Iowa 1948 crop tonnage highest in 23 years
Iowa crop and livestock reports show 1948 output near 30 million tons of feed grains and forage, with corn and oats driving gains. Total hay, soybeans, and wheat production set records or near records, aided by favorable yields and acreage levels, despite adverse growing conditions limiting timothy and some seed crops.
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Predict Fewer New Homes Will Be Built in 1949
Tow College home movement specialists say high prices and shortages of materials plus skilled labor and Indy building competition will slow new home construction in 1949. Lumber costs rise, materials volume up, remodeling likely in farms, substitutions may strain bricks and tile, and some durable goods face supply gaps though equipment improves. demand may outstrip supply for washers fridges and others as prices resist.
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Tow College
Miment
Woman Uses Duck Find To Mock Husband In Season
Marlin Hinrichs of Rockwell City faced a dry duck season as his wife teased him. One morning she avoided a flying duck that landed nearby, catching the bird and turning it into a sharp joke about his luck.
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Marlin Hinrichs
Rockwel City
Musings of the Town Crier on Christmas Adoration
A reflective Christmas column blends religious quotes from the Nativity with musings on joy and charity. It links Dickensian imagery to modern sentiment, urging readers to consider kindness, family needs, and daily acts of light and love.
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Aek
Mahaska County Farm Sold at Auction in Estate Proceeding
In Mahaska County a farm belonging to the estate of Ruby TNeopline was sold at a motion for 100 per acre. Orville Montgomery of Dear Oskaloosi acted as puri.
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Mahaska County
Orville Montgomery
Dear Oskaloosi
Milford farmer’s Hampshire hogs attract international inquiry
Boles, a Milford farmer, reports word of his fine Hampshire herd travels widely. An agricultural department in South America has requested to buy a few Tower Lines hogs, signaling growing interest in his stock and possible export prospects.
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Voice of the Public Letter to the Chronicle
A brief but warm note from Mrs. Agnes Kuyner thanks the Chronicle and wishes readers a joyful Christmas. She expresses pride in the paper and hopes friends in distant states can see it.
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Agnes
Kuyner
Arkansas firm starts mapping job for dam project
The Ryall Enginesting Company of Little Rock began work assisting Army engineers in mapping the reserve air area near Howell. Survey crews are in the field for several months, with headquarters in Knoxville. Charles Arnold, a partner, leads the crews with party chiefs Lyle Branson and Tom Ward in Knoxville.
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Charles Arnold
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