30 Jul 1942
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1942
Page
1
A Des Moines River drainage method at Red Rock shows 10 acre plots of sweet clover responding to drainage pits. Water receded rapidly after a 5.5 inch rain, with plants reemerging and blooming. experts note potential for reclaiming swampy Des Moines river banks along with other rivers.
A disjointed local digest describes farm conditions near Metairie with references to rainfall, soil moisture, and damaged crops. It notes partial crop failure, limited rainfall, and ongoing irrigation efforts affecting yields and farm operations, including mentions of specific named individuals and farm activities.
Virgil Schakel and Clifford Van Arkel dug drainage wells on two Bogaard farms near Pella on July 28. They reached water at 13 feet and 26 feet deep with 13 and 26 feet of water, respectively, using a truck engine powered drilling method. The process involved drilling circular sand pits, filling with rocks, sand, gravel, and concrete to seal the top, enabling effective drainage on soggy soil where water collected after rains.
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An opinion poll of nearly 1000 Iowa farmers shows broad support for government measures to balance wartime burdens. Majority favor parity pricing for corn and wheat, government loan or ownership options, and curbs on wages and profits. Most respondents also back conscripting labor and tighter controls on crops and livestock during the war.
The article outlines factors lowering milk production in summer including feed shortages hot humidity water scarcity and flies. It recommends darkened barns for cooling ample water not assuming tank fullness equals pasture availability and grain for high producing cows. Fly control sanitation and fans or cooling systems help prevent loss. dairymen note recovery after production drops is difficult.
The old black raspberry canes from which the fruit has recently been picked should be cut back to within an inch or two of the ground, removed from the patch and destroyed. If this was not
Town Clerk H W Bathke, teased for a fish tale, recalls catching a 7 inch gold fish while bass fishing a claim that goldfish are commercially important in Sumner County. Article notes streams near normal but high water restricts small mouth fishing as season progresses.
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