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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
1
Extension agronomist Prescott emphasizes improved pastures as the best route to efficiency in livestock farming. He notes neglect of pasture, suggests timing Sudan grass seeding in May, and highlights planning for hot summers to maximize forage, reduce labor, and boost yields.
Agricultural note outlines pasture and hay crop ideas using oats clover alfalfa and bromes. Recommends sweet clover, alsike, red clover and lime fertility for productive pastures. Highlights timing in May June fall growth and need for supplemental hay. Describes mixtures for livestock forage and potential pasture value in favorable soils.
A June 1 Iowa crop report shows corn condition at 70 percent of normal, slightly below the LYTLE 1930s standard but indicating higher acreage and favorable weather. Small grains and tame hay also show strong prospects, with hay condition at its highest since 1920 and roughage ample for livestock.
June 1 corn condition across towns averaged 87 percent of normal, slightly below 90 percent in 1941 but above the ten year 82 percent. High condition plus a 7 percent acreage increase suggest abundant corn, with 97 percent hybrid seed planting in 1942 vs 96 in 1941 and 96 percent June 1 planting, though weather pushed some sowing past May 15. Only 42 percent planted by date versus 50 percent ten year average.
The Iowa Cooperative Crop and Livestock Reporting Service notes that normal corn planting sufficed except in scattered areas where floods and cutworm damage required replanting. The first monthly corn condition report for Iowa signals favorable grain prospects with abundant rains lifting oat conditions and hay yields to near record levels, while livestock on farms remains high and alfalfa growth increases.
Frances Norris, county home demonstration agent, urges homemakers to can an adequate amount of peas soon. She details shelling, washing, hot water bath processing, and salt addition for pint jars, warns against quarts, and notes pressure canning guidelines. Also covers cucumber planting, edibles like soybeans, and end-of-season harvest cues for asparagus rhubarb and tomatoes with leaf disease advice.
Mahaska county ships seven loads of Commodity Credit Corporation steel bins to Kansas and Nebraska for wheat storage and backhaul of wheat. F. F. Everett says 53 bins are already moved with 27 more expected, many dismantled locally. Trucks head to Sharon Springs Kansas Benkelman Nebraska and Kingsley Kansas with bins now emptied of government corn to store wheat in nearby states. Local farmers and county feed dealers purchase surplus wheat and corn for poultry and livestock feed.
The State Game Barn at Boone begins hatching over 10,000 jute white quail chicks this year. Cos operators received the birds and 24 brondine units have applied for chicks through Taylor We Huston, Superintendent of Grame, to supply the birds for rescue efforts.
Fragmented report covers flood impacts near Gayville and Pine Lake State with fish and wildlife notes, reservoir and park damage, plus public safety tips on hay fires and conservation training. Highlights include quail releases, fish rescue efforts, and staff changes at state agencies.
Hay fires rise in Iowa due to spontaneous combustion though overall fires decline. July is peak for hay lows, about a month after cutting, with October slightly higher than September and winter fires nearly none. High moisture in stored hay, tight packing, and poor ventilation fuel fires. salting hay at low levels can reduce risk when drying in the mow.
Rural pupils across Marion county rural schools completed eighth grade work and graduated in Knoxville exercises. Names include LeRoy Boughman East Amsterdam school Darrel Fouch Reese Gerrit Heemsbergen Elm Ridge Edith Mathes European JI school Arvena Rietveld Ola school John Robuck Scott Donald Sedrel Marysville Charlie Sims Victory Lola Toom Lola school Lila Van Viiet Otley Knoxville Journal.
For the second time in two months Rov of Humboldt is reported returning home carrying a case. The brief item notes a repeated scenario and identifies Rov as the central subject associated with Humboldt.
Twenty five measles cases have been reported in Humboldt since March I. Public health officials urge precaution and vaccination to prevent further spread. Health department records show concentrated cases in urban neighborhoods, with schools monitoring students for symptoms.
Ivondale Marquis 88570 is a sorrel Belgian Draft stallion with a forehead star. Sire Conquerant de Zandveor de 18625 by Foch de Heron. dam Irondale Beauty 16928 by Oakdale Hero 16807. Dam includes Margot Jupiter's Daisy 18717. Located L M Van Zante Place near Pella Iowa. Horse fee eight dollars. Not responsible for accidents.
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