Gossip from the Area on Farms and Machinery
Ernest E Blom took over South Woods Dairy on March 1 and bought a high grade registered Guernsey Bull in Waukee with his father A M Blom. Case Bruinckool recalls his threshing outfit from thirty eight years ago with pride. A farm binder bought last year still shines on the lot. Dan Dieleman of the Lake Prairie AAA Committee notes many farmers signing up, with 144 of 150 in Black Oak township. He urges broad cooperation and notes opposition to current plans but willingness to sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Blom
South Woods
A.M. Blom
Waukee
Case Bruinckool
Dan Dieleman
Lake Prairie Aaa Committee
Nome
Black Oak Township
Mahaska County
Ray Vander Lind
Ernest de Cook
Dick van Zee
Correction on the boy’s name in the second photo
The record notes Walter Van Pony and Mr. Ced are incorrect. The pen image’s subject is Baugh, not Van D. The correction clarifies the boy’s identity in the second picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter van Pony
Mr. Ced
Vand
Baugh
Planting Locust and Walnut Trees Suggested for Farms
The article argues farmers should plant useful trees to improve long term value and resilience. It highlights Locust, Ash, Elm, Oak, Hickory, Hackberry, Osage Orange, and especially Black Walnut. Walnuts offer profit from creeks and well watered flats. trees cost little to establish and later yield dividends. It notes the Thomas walnut and market demand for kernels. It cites investment cautions about farm mortgages and prudent saving to avoid depression.
Will Study Fowl Paralysis at New Poultry Laboratory
The Regional Poultry Research Laboratory at East Lansing Michigan will study fowl paralysis. Dr Harold L Keane of Iowa State College, who returned from a conference, heads poultry husbandry. The Iowa Station has nosed fowl paralysis since 1930. Dr D Lee of Iowa State College will be an advisory pathologist. The lab will serve 25 central and northwestern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Poultry Laboratory
East Lansing
Mich
Harold L. ‘Eke
Iowa State College
Iowa Station
D. Lee
Steal Chickens At New Sharon
Thieves stole 60 chickens from Clyde Whitehead farm three miles west of New Sharon on Thursday night. Sheriff Fritz Van Genderen warned farm families to secure chicken houses as a recent second theft in three weeks. Earlier 76 Wyandotte chicks were taken from Tom Gossnell farm four miles west. Both thefts occurred while families were away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Whitehead
New Sharon
Fritz van Genderen
Tom Gosnell
Here
Whitehead
Medley
Death of Genderen Tied to Theft Spree Reflected in Clues
Murky local report notes Genderen linked to a string of thefts with limited clues. Police indicate a suspect with minimal evidence relied on by sheriff, while a will may reveal funds used to settle a chicken debt at Star location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genderen
Cook Pork Thoroughly to Prevent Trichinosis in Iowa
Dr. Carl F. Jordan of the Iowa state health department warns Iowans to cook pork thoroughly to kill trichinae. He recalls a year ago when seven people in a family and a visitor contracted the disease from undercooked pork. Enticing risks from sausage are noted and farmers are urged to control rats. Symptoms include diarrhea fever and muscle pains. severe cases can mimic typhoid. The health department is surveying trichinosis this year and requires complete reporting of all cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl F. Jordan
Iowa State Department of Health
Rate Carry
Dffense
Jordan
Towa
Early Hatched Chicks Will Bring Largest Profit
W M Whitfield extension poultry specialist at Iowa State College reports records from 35 flocks showing February hatched chicks yield higher profits and lower costs than March April or May hatchings. February birds sell in May with higher prices, grow faster and incur lower disease risk, producing more income per hour and less depreciation on brooding expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
Arly
Corn and sweet corn rules in 1989 program allotment
The Q A explains farm crop classifications under the 1989 program. Ten acres of corn and cane in alternating rows split as five corn, five cane, all ten depleting. Sweet corn counts as corn unless contracted to a canning factory, then soil depleting but not corn. Soybeans used for hay or silage are non depleting if cut before seed maturity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chronicle
Iowa State Aaa Committee
Marion County
Soil Depleting Classification For Crops and Planted Areas
The text explains soil depleting status for cane or sorgo, millet and Sudan grass, hay or seed use, and popcorn under the 1939 program. It states cane, sorgo, and certain crops are depleting regardless of use, with millet and Sudan grass hay or seed uses producing mixed classifications and popcorn acreage specified as soil depleting separate from corn acreage.
Montezuma set to vote on new light plant
At a special town council meeting on Monday a petition led to a special election on the municipal light plant. April 7 was fixed as the election day. Our Own Statistics notes a rise in divorcees nationwide as women gain full economic emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montezuma
Yee
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Pella
Dan Diekeman
Dan
Congress
Sully
Wilbur Vander Kamp
Wilbur
Paul Vander Kamp
van Gorp
Hatchery
Sargent
John Wynberg
Augustine & Lewis
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Space FC Ona
Norge
Rhynsburger Electric
Supreme Court
America
Illinois
Thomas
Mac
Grinnell Herald-Register
Gerrit Tysseling
Horse and Mule Breeders Association
W. C. Ver Ploeg
M. M. Dockendorf
Harry Linn
Iowa
Wayne Jackson
Horse and Mule Breeders Association of Iowa
Marilyn Ver Ploeg
Walter van Derland
P. van Zante Garage
Emmett Binns
Oskaloosa
Anthony van Zee
Leonard van Zante
Mr. Linn
Hoc
Connie van Zee
Connie
Insurance
Lautenbach
Ordi
Klyn & de Winter
Geart’s Feed Mill
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