Marion County Poor Farm shines with order and care
The Marion County Farm, known as the Poor Farm, is detailed by Dan D Dieleman and Mrs Peters. The 276 acre site near Knoxville houses eighteen men and eighteen women with extensive bedding, dining, and recreation spaces. The facility runs a Holstein cattle herd, hogs, and poultry to support residents and operates with careful renovation and a stable, sanitation oriented routine.
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Dan D. Dieleman
Marion County Board of Supervisors
Marion County
The
Chronicle
Knoxville
Wilbur Peters
Peters
Peters relocate farm workers to Marion County Home
Mr and Mrs Peters left Warren County to farm 90 acres but found quiet life dull. They sold the farm and moved to Marion County where they are paid 3500 dollars yearly plus their keep. Taxpayers call it a bargain. Visitors are welcome Fridays at the Home where the Peters and board members greet guests.
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Story
Marshall County
Towa
Warren County
Peters
County Home Visit Concludes Pleasant Stay
A brief note records a pleasant visit ending with a warm conclusion at the county home. The encounter left all parties content and hopeful for future visits.
Iowa wildlife preps for state fair exhibit
The Conservation Commission announced plans for a strong wildlife display at the State Fair. Snakes birds and fish are arriving at the commission exhibit building. Exhibits will feature waterfowl game birds and a large number of snakes including white tailed fox squirrels as a highlight.
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Iowa
Conservation Commission
Commission
Raccoons Seized Prompt Wildlife Exhibit Plans
In southern Iowa a large cage of orphaned raccoons will be featured at a forthcoming fair. Wildlife officers seized the animals from well-meaning wildlife kidnappers. Special exhibits from game management, forestry, state parks, and biology are planned and will be announced before the event.
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Iowa
Iowans Save More Pigs Per Litter
E L Quaife extension animal husbandman at Iowa State College says winter foraging by bred sows, aided by mechanical corn pickers, keeps sows in better condition and increases pigs weaned per litter. Heat lamps reduce early piglet chill losses, allowing earlier winter farrowings and better overall pig survival.
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Iowa
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Quaife
Quire
Iowa swine producers seen as a mighty efficient group
Farrowing stalls are credited with saving pigs where used, with potential for one extra pig per litter if adopted widely. Earlier weaning and Synth milks aid orphan pigs. Quaife notes Iowa hog raisers are becoming a highly efficient group and expect continued strength as hog farming remains a major Iowa livelihood.
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Quaife
Iowa
Jean Thomson family home after 460 mile Mississippi boat trip
The Jean Thomson family returned to Cresco after an eleven day voyage in a new house boat. They took delivery at Grafton Illinois and navigated upstream to Lansing along the Mississippi River.
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Jean Thomson
Cresco
Mississippi River
Grafton
Illinois
Lansing
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