Jones County Urges 75 Farm Workers in War Food Drive
Governor Hickenlooper calls Jones County to recruit 75 to 100 farm workers from May 17 to June 3 to meet upcoming war food production needs. Extension director C B Jessen notes 80,000 needed, with 50,000 youth capable, and urges all able residents to register at local farm placement centers to fortify tobacco and other crops.
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Hickenlooper
Jones County
C. B. Jessen
Iowa
Mr. Jessen
Towa
Start Calyx Or Petal Fall Spray
This spray is the season’s key treatment to control apple scab brown rot on plums and leaf spot on cherries. It should be applied as petals fall and before the calyx cup closes, covering the entire tree and all fruit stages. For 50 gallons mix 4 quarts liquid lime sulfur 2 lbs hydrated lime and 115 lbs lead arsenate.
Farm Bureau May Events Calendar
May 19 Wyoming Township May 22 Olin Boys 4 H Club May 23 Jackson Boys 4 H Club May 24 Clay Township Farm Bureau May 25 1 lf Health Exams Monticello Greenfield Boys 4 H Club Express Want Ads bring results.
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Farm Bureau
Wyoming Township Farm Bureau
Olin
Jackson
Clay Township Farm Bureau
Monticello
Greenfield
Contour Soybeans, Prevent Losses for First Timers
Farmers trying contouring for the first time are advised to start with soybeans. C. R. B. Jessen says soil and water losses are greater with soybeans than corn, especially if the ground is bare in winter. Moisture conservation via contouring has boosted soybean yields, though June moisture may differ.
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C. RB. Jessen
Town State College
Jessen
Relief Tractor Operators Urgently Sought Across Iowa Counties
Notice calls for immediate signups from any high school student, woman, or businessman able to operate a tractor. Victims urged to register with local mayor AAA office in Monticello or Farm Bureau office in Anamosa while quotes remind service to agriculture.
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Jones County
Iowa County
AAA
Monticello
Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Victory Gardens Grow to National Scale and Community Efforts
The Victory Garden movement has expanded to about 22 million gardens nationwide, second only to the Red Cross, with benefits including food production morale boosting and health improvements. A Scotch Grove Farm Bureau meeting discussed seeds bed prep and orchard spraying under leadership of C B Jessen. Hog price ceilings for 240 pound plus carcasses do not affect common prices. War Food Administration notes 180 to 270 pound hogs retain Chicago prices of 13.75 dollars and later ranges as weights shift, with floor prices set for various periods through 1945.
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Victory Garden
United States
Red Cross
C. B. Jessen
Jones Courlty
Victory Gardens
Scotch Grove Farm Bureau
Chicago
War Pood Administration
Yeas
Health program expands for county 4-H clubs
The health program for county 4-H clubs grows with broader opportunities for general physical activities and health discussions. Mrs. Lloyd Robertson, county chairman of the petals ey committee, says cooperation is strong and leadership is evident among health workers.
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Lloyd Robertson
Petals Ey
New Six Question Fuel Oil Ration Forms Issued
War Price and Rationing Boards mail simplified reapplication forms for next season. Six questions require quick, accurate answers to renew private dwelling rations and expedite early coupon issuance, with special guidance for apartments hotels and standlords.
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Robert M. Harper
Quad- Cities
Harper
Memorial Day Helpers Named
Local committees named to organize Memorial Day observance in Scotch Grove area. Rural schools close for the year. Stoush School ends with a Friday event. Grace Hilby of Manchester may not return next year. Community and farm groups hold meetings, discuss 4-H club reorganization, and present student musical programs at Sacred Heart School in Monticello. Numerous real estate transfers and local notices accompany the reporting.
