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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1940
Page
1
Photographs document terracing and grassy flume work on Steenis, Henry Hac Eveland farms to conserve soil and water. A diversion dike study shows water redirected around a dam, washing over a grassy slope to a creek below, with strong efficacy. Another creek project planted trees but yielded limited results.
A group tour from a Des Moines river area to farms near Pella highlights a durable culvert flume built at about fifty dollars, funded with county cooperation. Inspecting contour farming, the team notes erosion control on Eveland’s strip, drought recovery, and the CCC Camp’s role in Mahaska County with 64 farms aided. The visit ends with a lunch in the fair camp mess hall and remarks on soil conservation and land use efforts.
Mahaska County farmers and business men examined soils conservation efforts at the diversion dam on the Henry Hackett farm Thursday September 4. The projects completed a year ago already demonstrate effective erosion control with visible demonstrations and a speaker on a truck relay explaining the program.
Report notes how the flume appeared to visitors last week after record rainfall in July. Despite the downpour, water remained held above the terrace, showcasing what a farmer can accomplish on his own land. The field and flume, now ready for a planned demonstration, illustrate practical drainage and irrigation skills.
A discussion praising CCC involvement in Mahaska and Marion counties notes the movement’s slow start but growing stay. The piece envisions these counties as a demonstration area for Iowa soil conservation and urges farmers to avoid resource waste. It applauds tour organizers and suggests locating a CCC camp near Pella for community dividends.
Marion county needs about 200 more signatures to establish a county wide Roil Conservation district. Most signatures must come from Knoxville township and Knoxville city. East ip is 50 or more. Knoxville city should supply 26 more. Reported signatures total 472 with quota 696.
Knoxville Journal reports officials aim to quickly push a petition drive next week to ensure compliance with land ownership records checked by the county auditor. The plan stresses accuracy and broad signer outreach to satisfy legal requirements.
Iowa publisher and engineer Mr Gregory described small rubber mounted tractors rural electrification and soil conservation as keys to modern farming. He noted high yields in Town a Mines last year and said hybrid corn dominates the Belt. He praised the soil program while assuring urban dwellers that America’s food supply remains secure and highlighted farm sports and festivals across counties.
A fragmented report notes a wet clay treatment method and a factory process involving green cale ate and shaker vessels. The text hints at a quick solution and general apparatus like paddles or salients but lacks clear persons, places, or dates.
The 4 H Club plans to showcase its prize calves at major regional shows with 4 H boys and girls competing for top counts and champion prizes. The effort signals ongoing youth involvement in county fair agriculture and judging.
A list of entries includes Shorthorns and a junior class planned for the Omaha International show. Hereford and Angus stock are also mentioned as part of the entries with entries from Kreawille and related breeders.
A man travels to Osceola seeking work with a Mt J farmer after 15 years of labor. He hopes to secure a place to work and live. Local effort aims to aid his transition and employment prospects.
Wet weather in the past month curtailed tomato production in sections of Iowa. Vines grew vegetatively, reducing fruit set and increasing ground rotting. Green fruit may ripen if stored or individually wrapped, though very green tomatoes won’t store well.
Iowa State College researchers describe a new sorghum processing shortcut that boosts shrob mill capacity and product quality. By testing, selecting the right Iowa clay and adding a small spoonful of lard to the raw juice clarifies foam during boiling, speeding production.
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