U S Soil Conservation Could Raise Food 20 Percent
A U S Soil Conservation Service study argues farm yields could increase by up to 20 percent in the near term through widespread standard practices. It cites terracing contour planting strip planting cover crops and proper grazing as key measures to expand cultivated land and boost national food capacity amid wartime needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Caterol
United States
Te Soil Conservation Service
U. S
Soil Conservation Service
11. J. Bennett
Soil Con
Myeter Central Ag
Aynett
Insurance and savings offer for farm and city property
A local ad by WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa promotes insurance for farm and city property, crop bail, and automobile coverage in various branches. It urges readers to insure with reputable companies at low rates and to start a savings account with life insurance for retirement income. Contact 50 Sully or P. O. Box 146 for a call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
P. O
Dieleman
Lowa
Petition for Sails District in Warren County
Warren County farmers in Indianola seek a sails district after seven hundred nine signatures were gathered from 2,120 landowners, about 38 percent. A public hearing may be set and an election likely to order a district tax or measure. Local officials expect Warren County farmers to obtain the district soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Indianola
Warren County
Self-Feeding Proves Best For Hens In Tests
Washington State College and Iowa State College tests compare all-mash, mash self-fed with grain, mash and grain self-fed, and concentrate self-feeding. Over a % month period, concentrate self-feeding produced the most eggs per hen at 150 with the lowest feed cost of 8.6 cents per dozen, outperforming other methods in both output and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington State College
W. J. Whitfield
Towa State College Extension Poultryman
Taking Stock and New Year Hopes in a Noisy Town
An early 20th century note reflects on New Year’s Eve as a cusp between past and future. Adults view it as a time to take stock and plan resolutions while children face early bedtimes as the city buzzes with year end excitement.
Fragmentary note on a youth's social development
The text sketches a young person’s gradual entry into society and parentage, mentioning plans for a future afternoon or next Saturday and New Year gatherings. It reads as a stray, fragmented narration focusing on expectations and the teen’s maturation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Sredt
Griesen
Plans Forming For 4H Club Show In Fall 1944
Marion County leaders outline a county wide 4H livestock show plan for fall 1944. projects include dairy heifers and cattle breeding, with county bankers and community clubs pledging support. goal is 15 to 20 exhibitors, expanding to 20 or more, linking to fair associations and major regional shows like Kansas City Royal and St Joseph club events.
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Marion
Cent Anverien BP
Sarent
Mneahers
Tie Barn Bureau
Marion County
Baer
Knoxville
Efert
Gil Cule
Mys
Gennls
Hayes
Seers
Hye
Pic
Big St. Joseph
Knoxville Journal
Early Winter Hog Butchering Advised by Extension Expert
Town State College extension animal husbandry specialist C. W. McDonald urges farmers to butcher hogs in early winter to ensure thorough curing. Cold weather aids curing. proper carcass cutting, sharp knives, and a solid work surface are essential. The Pork Cutting Guide from Town State College offers detailed instructions and recipes, available via county offices or Ames.
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C. W. McDonald
Town State ‘College ” Extension
Town State College
Tow
Towa State College
Ames
Biennial Sweet Clover Best Soil Builder, Agronomy Study
Town State College agronomists report biennial sweet clover plowed under in spring boosts soil fertility. Over 16 years in a corn oats rotation, sweet clover yielded 114 percent against red clover 106 and Hubam 108, with a nonlegume check at 100. Also notes Mr. and Mrs. A O Sones, Anamosa, enjoyed their first plane ride from Indianapolis to Chicago. he is 85, she 81.
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Town State College Agronomists
A. O. Sones
Anamosa
Indianapolis
Chicago
Sones
Mrs. Sones
Program at European II School
A well attended program at the European II School on Monday evening December 20 featured Miss Juhanna Van Roekel as teacher. The event included dialogues, songs, readings, recitations and pantomimes performed by pupils and district girls, followed by a gift exchange and refreshments of jello and cake.
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Pella
Luther
Herbert Blon
Marilyn van Exsen
Geraldine Rus
John Henry Rus
Norma Jean Kuiper
Juhanna van Roekel
Aunt Serena
Marilyn Vansen
Dorothy Jean Rus
Sally
Ruth Kuiper
Ereise
Sus
Violet Ruth Kuiper
Dorothy Jeans
Carrie
FE Joh Litleman
Herbert Blom
Donald Lee Hlom
Jtrls
Alfalfa Seeding Fertilizer Guidelines From Iowa Tests
Iowa State College agronomists report higher profits from applying 250 pounds of fertilizer to alfalfa seedings with or without a nurse crop. Eastern Iowa soils showed the largest gains, with 0-20-0 favored on average soils and 0-20-10 on sandy high lime or poorer soils. Early lime is advised for acidic soils, and farmers should place orders promptly due to anticipated 1944 shortages. Store fertilizer bags dry, off concrete, and no more than eight high.
