Borgmans Farm Life and Family Ties Highlight June Plans
Borgman and Worp Bergman run a busy Iowa farm with 240 white leghorn pullets, a balanced view of chores, livestock, and future plans. Family includes Minnie Van Rheenen, five children, and ties to Pella High and Central College. They reject retirement, stay active, and reflect on long service to farmers. A nearby bird sighting adds local color.
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Farrow
Hampshire
van Gos
Worp Borgman
Minnie van Rheenen
Pella
Joyce
Denver
Colorado
Howard
Pottstown
Penn
Stanley
Pella High
Glenn
Fort Lee
Virginia
Bob
Central College
Bergman
Borgman
Worp
Mr. Borgman
Borgman Leads the Life of Riley on Mahaska Co Farm
On January 15 reporter and photographer visited Mr and Mrs Worp Boren on their Mahaska County farm near Pella. The piece recalls past CCC days and details the Borgman conservation project with neighbor Ray Gosselink and Dick Van Weelden. The 146 acre farm features a 1939 eight room home, electric power, oil heat, running water, and ample outbuildings. Crop land totals about 105 acres with 48 acres seeded for Bill Frandt and fertilized areas yielding higher output.avin
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Worp
Pella
C.C.C
Mr. Borgman
Ray Gosselink
Dick van Weelden
Mahaska County
Borgman
Bill Frandt
Bergman
Crop base adjustments under farm relief rules described
The text explains that bases for corn acreage can be adjusted if crop rotation, tillable land, topography, or soil type justify elimination of one or more years. Examples show upward or downward revisions, including adjustments based on township crop ratios, with limits such as a maximum 25 percent reduction and 10 percent upward cap. Farmers may appeal to county ASC committees and higher levels.
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Cute
ASC
Keep Water Free From Ice to Assure Faster Hog Gains
Forrest J. Kohrt Marion County extension director cites Iowa State College research showing ice-free water speeds pig gains. Warmer water offers no extra benefit and 44 degree water yielded about 12 pounds more gain in 10 weeks.
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Forrest J. Kohrt
Marion County
Iowa State
Coll
Pigs Saved Time But Energy Use Rises With Heated Water
College researchers found heated water at 60 degrees sped pig gains but did not reduce feed needed per pound. Energy records show thermostats used twice as much energy to hold 60 degrees versus ice-free. Engineers noted 44 degrees as practical minimum with some fling possible at 40 degrees.
Calf Losses Hit Iowa Dairymen Hard
Iowa farmers lose about 2 million dollars yearly from calf deaths. Fincham of Iowa State College notes 80 of 100 calves survive to two years, with 200000 calves dying annually from disease or accidents. Main killers are scour, pneumonia, and novel infections. prevention hinges on sanitation, colostrum, proper feeding, and good housing.
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Iowa State College
Grady Kuiper
Ray Gosselink
Iowa
Robert Fincham
Extension Dairyman
Towa
Fincham
Calving Facility Guidelines For Calves And Newborns
A health note recommends one of two calves per stall, individual pens, and daily fresh bedding for 30 days. Use a manure-pack bedding system to stay dry, open south doors for sun, and cover open doors with screen cloth to reduce drafts. Check navel infection risk with iodine, keep calves apart, and ensure clean well bedded stalls.
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Fincham
Madrid Lawyer C J Cedarquist retires after 44 years
C J Cedarquist, practicing attorney in Madrid, retires at year start after 44 years on the Madrid assignment. He arrived in Madrid in 1909, was named city attorney that year, and has served continuously since.
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C. J. Cedarquist
Madrid
Thrilling film praised by church leaders in 1954 praise reel
In January 1954 the Christian Herald quotes Dr James G Patton Bishop William C Martin Dr Robert J McCracken N Y Times Life magazine and Billy Graham extolling a remarkable film. They call it magnificent brilliant phenomenal superb and a must see production appealing to Christians and people of all faiths.
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James G. Patton
Martin Luther
William C. Martin
Robert J. McCracken
N. Y. Times
Life Magazine
Billy Graham
Chicago Sun-Times
Atlanta, Constitution
J. Manning Potts
Upper Root
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Robin
Stella Goodrich
Coon Rapids
Riley
Mahaska Co
Central Home
T.O
Ios Farm Equipment
Christian Herald
Tours de Rochemont
U. S
Marion
Bakker
Rus
Aeer & Rus Pell
Ocean
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