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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1950
Page
2
Extension dairyman Bob Fincham says clipping cows aids cleanliness and reduces sediment in milk. He instructs clipping tailhead to switch four inches off ground, front to rear udder, belly and hind legs, plus brushing before milking and using clean utensils to help produce cleaner milk.
Extension swine specialist E L Quaife advises farmers to stagger sow breeding in fall to spread farrowings across periods. Early farrowings fetch higher prices, with October prices cited. not all can farrow early, but partial early litters can smooth hog flow and stabilize market price.
Carroll Worlan extension agricultural engineer at Town State College presents devices to prevent water pipes from freezing. He notes measures save time and money during sub zero spells on farms and homes.
Advice on inexpensive methods to keep pipes from freezing. Build a wooden housing around pipes with insulation inside, plus electric heat bulbs for warm air. For exposed drains, slip drainage tile over and fill space with corn cobs to allow drainage without freezing. Plastic tape with a thermostat heater is effective but pricier.
Polio cases in Iowa rise slightly with 1950 reports reaching 12 by November 18, per Dr Ralph I H Heeren, head of preventive diseases at the state health department. Officials cite better recognition and reporting, plus lack of effective nasal throat disease controls, noting illnesses like measles and mumps spread via discharges.
Iowa State College expert Norval Wardle notes 1948 saw 434 corn harvest accidents, dropped to 260 in 1949. He believes further reductions are possible this year by enforcing safety rules during operations and maintenance. Some credit easier harvests or machinery clog issues after a 1940s windstorm, but emphasis remains on proper training and protective clothing.
An old saying notes baling wire fixes long been used but modern welding strengthens weak parts and wearing surfaces. Electric arc welding joins metal parts quickly, often without removing them, with guidance from manufacturers, extension services, and welding schools to choose the right welder and setup for farm use.
Floyd L. Link director of safety for the Motor Club of Iowa warns that passing errors and improper side positioning lead to costly rural crashes. He notes four in a hundred fatal rural crashes involve improper passing and twelve in a hundred involve cars on the wrong side, urging drivers to pass only when certain of safety to avoid haste.
Authorities urge motorists to follow safety rules to prevent accidents caused by speed and improper passing. Clear guidelines emphasize keeping to posted limits, signaling intentions, and yielding to oncoming traffic to reduce crash risk and injuries.
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