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Iowa State College
Bidders Draw for Hayloader at Klein Farm Sale Near Grundy Center
Thirty six bidders competed for a hayloader at Theo Klein farm sale near Grundy Center. All offered 80 percent of the machine's purchase price. Auctioneer Ross A Long had bidders draw numbers from a hat to select the winner. Testing soon planned for soybean seed germination.
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Theo. Klein
Grundy Center
Ross A. Long
Carl Van Zee to Seal Corn in Marion County
The Marion County commission announces Carl V. Pleasant Grove township will seal corn for loan applications on the current crop. Fewer farmers seek loans this year, so a single man is expected to handle the workload, contrasting past years when hundreds of thousands of bushels were sealed.
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Carl van Zee
Marion Co
Marion County
Carl V. Pleasant Grove Township
Hooper
AAA
Knoxville Journal
Native cattle market outlook for January and February 1944
Francis Kutish decline in feeder cattle prices and high fat cattle costs suggest fewer cattle fed in the Corn Belt this winter. Outlook notes a possibly larger supply of native cattle for feeders due to short day supply, with prices influenced by Economic Stabilization directives. Strong demand concentrates on heavier cattle. lighter calves face relative discounts.
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Francis Kutish
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa Farm Beast
Kutish
The
of Economic Stabilization
Beware Deadly Monoxide Gas When Starting Cars
Gas unseen and lethal, with no smell or taste, CO can creep into closed spaces. Open garage doors when starting engines, run the car with doors open, and keep a window slightly open to reduce risks. Carbon monoxide kills. stay alert and vent the area.
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Pred Braun
Fall 1943 Pig Crop Increases Over Last Year
The 1943 fall pig crop is reported higher than last year with 1146,000 sows farrowed and 12 percent in November. Producers plan larger litter sizes for spring, aiming for about 2200,000 sows farrowed, while factors like price, feed, and economy influence farming decisions. Distribution predicts more farrowings in June to August than last year, with about 87 percent by late summer and September.
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Odin
Dune
Daly
Pigs Need More Protein Than The Older Hogs
Swine producers should adjust protein supplements to match hog age. Town State College extension swine specialist BE Quaife says young pigs benefit from higher animal protein, especially in winter, with about one third of the diet as animal protein.
Pigs fed mixtures with tankage soybeans and alfalfa
The text discusses mixed pig diets using tankage or meal, ground products, and mineral supplements. It notes older hogs near finished condition need less animal protein and may do well with alternatives like cottonseed oil or alfalfa, and emphasizes availability of animal protein for optimal feed.
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al Heath
Drunken Walking Threat Looms Across City Streets
A garbled report warns that drunken walking hazards endanger pedestrians, with many victims struck while crossing streets. It notes high risk for those drinking, urging caution as youngsters and adults alike face deadly outcomes.
Traffic dangers surge as pedestrians are hit at crossings
Fragmentary OCR notes describe hundreds killed or injured while crossing streets, often due to parked cars, risky timing, and red lights. The text mentions pedestrians trapped in intersections and urges caution, ending with a garbled line about staying safe.
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Keernins Fondition
Saber
Reward Offered After Theft Report From Local Office
A report details a theft at a local office where a pocket hood belonging to a named individual was found. Investigators, led by Mr. Tham, coordinate with authorities to recover missing items and pursue the suspect.
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Vin Vanni
Srvilts
Tina Saat
Mr. Tham
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U. S. Office of War Information
Warren Co
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Donald Lee Blom
Theodora Tinytot Craldine Rua
Teman
John Henry
Misenna van Rockel
European II School
Dheinkinge
Yutrelf
Ar First
Orne
Kent
Boone Oats
Rex Wheat
Frank Bakker
Patriots
Sam
Wormhoudt & Son
C. W. Wormhoudt
Mrs. Gerrit Wormhoudt
Elven Hollebrands
Andrew Wormhoudt
Andrew van Berkum
Gerrit Wormhoudt
Kenneth van Zee
John van Berkum
Connie van Berkum
U.S
Drugelat
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