06 May 1943
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
1
An unclear fragment mentions Marion County conservation efforts and a broader offensive strategy near Tunis and Brith, with references to distance and reconnaissance. The readable portion suggests a regional conservation push and potential military framing within the local context.
Fragmentary text indicates a policy notice about farm workers needing a permit to switch employment. Details are unclear due to legibility issues but reference to rate, acres, and administrative phrases suggests a regulatory or labor rule from an agricultural administration.
A northern state region reports continued illness in livestock despite vaccination against the Western disease. Only one Gekiess sleeping report noted, with unclear details on species and scope.
County Agent reports on the Dyer Angus herd including champion animals at state fairs and Ak-Sar-Ben. Notes advise purchasing right cow with strong lineage, marketing as a unified future herd with Dyer and Davis cattle, and details on fly control using formalin mixtures and safe application practices.
Stouder warns against the crystal inslet method for hog herds possibly exposed to hog cholera. He argues immunization should not occur where handlers have dealt with the virus or virus is present on premises. Using the method could allow an outbreak to take hold before immunity develops.
Heather is a vital war need and the United States relies on country hides and skins for part of the stocks to meet leather requirements. C. W. McDonald, Iowa State College extension specialist in animal husbandry.
Open the hide to preferred pattern. remove other entries from the proof. cattle hide blood, manure and befriu the skin to all. Drain off the surplus water. Dispose of the hide immediately if possible. but if necessary to cure use about a pound of clean salt for each pound of hide. Spread the hide hair side down ensuring the salt reaches all parts of the head, legs and tail to prevent spoilage.
Houseflies and related flies threaten spring and summer on farms. Early control boosts yields and comfort while reducing disease risk. Stable and barn flies breed in manure and can spread equine sleeping sickness. house flies carry infantile paralysis, tuberculosis, typhoid fever, and dysentery. Effective measures include manure disposal, traps, poisons, and sprays.
The text outlines using screens and traps before relying on flies swatters. It advises disposing of farm manure promptly within three days, piling and compacting it, and surrounding the pile with a shallow ditch to collect liquid. It mentions borax as a homemade treatment less effective than other measures and notes possible ice shortages and task pressures.
Marion County AAA clarifies corn price ceilings after Office of Price Administration ruling. Farm to farmer sales set at 92 cents and farm to local elevator sales at 92 cents, with steel-bin stored corn limited to the county ceiling. Sealed corn may be released by paying advances plus 3 percent interest. Some sealed corn dates back to 1838 per Knowville Journal.
The guide explains choosing the correct seed plate for corn planters and hybrid seed companies. It notes compatibility with seed age and variety and offers steps to verify plate fit and adjust settings for optimal planting depth and spacing.
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