Wide Iowa Soil Conservation Contests Draw Growing Interest
A broad slate of eleven state and regional awards plus local honors across Iowa spurs farmer landlords tenants and districts to advance soil and water conservation. Programs include Iowa Soil Conservation Achievement Awards with multiple sponsors, district awards by Goodyear, Sioux City regional contests, and honors from Omaha World Herald Firestone North Central groups and media partners WHO and WMT.
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Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Sioux City
Northwest Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Omaha World-Herald
Southwest
Soil Conservation Week Promotes Small Watershed Program
The Soil Conservation Service unveils a new Small Watershed Protection Program to aid farmers in flood prevention. State conservationist Frank Mendell notes 62 pilot watersheds authorize nationwide to test local state and federal cooperation and to show results from planned watershed programs with soil and water conservation measures applied before structures are built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Service
Frank J. Mendell
Iowa Watersheds Advance Under Soil Conservation Plan
This Is Soil Conservation Week highlights benefits from watershed improvements. Four Iowa watersheds receive act approval: Mule Creek Mills County Honey Creek Lucas County Upper Plymouth Creek Plymouth County and Nassau Creek Sioux County. Local districts sponsor and maintain plans, with farmers funding about half the cost and work to be completed within a five year span. Spreading work progresses as surveys and tentative plans exist and contracts flow for several structures.
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Iowa
Mule Creek
Mills County
Lucas County
Plymouth Creek
Plymouth County
Nassau Creek
Sioux County
Soil Conservation District
Tocal
Mendell
Honey Creek
Drainage Fixer Promises Fast Lawn Cleanup
An advertisement touts Boyer's amazing Septic Tank Cleaner and Drain Opener to unclog drains and remove roots and grease from drainage lines. It claims low cost and quick results and urges readers to get some today.
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Boyer
Jasper County Farmers Protect Soil With Terraces
Jasper county farmers reduce erosion by terraces and diversion terraces built across fields to channel excess water to grassed waterways. Soil district technicians aid in establishing measures, with resident planter Robert Wormley of Malaka township expanding terraces on his rented farm, now at about 400 rods. A conservation plan pairs terraces with a five year crop rotation including corn oats and alfalfa-brome, while cooperators across the area adopt similar erosion controls. The piece notes 27.55 million Americans lived on farms as of January 1 1947.
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Jasper County
Soil Conservation Service
Soil District Office
Robert Wormley
Newton
Malaka
Bob
Arthur Watt
Dave Boot
Prairie City
Joe Cross
Baxter
A. D. Jensma
Fred Adkins
Grinnell
Frank Newcomer
Newburg
Burt van Wyk
Lynnville
F. C. Kling
Galesburg
Frank Warrick
Valeria
Stuart B. McCracken
Conservation Aid
Iowa
Iowa 4-H Clubs List 3 700 Youths In 1954 Soil Conservation Activity
About 3 700 Iowa boys join the soil conservation activity of the 4-H club program across 267 clubs in 22 counties. The program, guided by the Town Agricultural Extension Service and aided by technicians and local leaders, emphasizes soil use problems, fertility, erosion control, and crop variety plots. County tours and demonstrations boost participation and lead many members to advanced land-use work.
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Iowa
4-H
Town Agricultural Extension Service
Decatur
Happy Hustlers
Shelby County
Old Iowa Farmer Treasured His 'Good One' Car
A retiring Iowa farmer lived in a small town trading place visiting sons and neighbors. He came from a Dutch Pennsylvania background and told of Indians stopping at his smoke house. He proudly kept his car in perfect condition and, even in illness, visited the garage daily to sit in the driver’s seat and speak to the vehicle as his loyal companion. The story emphasizes a humble, respectful love of a machine over boastful driving attitudes. The Northeast Illinois region had 204,239 farms.
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Bob Hullihan
Iowa
Pennsylvania
X Disease Cases Reported in Iowa Cattle
Dr. Herrick of Iowa State College notes several X disease cases in Iowa cattle this year traced to chlorinated naphthalene found in some lubricating greases and used oils. Not all greases contain it, and some crankcase oils may. insecticides do not. Skin symptoms failing external parasite treatment should prompt a veterinarian. Prevent cattle contact with greases and used oils, as certain greases contain the causative ingredient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Herrick
Iowa State College
Herrick
Care of Wildlife Continued on Page Two
A fragment discusses scattered jack pine stands offering shelter food and water for wild birds and animals as Multiflora Rose Bill expresses enthusiasm about his efforts on wildlife care and habitat.
Multiflora Rose Used In Wildlife Areas In Jasper County
Ivan Salmons of the Newton Iowa SCS notes multiflora rose as a new adaptable plant for wildlife habitat and living fences in Jasper County. It serves as winter feed for wild fowl and separates cropland from permanent pasture. Other observed sites include Cave Boot Des Moines Art Watt Sherm and Paul Bros in various townships.
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Jesper County
Jasper
Soil Conservation District
Cave Boot
Des Moines
Art Watt
Sherm Township
Paul Bros
Main Township
Ivan Salmons
SCS
Newton
Iowa
Lucky incident with high line during Pierson winds
During strong winds at Pierson a broken high line wire was picked up and wrapped around a pipe railing. When power returned 2300 volts remained in the line. It is unknown who handled the loose wire during the outage and recovery.
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Pierson
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Mississippi Valley Association
South Kota
Soil Conservation Commissioners
Town State College
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
National Grange
American Plant Food Council, Inc
Council Bluffs
Agriculture Committee
Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce
Paardekooper
Deal Pharmacy
U. S
Ruth Zugg Adams
Marion County Auditor
Chronicle News
Pella
Franks Welding Company
Uger
South Pella
Ilinois
Pella Poultry Service
the Farm Service Center
Vogelaar
Gary T. Vogelaar
Massey-Harris
Earl Atkine
Donald Boertje
Union Grocery
Velveeta
Kool Aid
Aaa O
Candy & Gumi
Ajax
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