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Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1949

Page

5

FOR SALE: Farm items and auto in small notice

POR SAT 60 to T69 bales and clover hay 60c per bale. Chalmer Van Rheenen FOR extra seeds plant McCurdy's 2-year winner in southern state yield test. Film coated. Farmers, Co- Op Elevator or see Harold Witt en FOR SALE: Good Duroc mate hog. Ph. 66-12. Harry G. Kuiper AUTOMOBILES FOR SALE: Good 1927 Ford coupe. Leydens Service Station. Station.

Chalmer Van_Rheenen McCurdy Harold Witten Harry G. Kuiper Leydens

Pella Assessor Dates Homestead Credits at Marion Co Bank

L A Sents, Pella City Assessor, announces availability to handle Homestead credits at Marion County State Bank every Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. through May 1. Visit before May 1 to settle credits.

Marion Co. State Bank L. A. Sents Pella

Cards of Thanks From William Nibbelink and John Van Houweling

A sincere thank you to everyone who remembered me during my illness and hospitalization at the Veterans Hospital. Your cards letters flowers and prayers are greatly appreciated. Also thanks to ministers friends and relatives for their kindness during my hospital stay.

Veterans Hospital John C. van Houweling

Gratitude Note From Hospital to Home Arrival

Carol Ann Veenstra thanks friends and relatives for the lovely cards and gifts received during stay in the General Hospital and after returning home.

General Hospital Carol Ann Veenstra

Dairy Cow Needs Some Grain With New Pasture

Dairy experts warn against overcrediting grass for butterfat when cows graze in spring. Floyd Arnold of Town State College recommends supplementing pasture with grain to prevent weight loss and maintain production. Grain needs follow a rule of 2 pounds per gallon of milk, with protein adjustments as pasture quality changes through summer.

Floyd Arnold Town State College Arnold

Don’t Be Too Hasty In Plowing Under Alfalfa

Farmers should not rush to plow under alfalfa and can assess its value by May 1. Autonomist COP Wilsie at the Agricultural Experiment Station notes alfalfa may suffer winter injury or wilt. Inspect crowns, test soil, and consider delaying plow until wilt or rot is ruled out, then plan a pasture program to extend green feed through August.

Cop Wilsie Town ‘Agricultural Experiment Station Thany Towa Ralph Krenzin Towa State College Agronomist

Pot Luck Buffet Help Run a Large Family Gathering

A guide to organizing a large group pot luck with Graham State College planning notes. Roles include hostess, dessert committee, and beverage service. Advice covers food order, crowd control, seating flow, and keeping table space clear for easy self service.

End of April Best Time to Plow Sweetclover

Agricultural note from agronomist Ralph Krenzin at Iowa State College says sweetclover should be plowed when plants reach about six inches high, around late April, to balance moisture, nitrogen, and organic matter while avoiding soil cracking.

Ralph Krenzin Lows State College

Krenzin Highlights Normal Stand of Sweet Clover

Krenzin notes that the nitrogen content indicates a normal stand of sweet clover. The observation underscores expected growth patterns and potential soil nitrogen balance in the field study.

Krenzin

Plowed Under Will Add Nitrogen Per Acre

A farming plan proposes plowed under residue to add 80 pounds of nitrogen per acre. The proposal aims to boost soil fertility and crop yields, with nitrogen application incorporated into field operations.

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