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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1950
Page
13
Agronomist Joe L Robinson of State College outlines how to verify genuine Shelby oats for seed. Verify by buying through county extension directors, new bags, price cap, and a state official Iowa blue certification tag. Farmers should avoid samples not meeting these standards to prevent purchasing imitates.
Iowa reports higher payrolls and increased construction boosting business activity in the first half of 1950. The September Iowa Business Digest notes firings, wage growth, and a rise in dollar volume of transactions compared with late 1949, reflecting a stronger economy.
Iowa paving and building activity surged in 1950 with June construction 27.6 percent higher than May and first six months totaling 15 million dollars more than 1948. Residential work led gains, bank debits rose in eleven sites, department store sales slipped slightly, but appliance and new car sales rose 27.8 percent and 34.7 percent respectively over 1949.
Mrs. Sitz, long associated with Peterson, recalled as the first white child born in Clay County. The note mentions her upbringing and a second birthday, reflecting on local history and community memory.
Iowa farmers face frost risk as climatologist R H Shaw from Iowa State College uses Weather Bureau data to estimate corn maturity by region. He notes 50 50 frost chances by dates in October, with central and north central areas at higher risk, and southern Iowa likely safer around October 9.
The text urges timely action to prevent home accidents that interrupt work. It cites broken steps, frayed cords, loose rugs, and slippery floors as common hazards. It emphasizes that protecting production time requires making minor repairs now.
A state experiment shows maximum dry weight occurs after silking across about 300 fields. The rate is similar for early and late varieties. The maximum dry weight or maturity does not imply safe cribbing, but marks the stage when kernel nutrient inflow ceases.
Drake of Missouri wins the national contour plow title at Urbana Ohio during the National Field Day and Plowing Match as 10000 spectators watch. He nosed out seven rivals to claim his second contour crown, adding to his 1947 victory while Illinois’ Shafer helps provide a strong showing in the level land event with Paul Stiefhold and others placing close behind.
Iowa leads in horse population with 42 880 owned by county dwellers and 2 500 tied to training stables. The state hosts 275 shows this year, including National Horse Show in Waterloo and National Belgi n Show, with droughts of 56 harness horses last year. Trail rides and saddle clubs draw riders across Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Osceola, while draft work horses remain essential on farms during cold weather.
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