency. He notes families value independence and security, with education and housing on par with larger farms. Advancements like artificial insemination, quality chicks, and hireable harvesting machinery may raise small farm efficiency by 20 to 35 percent.
A sequence of conveyances details joint-tenancy and warranty deeds for parcels in Monticello Cascade Anamosa Morley and surrounding areas. Names include Wm G Schoon Etta M Hawkins Gertrude Grabbe Marvin Levsen Iva L Arthur Davidee Boge Julia Foarde Arden Achenbach Carlyn Siefken and several spouses. Descriptions cover lots subdivisions and tracts with road frontages and exceptions to prior grants.
The article previews a rich summer fruit season with raspberries and blackberries leading, followed by peaches, cherries, pears, plums, and a larger apple crop. Guides from Jewel Graham of Iowa State College detail freezing and canning tips, sugar mixes, and storage in lockers to enjoy fresh or preserved fruit through fall.
Practical advice for homemakers on removing fruit stains from peaches pears cherries and plums using cool water glycerine or soapless shampoo and vinegar. Boiling water worsens heat set tannins on these stains especially wool and silk. Grass stains require hot water and soap for washable fabrics or cautious bleaching. for delicate fabrics use benzene or alcohol, tested first.
July good month to spray and manage weeds across lawns pastures and fields. Poison ivy and dandelions are targeted with 2 4 D and amine or ester forms while guidelines advise low drift spray and avoiding smoke exposure. For pastures, spray annual weeds midseason and use 2 4 D on perennial weeds. Cultivation advice suggests shallow tillage to prevent bringing weed seeds to the surface and to weaken seeds.
Jefferson Lowe an early Delaware County settler came to Iowa in 1688 and bought land near Hopkinton. He entered a quarter section in Union township, his land stayed in the family until 1927 when it went to his son Sidney Lowe. Jefferson died in 1890 and wife in 1900. tax receipts show 1853 taxes on 160 acres and later payments in 1856, with several treasurers signing.
The 1947 Farm Safety Week, starting July 20, highlights preventing accidents in farming. A US Department of Agriculture study shows men on farms endure more machine related injuries, women more burns or shocks, with falls leading overall. The tractor, though common, is not the sole danger. simple safety rules are urged.
A list of ten safety guidelines for tractor use. Stop engine during refueling and before dismounting. Avoid turning over on gullies or ditches. Drive at moderate speeds and maintain distance from others. No extra riders, especially children. Ensure clutch is in neutral when cranking. Stop implements to make adjustments. Be careful removing radiator cap from hot radiator. Observe traffic rules and use lights at night. Power takeoff must be shielded and stopped before dismounting. Follow all rules for safe farming.
Motor vehicle dealers, after leading in May, were surpassed by radio household appliance dealers. The University of Iowa bureau of business research notes a 67 percent May gain versus 55 percent for motor vehicles, with July marking a history peak for autos. Other strong lines include feed stores 46, furniture and hardware 36, and groceries 28.
Frank Havlicek, athletics business manager, says ticket distribution will be swift this year after last season’s 45 day printer delay. About 30 000 application packets were mailed July 15 to alumni and former buyers, with prompt return and checks speeding orders. Season and reserved home games include Illinois October 4 and Indiana October 1 homecoming, Minnesota November 15, and a general admission opener September 20 vs North Dakota State.
The University of Iowa will provide living units for nearly 1000 married couples by September. 632 couples will live in barrack apartments, 250 in trailers, and 50 each in cooperative houses and Quonset apartments. No new applications will be accepted under the temporary housing program.
A series of brief incidents across Iowa recount a rear collision killing Raymond Rath near Oelwein as a gasoline fire erupted, lightning injuring Elwyn Danielson near Lake View, a bolt killing five whiteface cows near Adel, an ongoing rattlesnake problem to Bill Thomas’s crew north of Monona, a live wire fatality of Lloyd King in Deep River, and a paint spray mishap near Mount Pleasant injuring Mrs. Davey.
Jackson County and neighboring counties report methods to salvage exhausted corn fields. Hartvigsen adopts chrome grass alfalfa and sweet clover to pasture replacing corn, boosting grazing and milk production. Byerly uses alfalfa silage to protect dry pastures and stretch feed while reducing corn acreage. Both schemes aim to preserve nutrients and sustain yields with legume and silage options.
A sequence of property transfers records conveyances among Flaherty family members and others, listing sections and tracts in 85-4 w and various subdivisions. Notable transfers include Agnes Flaherty to Frank Eva and Eugene Flaherty for $1 and other parcels in Anamosa area to City of Anamosa and to Claude Carr and Paul Carr.
The document records the incorporation of Monticello Post 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. It states the name, nonprofit purpose, and aims to preserve comradeship, assist widows and orphans, support the U.S. government, and defend American freedom. The article notes the post may sue and be sued and grants corporate powers.
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