Beans In The Bottom Lands Farm Trip To Van Veen Farm
A farm visit to Herman Van Veen in the Skunk River bottom follows a spring flood that washed out crops. The outing notes the Van Veen residence, harvest prospects, and a stop at Harold Veenstra where ten purebred Poland China pigs were sold alongside others. Pork stock, hogs, and farm life details fill the report with local color and farming focus.
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Herman van Veen
Tor Dell
van Veen
Thursternoon
Harold Veenstra
Harold
Poland
Veenstra
Farrow
Skunk
Pella
Corn hopes and herd of horses at Van Veen farm
The article describes Herman Van Veen's farm after flood damage, noting 100 day corn planted after fields dried, ears forming and hopes for full growth before frost. It mentions a fine saddle colt named Knippie Boy and a family riding it, plus a Shetland pony and farm routines. The piece follows a reporter tour from the Van Veens to nearby farms, detailing crop plans, livestock, and injuries from an accident to a neighbor’s boy.
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Herman van Veen
Herman
van Veen
Veenstra Shows Fine Male Hogs and Field Work
Harold Veenstra presents twenty six purebred Poland hogs for buyers, with ten sold and two more traded the previous day. He plans hay cutting, threshing, and crop rotation on a fertile black loam, while corn of the 100 day variety forms ears though frost risk looms five weeks ahead.
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Harold Veenstra
Poland
Knippie Boy the saddle colt finds a new home
The Harold Veenstra children Donna Jean and Carol Ann adore Knippie Boy a year old standard bred saddle colt found near Albia. The well mannered colt has no bad habits and is set to bring joy to the children in its new home.
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Mre Veenstra
Albin
Donna
Carol
Harold Veenstra
Donna Jean
Carol Ann
Knippie Boy
Albia
Knippie
Flood Memories From Herman Farm In Dooryard Tale
In a flood recount, Herman describes three feet high water in the dooryard, pigs sheltering in a corn crib, cattle returning to a barn stall, and four days with no food but water. His family evacuates to Vos farm while he stays, tending to tasks in rising waters, with a showpiece interior and a new chicken house built after. The narrative notes crop failures over the years and a long acquaintance with the place.
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Hayes
Wallator
W. A. Vander Horst
Herman
Vos
Jennne
Pesci
Sven
Farmer Chases Fast Harvest and Self-Sufficiency
A farmer, unshaken by two consecutive failures, explains that harvesting crops is a gamble he accepts. He aims to finish LMEL by 1045, raise and harvest 1045 crops, and secure his own feed instead of buying elsewhere. He enjoys visits, notably with Herman, who is friendly and easy to converse with at home or abroad.
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Herman
Mrs Kuiper Attends Mission Meeting in Pella
Mrs Andrew Kuiper attended a mission meeting in Pella on Wednesday afternoon with others including Aalc hers. Connie June Meinders of Pella and Joyce Kuiken stayed on the bus and remained overnight at the grandparents’ home, the C J Kuikens, Wednesday evening. Mr and Mrs Leonard Schippers and Phyllis, Mr and Mrs E.
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Andrew Kuiper
Pella
Aalchers
Connie June Meinders
Joyce Kuiken
C.J. Kuikens
Meinders and relatives visit in area social rounds
Meinders spent the evening there and Connie June returned home with them. The Warner Willemsen family of Pella spent time there. Thursday at the Marion Den Adel home Mrs. Arthur De Raad and Eugene are visiting Mrs. Beyer’s parents to help with chores as her tonsils were removed.
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Veenstras
Harold
Carol Ann
Donna Dean
Meinders
Connie June
Warner Willemsen
Pella
Marion den Adel
Arthur de Raad
Eugene
Aric Beyer
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Veen
Dick Root Hone
den Adelie Borhood
Stumptown
van Veen Farm
Hernan
Nce
Tivose
Thei Veen
Elmer Dykstra
Elmer Vander Waal
Leighton, R
John R. van Gorp
Phone Sully
DePenning’s Gamble Store
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Pet
Veenstra Farm
S. W
Oskaloosa
N. E
Bussey
S. E
Tracy
F.C. Reed
Tom Brown
Fifield News
Rose Kuiken
Leonard Schippers
Phyllis
Willike
Picton
van Gorp Hatchery
Pella, Lowa
Pcos Ue Uomo
A Tony
Pella National Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Rock Road
Guernsey
W. F
Gary A. van Zee
John Deere
Helping Hand Society of the Christian Ref. Church
William Clement
Elyn Bros. & de Boer
Auds
Elbert van Maanen
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