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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1938
Page
1
In a village-west of Taintor, Jeff Willemsen and family host Dutch visitors while their modern Holland-style farm, built last summer, showcases new buildings, cement walks and a neat basement dining area. John Elscott neighborhood residents discuss local schooling, family ties, and farm routines as Elscott's son Glenn helps with oats and farming tasks.
Clarence Van Gorp keeper warns that upon selling or disposing of more before a mare is known to be in foal or if desiring to dispose of cost, service fees become due and payable at once.
A resident discusses language hurdles between Dutch and English, noting Dutch word order can shift meaning. The piece lists Willemsen family members including Arie, Case, Everett, Henry, Lane Dunnink, Jeena, Raymond, and Irene, with origins in Jasper County and nearby towns.
Glenn Elsout proved his real worth on the family farm last year during his father's illness by hard work and raising 84 head without losing one. He now uses a new Ailis-Chalmers tractor bought this spring and enjoys the noise. The two youngest children attend Case school. The 60 year old house, built by Mr Elscott, will see more building and repairs as plans continue. He regrets paying $240 per acre in boom times and passed a chance to sell for profit. Story and pictures of the Els cott family next week.
Farm Cleanup Week begins the first week of April on Iowa farms and nine other states. The campaign, led by the American Foundation for Animal Health and allied groups, targets cleaning livestock barns, buildings, and lots to curb disease. Steps include fencing mudholes, burning straw, sealing holes, disinfecting animal buildings, scrubbing feed boxes, eradicating pests, and adding rock around water tanks.
It saves seed and boosts field efficiency this spring with McCormick Deering corn planters. Features include a durable clutch, plunger valves, and reliable seed placement with 2 to 4 kernels per hill. Split row fertilizer boot deposits fertilizer without touching seed. Planters support checkrow, drilling, or hill drilling for horse or Farmall use.
The report notes that old buildings and barnyards harbor germs of numerous livestock diseases. A simple cleanup will take little time and bring farmers dividends through reduced disease risk.
Dr Shepard conducts a free eye examination clinic at Dr Verhey D O s office on Monday April 11 starting at 9 a m The thorough exam uses modern equipment and provides a complete refractive diagnosis Those with eye strain headaches dizziness or nervousness or who may need glasses are urged to attend The next clinics will be held every two weeks on Mondays
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