Local families share news from Oskaloosa and beyond
Multiple brief notices report births, illnesses, hospitalizations, and family visits. Mr and Mrs Edward Kooi welcomed a baby at Mahaska hospital OsKaloosa on Sunday morning January 16. Other items note recoveries from injuries, a stroke, surgeries, and travel for weddings and funerals plus a Des Moines couple becoming parents.
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Edward Kooi
Central College
Central
Mahaska Hospital
Osloosa
Damna
Vander Zyl
Oskaloosa
Leonard Ver Ploeg
George Ver Steeg
Ver Ploeg
North Main
Ada Vande Voort Smith
Everett Hoeyveld
Mere Hospital
Frank Johnson
Des Moines
Thomas Joe
Johnson
Mary van Haaften
Pela
Name Omitted From 1948 Departed List Corrected
A reader notes an omission in the 1948 departed list for A d Rovaart and clarifies the age and identity errors. Mrs Magistra's age was misstated as 95 in January but she actually reached 93 in April 1946.
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Mr. Rovaart
Twins at Larchwood produce two sets of calf twins
John Herbst records two twin calves born within a month in a milking Shorthorn herd. Both sets resulted from artificial insemination, highlighting a rare occurrence in cattle breeding.
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Larchwood
John Herbst
Iowa Fall Pig Crop Third Largest on Record
The 1948 Iowa fall pig crop reached 5,125,000 head, the third largest on record, with a 24 percent rise over the previous year. Iowa farmers project a 20 percent increase in sows to farrow next spring, aiming for about 2,048,000 sows and a spring pig crop near 15 million head, though litter size may offset gains. Total 1948 pig crop projected around 16.46 million, up 2 percent from 1947. Marketings for 1948 expected near 12.25 million hogs, a 10 percent drop from 1947.
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Towa
Iowa
Wit
Department of Agriculture
Prent
Thirteen Is Important Number In Poultry Egg Lights
Thirteen hours of light is the standard for hens to reach peak laying. Warm water in winter and electric heaters, plus 3 to 6 kilowatt hours per 100 birds for house lighting, support top production. Morning and evening lighting with one 50 watt lamp per 200 sq ft, all night lighting if used, and time switches aid automation. Proper ventilation, dry litter, and careful fan selection also matter for efficiency.
Farmers Welcome Moisture but Want It Outside
Farm Electrification Bureau notes damp interiors harm barns and pens. Proper ventilation saves timber and nails by reducing moisture from cows and chickens. Dairy barns require 1/20 to 1/2 hp fans near floors, 60 CFM per 1000 lb cow, and wall intakes high to reduce drafts. Poultry houses use sidewall fans near ceilings with ducts to the floor, 2/3 CFM per sq ft of floor, one intake per 250 sq ft. Vent systems cost little to run, about 2 kWh per cow in dairy setups and 2 kWh daily for a 12 inch fan serving 600 birds.
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Poultry House
Contaminated Vaccine Linked to Newcastle Spread
Dr. Paul C. Bennett and Dr. Melvin S. Hofstad report contaminated poultry vaccines from a nationwide manufacturer caused Newcastle disease in many flocks during vaccinations for pox and laryngotracheitis. Evidence shows contamination lasted over a year. farmers alerted authorities and vaccine processes were corrected. Farmers advised to continue vaccination but stay vigilant for future contamination.
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Paul C. Bennett
Hied
Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Melvin S. Hofstad
Veterinary Research Institute
Iowa’ State College
Bennett
United States
Iowa
Seed testing urged as Iowa lab opens for 1949 crop
Iowa State College Seed Testing Laboratory, headed by E P Sylvester, is ready to begin work on the 1949 seed crop. Farmers are urged to select seed now and mail samples to avoid January to March rush. Samples should be representative, with corn soybeans oats clover grasses and alfalfa sizes specified. Seed testing boosts yields. certify seed to meet state law.
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Iowa State College
E. P. Sylvester
Sylvester
Iowa
Inference on Causes of Veternations Within Eight Weeks
Reports over eight weeks prompted veterinations to suspect a cause behind the illnesses. The fragment notes a timeline and growing concern but lacks concrete details about the event, location, or responsible party. Further context would clarify who is affected and what is being investigated.
Short crop pushes legume seed prices to new highs
Growers face higher costs as legume seed prices set record marks. Ohio and Iowa State College extension agronomist Dyas notes clean seed prices for sem and red clover reach 42.17 and 43.07 per 100 pounds, with sweet clover at 13.50 in October. Retail costs likely rise due to shipping and handling. Seed movement from farms is rapid and this year’s crop quality improves on last year.
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Bos
Dyas
Extension Agronomit
Towa State College
Eston
The Cost of Living in Iowa as Shown in The Golden Days
Tiane Lane Usher reached Iowa in 1853 at Muscatine and noted farm price indices as evidence of low living costs. A letter to his father lists retail prices for corn beans beef pork poultry butter milk and produce, with encouragement that a person could live well on modest means by farming or budgeting in Iowa during that era.
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Tiane Lane Usher
Iowa
Muscatine
Pric
Woman named new rural mail carrier for Southwest Town
Mrs Hilda McGovern, previously Brayton postmaster, resigns to take RFC route. She delivers by jeep in the Southwest Town area, marking a first for a woman in the position.
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Hilda McGovern
Brayton
RFC
First Days of Spring to Be National Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Week runs from March 20 signaling the first days of spring. Initiated by President Roosevelt, the program promotes conservation for soil water plants and wildlife. The federation backs education and stamps showcasing wildlife art by Walter W. Gibson and others. A collision near Tama left a motorist and an Indian pony injured, with the horse shown to have damage to its ear but trotted away.
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National Wildlife Week
National Wildlife Bev
Roosevelt
Ty Mation
Federation
Wildlife Week
Walter W
America
Fed
Willife
Gibson
LeGrand
Tama
Service Members Addresses Listed for Fort Riley and San Francisco
The notice lists military addresses for Elmer J. Rietveld of the 10th Infantry Division at Fort Riley Kansas and Delmar Peterson of the AEF Division with CVE 114 at the San Francisco Post Office California. These entries appear as a record of service personnel addresses.
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Elmer J. Rietveld
Rirth
Imp
Fort Riley, Kansas
Delmar Peterson F. A. B
Tendova
CVE
San Francisco
Calif
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Charley Allen
Henry Vande Noord
Mercy Hospital
Charles Benscooter
Leighton
Dick S. Rynsburger
17Th Street
Hermosa Beach
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West Coast
Merman Rietveld
Lone Beach
California
Los Angeles Examiner
Pasadena
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Philip Kempkes
Ft. Richardson
Anchorage
Alaska
Philip
J. H. de Vries
Tunis Kempkes
Rab Grandin
Eddyville
Marswell Packing Mant
Ottumwa
Pelland
Vandenberg
Grandias
Alhert Renuines
Mr de
Mie
Evelyn Pr
Denver
Cole
R. Blechac
Pella
Pranmve Gauht
Sue and
United Mire Lines
Mollie de Reus
Knoxville
Collins Hospital
John TH. Reuvers
Dick Synhorst
Newton
Glen Nihart
Cynthia
Washinton
D. C
Boston Mass
A. d. Rovaart
Elizabeth Battistello
Connie Buttel
Pella, Iowa
Wilton Broadloom
Iin Chicken House
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
Newcastle
National Wildlife Federation
Dick Leydens-Bus Auto Service
Pella Public Square
J. T. van Zante
the Anglia
Ford
Thames
England
Ulrich Motor CO
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