Rain and crops patchy around Pella farm district
Rain last Friday provided limited relief to dry fields around Pella and east toward Des Moines, with a half to two inches in parts. Corn growth is rapid but stands are uneven. chinch bugs threaten oats and wheat, while pasture and soil moisture vary by county. Local farmers hope additional timely rains to save crops and reduce losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Des Moines
Tracy
John Pos
Drouth
Demonstration on Soil Saving on Three Farms
Demonstration shows soil loss control methods on the farms of Borgmar Lankelma Geaselink in Richland township. Techniques include contour farming grass waterways terracing and gully control with trees and concrete structures. Students observe showmanship feeding and judging of livestock and poultry projects during a coop effort led by local associations and instructors. More than 136000 crows killed in six Oklahoma roost bombings using dynamite over seven years. one 162-bomb raid estimated to kill 40000 crows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Borgmar
H. P. Lankelma
A. Geaselink
Richland
Pella
Bergman
Cne
Mahaska County
Cie
Aswciation
M. M. Dockendorf
Jass
Richland Township
Lyle Visser
Gordon Maddy
Jack Onstunk
Josephine Parker
Dale Mallory
Hampshire
Delno Maddy
Poland
LaVerne Rankin
Betty Frye
Betty Pixler
Poultry Club
Dale Neifort
Colt Club
Sheep Club
la Verne Rankin
Oklahoma
Hampshire hog conference set for Marshalltown Iowa
Health examination day for Boys 4-H is June 2 with plans to attend. The National Hampshire Type Conference will be held in Marshalltown Iowa June 17 and 18 for the first time in the state, drawing more than a thousand leaders from across the country. The Hop & Harry club postponed its tour due to rain but resumed activity June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Marsch
Hampshire Swine Registry
Marshallown
Hop & Harry Club
St John
Maddy
Joan
Visser
Norma
Marion County farm notes on fences and farming trends
The Marion County agent report highlights a new USDA Farmers Bulletin on fence construction and post treatment, notes rising legume silage use with 200 to 400 pounds of coch meal or molasses, and reports expected growth in soybean acreage. It discusses soil conservation district benefits, AAA promotion of practices, and 4-H club impact on education. It cites poultry flock size debates and shifts in land ownership from owners to tenants.
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Office of Information
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Des Moines
Marion County
AAA
Making a Binder and Canvases From Duck Cloths
The plan uses No 8 duck weighing 18 oz per square yard and No 4 duck at 24 oz per square yard for combing canvas. Both fabrics are claimed to cost no more than alternatives, aiming to optimize material choice for the binder project.
County farm report urges crop timing to boost cattle and sheep
Marion County farmers are urged to optimize hay and seed crops to increase beef cattle and sheep output. Advice covers cutting red clover at full bloom, alfalfa at 10 to 25 percent bloom, and weather impacts on chinch bug outbreaks with possible use of cosote oil and demonstration barriers.
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United States
Marion County
German origin rifle sparks frontier duel tale
A historic double barreled cap and ball rifle carried by George Kirchner of Corydon intensifies a frontier clash. The piece traces its German roots to a gamekeeper’s weapon, highlighting a rugged, era defining firearm. In a different note, the piece mentions central European child marriage practices where unions are formalized at eighteen after cradle marriages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kirchner
Corydon
Germany
Lemon Juice Remedy for Rheumatic Pain Quick Use
A simple inexpensive Frome style remedy promises rapid relief from rheumatic, arthritis, and neuritis pain. Mix 4 lemons juice with a quart of water and two tablespoons twice daily. If no improvement within 48 hours, Ru-Ex offers a money back guarantee and is sold by Carpenter's Drug Store.
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Peter Bogaards
Leslie Carl
Chronicle Office
CCC
Oskaloosa
Worp Bergman
Ray Goselink
ATLAS
Dave DE Cook
Father's Bay
Neto
Towncraft
Dad
Penney’s
Penney St.penney Company
Lewis van Heukelem
Chronicle
Bergmar
Yng
Love Brothers Neptunite
Fox Fools
Marion County Agent’s Office
W. R. Whitfield
Towa State College
Central
Europe
Carpenter’s Drug Store
Ivondale Buster
Ivondale Buster No
Dima
Hugo Steenhoek Farm
John Wittenberg
Hugo Steenhoek
Southern Iowa
Corner Fair Grounds
Southern Iowa Sale CO
D. D. Donaldson
D. H. Mateer
Lester Butler
UO Ey
Lautenbach & Verought
Arrow Oil CO
South Pella
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