Around the Country And on the Farm trip near Peoria in Mahaska County
A rural field trip in Richland Township near Peoria and ten miles north east of Pella follows Van der Melen brothers Lewis and Gerrit. The visit covers soils work with Mahaska County Soils District, hay and clover yields, corn stands, oats, and alfalfa conditions. Children, hog pens, and prized horses vie for attention as farmers describe rolling terrain and round-the-hill farming demonstrations.
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Peoria
Richland Township
Mahaska County
Pella
Boon Marion
van der Melen Brothers
Lewis
Gerrit
Gerrit's
Colony Houses
Vander Maas
Lewis and
Gerrit Vander Molen
Lewis Vander Molen
Vander Molen Brothers
Richland
Mahaskapils
Gerdo
Two Farmers and Neighbors Promote Conservation
In a rural visit, Gerrit Vander Molen and Lewis Tews are praised for soil saving and contour farming. Their farms show careful water control and insulation, with good neighborly ties to nearby Leo Kiser and area residents as they discuss haying and cooperative efforts.
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Pat
Mike
Lewis Vander Molen
Rose Hill
Iowa
Vander Molens
Vander Molen
Jon Fanine
Tews' c
Gernt
Uushe
Teyslied
Geert Ters
Tie Levy
Mathes Bridge
Leo Kiser
Lee
Leo
Marvin
Donald
Gerrit Vander Molen
Beauty
Betty
Aleek
Gerrit
Lewis Recounts Contour Farming Challenges On 120 Acre Farm
The farmer, Lewis, describes his horses Pat and Mike and notes his son helps with the tractor while he handles the team. He owns 120 acres with another 80 nearby, faces tough weed pressures especially button weeds, and reflects on contour versus check-row farming. He recalls planting beans on the contour to prevent soil run‑off and warns first‑time contouring may be rough but benefits show later.
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Lewis
Pat
Mike
Vander Melen
Poultry Health Aid Ends Deathly Throat Obstruction
A chicken bone lodged in the throat of Mr. P.M. Wilson of af Klemme was removed after emergent care. He was first taken to Mason City and then Rochester, Minnesota for removal procedures.
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Mr. Ronse
New Sharon
P.M. Wilson Af Klemme
Mason City
Rochester
Minn
Two New Groups Co-operating With The Soils District
Two groups near Donnelly join with the soils district to conduct farm planning and meetings. The Basher group and Folin Re Pile group are coordinating with Cla re Jahuett and Ted Ward to prepare farm practices.
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John R. Basher
Donnelly, Aire
T Farm
Clare Jahuett
Telnet
Folin Re Pile
Ted Ward
Ward
Darnell
Cradell
Cradell Oehand Yon Fines Thes Tenth Tie Fiber Sud Chirk
Up In the Air! Courthouse rope stunt at Waverly
On a hot day at Waverly a pulley rig and a five story climb drew crowds. Shorty began from the T6 foot position at S30 and reached the top before the line gave way, the device dropping and slowing to ground level shortly after noon. Diereks descended safely by TEL noon.
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Horty
Dinreks
Waverly
Shorty
Diereks
First main wine to be used in WR located recently
A historic note describes the initial main wine used in WR found among the Howard Page estate levels. Despite years of use, the machine remains functional and ready for continued operation.
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Howard Page
Contouring on the Farm Shapes Two Viewpoints
A farmer narrator explains contouring to a skeptical peer, urging practical field tests. He recalls converting to contouring after field observations, citing increased production and future productivity, and invites the other to visit his streamlined operation.
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Corral
Lewis Vander Melen
Clover
Liddine
Gereit
Mirvin
Dor
Vani
Hemrit
Bors
Ty Isin
Gamble
The
Pella National Bank
Ayers
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Mei
Are
van den Berg Electric & Paint Co
W. C. Ver Ploeg
Pella High School
Dr. J. Q
Edgetowne Stables
Marilyn Ver Ploeg
Wayne Schmall
Creston
Lady Esther
F. W. Sells
Osceola
Austin Smith
Cecil Rooks
Towa Horse and Mule Association
Harley Riggs
Oskaloosa
P. Garner
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