Soils Districts Established in 48 Iowa Counties
Iowa farmers expanded soil conservation districts greatly in 1944, bringing total acres scheduled for approved farming methods to 450,119 with a prior year total of 11,898,208. Forty-seven of Iowa’s 99 counties are organized into districts, with Pottawattamie County hosting two. The first district began in Marion County in 1940, and last year’s growth marked the largest expansion in both districts and acreage despite wartime conditions. Farmers increasingly see benefits of district participation through planning help and adoption of proven methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Spry
Slate Soil Conservation Committer
Pottawattamie County
Jackson
Warren
Appannose
Pottawattamie
Cherokee
Washington
Webster
Monroe
Delaware
Davis
Nenry, Lee
Carrell
Dickinson
Marion County
Spry
Des Moines Sunday Register
Nty
Mahaska Soils District Dinner Set for Jan 22
At the Mahaska County Soil Conservation District meeting held December 20 plans were formed for a county soil conservation banquet on Monday night January 22 at 6 30 p m at the Christian Church in Oskaloosa. The event aims to interest residents in soil conservation and highlight the need for protecting soil resources amid recent farm profitability trends. Fred Sehwoh, director of the mission, will speak. Tickets are available through the Soil Conservation District Office or Farm Bureau in Oskaloosa, with township appointees to distribute a limited number of tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaska County
Fred Sehwoh
Taw
Sehwoh
Soil Conservation District Ownier
Bure
Oskaloosa
Mre
Review of the 1944 Hunting and Fishing Seasons
The survey reports mixed outcomes across species. pheasant numbers rose in some zones despite late-season shifts, quail remained strong with heavy nesting prospects, and duck shooting lagged with local migrations uneven. Squirrels and rabbits showed healthy breeding and rising populations, while shell shortages trimmed hunting. Fishing stayed strong in lakes and streams, with broad stock release programs and steady overall activity. armed forces members hunted freely, and convictions and fines rose modestly from 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Streama
Liss
Farm shop design and essential tools for efficient repairs
The article describes the modern mechanized farm shop as vital for fast repairs and maintenance during busy seasons. It details essential features including ample space, doors, windows, work benches, numerous outlets, storage, extension cords, a forge, heating, and common tools plus optional equipment like an electric welder, battery charger, paint sprayer, wood saw, and planer.
Brood sow winter feeding tips from Iowa State expert
Swine specialist L Quaife from Iowa State College urges careful winter feeding for brood sows to ensure spring pig crop success. He advises 4 lbs corn daily plus 2 lbs oats, with half grain from high quality options, and 20 30 percent protein supplements for gilts, plus free access to legume hay, minerals, and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Congress Allocates 13 Million More for Conservation
Congress approved additional funds to expand conservation payments under the 1944 AAA program. The extra 13 million is intended to cover higher than expected Southern state participation and to overcome the 300 million cap in the current appropriation. Farm Bureau backed the measure as necessary to fulfill earned payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAA
Farm Bureau
Congress
Tures
Record Low Smallpox Cases Reported in Iowa
The health department cites a three year run of low smallpox totals, 25 in 1912, 26 in 1948, and 5 in the latest period. Officials credit widespread vaccination, prior exposure yielding immunity, and ongoing education via schools, press, and public groups. Universal vaccination remains the recommended defense for future control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Winter Bird Feeding Program Now Under Way
Heavy snows across the state hamper quail in many areas and spur the setup of winter feeding stations. Game technicians anticipate a strong quail population this spring and note winter is critical for quail survival, with feeding aimed at reducing winter kill and disease.
More Names of Elders for the List of the Aged
A batch of elderly residents who have passed their eightieth birthday was sent to The Chronicle after last week’s publication. The record will note these names and include them in the 1946 final. Additional elders may be added: Mrs. S. G. Oustine born November 17, Dirk Hagen born October 26 0.05187, D. De Prenger of Leighton born February 9, W L J Pietenpoi, William Stursma of De 2d RB 25.22.80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
S. G. Oustine
Dirk Hagen
D. de Prenger
Leighton
Fisasis
WL. J. Pietenpoi
William’ Stursma
Junior Red Cross Sends Medicines Abroad in Relief Effort
Washington reports the American Junior Red Cross National Children's Fund is shipping C-Medical kits to Yugoslavia Greece Belgium and other nations. Basil OConner announced the program includes 100 child kits with about 20 items and will be distributed to liberated and enemy-occupied areas through the International Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
1. C
Red Cross National Children’s Fund
Yugoslavia
Greece
Belsium
Charman Basil O'Conner
American Red Cross
Uru
Joint Commission of the
International Red Cross Committee
Geneva
Junior Red Cross
Europe
Red Cross
Fall Pig Crop In Iowa Falls By 29 Percent In 1944
The fall pig crop in Iowa is estimated at 4,119,000 head, down about 20 percent from 1943. Sows farrowing June to December totaled 659,000, a 20 percent drop from 1943. Farmers reported intentions to hold 1,458,000 sows for furrowing Dec 1944 to June 1945, up about 1 percent, with further increases uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Towa
Farmers Gauge Impacts on Plans Under General Expectations
The text notes changes in farmers plans in light of general expectations. It cites a 26 percent reduction from a 1943 pig crop of 20,045,000, with Iowa farmers producing about 18 percent of the nation’s pig output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Rubber rug edges to stop slipping says safety council
The National Safety Council reports that sewing discarded rubber fruit jarrings along the under edges of small rugs can make them skid proof. Movement of stocker and feeder cattle into the 11 cattle feeding state from July 1 to October 11 was only about 2 percent above last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
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Mahaska Soils District
Inwa
Tate
H. J. Bruinekool
Farmers Union
Franklin Street
Farm Electrification Bureau
Ry Ira Miller
Owa
Phone Sully
DePenning's Gamble Store
Lynnville
Montezuma Renderers
Dept. Agri
Colfax Auction
Colfax Sales Company
Bell and Clippinger
First National Bank of
Colfax
Earl Shields
Auct
Marion County State Bank
Pella
Marion
United States
Cupra
K. H. Bean
R. J. Ver Meer
R. J
Elizabeth Lankelma
W. L. Bean
E. S. Watts
de Prenger
Poland
China
Elton Farms
Rose Hill
John Deere
Hays
Priscilla Sisters Society
Wm. M. Tysseling
de Lisk
Worth & van Zante
Aucts
Meek
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