Land reclamation near Pella from Mahaska County farm
In Mahaska County near Pella, Warner H. Vande Voort of Grand Rapids sourced 100 acres of bottom land from Mrs. M. Van Hemert and added it to the Wickhart farm run by Chris Wickhart. Three sons operate machinery to clear and bulldoze brush into windrows as a dynamite-assisted stump removal, with dikes built to protect fields from flood waters.
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Vande Voort- Wickhart
Mahaska County
Pella
Warner H. Vande Voort
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Chris Wickhart
Vande Voort
Angus Coal Co
Husky
Ralph
Robert
Clarence
Shorty
Skunk
Wickharts
Krizer Company
Oskaloosa
Wichharts
Polla
Wichhart Boys Face Challenge Amid Muddy Conditions
In a rugged outing, the Wichhart boys press on despite mud, as Fred Smith faces criticism for deceit prompting others to steer him away from the field at feeding time.
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Fred Smith
Oat Seeding Date Not Too Critical
Iowa State College agronomist Sam Wiggans reports that oat planting dates around Ames are not highly critical for maturity. Oats sown before April 20 ripen near the same time as those planted later, with only minor differences in mid season, and a 3 to 4 day delay typically shortens to about one day at maturity.
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Sam Wiggans
Iowa State College
Ames
Wiggans
All habits are stepping stones in life’s journey
A brief meditation on how daily routines shape fate. Habits can propel progress or derail effort, depending on direction and consistency. The piece stresses mindful choices to build constructive patterns and avoid repetitive slips.
Farm Commodity Price Index Declines in Iowa Month
Iowa farmers saw the price index for all farm products drop 6 points or 2 percent for the month ending March 16. Livestock and meat animal indexes fell, dairy eased, and crops posted losses with corn, soybeans, oats down and baled hay down. Chickens rose, hogs and calves fell, sheep and lambs gained.
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Iowa
Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Low Heel Saved Mrs Scott Amid Juvenile Incident
Mrs Bettie Scott of Long Beach was spared danger when her low heels kept her balance as she walked into a juvenile incident. Police and witnesses describe a chaotic moment near the city streets as bystanders reacted swiftly to prevent harm. Her quick footing and calm actions helped avert a possible tragedy.
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Bettie Scott
Long Beach
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Henrietta Groeneweg
Fort Leonards Wood
England
Wichhart
Eddyville
Warner Vande Voort
Chris Wichhart
Bob Wickhart
Angus Coal Company, Op Operat Veort Pe
Federal Land Bank
Farmers National Farm Loan Ass'n
Ats
North Market
Ockaloosa
Knoxville
Henry Vriezelaar
Nat'l Bank Bldg
Clark Taylor
Veriselaar
Farm Commodity Price Index
Nile
L. C. Thomas of
Strawberry Point
SHELL
CHE Chemical ¢ Corporation
Cae
Bast Lowry
Englander
Ostermoor
Ostermoor Extra Firm
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