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Newspaper

Pella Chronicle

Location

Pella, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

13

Dr Clifford Keizer guest of Newton Rotarians

Dr Clifford Keizer of Central College spoke at Newton Rotary Club noon luncheon on Tuesday October 25 on Atoms for Peace. Local residents and families, including Ma tt Hoksbergen and connections in Denver and Clovis, visited relatives during the period. Several community members were noted for travel, hospital stays, and attendances at events such as a funeral for Mrs John Vander Ploeg Sr and Central College homecoming activities.

Clifford Keizer Central College Newton Matt Hoksbergen Jerry M. Blanck Clovis New Mexico Marion den Adel Denver Colorado den Adels Ray Hoksbergen L. W. Sadler Sheboygan Wis Robert Sadler Mt. Pleasant Iowa J. E. Robertson Oskaloosa W. W. Sadler John Vander Ploeg Earl Brown George John Houtman Grand Rapids Michigan Vander Ploeg Elaine Vander Ploeg Diller Vander Ploeg Pelia Julia Vander Ploeg Donald Mildred Wykstra Jennie Cooper Chicago, Ill

Feed Program Built on Damaged Corn for Winter Stock

Iowa State College expert Richard McWilliams says damaged corn can support a winter feeding plan for yearling feeder steers. A 196 day trial used a 0.8 pound daily supplement blend with 15.9 pounds cornstalk silage, 2.5 pounds ground corn cobs, 3.8 pounds ground shelled corn, 1.4 pounds alfalfa hay, and 0.1 pound mineral mix and salt.

Richard McWilliams Io State College McWilliams

Farm ration notes compare roughages and silage value

McWilliams notes two roughages performed similarly and that ground shelled corn can be reduced if brouth corn silage contains many ears. He suggests including ears in the silage to balance the diet.

McWilliams

Fall Borers Infestation Highest Since Early 1950s in Iowa

Iowa cornfields show the third highest fall infestation of European corn borers on record from a survey by Iowa State College and state federal entomologists. Iowa averages 849 borers per 100 plants with 93 percent infested, strongest in eastern and southeastern districts. Findings cover 12 districts with per plant borers and infestation percentages. Dry weather did not curb borers. season not as bad as feared, though harvest showed more damaged ears and broken stalks. Future impact hinges on spring survival and weather.

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Wax Can Do So Many Jobs in the Home

Iowa State College specialist June Brown explains how wax boosts household efficiency. Use no rub wax on silver to slow tarnish threefold and wax surfaces of shelves knobs and handles to prevent sticking and stains. Wax helps furniture leather hardware blinds drapes and doors move smoothly while protecting finishes against moisture and dirt.

June Brown Iowa State College Iowa

County Treasurer's Semi Annual Report Summary 1955 to 1958

Opal Carle, Treasurer of Marion County Iowa, certifies that the January 1, 1955 to May 31, 1958 report is a correct summary of business transacted. Knoxville Iowa date July 12 1955. Opal Cable County Treasurer.

Opal Carle Marion County Iowa Knoxville Opal Cable Iducation A County ‘Insane Fair ‘Association Homestes Soldia, Mem. Bidz Soldier Relief i Anric Land ‘Credit Land Credit Agric Agri Tand Credi Warr Tech Homestead Toad Uaitor Co. ‘Auditorie Clerk of Tre i Trent Cour Ag. Land

Winter feeding starts earlier for Iowa dairies

Late summer pasture shortages push Iowa dairymen to stock up on forage and concentrates earlier than usual. Ex extension dairyman Donald Voelker of Iowa State College warns farmers to inventory winter feeds and plan for the herd. High producers may require about 20 bushels of corn, 26 of oats, 350 pounds of protein, plus two tons of hay and three tons of silage per year, with variations for lower producers.

Iowa Donald Voelker Iowa State College

Feeding Plan Advises Popular Hay Silage Balance for Cows

The discussion outlines ration options for dairy cows using 300 pounds of butterfat, roughly 15 bushels of corn and 25 bushels of oats, plus 300 pounds protein supplement. It notes three tons of silage can replace a ton of hay and high-quality forages lower protein needs, with culling guidance for lower producers and disease.

Voelker

Feed Strategy Seeks Efficient Dairy Producers

The article notes directing feed nutrients to the more efficient producers while considering culling older cows and slower milkers to improve overall herd productivity.

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