Rains Spark Soil Erosion Alarm for Iowa Farmers
Conservationists at the Monticello CCC camp warn that consecutive weekend rains have caused severe sheet erosion in northern Jones and southern Delaware counties. They cite 1.6, 1.24, 1.2, and 0.35 inches of rain with gullies two to four inches deep, risking topsoil loss on unplanted and planted fields. They urge strip cropping contour plowing terracing and barriers to conserve soil and prevent further loss to the Mississippi basin.
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Monticello
CCC
Jones
Delaware County
S.T., Runkle
Runkel
Lantic
Iowa
Mississippi
Gulf
Oxford Farm Bureau Hears of 4 H Work
Robert Nowachek a star 4 H club member of Oxford township reported on his 4 H activities at the Oxford township Farm Bureau meeting in the library room Monday evening. He has been successful in the baby beef club program and exhibited at county district state fairs and the Chicago International. The next Oxford meeting is set for June 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Wherry and will feature a picnic supper.
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Robert Nowachek
Oxford Township
John Ratcliff
Buck Creek
Paris
Cedar Rapids
Hopkinton
Richardson
Amos Richardson
Delhi High School
Lenox College
Omaha
Chicago
St. Luke’s Church
Monica Murray
Marilyn Ament
Mary Gerlick
Clare Supple
Louis Wilson
Allen Kelchen
Robert Kelchen
Robert Lahr
James Murray
St. John’s Lutheran Church
J. A. Pannhuk
Dorothy Gienapp
Hopkinton Cooperative
Checker Electric Company
Tour of Inspection Saturday of Sails
Monticello Sail Improvement association directors led a watershed demonstration inspection with Superintendent F L Bringcombe technician Howard and County Agent Carl along. The event is part of Soil Conservation week with tours offered by contacting the county agent or CCC camp technicians.
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Monticello
Community Briefs From Monticello in June 1941
Local Monticello notices summarize community events for June 1941. Items include civic meetings, road work updates, and school announcements affecting residents and local organizations.
Local Monticello Yard Ad Lists Roofing and Cement Deals
Informational item from St. Anthony and Dakota Lumber Yard promoting Colorful Mule Hide CorDu- Roy roofing cement brick and stonework, cement deliveries, fencing supplies, insulation, and household tips. Includes humorous quips and a salesperson’s pitch, with emphasis on easy payments and attic insulation for seasonal comfort.
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Monticello
St. Anthony
Grain feed for cows urged by farm agent
Farm agent Carl Smith of Jones County urges farmers to feed grain to dairy cows this summer to boost production under the defense program. A defense ration is one pound of grain per 5 or 6 pounds of milk. Feeding is advised as pastures dry or worn, with green pastures also supported to extend the heavy milking season. The USDA promotes higher dairy output for cheese and dried milk for home and allied nations, with stabilized grain supplies and corn loans continuing.
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Carl Smith
Jones County
Commodity Credit Corporation
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Farmer Wordehoff Improves Pasture In Delaware County
C A Wordehoff, a 169 acre farm operator near Buck Creek in Delaware County, praises his improved pasture after reseeding with sweet clover red clover and alsike. He limed land, disced bluegrass, and applies phosphate for strong ridges of contour strip cropping and grassed waterways as part of a soil conservation program.
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Wordehoff
Buck Creek
Delaware County
Monticello CCC
Mr. Wordehoff
Scotland Emblem Thistle Named National Symbol
Thistle designated as Scotland's national emblem highlighting its historic association with Scottish identity and heritage.
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Thistle
Scotland
Adlerika Advertises Laxative Gas Relief
An old advertisement promotes Adlerika with three laxatives and five carminatives claimed to ease gas and lazy bowels. The consumer testimonial notes use by a family of seven over 20 years and urges purchase at drug stores.
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C. C.-Mass
Aderika
Electric Equipment Swells Poultry Profit at REA Show
The REA Farm Equipment Show opens July 7 at the Howard Stone farm south of Ryan on State Highway 12. Demonstrations by REA and the Maquoketa Valley cooperative highlight electricity applications in poultry and farm tasks, with booths on water pumps motors and an automatic feed mill.
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REA
Howard Stone Farm
Ryan
Rural Electrification Administration
Department of Agriculture
Maquoketa
D. W. Teare
J. R. Rohn
Tall Corn Contest Planned for 1941 Iowa State Fair
State Fair officials announced a national Tall Corn Contest at the 1941 Iowa State Fair on August 27 with $250 in cash prizes. Entries must be 12 ft 6 in tall, lashed to a board, and uncured, with judging from the root to the tassel tip. First prize is $100, others awarded down to eighth through fourteenth place. details available from the fair secretary.
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Iowa
Don Radda
Washington
Iowa State Fair Board
Des Moines
Farm Bureau Moves to New Quarters in Anamosa Post Office
The Jones County Farm Bureau relocated its office from the National Bank building to the new post office on June 2. Three rooms in the basement are assigned with a separate outside entrance on the south side. New furniture will be provided through the federal office and is expected soon. Maquoketa Valley REA has leased the former Farm Bureau space.
