Method of Weed Control To Be Unchanged in 1949
Town State College agronomist ER P Sylvester says weed control will remain largely the same for 1949 with minor chemical dose adjustments. Pre emergent use of 2,4-D will be trialed cautiously, while broader practices like clean seed, rotations, and smother crops remain foundational. Extensive past-year chemical use reduced flax and small grain pests, and research improves 2,4-D and 1.5-T formulations for brush control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. P. Sylwester
State Collie
Wester
Ace
Whorster
Iown
Sylvester
Bakke
David Staniforth
Kanawha
Crystal Lake
Ames
Sylwester
Take Special Care To Clean Clothing Trimmed with Fur
Fur trimmed garments require care at cleaning. Detachable trims should be removed before dry cleaning, and fur linings taken out at home. If fur does not detach, visit a furrier to separate fabric and fur for cleaning. Proper care extends fur life and may allow restyling later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Friedel
Town State College
Musings of the Town Crier 1940 Christmas Notes
A nostalgic column recalls Christmas memories and local quips from 1940. Vignettes include jokes about bachelors found, hospital trees, prize decorating, a theatre sign about children, a jailed friend, and a playful note on Spud Van Gorp. The piece weaves humor with small town life and reflections on community joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Joe Anderson
Joe
Farmers Can Store Chemicals Safely In Cold Weather
A State College specialist explains farm chemical concentrates like DDT and chlordan are oil-based and resist freezing in barn storage. To prevent rust and leaks, keep drums off the ground under shelter and roll barrels periodically for uniform mixing, noting DDT may crystallize when warm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State College
Christmas Cheer at Co op Lumber and Farm Offices
Christmas greetings fill the office as Reuben Schakel enjoys a new Dodge sedan, co op staff toast gifts and uniforms, and workers share stories of tractors, floor repairs, and even a rock showcase. Alice Courtney returns to meat room duties after an accident while Dorothy assists with typewriter ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nick
Reuben Schakel
Des Moines
California
Denver
Dick Bogaard
Dorothy
Alice Courtney
Doris Verros
Also Mentioned on This Page
Theresa
Bernie
Menninga
Lincoln Street
Pella Public Square
Fred J. Whalley
Jim Kuiper
Washington Street
J. T. van Zante
Elbert van Maanen
Co-op
Lumber Yard
Ralph and
Croll
Myron Neis
Arthur Bosch
Tf P
Pital
Jim
Spud van Gorp
Spud
Jane Gosselink
George V
England
Laura Nanes
Hope
Collesce
New Brunswick
Geet
Ce Cee Coenen
Posiive
Eet
Yeu
Koolzone
Henry Drexfucs
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Howart
Swift’s
New Holland
Pella, Lowa
DUP
Foster
Stuart
Don Porter
Ols Coluer
Fonda del Rio
Pedro Armindariz
Carrol Naish
Eeterriog
Anne Baxter
John Hodiak
Thurs
Ma Em Parker
Gerrit van Veen
Reasner
Myron Steenhoek
Farmers’ Union
Kenneth Kooyman
Farmers Union
Pella, Iowa
OOP Oil Association
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!