Farm cleanup crews aid residents after Sunday storm
Local volunteers from Sully to Reasner assist in clearing debris and rebuilding damaged homes and outbuildings from the big Sunday storm. At Ralph Grandman's farm, silo work proceeds with good help. nearby Van Rockel and Lanser farms show continued removal of wreckage as neighbors rally to restore the area.
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Sully
Killda
Reasner
Ralph Grandman
Ralph
Howard Grundman
Forrest Butler
Henry van Rockel
Jacob Brand
Stack
Wallace de Penni
Henry van Roekel
Hopper
Dick Boat
Bers van Roekel
Storm Rips Farm Homes As Five Seek Shelter
A northern storm wrecked two farmsteads including the Otten residence where Mr and Mrs Otten and their three daughters sheltered on the porch and clung together in a kitchen lean-to as the house toppled and vanished. A pump was torn from a well and a fifty gallon gasoline drum was tossed into the wreckage as villagers gathered amid the ruin looking for signs of life and rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Henry
van Rockel
Wallace de Penning
Pella
Henry van Roekel
Bert van Rockel
Dick Boot
Jacob Brand
Bert van Roekel
Ed Barn
Melis Otten
Ottens
Storm wrecks shelter and kitchen in Newton area
Silo Fillin's Fun room shelter and the kitchen parted in all directions during a severe storm. Minor injuries occurred as the storm swept on. A tin house stood, with a sink pump and oil stove carried away. Mr. Otten, tenant farmer on Ted Emmett's land, recalled a past near-miss and affirmed twice escaping. All barns in the neighborhood were down and every home damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Otten
Newton
Ted Emmett
Topsy Turvy House North of Sully Hit by Fierce Storm
The report describes widespread storm damage north and west of Killduff with down barns and twisted trees. At John Morgerson’s old farmstead a front of the house was torn away while the interior remained intact. A cement silo scattered, a garage wrecked, and even a Model T survived with minor dent. The storm force was described as a whirling, terrific wind.
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John Morgerson
Killduff
Killdif
Morgerson
Total
Mr. Morgerson
Houte
John
Storm wrecks Morgerson farm northwest of Killduff
A fierce storm tore through the region causing extensive damage from Morgerson’s farm near Killduff to areas north toward Reasnor. Homes and schools suffered as wind ripped roofs apart and debris piled up. Salvage wood proves largely worthless and insurance is urged for farmers. A nearby vehicle accident during the storm left the Chronicle car damaged but crew unhurt.
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Reasnor
Mount Ho
Variable Loan Change Ups Hog Production In Corn Belt
A Iowa State College economist argues for replacing the flat corn loan with a variable loan tied to regional corn price variation. He says this would not disrupt livestock production, preserve Iowa hog output, and could be tied to normal price spreads rather than freight rates. The piece also covers shelling, storage, and handling tips to reduce waste and insect damage in farm corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Schultz
Department of Agricultural Economies
Towa State College
Tr. Schultz
Schultz
Don't Harvest Corn Until Dry Says Van Vlack
G M Van Vlack of Jows State College Extension argues three steps to boost corn profits and aid defense. Do not harvest until low moisture, remove trash and foreign material at picking and shelling, and build storage with drying facilities and weather rodents protection.
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G. M. van Vlack
Jows State College Extension Agericultural
Towa
van Winck
Thispoist
Cut Small Grain When it Matures
Iowa State College expert L C Burnett summarizes a Middle West survey showing cutting grain at 15 to 20 percent moisture yields more than later cuts. He debunks late milk stage cutting and the old idea that green cutting raises protein. both quality and yield improve from blossoming to maturity.
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L. C. Burnett
Iowa State College
Middle West
Canada
Ichigan
Minnesota
Burnett
Truck Crash After Loose Bolt Lands Driver in Ditch
Leonard Madsen of Kimballton was thrown into a 30 foot ditch when a bolt in the steering apparatus loosened. Four tractors and several men aided in lifting the car back onto the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Madsen
Kimballton
Salt Treatment Cuts Poultry Cannibalism, Study Finds
Iowa State College extension poultry specialist W R Whitfeld reports salt in poultry mash greatly reduces feather picking. Feed a mash with 4 extra pounds of salt, 18 to 20 percent protein, for a week, repeat if needed. prevent escalation as laying begins and birds are confined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfeld
Towa State College Extension
Whitfield
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William Lanser Jr
Ralph Grundman
Forest Butler
Galesburg
Chronicle
Dewey Ramer
Uvyers
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Pella Dress Club
Rs Pia
Silf
Erib
van Wick
van Vinck
van Vlack
Iowa
Jonathan
Grimes
Mitchellville
Sony
Owa
Dupont
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