14 Aug 1941
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1941
Page
1
In fields southwest of Pella reporters reported severe heat damage across corn, clover, and bluegrass pastures amid a dry spell. Some areas showed total failures while others remained green. Farmers cited late cultivation and manure use as factors, with rain scarce and regional variation evident along the Des Moines river corridor.
Field reports from Elbert Van Maanen to Amsterdam east of Pella describe a poor harvest with dry weather harming tomatoes and corn. Rain could salvage outer fruit, while clover hay and red clover on Jim Vroom’s farm show promising stand. No rain yet as heat persists and farmers anticipate a low yield.
Farmers travel a Des Moines River route through Wakama and Fifield noting Lespedeza hay fields and damaged corn, with a stop near Adrian De Young's home. Jim De Young and family are away, while a hospital-bound Mop pelink recovers in Rochester for a blood infection. The article offers rustic humor and scenic views along the county road.
Ivondale Buster No 24075 is a sorrel Belgian Draft Stallion with a white facial stripe and white leg markings. The notice outlines liability limits, service fees of 112 dollars payable in advance, and specifies farm service at 414 miles northwest of an unspecified location with John Wittenburg as owner and Hugo Steenhoek as keeper.
The article notes that early optimism for a record crop has faded and stresses that yield is not certain until stored. It mentions corn looking good locally but cautions that demand and prices depend on how much grain ends up in bins, with continued variability into winter.
Ray W Crane Insurance Supervisor announced August 6 start for county wide wheat insurance. Six agents cover townships De Hawn Summit Iv Red Rock Perry Franklin Plow Grove Swan Dallas Washington West Knoxville Polk East Knoxville Liberty Chas Indiana. Farms without wheat allotments urged to apply. insurance may cover non allotment plots up to 45 acres. Past years saw 211 Marion County applications with 134 seeded wheat and 65 losses, totaling about 11262 dollars in indemnities. winter kill was the worst on record, underscoring insurance need.
Dr. K W Stouder of Iowa State College extension veterinary says swine erysipelas this summer rivals hog cholera as a menace to the hog crop. He notes the western part of the state is hardest hit and the disease is especially tricky due to its varied symptoms.
Extension specialist Stouder describes multiple forms of swine erysipelas, from acute skin lesions to chronic joint swelling and facial reddening. He urges strict isolation of new stock, sanitation, and vet-led diagnosis, noting human risk and that outbreaks can recur even months after treatment.
The semi annual financial report from L F Bousquet, treasurer of Marion County, details county funds handled, transactions completed, and balance status. Authenticated by LF Hones and presented in Knoxville, a NeNnareT of Pusrlon County, Iowa, noting county accounts and disbursements.
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