Sweet corn profit drives Iowa factory reach and soil use
The Pella factory group and its Altoona Perry Rockwell City and Grimes plants all operate at full acreage and turn farmers away while Pella lags. Sweet corn promises higher soil productivity and better rotation with fall wheat. Fodder and ensilage from sweet corn compare to other crops, with green manuring from stalks and net profit emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Altoona
Perry
Rockwell City
Grimes
Altoona Farmers Sign Up Max Factory Capacity Quickly
Altoona farmers within forty miles of Pella signed up the factory’s maximum capacity in three weeks with little solicitation. The list shows Altoona growers increasing contracts far beyond last year, an rise of about 150 percent, raising questions about opportunities for Pella farmers and whether Altoona producers are wise or foolish. Acres 1919 Acres 28 30 35 80 v.
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Pella
Altoona
Grimes Farmers Hold Long Running Sweet Corn Contracts
Grimes growers have cultivated sweet corn for eighteen years, with over 2000 acres under contract this year. The average Grimes contract spans 18.5 acres, while Pella averages 4.5 acres, a factor in Pella’s lower yield. The Grimes effort is presented as profitable and well‑supported by visiting Pella farmers and local business leaders who reviewed the crop experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes
Pella
Pella Farmers Endorse Sweeter Corn Planting Plan
Local growers in Pella report strong returns from sweet corn and commit to larger plantings. Lou Vander Streek, Jacob Vogelaar, George Engbers, H. Grundman, A. Nelson, Wm. Kelderman and others describe profits, soil benefits, and commitment to 10 to 20 acre trials, arguing three year trials prove profitability and urging neighbors to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Vander Streek
Pella
A. van Veen
Wm. Stuursma
Jacob Vogelaar
Jake
George Engbers
H. Grundman
Proceedings of the City Council of Pella May 4 1920
The City Council of Pella Iowa met May 4 1920 in regular session. Mayor Vanden Berg presided with all members present. Treasurer reported April balance of 21890 86 and warrants approved for funding bonds 2000 and levy refund 147 60. Payroll reviewed and bills ordered paid from Corporation Light Sanitation Library Fire funds. committee referred alley grading in block 64. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
Iowa
Vanden Berg
Fire Dept
A. C. Kuyper
Tanlac ad touts dramatic cure for Milwaukee woman
Mrs. Paul Petrykus of 377 Rogers Street Milwaukee recounts a year of illness described as a nervous wreck with stomach pains and fainting spells. After using Tanlac she reports a 26 pound weight gain to 142 pounds, improved appetite and color, and regained strength to care for her three children. The testimonial notes Tanlac sold in Iowa and mentions an accompanying civil service exam notice with eligibility rules.
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Paul Petrykug
Rogers Street
Milwaukee
Tanlac
Mra
Petrykus
Elmont & Akeleton
Taniac
Pella
Gista
United States Civil Service Exams in Marion County Iowa
The Civil Service Commission announced an examination for rural carrier positions in Marion County Iowa. Applications were issued for Bussey and Pella areas with a target date in 1920.
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Rier
U. S
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington D.C
Washington
United States
Civil Service Commission
Marion
Low
Pella
Bussey
Towa
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Altoona Farmers
Name Anderson
A. J Barton
F. Baker
Paul Bunz
W. C. Cresap
D. B
Champion
E. B. . Champion
T. W. — Eshelman
Carl —. N. A. Fuller
Hecker
W. A Hicks
C. M. Henry
Ray _ Henry
James Johnson
C. L. Ecec
Murrow
Niswander
B . Plummer
H. V Rommick
Shepherd
Sherman
A. N Sauires
W. I
Grimes Farmers
Channon
Ray Channon Wet
Wm. Pierce
H. E. Richardson
W. J. Seibert
S. A. Richardson
G. C. Russell
Chas. Ritchart
A. M. Harley
Ray Cower
Pella Farmers
Sroona
Electric Light Fund
Bernick Electrical Company
High Ave
Weat
Oakaloons
Rural Carrier Examination
Lowe Brothers High
Coler
Puritan -Drug CO
Heerema Bros
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