Threshing oats and village farm life in July field work
Oats threshing dominated farm activity with five outfits photographed in the Sandridge area. The Ter Louw and Van Gorp crews, using a 1912 Case separator, showcased a long history of threshing work, including a tractor assisted operation and oats yields averaging around 40 bushels per acre despite rain. A photo plan for Gerald Ter Louw in California adds human interest.
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Andrew Ter Louw
Simon Ter Louw
Belgian Draft Stallion Ivondale Marquis No 23576 Listing
Belgian Draft Stallion Ivondale Marquis No 23576 described as an 8 year old sorrel with star on forehead, pedigree details include Band But and Goyck lines, listed fees at $8 for stallion service. Location at L M Van Zante Place near Polls, Iowa, contact telephone 626. Listing notes not responsible for accidents and mentions prior foals and disposal context.
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Ivondale Marquis
Sorrel
de Band But
Julien de Goyck
Foch de Heron
Zr Serene
Baronne de Heron
Julie de Goyck
Etna Yambour de Neygham
Lise de Goyck
Irondale
Master's Daley
Oe Hack
L. M. van Zante
Polla
threshing run on ter louw farm yields around 36 bushels
A field report describes the Ter Louw and Van Gorp outfit threshing on the Simon Ter Louw and Andrew Ter Louw farms. The convoy searched for the Desa Carpenter threshing outfit near Jess Carpenter's home, with Cleora Carpenter operating the tractor. Oats yielded about 36 bushels per acre, straw valued for bedding, and comparisons made to a combine. The piece notes the hybrid Ter Louw variety producing high yields in trials and mentions nearby farming activity and community camaraderie.
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Andrew Ter Louw
Simon Ter Louw
Sandridge
van Gorp
Clarence
Lester
Mr. Terlouw
Skunk River
Mathes
Robert van Hemert
Everett van Engelhoven
Vernon van Gorp
Lester Ter Louw
Herman Shilling
Donald van Hemert
Harley Coons
Billy Sanders
Fred Dykens
Godert Vander Hart
John Vander Hart
Wes Ter Louw
Bert van Hemert
Andrew Terlouw
Chris Vander Hart
Mia
Herman Westerkamp
Nick Dykens
Clarence van Gorp
Henry Eilander
Gerrit van Gorp
Gerald Ter Louw
U. S. Army
Desa Carpenter Threshing
Jess
William Schippers
Louis Schippers
Will
Pella
Kidders
Nellsen
Terouw
Andrew
Playing a Different Tune by Cleora Carpenter
Cleora Carpenter, a pianist on the piano accordion, is highlighted as a versatile performer who also works as an actor during the threshing season, showcasing her multi talent during rural work periods.
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Cleora Carpenter
Corn yields praised across North Country farms
North Country farmers report robust corn growth with heavy stalks and dense cover on side hills. Observers note minimal bare spots and expect a fine crop, citing tall stalks and a near eight foot patch at Schippers farm as indicative of strong conditions. Clover stands observed under crops.
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Schippers
Oats Praise and Community Spirit Report
The report notes good oats and forecasts fertile crops ahead while the Reporter chats with Mrs. Andrew Ter Louw about Gerald's address. It highlights faith in ground service aviation, a young man finding a kind friend in Sioux County, and threshing ring men whose behavior reflects well on local farm folks.
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Schippers
Rich van der Leest
Rich
Jess Carpenter
Jess
Giles
Donald
Bert Var
Andrew Ter Louw Farm
Andrew
Bert van Hemert
Andrew ‘Ter Louw
Gerald
Jenome
Sioux County
Andrew Ter Louw
4-H Club Notes on Pig Vaccination Rules
4-H indicates vaccination requirements for pigs exhibited at Iowa fairs. All swine must carry immunization certificates for anti hog cholera serum and virus within 30 days or 15 days if using serum alone before shows. Purebred pigs must be registered to compete. only one pig needed from a purebred litter. Overnight county fair camping uses pup tents on site.
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Pig Club
Towa
Iowa
Tent offer to first responders with limited supply
A letter will be sent regarding tent allocations and due to limited numbers, the first to reply will receive priority. The notice emphasizes first come, first served for the tents available.
Sioux County Land Moving At Good Prices
A 120 acre farm located three miles south of Sheldon in O'Brien County was part of the sale listings. The auction prospects emphasize favorable prices for Sioux County land and attract potential buyers seeking arable acreage and investment value.
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Sioux County
Sheldon
O'Brien County
Farm sales across Iowa counties record modest prices per acre
The Schoeneman Estate sold to Gilbert Van Meervern for 125.00 per acre. An 80 acre Ruthland Estate farm in Sioux County sold for 100.00 per acre. A 198 acre Plymouth County farm went for 93.00 per acre. N. J. Ramaker acted as agent in these transactions. Sioux Center News notes an average dairy worker age of 38 with two of five over 40.
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Schoeneman
Gilbert van Meervern
Ruthland
Sioux County
Plymouth County
N. J. Ramaker
Sioux Center
Atedl
Cing
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Worp Bergman
George Vande Voort
Albert Tysseling
Vande Voort
Aviation
Army
March Field
California
Andrew Ter
Louis
General Electric
Thotsan
Wormhoudt
Andrew Tor Louw
March Field Hen
Ter Louw
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