Cattle Industry Warns of Danger Point in 1942 Demand
Rex Beresford of Iowa State College says 1942 could help Iowa cattle by supplying beef for the Food for Freedom program while reorganizing herds. He notes 1941 was poor for feeders due to high prices and overstocked top grades. He urges more calved marketing, cull cows, and finishing plainer cattle to meet national needs without expanding long feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rex Beresford
Iowa State College
Beresford
Wickard
Fifth Columnists At Work On Town Farms Threaten Crops
Town farmers face rat infestation described as fifth columnists sabotaging buildings and destroying corn and grain while spreading disease. Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson urges poison baits as most effective, with schedules for three baitings and precautions for livestock. Gas methods may be used under barns, with care to remove animals and ventilate after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Gunderson
State College
Gunderson
158 Baby Beef Entered in 4-H Club Contract
Most weigh certificates have been turned in. some members could not weigh calves early in the year. By January 16, 1942 a total of 158 Baby Beef entries had been recorded for the 4-H Club program.
Crop and Feed Loans Available in Marion County Iowa
Mr. Carl W. Danielson of Ottumwa Iowa states that 1942 crop and feed loans are available to all eligible Marion County farmers. Applications can be made at the Farm Bureau Office in Knoxville. Loans require a first lien on 1942 crops, mature August 31, 1942, at 4 percent interest from disbursement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Danielson
Ottumwa
Towa
Box 375
Farm Credit Administration
Marion County
Farm Bureau
Knoxville
Iowa
Department of Agriculture
Marion Co
Draft registration drive set for February 16 in Iowa
State Selective Service Director Charles H. Grahl estimates about 170000 Iowa men aged 20 to 46 will register on February 16 as 120 local boards handle the nationwide arming effort. National totals reach 9 million. The article details age brackets, exemptions, and calls for civic groups, veterans, and Boy Scout units to assist registrars.
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State Selective Service
Charles H. Grahl
Iowa
Grahl
Thomas H. Tracey
American Legion
Ray Echternacht
Veterans of Foreign Wars
W. E. Silver
Dbisabied American Veterans
J. W. Fanshier
United Spanish War Veterans
Chambers of Commerce
Community
Rotary
Kiwanis
Lions Clubs
Sam
Towa
Winter weather and conservation efforts and quail season note
Conservation notes urge emergency feeding to reduce wildlife losses in hard winters. Iowa camps, led by Warren W. Chase and regional staff, organize extensive feeding with broad citizen cooperation. Quail season closed December 15, 1941. overall hunting was better than 1940 but not as strong as 1930.
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Iowa
Warren W. Chase
W. K. Webster
E. A. Zack
Acoute
State Conservation Commission
Hunt
The Choice and Management of An Electric Range for the Farm
A farm wife should pick a high grade electric range with suitable surface units and oven refinements. Choose one 1800 to 2000 watt unit and two 1000 to 1500 watt units. Consider insulation door seal size and lining for oven cost. Save electricity by boiling quickly then lowering heat and using covered pans, plan multi item oven use, and compare makes with farm friends.
Quail Ranges Appears Unscathed by Over Shooting
The report notes that most quail ranges show no signs of over-shooting, though a few areas may be affected. No extensive damage is reported, and hunting conditions remain largely stable across surveyed regions.
Crow Hunting Is Good Sport in Conservation Debate
The article examines crow hunting as a fast growing sport and a conservation issue. It discusses public opinions, noting supporters praise crows for insect eating and loyalty, while critics cite egg theft and carrion feeding. Authorities in several states classify crows as a wildlife menace, with nesting losses in duck grounds claimed up to 73 percent in some Canadian areas.
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Iowa
Rentals and sales listings mix with vehicle ads
A clutter of classified notices listing for rent and sale items including a furnished eight room house at 503 South Main, multiple autos from 1937 Pontiac to 1933 Ford V-8, hayloader and garden implements, a modern house at 508 Jafferson, and various personal items. Also notes a diamond ring reward and a lost or found item at Central Park.
