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The ad claims 1% better starting and warm-up performance, with gasoline averaging 50 percent higher volatility than the usual motor fuels, and states its premium price advantage.
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1940
Page
1
The ad claims 1% better starting and warm-up performance, with gasoline averaging 50 percent higher volatility than the usual motor fuels, and states its premium price advantage.
Seporter and Photographer visit Edge farm near Galesburg to tour a family operation run by Louis Shultz and Katie Shultz. Beyer family from Pella discusses acreage 124 on prime soil. Beyer twins Harold and Harris, 20, steer livestock projects in Reasner Ribbon Winners 4-H Club with Herefords and Shorthorns, showing keen farm interest.
On the Boyer farm a thrifty future pig crop is being developed from sows created by a three way cross of Hampshire Poland China and Spotted Poland China. The animals are now growing on the farm and housed in a very large facility awaiting further development.
Ed Beyer presents a pair of well cared for workhorses and a young team on his farm. An elder horse leads the pair as laborers and workers maintain the pace, reflecting steady daily farm labor.
At Colfax fair the horses are trained to work yet not driven to perform. The colts respond to halter and saddle training but have not been harnessed into tasks. Local exhibitors note steady progress as handlers continue gentle program to build confidence and obedience.
The article profiles the Beyer family's farm near Pella, detailing fine condition colts and aggressive mares, diverse hog breeding withcrosses Hampshire and Poland China, and strong poultry work. It notes the home, barns, and machinery, Mrs Beyer’s flowers, and the family’s happiness in farming. Also mentions Newt Krizer planning to fieldwork, a small seed corn fire at Krizer Seed Corn, and Clyde Valley Farm senior champion mare.
At the International Show and Exposition in Chicago, Javard Horses from New Sharon dominated their division. The Cirdendale horses carried off a large share of awards, with notable mentions including a reserve senior title for a Clydesdale and top honors in the mares class.
Dwight Mathes' Shorthorn Club Calf placed seventh in its class at the International in Chicago. Judges noted unusually strong quality among junior show calves and that few animals passed the judging committee, reflecting a high standard for the competition.
The Canadian judge and Judge Yule offered exacting yet fair appraisal, favoring well handled cattle with uniform flesh and proper hindquarters. Dwight Mathes and family expressed satisfaction with the results, noting the high standard required to place.
The article notes that driving costs to motorists per mile have not risen, comparing today’s rate to the same measure from 26 years ago. It emphasizes the static expense per mile despite inflation and other changes in travel conditions.
An old pharmacy advertises a lemon juice remedy claimed to ease rheumatic pain. It promotes mixing juice with water and asserts rapid effects. The notice, signed Vander Linden Pharmacy, touts a moneyback guarantee and urges readers to purchase the product.
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