Alfalfa gains and clover care shift Iowa farm plans
In a Carson area field report Walter Steenbock notes clover in pastured oats fares better when left uncut and predicts more alfalfa plantings as rain and cool weather aid germination. He also converted a blue grass pasture to alfalfa, reporting reduced weed issues and promising income. The piece highlights alfalfa as a valuable soil builder and potential corn rival, with farmers weighing tile and pasture concerns. It also mentions local youth Ira Veldhuizen finishing Hereford calves and learning from 4-H and FFA programs, feeding stock from sources like Washington and Diamond T Ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Seral
Steenbock
Walterside
Pella
Tall corn grows on Van Dusseldorp farm
Jacob Van Dusseldorp reports a standout corn crop on fifty acres near Skunk River Wotton. Heavy soils and good drainage support twelve to fourteen foot stalks and a possible hundred bushels per acre, aided by a drainage ditch dug by Mr. Visser. The farm includes two well cared for homes and modern farming practices. The reporter notes rain hindered visits and plans a follow up when cattle are market ready and tall corn aims for the crib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob van Dusseldorp
Drouth
van Dusseldorps
Mr. Visser
Jacob
van Dusseldorp
Jacob S. van Dusseldorp
Pella
Diamond T
G. van Dusseldorp
Champion Hereford Club Calf Field Report
A field near fourteen feet of bottom land along the colorful field of corn remains untouched by ice and yields about one hundred bushels per acre. Plowed up fifty, top stalks stand thick and dark green. The site at wave is expected to go about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieldorp
No Tall Corn Here Led In Tall Growth Debate
The fragmentary line questions who said No Tall Corn Here led the remark about corn growth. It mentions a person named Jacob Vas with a fifty acre field and a reference to height and breath or heat affecting growth along the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Vas
Ira and Calf Triumph at Oska loosa Club Show
A well-groomed young man Ira displays a standout Hereford calf at the Oska loosa Fair, which rises to win Junior Hereford Champion and then Reserve Grand Champion among breeds. The calf earns praise amid judging debate, with plans to bring winners to the Southern Iowa Fair and enhance the Diamond T herd lineup next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Veldhuizen
J. S. van Dusseldorp
Iowa
Ira
Pella
Pella High
Oskaloosa
Social visits and community events at Case area
Case residents and families attended numerous gatherings including visits to the Wilay and John De Jong homes, Os kaloosa fair, Sully Creamery picnic, and neighborly afternoons with friends such as Irene Elscott Edna Pethoven and Edna Pething. Painting work continues at Case school with residents present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin van Wyk
Wilay
Henry Willemsen
Janet Williams
Irene Elscott
Guy Elscott
John Elscott
John de Jong
Jack Linsted
Rufford Pethoven
Viola de Jong
Grace
Glen Elscott
Oska loosa fair and family travels reported
New Salem News notes Mr and Mrs Gerrit Van Willigen and Sylvia at the Oska loosa fair Tuesday. Russell Vande Krol with Carol Vander Wilt traveled to Detroit Michigan to buy a new General Motors truck. Veldhuizen and Meppelink families attended a reunion in New Sharon Wednesday. Mrs Herman Vander Pol and Catherine visited Mrs Orval Vander Wilt and baby in Mercy hospital. Meppelinks began camp meetings.
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Gerrit van Willigen
Sylvia
Russell
Vande Krol
Carol Vander Wilt
Detroit
Michigan
General Motors
Geurt Vande Krol
Henry Meppelink
Jake Veldhuizen
Veldhuizen
Park
New Sharon
Herman Vander Pol
Catherine
Oskaloosa
Orval Vander Wilt
Baby
Mercy Hospital
Picnic Plans Highlight Storm Lake Weekend Gatherings
Thursday to Monday events unfold with Mr and Mrs Leonard Williams hosting dinner, Andrew Gertsina and Marilyn visiting Vander Pols, and Marilyn traveling to Oskaloosa to see Morval Vander Wilt at Mercy Hospital. Cattle fly spray cautions noted as weather and feed influence beef calves' condition.
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Storm Lake
Ly Park
Leonard Williams
Home Wednes Threshing Co
Mar
Andrew Gertsina
Marilyn
Vander Pol
Andrew Gertsma
Oskaloosa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Serass
Steenhock
Sie Vinntin
Washington
Nerefords
Ing
Lake Prairie
Towa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Nebraska
Knoxville Journal
Farm Bureau and
Soils Conservation Offices
Pleasant Grove
Red Rock
Franklin
Indiana
Save BeiGn Service
Star Oil Co
Northeast Corner Square
Tag AM Ea
J. S. van Dusseldorp Home
Hereford Club
Case News
New Salem News
Haley
Mercy
Catherine Kooistram Jong Y
John Vande Kruin
TIN
Oradio
Wormhoudt & Son
Pella, Iowa
Flexstee
Durin
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