Cattle Numbers Are Decreasing Says Rex Beresford
Rex Beresford extension animal husbandry specialist at Town State College warns farmers to stay in the live stock business. He notes cattle numbers are down, calf crops sold early, and warns against chasing high feeder cattle prices without caution. He urges culling, improving stock quality, and prudent feeder purchases.
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Rex Beresford
Town State College
Beresford
Ing
G.uinces
Harlan
United States
Mitchell County
Teresford
Reunion greeting spans decades in Algona streets
While strolling through Algona, Ninea Duryea was hailed by a stranger riding in an Illinois car. The driver, a woman once Duryea’s pupil 30 years ago, pulled up and recognized her on the curb, greeting her warmly.
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Ninea Duryea
Algona
1947 Champion Ram Purchased By Vriezelaar
Shropshire ram bought by John A. Vriezelaar at the Hoover dispersal sale in Loosa on Friday July 24. The animal won 1944 Town Hired Ram state and grand champion titles and tracing sire Mr N Gibson imported from Canada. Breeding ram praised as among the best for upcoming shows.
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Shropshires
Larger Vets On The Farm Training In Pella Schools
Veterans of World War II may enroll in the On The Farm Training program in Pella Public Schools under Marion Aalbers. The course covers 200 classroom hours yearly plus 100 on the veteran farm, with a field day at Otley August 12. Participants include Virgil Boyd Adrian De Haan Harold Van Der Hart Jacob Van Dusseldorp Marold Heyveld James Ye Jong Leonard Langstraat Ervin Mathes Nelson Pleima Francis Schippers Harald Slings Gilford Steenbock Gerald Vowelaar Martin Vos. Enrollment info available from William S. Stewart during the first week of August.
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Pella
Marion Aalbers
Otley
Virgil Boyd
Adrian de Haan
Harold van’ der Hart
Jacob van Dusseldorp
Marold Heyveld
James Ye Jong
Leonard Langstraat
Ervin Mathes
Nelson Pleima
Francis Schippers
Harald Slings
Gilford Steenbock
Gerald Vowelaar
Martin Vos
William S. Stewart
Vocational “Ag
Columnists to honor Hoover at birthday party
West Branch Iowa hosts a three day party for President Herbert Hoover marking his 74th birthday on August 10. Hoover born in West Branch, he and the Hoover family home figure in town history. Columnists plan tributes likening him to a Kernel of the Tall Corn as townspeople gather.
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Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Robert D. Blue
Charles Finley
Iowa State College
Virgil Hancher
University of Iowa
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An admonition on fairness argues that showing leniency toward others' mistakes is essential before passing judgment on our own. The reflection emphasizes restraint, humility, and the ethical standard of treating others with consideration.
Pella Midgets edge Knoxville in 9-8 baseball tilt
The Pella American Legion Midgets defeated Knoxville 9 to 8 on Friday at Knoxville. Coached by Karl Lestie and Jack Sin for Pella, with Garlon Grove guiding Knoxville. Players included Lloyd Lenger and Vernon Truchload among others, sponsored by Ulrich Motor Co.
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Billy Stout
Pella American Legion
Knoxville America Legion
Knoxville
Pella
Karl Lestie
Jack Sin
Garlon Grove
Lloyd Lenger
Vernon 'Truchload
Ronnie van Nial
Kenney de Wild
Donny Boyert
Marvin Keoyman
Kenney van Rees
Johnny Bloodsworth
Marion van Hal
Ulrich Motor Co
Ford
Jaeblood
Ballenger
When Should You Apply for Your Driver's License
A 1940s Iowa DPS release explains license renewal timing for motorists. The article outlines when to renew based on current license number and age, advising readers to clip the piece for reference. The guidance emphasizes checking if the license is 1946–48 issued and renewal timing tied to the holder's birthday.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Drowned Baby Richard Baylor at Anita
Fifteen month old Richard Baylor drowned at Anita after slipping into a cracked container holding rain water. Investigators report the child fell head first into the ten gallon crack, prompting a fatal accident inquiry.
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Anita
Richard Baylor
Forty Years as Oxford Junction Village Blacksmith
Frank Kolaris has served as the village blacksmith at Oxford Junction for four decades. He initially took the job for a week, yet stayed on for 40 years, marking a long tenure in local trades and community life.
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Frank Kolaris
Oxford Junction
Iowa Farmers Learn Terracing Pays Big Dividends
Iowa farmers find terracing profitable as rains last year washed out fields. Extension engineer Dale Hull says terraces can be built with common equipment and farms gain by offering terracing services. Whirlwind terracer and other machines aid quick builds, while contour listing helps hold water on slopes.
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Iowa
Dale Ull
Iowa State
Col- EO
University of Missouri
Ing
Hull
Insurance and savings offer from WM Dieleman Sully Iowa
WM Dieleman of Sully Iowa invites customers to insure farm and city property and crops, auto insurance, and to open a savings account with life insurance for retirement. He promises low rates with reputable companies and offers doorstep calls, or letters to P O Box 148. Call 60.
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Sully
P. O
Dieleman
Iowa
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Legion
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Chaloners
Everett Mitchell
NBC
Allis-Chalmers Sales and Service
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Cook
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