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Jones County Farm Bureau
National Bank
Post Office
Farm Bureau
Federal
Maquoketa Valley Rea
Farm Bureau Ball Team Meets Oxford at Oxford Junction
The Farm Bureau baseball team will face the Oxford Junction team at Oxford Junction this Sunday afternoon, June 8, at 2 o'clock. No game was played last Sunday.
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Oxford
Jones County Farm Bureau
Oxford Junction
Three Fast Races Set for Central City Track on June 8
Central City hosts nine heats of speed on Sunday June 8 starting at 2 16 p m. The 2 14 pace features eligible horses for the free for all class while the 2 18 trot sees drivers moving into faster classes after the Sunday classic. The 2 24 pace has drivers battling from start to finish on a track trainers praise as in prime condition.
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Central City
Iowa
Former Hopkinton Resident Dies After Illness
Mrs. George Kenny of Greeley a former Hopkinton resident died at Jones hospital Manchester on Friday May 30 after an extended illness. Born August 28 1890 she taught in Delaware county and married George Kenny September 16 1915. Survived by mother two sisters four brothers and several relatives. Funeral at Earlville Congregational church with burial there.
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Hopkinton
George Kenny
Greeley
Jones Hospital
Manchester
Nina Guthrie
Robert
Jennie Guthrie
Lenox
Cornell
Delaware County
Earlville
Kenny
Ann Magette
Portland
Ore
Sam Vontalge
J. Russell Guthrie
L. Peter Guthrie
William B. Guthrie
Morley
Robert J. Guthrie
Center Junction
Congregational Church
Fairbanks
Ratcliff-Richardson
Genevieve Ratcliff
Walter Richardson
Buck Creek Methodist Church
Roy Porter
Clara Klemp
Readlyn
Clark Dighton
Paul Witt
Walter McCorkle
Monticello
Eld
Charles Gearhart
Edwin E. Lightfoot
Dr. Ripple
First Street
W. C. Cummings
Robert Gearhart
Madison
Wis
N. A. Gearhart
Gearhart
Fort Sill
Oklo
Paul Estling
Albert Schatzel
Coggon
Kate Dolley
Joe Kirkwood
Perry
Agnes Oeh
Randall Morgan
Joan
Cedar Rapids
Stuart Brokaw
LaCrosse
Ella Brokaw
Frances de Best
Bristol
Elmer Johnstnn
Macomb
Ill
James Johnston
John E. Coonley
Hampton
Leon Probert
Ardis
Mason City
Brokaw
Good Neighbor Pageant Held in Anamosa Schools
The Jones county Girls 4-H Rally Day takes place Friday at the Anamosa school with a business meeting, officer elections, and recognition of delegates. A picture memory contest and a song festival highlight the music projects. Florence Hale of Anamosa will be made an honorary 4-H member by clubs Olin Ship Ahoy and Rome Tru Hearts.
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Jones County
Anamosa School
Florence Hale
Anamosa
Olin Ship Ahoy
Rome
Wyoming
4-H
Pageant Plans Highlight Good Citizenship Rally Day
The program features the Pageant Good Citizenship Good Neighbors by Fannie Buchanan state director of the music projects. It will be presented by six or seven of the girls clubs and county officers of the boys clubs with broad participation from all county girls clubs in preparation and planning.
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Rogram
Fannie Buchanan
Fresh Honolulu Carnations for Mother's Day Reach Sheldon
Mrs. F. E. Frisbee of Sheldon received a bouquet of fresh carnations as a Mother's Day gift from her daughter Margaretta, an instructor at the University of Honolulu. The flowers took three days to ship from Honolulu.
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F. E. Frisbee
Sheldon
Margaretta
University of Honolulu
Honolulu
Car stolen from Laverne storefront recovered hours later
Mrs. Aaron Stuessy reported a car theft in front of a Laverne store. Algona police recovered the vehicle a couple of hours later. In the interim, Stuessy instructed a nearby railroad operator to retrieve it and have it greased and oiled.
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Aaron Stuessy
Laverne
Algona
Stuessy
Anll
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Oxford Farm Bureau
Hee Haw News
Lehigh Mortar Cement
Philc Super
Philco
Electrical Service
C. A. Wordehof
Soil Conservation Service
Frances Speidel
Monticello Express
Bernice Strawn
Sthee Health
Lolep Debby Tone Fees
Ual Cooperative Creamery
National Farm Loan Associations
New Quarters
Ratcliff Richardson
Dale Stirm
R. H. Vogel
Olaf Nelson
Albert City
H. F. Stoddard
Kelsey Reid
St. Louis
Gamble Store
Stuhler
Monticello, Iowa
Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency
W. E. Tuetken
Bolson
Farmer’s Mutual Creamery Company
Center Junction Creamery Company
H. W. Cox
International Harvester
Harvester
McCormick-Deering
Shaffer Implement Store
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