Metcalf's Brahma Brangus Herd Draws Russians and Attention
Ellis Metcalf near Pella and Knoxville runs 268 acres with Brahma cattle crossing to Angus creating Brangus stock. Stanton assists while they discuss feed, water, and a wide farm with a windmill well, a 1951 pond, and a modernized homestead.
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Metcalf
Pella-Knoxville
Ellis Metcalf
Pella
Knoxville
Mr. Metcalf
J. Hanna
Ellis
Hanna
Stanton
Father
Anjay
Hobby Metcalf
Texas
King Ranch
Russia
Rat Control May Save Farmers Big Losses on Corn Crop
Marion County 1955 corn crop was hit by dry weather and insect infestations. County Extension Director Dale Studt of Knoxville urges early warfarin rat-control around farm buildings to protect grain. Gunderson of State College recommends 15 to 60 warfarin stations, replenishing bait for 2 to 3 weeks, then reducing stations as rodents decline.
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Marion County
Dale Studt
Knoxville
Studt
Harold Gunder
Town State College
Gunderson
Stanton Metcalf Capable Workman Baiting Plan
Extension Directors Studt notes extra information available at his office on rat control. He provides a simple rat-prop using sanitation strategies for corn cribs and other buildings. The plan warns of a lag before dead rats appear and estimates only a small fraction of rats killed are seen.
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Studt
Rat Bait and Stations Guidance for Rodent Control
The guidance describes mixing small amounts of anti coagulant with 9 percent oats or corn meal or 4 3 4 pounds of each. Ten pounds of bait kills 100 to 200 rats. Place bait in sturdy water tight stations and build simple stations near walls to attract rats while protecting children and pets. Maintain clean dry unmolded bait and replace when eaten. Weakened rats may recover if bait is removed. Effects may appear within eight days after starting.
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Studt
Denmark's Flag Is Oldest Still in Use Today
The flag of Denmark holds the distinction of being the oldest national flag currently in use. Its enduring design dates back centuries and remains the symbol of Danish identity and heritage.
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Denmark
Greene business veteran marks 61st year in trade
Charles Bier of Greene has completed 61 years as a businessman. His first venture was a harness shop he founded in 1894, marking a long career rooted in local enterprise and durability.
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Charles Bier
Greene
Wet Litter In Laying House Doubles Dirty Egg Rate
Iowa State College extension Poultryman W R Whitfield reports from 1951 to 1954 showing litter condition in the laying house drives egg cleanliness more than any other factor. Wet litter yields four times as many dirty eggs as dry, winter shows three times as many dirty eggs as summer, and gathering frequency, while helpful, raises labor costs. Preventing wet litter and maintaining good litter condition emerges as key to cleaner eggs.
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Town
W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
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