Coalport remembered as a fading river town in Iowa
Mrs. Clarence Chamberlain spoke at the Marion County Historical Society meeting in Knoxville about Coalport, once a Des Moines River coal port in Polk Township, Marion County, Iowa. The town peaked in 1875 with 879 residents and later faded due to floods and unfavorable geography.
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Coalport
Clarence Chamberlain
Marion County Historical Society
Belknap
Knoxville
Whitebreast
Red Rock
Towa
Featherstonbaugh
Mississippi
L. W. Babbitt
Burlington
Iowa
Des Moines
Babbitt
D. B. Owne
United States
Marion County
White
C. B. Campbell
Moody
First
Door Kyres
Mikair
Dan Patch
Advance
Yankee Hollow
Campbell
Jack Belknap
Marion County Democrat
J. L. McCormack
Knoxville Express
Charley Long
Washington
Mahaska
R. E. Redman
River
Scott Township
Mahaska County
Eveland Bridge
Oskaloos
Fall Nitrogen Application for Better Crops
The article explains nitrogen as essential for strong growth and dark green color, noting soil supply reductions from seeding failures and increased corn rotations. It covers nitrogen sources from residues legumes and manure, risks of low nitrogen from oat straw, and the role of weather in availability. It compares commercial forms dry fertilizers anhydrous ammonia and solutions, stating equal value when proper nitrogen pounds are applied. It suggests fall or spring applications and warns on methods aligned with crops erosion and cost.
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State College
State County Social Welfare Report Issued
Iowa’s social welfare study shows 2977 public assistance rejections for the year ending June 30 1956. Old Age Assistance accounts for 1876 rejections, Aid to Dependent Children 1301, and Aid to Blind 301. Rejections stem from not meeting needs and other policy reasons, with numerous withdrawals and inquiries prior to applying. August data detail grants and averages across programs and Marion County figures.
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Iowa
State Department of Social Welfare
Rolla R. Glenn
State Board of Social Welfare
Glenn
Aid
Pella Station Weather Report From U S Weather Bureau
Daily rainfall and temperature readings from Pella station for 24 hours ending 7:00 am. October 18 through October 19 show rainfall of 0.00 inches, highs reaching 90 and 86 degrees, with nightly lows ranging from 39 to 55. Observer E. C. Beaning notes data.
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E. C. Beaning
Henry Ewoldt Retires After 57 Years on Rock Island
Henry Ewoldt retires as freight agent on the Rock Island at Oakland after 57 years of railroad service. He will be 80 next March.
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Henry Ewoldt
Rock Island
Oakland
Conservation Plan Will Aid Farmers in Iowa
E R Duncan of Iowa State College explains the Conservation Reserve program helps farmers add soil and water saving practices at reduced cost. The federal government covers 80 percent of seeding, tree planting, and pond construction under 5 year or 3 to 4 year contracts, with a $500 cap on pond/ dam cost sharing. Land preparation not covered. Water stored cannot irrigate non reserve land.
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Iowa
E. R. Duncan
Iowa State College Extension Agronomist
Duncan
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Borden Dutch Ate
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Star Farmer of America
Future Farmers of America
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Brooks County
Wesley Wesley
Quitman
Need
Marion City
Ernest C. Blom
Freeda B. Blom
Mary F. Noel
C. A. Williams, Jr
High Ave. East
Oskaloosa
Tom McDermott
Newton
Baxter
Asper County
District Court
Jasper County
A. R. McDermott
Minnie McDermott
Pella Station
U. S. Weather Bureau
Oskaloosa Sales
Jersey
Guernsey
Wisconsin
H. E. Flannagan
Harold H. Lisk
State House
G.T. Clark
Capps
J. Capps & Sons
Crosley
Radio & TV
Pella, Iowa
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