Iowa farmers urged to boost fall pig crop in 1947 plan
Iowa swine specialist E L Quaife says fall pigs should rise in 1947 to balance spring and fall production. He notes spring crops may be weaker, prices likely higher, and suggests breeding late fall gilts or rebreading old sows to produce August farrows. Farmers may acquire gilts or swap with neighbors and arrange market purchases to secure fall stock.
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Towa
E. L. Quaife
Towa State College
Quaife
Iowa
Quail
Marry in haste or trade in for new, says columnist
A Reno Nevada and Hollywood Calif columnist urges changing the old saying to marry in haste and sleep at pleasure, noting two chief divorce causes today matrimony and alimony. A third reason, says another, is the craze of trading in something used for something new.
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Nevada
Hollywood
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E.K.P
Northwood Anchor
Corn price rise eyed by farm economists
Francis Kutish of Iowa State College notes abundant corn in relation to feed and smaller fall crop, while cattle marketing and export dynamics influence prices. Jorge Montgomery of Kansas State College warns that unless new crop supplies appear, higher corn prices may not persist into summer.
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Francis Kutish
Towa State College
Rusk Pre Jewinge
Kutish
Kansan
Jorge Montgomery
Outlook
Kansas State College
Nising
Farms Important To City Folks Says Consumers' Guide
Washington article argues soil conservation is vital as two fifths to two thirds of raw industrial materials come from farms. It stresses industry depends on farm markets and that urban residents overlook food and clothing sources, urging townspeople to back land saving measures.
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Washington, D. C
Information Please A Plea Of Children Eight To Eleven
Iowa children aged eight to eleven seek knowledge about lands people and history. They pursue facts on science machines aviation radar and energy, collect scores insignia stamps and buttons, and prefer information over love plots. Teachers should nurture constructive interests to avoid destructive ones. Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa.
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Iowa
Towa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Jim
John
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
University of Ia
Car With Worms At Marion Trains Diagnosed
Trainmaster William T. Stewart faced car trouble in Marion and debated calling a mechanic or veterinarian. Garageman Carl Stuber investigated and found a handful of Night Crawlers in the gas tank.
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Marion
William't. Stewart
Carl Stuber
Chicks Deaths Hit Costs in Cold Brooding Season
Farm Electrification Bureau notes high chick and pig mortality during cold brooding raises losses. Electric brooders with air circulating systems improve heat distribution, air quality and moisture control. Tests show about 36 kilowatt hours per litter. proper water and feed are essential.
Check operation of fanning mill for clean seed
Joe J. Robins of Iowa State College says proper fanning mill use is crucial for removing weed seeds from small grain and forage crop seed. Testing seed samples determines correct screens, speed, and brush adjustments to prevent clogging and ensure certification standards are met.
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Joe J. Robins
Iowa State College
Setary
Iowa Agricultural Periment Association
Robinson
Chains for winter driving cut braking distance on ice
The tests show chains can reduce braking distance by as much as 40 to 50 percent on ice and snow. Use them to aid a careful driver, but remember chains do not replace brains.
Treated oats warned against feeding to livestock
Farmers are cautioned not to feed treated oat seed or surplus stock as the dust used in treating oats contains mercury. At current prices, risking livestock losses to save a few bushels is deemed foolish.
A Double Danged Lie Rural Postal Joke Revisited
A Northwood Anchor reader recalls a long running joke about rural postal carriers reading mail. A farmer greets a mail carrier with a shouted claim that the card is a lie, while a business partner’s note reveals a private family car sale. The piece underscores how postmen on rural routes know local business and affairs.
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E.K.P
Northwood
Anchor
Why Does John Get Better Grades
The piece argues that John outperforms Jim due to parental involvement and home learning. John benefits from reading materials, home observation, and real experiences that spark curiosity, while Jim lacks access to books, guided observation, and trips.
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John
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