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Scotch Grove
Slough
Stoush
Grace Hilby
Manchester
Neter
Gottlenber
Harold Gottleaber
Oak Drive
Monticello
Realfo
Kuehl
L. J. Schlemmer
Sala Streets
Lester Rickels
Farm Bureau
India
The
Marvin Holst
Jessen
Sisters of St. Francis
Sacred Heart School
Lorna Mae Lehman
Earl Lehman
John Stahlberg
Women’s Community Club
L. J. Hughes
G. J. Hughes
Louis Heeren
Scotch Grove Women's Community Club
L. J
Arthur Husmann
C. A. Sutherland
Perry
Oppelt
Shelton
Wash
Naylor
Independence
Paul Darting
Wilton Junction
Paul Paulsen Jr
Maggie Heiken Johnson
Henry
John Heiken
Kate
Lena Heiken Specht
George F
Fred Heiken
Carl Heiken
Bennie Heiken
Martha
George Heiken
Laura
Anna Heiken
Maple Street
J. W. Thomson
Vina
Harvey D. Norton
Wyoming
Thomas F Waddick
John A. Waddick
James
Waddick
Sleeve
Fuel Oil Access for Oil Stoves Despite Coal Use Rules
The Office of Price Administration in Washington ruled that from Monday through Sept. 30 households may obtain fuel oil rations for oil cooking stoves and hot water heaters even if a coal or wood burning stove is available. The measure mirrors a rule from last summer and notes oil units can be more economical in summer amid fuel shortages.
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Office of Price Administration
Washington, D. C
OPA
Color Rules On Home Front And Battle Fields
The article explains industrial color standards emphasize contrast between machines, surroundings, and tasks to reduce eyestrain and prevent accidents. In combat zones, colors are chosen to minimize contrast so objects blend in, hindering enemy target identification.
Big Gain Pig and Sow Ration boosts starter pigs
An Iowa dealer promotes Big Gain Pig and Sow Ration from Shaffer Imp. Store Monticello. The feed claims to prevent vitamin deficiencies anemia and poor starts by providing rich vitamins proteins and minerals to improve growth, shorten nursing period, and reduce nursing losses.
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Shaffer Imp
Monticello
Iowa
Sugar ration cut in half for canning amid new orders
War price and rationing office in Monticello announces a one half allotment for canning sugar. Each applicant will receive 10 pounds now and 10 pounds after August 1. Applications after the change date are limited to 10 pounds. earlier applicants may still receive full allotments. Forms and stamp No 37 from book No 4 required.
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Ration Headquarters
Mildred Meyer
Monticello
Miss Meyer
Meyer
Magnesium Extraction From Seawater Reported
The article notes magnesium extracted practically from seawater containing 0.13 percent metal and from abundant dolomite, highlighting methods and material sources.
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Express
McNeill
Aere
the Commodity Credit Corp
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Cedar Rapids
Bank
Post Office
Savings and Loan Association
Defense
Florence Peet Mercer
Robert M
J. A. Corwin
Blanche E. Corwin
T. Shaw
Fisher
East Anamosa
Clarinda A. Corwin
Glen J. McLaughlin
Miriam Peet
Grain
First Farm Land Company
Charles H
Louise Brown
Flannigan & Moore’s
Oxford Junction
Minnie L. Rogers
Coretta E. Hodeval
Leffingwell
Alvin E
Doretta E. Hodoval
Flannigan's & Moore
T. A. Henderson
Davidson
I. A. Heiken
Lizzie Heiken
John Ludwig
Leo Ludwig
Rose Ludwig
Mae Till
John
Nicholas J
Lucille Klein
Shaffer
West Cascade
Howard James Bronson
Mildred L
W. W. Bronson, Jr
Elizabeth Jean
Katherine F. Bronson
C. M. St, P. and P. Railroad
Henry Eichhorn
Fred Henak
Anna Henak
William A. Luckstedt
Anna O
Theodore A
Ida A. Becker
Clark’s
Equitable Life Insurance Co
J. P
Johanna K. Rathmann
Nella
North Range
Clara &. Hayes
Joan Hayes
James Hayes
John William Hayes
Ann Hayes
John James Hayes
Everett
Edith Lambert
Lightfoot's
Jacks
REM Electrical Service
R. E. Monk, Prop
Monticello, Iowa
Archer
Star Farmer Hog Balancer
Mounticella Geed Mill
Honey Mead
Edule Products CO
Cee
W. A. Klitzer
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