Progress in Soil Conservation in Mahaska County
A map and story on soil conservation detail work by Kenneth E. King, District Conservationist, with a list of township leaders and local farmers. The piece follows field observations near Black Oak and Richland Townships, highlighting corn growth, center-planted fields, and a nearby Roz enboom farm. It notes a field with tall corn, a new seeder, and haying work at Henry Roz enboom, Henry Ver Meer, and John Boerlyn farms, emphasizing practical conservation efforts and farmer collaboration.
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Mahaska County
Kenneth E. King
King
Ruier
Flack Oak
Telland
Sim Ath
Petia
Bervard
Henry Rozehom
Heukelom
Henry Rozenboom
Henry
Bernard Ver Meer
John Boerlyn
Timothy
Clarence Vane Zoo
Pella
Roxenhoorn
Flo
Schoenmaker
Hou Bi Uw
Black Oak
Ted
Ver Meer
A Fine Pond at Goemaat's Early in 1942
Tunis Goemaat of Black Oak Township Mahaska County began a conservation pond as part of farm improvements in 1942. The project was laid out by the Soilsmen of the CCC Camp at Oskaloosa and much work was completed by the camp boys. By March the cement work on the outlet was finished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis Goemaat
Black Oak Township
Mahaska County
CCC
Oskaloosa
Not a Small Undertaking Dam works for flood control in 1942 watershed
Two thousand yards of earth were moved to build the dam during the September 1942 period. The plan aimed to hold water fifteen feet deep in the foreground. The combined cost of this dam and a smaller above in the same watershed was about 400 dollars.
Gentle Playmate Edna Goemar Farm Story
A description of Bobbie the Black animal on the Henry G. Rompe farm this spring, noting its well behaved nature and confinement in a wire cage. Neighbors including Rozenboom and Tunis Goemaat are referenced as the farm undergoes improvements with CCC Camp help, an artificial pond photographed, and ongoing hillside water control efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Goemar Goemaat
Bobbie
Henry G. Rompe
Farmstead Renews Land With Cautious Care and Equity
The article describes a farm operation focused on steep terrain preservation, terraced fields, and pond restoration to prevent erosion. It highlights ongoing investment in equipment, improvements, and productivity, while noting a long term, prudent policy valuing the land’s future yields. It mentions labor, livestock, and neighbors observing progress in Western Madea.
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Steeth
Goemitat
Madea da
Summer days are hard on animals
Heat hurts meat milk and other livestock. Shade helps hogs and cattle. Dairy cows should stay in darkened barns by day. at night graze outside while indoors in heat. Build shelter near water with brush or straw. High shade relief for hogs under low shelter reduces stress.
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Arthur Porter
Towa State Lege Dairy Husbandry
Practical pig watering practices in barns and yards
The guide notes that a wide plank trough filled with six parts water and lime sulfur may be used to protect hogs. It advises placing the waterer in shade to prevent overheating and mentions pigs fight near watering places, which worsens their condition.
Iowa 4-H Dairy Exposition Slated for September
The Iowa 4-H Dairy Exposition will be held in September showcasing dairy cattle projects. Organizers invite participants to display breed classes, judged by officials with awards planned for top-placing exhibitors.
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Iowa
Tawa State Dairy Show Joins Cattle Congress Planned Events
The Dairy Club program features many classes and events led by Diamond, with a dairy production contest, high school judging, and a national congress cancelled per KE Estes. A large show is planned, including a horse show, victory garden displays, and educational exhibits.
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Tawa State Dairy Association
Aden
KE. S. Estes
Vaccination of Horses Aids Work and Food Production
The article notes vaccination protects horses from illness that halts work and threatens food production. It highlights disease prevention as vital when weather and carriers like mosquitoes favor outbreaks, helping safeguard livestock and farm output.
Fragmented OCR: Local in-house test avoids vitamin loss
A partial OCR fragment notes methods to prevent vitamin loss in produce during processing. It mentions Tullinse and hinge like steps and cautions against slicing or juicing until just before serving, highlighting careful handling to preserve nutrients.
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Herries
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hernan
Everett Meinders
Henry Gi
Reve. Win
van Heukelom
Ps Groonsndyk
Andrew Strenherk
Gerrit van Zemeren
Vander Molen
Tew Molen
Dahan
Erenma
Linden
Ti Fate
Roz Boom Place
William van Henkelam
Marty
Bernard Ver M All
Rozeboom
Hay
Leary
Goemaat
Lincoln Street
Geurts
Richard Vander Leest
Rete ‘In
Edward Arnold
Ann Harding
Andrews
Roberts Paige
Grace McDonald
GM. de Wild Wine
Don Ameche
Janet Blair
Jack Oakie
George Ole
FBI
Robert Taylor
Brian Donlevy
Charles Lasgitou
Buck Brigade
Shangri-La
Rozenboom
Goesmat
Chet Barnes
Theskaloos CCC
Aecaena
Anil
Sander
Burdock’s Cut Rate Lumber Co
Oskaloosa, Towa
Bernie Menning
General Insurance Agency
W. 2Nd St
Montezuma Sales
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