Amana Colony’s Rise From German Mystics to Iowa
The Amana Society, founded by Christian Metz and followers in the 1840s, established a communal, faith driven settlement in Iowa County. It grew from Amana and four to six nearby villages with common estate, later reorganized in 1932 into individual homes while retaining brotherhood and identity as the Community of True Inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertha M. J. Shambaugh
the Palimpest
Amana
Christian Metz
America
New York
Middle West
Cme
Iowa County
Tew
Lows River
West Amana
Rock Island
Homestead
Amana Society
Iowa
Toe
Bern
Community of Tras
Bertha M. H. ‘Shambaugh
Juno
Advises Farmers to Prepare for Soybean Storage
Hudson Iowa farmer groups urge ahead storage for soybeans to qualify for the 1950 government loan program. Secretary Strayer notes the 2.06 average loan price for No 2 yellow beans requires adequate storage, with limited commercial capacity and a boxcar shortage impacting the record 274 million bushel crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Iowa
George M. Stray
Amecan Soybean Association
Strayer
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Commodity Credit Corporation
Soybean market outlook cited amid crops shift
Farmers who store the beans should be well repaid says Strayer. No surplus of soybeans or other oil crops exists. Soybean gains this year are offset by lower cotton seed and peanut production, signaling a likely good market if marketed orderly.
New Ewes Should Be Put Through Clinic
Sheepmen report a health clinic for new ewes, starting with phenothiazine drench to treat worms and ticks, followed by spraying or dipping. Then flushing with rich pasture or oats, and daily feeding to gain. Using a purebred mutton buck improves weight gain. an average bale of cotton weighs 4480 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Francis
Town State College
Francis
City Council Proceedings July 1949 Adjourned Meeting Notes
Adjourned council meeting of July 20 1949 with Mayor Klein and all members present approved minutes from July 5 July 8 and July 1 1949. Petitions discussed include use of old City Hall for band practice and neon sign permits. Budget and tax levy planning noted with JuneTreasurer and Clerk reports approved and numerous payments listed. August 2 1949 regular session followed with permits granted and dump issue addressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klien
Band Prac
Board of Education
Tat 5
White Way Ante Co
Ghill
Washington Stree
Juke Swank
Albert de Joode
Washington
Oska
Fevy
Eme Neytas
Nee
Sotanlog
Andeweg Transfer Co
Town Old Age & Survivors Insurance
Treasure of State
Mayor Klien
Stientjes
Plette
van Roekel
van Gorp
Ver Meer
J. I. Hoogenakker
L. W. Hasselman
Jon
John Bogaards
Clyde Renaud
Geurt van Dyke
Modern Electrified Granaries Show Wiring and Storage Systems
A detailed look at a granary design emphasizes wiring driven by time and labor saving devices. The system includes power operated wagon hoists conveyors and elevators, with overhead bins and gravity chutes for efficient grain handling and drying. The plan shows 230 volt circuits, lighting on each floor, and a key to electrical symbols. local suppliers and college extension notes accompany the illustration.
Council Hears Street Acquisition and Tax Budget Hearing
The sanitation committee report prompts council to address Rosscreen Co acquiring part of East First Street closed to the public. The council also considers lowering power rates. Tax budget hearing yields no objections as the mayor requests objections. none are filed. Bills approved for General Fund including multiple labor items and local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bosveld
Dan Crosby
Rod de Young
Labor
Vis
Dick Mentin
Roy Klien
Paul Koopman
F. Ballenger
Bruce Buerkens
P. Brandenhorst
C.J. Kuiken
Tabor II
S. Clemens
Virgil Boertje
D. Prins
Marion Co. State Bank Water Dept
Feul Ulrich Motor Co
An Gorp Welding
Stewart Kuyper
Rosscreen Co
East First Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amana Colonies
Colfax Sale
Shorts
Farrow
Colfax Sale Company
Bell, Clippenger
Shields
Ira Miller
Farm Electrification Bureau
A. B. van Houweling Auto Co
Fowler Telephone Co
Ulrich Motor Co
Globe Mach. & Supply Co
Iwater
W. W. Sadler
Salary Star Oil Co
Arlic Monster
Louis Sedre
John de Bruyn
Fuel Fowler Telephone Co
Globe Mach. Company
Mathis
Supply
John de Winter
Albert van Waardhuizen
Fotal
Louis Secres
A. A. de Bruyn
Ruth Vander Linden
A Mae Wyngarden
Henry Slot
Marion Co.State Bank
Water Dept
Gambles
A. Vander Wal
McKesson & Robbins
General Tynewr
Kel
Henry van Buren
V. Rinehart
General Fund
Arie Monster
Dick Ver Heul
Neal Schuring
Louis Sedrel
Messemaker
M. Schakel
John Klootwyk
AWA
Mise
Marion Co
E. Wall
Pella Const. Co
By Deep Kee
Deep Rock Man
Meppelink Oil Company
Sharon Street
Pella
Dick Leydens
Franklin St
John Pethoven
Rus - Vande
Wallys
Willys
Willys Sales and Service
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