Chinch bugs threaten crops. weather will determine damage
Local farmer Leonard Monster notes chinch bugs in oats and corn stands near Pella. Weather, especially heat and dryness, will decide damage extent, with past drought years warning of possible losses. Notes on small harvesters, feed for chicks, game plans for Missouri colleges, and recent corn and hail winds update the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Monster
Pella
Texas A. & M
Lem Durham
Mr. Durham
Colfax
den Adel
Knoxville
Warren
Monroe
Madison
Marion County Leads in 4-H Beef Heifers
Carl Oldson of the Iowa Beef Producers Association reports 612 enrollments filed at the association office as Marion County leads in 4-H beef heifers program enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Oldson
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
4-H Pure Bred Beef Heifers Enrollments for 1939
Oldsen reports a total drop to 241 fewer enrolled head from April estimates. Aberdeen Angus leads in numbers, with 199 Herefords and 160 Shorthorns among 4-H beef heifer enrollments. Marion County tops breed entries. Jasper and Town counties follow in various breed rankings. Districts list Angus, Hereford, and Shorthorn enrollments by county, highlighting regional leads.
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Oldsen
Aberdeen
Marion County
Oldson
Jasper County
Town County
Jasper
Warren County
Marshall County
Scott County
Sleeping Sickness Cases Reported in 1939
Federal records show 210 encephalomyelitis cases in horses and mules this year, with 55 deaths linked to the illness. Dr J A Barger notes symptoms suggest death from encephalomyelitis, while only six vaccinated animals have died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau of Animal Industry
J. A. Barger
Shorthorns Bring Strong Prices at June 26 Sale
The Marion County Shorthorn Breeders Association sale of 45 head on Monday June 26 drew strong demand with an average of 131 and a total of 5905 dollars. Top prices included 170 for the champion cow bought by 4 H member Billy Hilsabeck 220 for Hubbell bred bull bought by Winterset’s Bill Rex Heyman and 200 for Miller Farm’s champion bull to F W Hubbell Des Moines. The sale highlighted quality and pedigree backing performance as keys to good prices.
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Marion County
J. W. Preel
Pleasantville
H. K.oyens
Cox and Gilson
Carl Hinkel
Amos McCoy
Herb McCoy
Brownie Hudson
Mervin Zeller
Rees
B. W. Hubbell
Hubert Hayner
Knoxville
Phillip Poake
C. M. Phillips
Billy Graham
Guy Spaur
F. W. Hubbell
Des Moines
Guy
Marion County Shorthorn Breeders Association
Billy Hilsabeck
Bill Rex Heyman
Winterset
Miller Farm
Iowa
Sale Aims for Success as Cattle Run Near Half Sold
A fragment notes efforts to ensure the sale succeeds with nearly half the cattle already accounted for. Details are sparse, but the emphasis is on progress toward completion and buyer turnout.
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Gulf
Co-op
Jacob de Haan Jr
de Haan
Cliff Gregory
Wallace
Towa
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Missouri
Park College
Parkville
Northwest Mini Teachers College
Maryville
Missouri Conservation Commission
Ross Bly
Swan
J. W. Freel & Sons
Ross
Miller Farms of
Ainsworth
H. J. Gramlich
American Shorthorn Breeder’s Association
Helfred Farm
C. H. Tomson
Aurora
Ill
C. A. Oldson
Ames
Harold Tomson
Palmer Miller
Miller Farms
Stanmore
Clem Larson
J. T. Judge
Carroll
Helfred Farms
Clipper
Helfred
Herol
Lady Maud
Carl A. Henkel
Mason City
Des Joines
AON Clark Street
7 .C.penney Company, Inc
Franklin Street
Pella, Iowa
Kou Don Crd
Epp i
Kuyper Lumber Co
Duc O
Louisa Towa
Marshal Wapello
Marion Warren Marshall Madison
Schick
Colonel Schick
van den Berg Electric and Paint Co
Gilmore-Yosemite
Alrich Motor Company
S. W. Corner SquAre
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