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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1942
Page
2
Farmers enter the two day Pella Horse and Poultry Show with rules for drafts ponies mules and poultry. Includes class divisions for horses, mules and poultry, entry rules, judging dates, premium structure, and venue details at Pella Iowa in 1942. Names of organizers and participating clubs listed with eligibility and safety notes.
A group of eighteen farmers southeast of Peoria in Richland township met at Cherry Grove school house on September 16 to discuss soil conservation. Kenneth E. King of Mahaska County Soil Conservation District outlined erosion issues and treatments. Ten to twelve farmers may pursue farm plans with district staff, with planning meetings likely starting in November after surveys on individual farms.
Field meetings in Mahaska were well attended with twelve farms in contour demonstration led by George Miners on Monday afternoon. A terracing demo followed on Tuesday with twenty present as Ed Loy demonstrated tractor and two-bottom plow use. The sessions covered contouring and terracing to reduce soil moisture loss and boost production, with plans to extend lines into another field next spring.
County Extension discusses wartime feeder needs for hogs with Taber Liner and Spahn Rose Lumber Companies confirming supply. Ottumwa meeting with ten participants from lumber dealers hatcheries vocational teachers county agents and farmers focused on using available wartime materials to bolster Iowa food and livestock housing and equipment.
Marion County swine breeders announce an annual October boar sale attracting hundreds of farmers. Native boars from Chita Hereford Chester White Spotted Poland Hampshires Duroc and Berkshire breeds will be offered. Consignments eligible by contact with the County Agent's office. Sale aims to boost the county's yearly livestock market.
Iowa's aged assistance rolls declined by 15 persons in August, totaling 84,? on Sept 1, with cash payments reaching 1,286,888 and funeral claims at 19,385. The average check rose to 21.6 cents? per recipient, while aid to the blind and old age benefits were allocated by counties including Keokuk and Poweshiek with varying sums.
Farmers face upcoming wheat planting season amid reports of favorable growing conditions. The article notes two annual fly broods threaten wheat in fall and spring, stressing preventive actions before seeding to curb infestations and protect winter wheat.
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