11 Nov 1943
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1943
Page
1
The report describes corn picking as the main task, fields being filled and cribs full. It notes drought and Providence aiding farmers, describes dam and pond projects by Soil Conservation crews, and mentions farmers like De Pennine and Van Zee processing fields, tile drainage, and alfalfa plans. A vivid farm portrait includes Lawrence Colyn and a bold chicken beheading by Carrie.
The article describes Carrie Colyn tending a large poultry flock with over two hundred pallets and about a hundred market cockerels sold recently. Tone Van and family improve their farm with a new basement, be neath the house storage, and a planned 20 by 80 foot chicken house. They store Red Bonanza potatoes in a cave and plan a gas saver trailer made from reclaimed parts to ease hauling. A final stop notes a herd of Hampshire hogs fed corn near Arza Durham’s farm.
A garbled wartime fragment mentions Mr Durham and wages, possible hire terms, and a hint that some funds or goods might be sent to the Durham farm. Names such as Albert and Mire appear, with unclear actions or dates. The text lacks coherent details to confirm a specific event or outcome.
Readable fragments describe crop goal percentages for 1944 including corn up by a percent, flax dew and oat fall outputs, and prices or yields under wartime conditions. The text cites Wallice's Farmer and references to other crops and regional averages, with several garbled proper nouns.
Wartime feed shortages emphasize alfalfa hay and soy protein for dairy cows. Experts from Tow State College note a cow fed alfalfa yields high milk output, with protein from soy or equivalent needed to sustain production. A balanced ration with corn silage adds protein while maintaining energy.
Contour line planning should be done in fall or early winter to ease next spring labor. Lester Clapp of Iowa State College notes district technics and extension helpers can spread the work over time, and warns against rushing the task. Contour lines can be marked by log dragging or manure piles, or with a plow point on frozen ground for visibility.
A farmer and his family may consume meat raised on any farm he owns or operates without giving up ration points, but he receives this privilege only for the
A farmer may slaughter on his own farm for family use under an OPA like order, with certification that meat is for household consumption. Regulations allow sale of cattle with stamp collection and a simple fed report, while farm groups may rotate slaughter duties but cap yearly meat lending to 1000 pounds beef 150 pounds other meat and 25 pounds desserts.
Mr. Guy Spaur will again head the County 4 H organization as its chairman. The nomination occurred at a meeting of the County 4 H Committees with club leaders and Central Traitors present.
The county Women’s meeting chose officers including Mrs. Vanden Berg as Chair and Mrs. H. W. Vriezlaar as Publicity Chair. Maddy was named County Health Chairman and Mrs. Bryan Karr County School Chair. Attendees listed included Mrs. C. Vanden Berg and Mrs. Dykstr among others. Plans aim to broaden distribution of program materials.
A booklet from Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station outlines dependable seeds for hybrid corn and forage crops. It lists suitable seed varieties and practical guidance for growers.
The inquiry asks for continued seed details and requests Shank to be mailed to De Ron and Serret Towa Corn Grain Growers Association in Aus Towa. It notes this as a formal correspondence about ongoing seed distribution and related contact.
An unreadable OCR fragment hints at wheat production figures and a claim that birth rates in the nation have fallen from 25.1 per 1080, with a notable decline of about one third. Mentions Fannie and a figure around two years, unclear provenance.
North Africa supplies fruits vegetables and meats to French troops and civilian workers, helping feed the army during and after liberation efforts. Allied authorities coordinate food stocks, seeds, fertilizers, and supplies, reflecting a careful post campaign provisioning.
Spare parts for farm machinery and tractor fuel supplies have dramatically reduced shipping load, enabling North Africans to quickly resume agricultural production and improve efficiency amid post conflict rebuilding.
A wartime appeal urges readers to invest Christmas savings in war bonds and continue supporting the attack. It frames saving and spending as patriotic acts, urging personal finance decisions align with the war effort.
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