Crow and trap shooting amid conservation efforts
The State Conservation Commission urges crow control by hunting with crow calls owl decoys and blinds as crows roost in groves then gather and shoot crowds nightly. Trapping faces theft. Dickinson County formed a trappers' group that brands traps reducing losses and leading to prosecutions. a Buena Vista County thief received a thirty day sentence.
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State Conservation Commission
Tenth and Mulberry
Des Moines
Dickinson County
State Conservation
Buena Vista County
Justice For the Peace
Weekly markets chart price quotations from local produce dealers
Prices on Cream and Creamery items, hens under six pounds, Leghorn and White Rock springs, ducks, hogs at Pella and Chicago, wheat, oats, corn and hides noted for Wednesday morning. Hogs range from 8.70 to 11.75 dollars, oats near 7.00, corn around 7.00, wheat 1.20, hides 21 to 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Rock Springs
Rock Springs
Leghorn Springs
Cox
Pella
Chicago
Sale Dates For Various Local Auctions This Winter
Auction notices list sales on January 26 at Rose Hill and Killduff area firms De Greef Cary and others, plus January 27 servings for William Booy and Rose Hill. February 4 features Mrs Jake De Winter and Son along with C O Dooley closing out sales near Pella. February 17 lists Wm Clark closing out.
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Kelly Gatton
Rose Hill
de Greef & Cary
N. W
Killduff
William Booy
Jake de Winter
Notice to Members of the Farmers Co op Exchange
The annual meeting will be held at the Legion Hall on Wednesday January 28 at 1 p.m. Two directors will be elected and any other business may be brought before the meeting. Lunch and cigars will be served. Ladies invited to attend.
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Farmers Co-op
The
Legion Hall
Taxpayers notice on homestead credits in Marion County
City Assessor L. A. Senta announces Saturday afternoon claim sessions at the basement Marion County State Bank from 1 to 3 PM for homestead credits. Claims must be filed before April 1 to receive the credit.
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Marion County State Bank
Assessors Notice From Marion County Bank Schedule
Assessor Alonzo Ver Ploeg will be at the Marion County State Bank every Saturday afternoon for assessing and homestead exemption. Those who are moving are given special notice. Lake Prairie Two.
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Marion County State Bank
Alonzo Ver Ploeg
Lake Prairie Two
Boy Scouts collect waste paper for National Defense
Notices urge residents to donate waste paper to support national defense. A calf loss is reported under a separate item attributed to A P Hasselman. Holmes comments on fruits aging and a poultry expert from Iowa State College offers tips to improve egg quality and market readiness. Miss Gertrude Plender visited Mahaska Hospital for jaw bone growth removal and is recovering.
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Gertrude Plender
Mahaska Hospital
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Y Wickard
United States
Penney
Jack Sprat
Pillsbury
Jac
Morton
Kc Sprat
Monster’s Jack Sprat Store
Secretary of War
Charles H. Grohl
Snd
Juan
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
Rainbow
U. S
Winter
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
South Main
John Langerak
M. M. Dockendorff
Minral
Leydens Produce Co
Nick Jansen
Downe Row
Ed den Beston
Jafferson
Stewith
Reoder
John Kaldenberg
Agt
Elton Ver
Nett Central Park
Chronicle Office
Fe. Geo
Gironicle Bie
Farmers Co.op. Exchange
Penney’s
L. A. Senta
Boy Scouts
A. P. Hasselman
Holmes
R. E. Phillips
Iowa State College Poultryman
Farm Seeds
Idaho
Timothy Alsike
DE Jong Seed CO
Rocery
Miss Hickor
Giant
Florida
California
Texas
Burkel
Klek
BU Carey
Armour's
Oleo
Pillsbury's
Lux
Prairie City
Kraft Velveeta
Armour
HAM
Miller’s Corn
Swan
Miller’s
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