Regulations For 1948 4 H Projects In Jones County
Jones County 4 H lists 1948 project regulations covering beef dairy and swine. baby beef requires animals by Jan 1 1948 with 1 to 3 head under 650 pounds. dairy heifers and cows due by May 1 1948. purebred or grade litters may total 1 to 30 head with birth dates in 1947. fall litter constraints. chick growing and garden agronomy deadlines set by March 1 with harvests by Sept 30. market litter and sow farrowing rules. various end dates and project continuity conditions specific to each program.
Stop Corn Picker Before Cleaning
Iowa State College safety specialist Norval Wardle warns farmers to stop the corn picker and remove the power take off before clearing clogs. Using lath or cornstalks to push material is dangerous. never crawl under a running machine. Prompt cleaning prevents fires and equipment damage. follow manufacturer instructions and keep the PTO covered.
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Norval Wardle
Iowa State College
Iowa
Wardle
Flo
Buchanan County
Warglle
Doctor Thompson Mineral Feeds for Livestock
Local sale advertise Doctor Thompson's Mineral Feeds and Yeast Culture by Carl Winkler as district manager and John Kehoe as salesman in Monticello. Pure product with no salt or filler and satisfaction guaranteed.
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Thompson
Carl Winkler
John Kehoe
Monticello
How To Fight Home Fires Safely And Effectively
Iowa State College safety experts outline fire types and immediate actions. Do not use water on burning oils. smother with blankets or a proper extinguisher. For electrical fires, cut power at the main switch and use a UL approved extinguisher. Keep doors closed during suppression and ensure water supply is accessible.
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Iowa State College
End of Battle as McNamara Sells Farm to Wurtele
Walter McNamara near Hamburg sold his farm to Mark and Chris Wurtele ending the so called battle of the levee with the U S Army. Two years earlier engineers cut through a levee to drain surface water and removed top soil prompting McNamara to resist repairs to let the river back in.
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Walter McNamara
Hamburg
Mark
Chris Wurtele
McNamara
U. S. Army
Broken Neck Death After Logan Car Crash
Larkin DeHart of Logan fell asleep at the wheel and veered off the Iowa highway. His car rolled 350 feet and plunged into Hog creek. DeHart suffered severe cuts. Passenger Gerald Henderson, 22, also of Logan, was in the back seat and sustained a broken neck.
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Iowa
Larkin DeHart
Logan
Hog Creek
DeHart
Gerald Henderson
Fire Destroys Silo and Barn After Wet Hay Catches Fire
Florian Recker recounts the October 2 blaze at his farm near Sand Springs. He describes how silage heat from damp alfalfa and timothy hay caused the silo doors and chute to ignite, spreading to the barn. Workers fought the flames for days, using dynamite to collapse the hollow tile silo and protect nearby structures.
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Florian Recker
Sand Springs
Recker
Becker
Timothy Hay
Windrow
Ed Fass
F. Becker
Farm aids fire fight and hay chopping note
The farm helped extinguish minor blazes. A wired underground feed led to shorted wires and blown main fuses as the barn burned, yet pumps continued operating. The speaker hopes this hay chopping experience offers value to nearby farmers planning future hay chopping.
Livestock Breeding Progress Across Species
A historical overview covers longhorn decline after railroads fenced ranges, with shifts to Angus and Hereford. It highlights faster hog growth, dual purpose lamb breeds, and the importance of proven sires, production records, and bull grading. Swift & Company pledges neutrality while urging careful watching of breed improvements.
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Gulf Coast
Montana
Swift & Company
Tracks of the coyote and livestock feed debate discussed
The text notes coyote tracks resemble dog prints but differ to expert eyes and cites livestock farming opinions. It argues beef and lamb production converts graze into meat, asserting cattle and lambs prevent vast grazing land from producing other food for humans.
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United States
Ground Beef and Kidney Bean Pie with Cornbread Topping
A vintage recipe yields 6 servings. Sauté ground beef and onion in shortening. Add acid beans tomatoes and seasonings, simmer. Fill a greased pie plate with chili, top with corn bread batter, bake 425F 20 minutes. Mix dry ingredients add egg and milk then pour over chili.
Will It Pay Me to Specialize
M T Buchanan discusses whether farmers should specialize or diversify. He cites 63 farming types in Washington and notes specialization boosts efficiency, reduces labor needs, and eases marketing while freeing time for maintenance and planning. He advises visiting neighbors to inform personal decisions.
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M. T. Buchanan
State College of Washington
Washington
United States
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Elmer A. Folkerts
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Wilcox’'S
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National Farm and Home Hour
Everett Mitchell
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Allis‘chalmers Sales and Service
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Chester A. Condit General Insurance Agency
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Center Junction Lumber CO
Longhorns
OF US
Kep
Kephart’s Body Shop
Walkina
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M.T. Buchana
Lady Gill
Swift & Company Union Stock Yards
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