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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1949
Page
11
A long historic column describes Knoxville Golf Club events with social notes about members like Mr. and Mrs. and a Stir Din gathering. It mentions ladies from the Country Club and Women’s Society, a potluck, table spreads, and talks of wine and tradition at St Andrew Catan and Pellew venues.
The 20 percent rise in spring pig production is above the nation's 4 percent gain. Fall pig crop is expected to rise but market dynamics point to price declines. Iowa State College economist TJ Thompson says fall pigs and sows marketed will lift U.S. totals to about 96 million head, the largest since 1950. He notes early farrowings push pigs to market by August and September to curb price dips, with USDA aiming to support hog prices at 80 percent of parity through March 1960.
State College entomology head Har rie warns farmers to inspect fields for grasshopper infestations before cutting oats and to treat only heavily infested strips in legumes. Two chemicals chlordane and losaphene are recommended, applied as dust or spray, with cautions about dairy cattle safety.
Poultry expert Le Z. Bye from Town State College notes fast growth favors tender fryers. Birds reaching 23 to 334 pounds at 10 to 12 weeks are profitable, with cockerels within weight limits offering best gain per pound as feed costs rise. New York dressed and frozen packs gain popularity for pan frying.
The state fair announces a new 100 mile stockcar race for August in Des Moines. Open to standard American passenger cars with experienced drivers, the event marks a first in the fair’s auto program. Entry forms and prize lists are available from the fair board.
2 4 D recommendations from Iowa State College Extension suggest spraying between rows to protect corn while targeting morning glories. Apply salt or ester formulations at specific rates, wait 5 to 7 days before cultivation, and cultivate shallowly to avoid damaging roots and allow corn to shade out weeds.
A historical article fragment describes cleaning a grain bin before storing the 49 crop. It mentions cleaning steps after harrowing, applying treatments such as DDE powder to prevent pests, and notes about heat damage mold and moisture. The piece references Halton and Vander on warnet and mentions percentages and procedures for grain storage care.
A fragmented discussion argues threats fail to deter young children and that reasoning and calm explanations work better. It notes repeated scolding harms and suggests using verbal limits, gentle discipline, and clear consequences to teach behavior rather than fear.
A garbled note describes spraying for apple maggot and mentions stages of fruit ripening and control measures. It references Bob Catt roerten, Pellees fork, and Felanette with hints of timing and methods. The fragmentary text lists tree care actions and potential hazards but remains unclear on dates or locations.
The article discusses late corn conditions and the risk of a second brood borers affecting ears. It notes weather cues may hint at pest pressure and emphasizes monitoring, timing, and potential control strategies to protect yields.
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