Farms and soils tour shows practical conservation gains
In a field trip with Clay Barnett and William Lathrop, the reporters visit Mayfair area farms to observe soil district methods. They inspect a dairy farm’s feed strategy, alfalfa plots, and hedgerows, document color photography work, and discuss planned expansion of soils conservation services to more farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Barnett
Soils District
William Lathrop
Soils Conservation Regional
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lathrop
Knoxville
Lathrophist
Barnett
Pierre
Mayfair
Batal
Wai
Chanty
Menta Fine Tathrop
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Soils Conservation Service
Roy Schultz Wins Contour Plowing Match Title
Roy Schultz wins the contour plowing contest with top performance. Judges praised his technique and steadiness, highlighting a sharp, efficient plowing pattern and strong overall score.
Six Contour Plowing Contest contestants line up for judging
Six contestants with tractors line up before the contour plowing contest in Jasper County. Roy Schultz defends his title with a 94 to win over Richard Wormley and other competitors, amid a 400 to 500 strong crowd. Town and event details note Maytag No 6 farm near Newton and remarks by Andy Woolfries on wartime farming efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Schultz
Harry Anderson
John Slings
Richard Wormley
Ed Slings
Leslie Doak
Joe, Wilson
Wer
Dasper County
Effce
Newton
Andy Woolfries
Iowa
WOL
WMT
Rotary
Kiwanis
Chamber of Commitrce
Amer
England
Andy
Chamber of Comme
Woolfries
Schultz
Don Struthers
Ames
Greer Rodgers
Knoxville
A. H. Altemeier
Grinnell
Jasper County Savings Bank
J. C. Penney Co
Newton Implement Co
Horns Shoe
Guthrie Seed & Feed Store
Montgomery Ward & Co
Warburton
East Mahaska Farmers Join In Soils Movement
East Mahaska County farmers gathered near Cedar in September to discuss soil erosion and conservation. Led by Chairman Dee Smith, the Mahaska County Soil Conservation District outlined erosion causes, showed color photos by WL Tayloe, and offered technical help for planning and implementing conservation practices. About 10 to 12 farmers indicated intent to pursue conservation plans, with a petition prepared for district commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mahaska
Farina
Mahaska County
Mirani
Hal Triplett
Triplett
Chaice
Dee Smith
United States
Vitch
Mr. Smith
WL. Tayloe
Soil Conservation Service
Mahaska Co
C. Bellers
Ed J deRoy McCurdy
Grae Vere
Mac Lee
Chick Williams
Ville
Sptember
Kenneth King
Soil Conservice
Mr. J
Moe
Mahaski County
Ms. On Finishing With the Pictures, Mr. King
Soil Conservation District
Dager
Jager
Public Sale At Munroe Farm Auction Notice
Public sale of partnership assets at a farm one half mile west of Munroe on gravel. Includes 34 head of cattle Angus and Shorthorn, registered bulls and calves, bred hogs, farm machinery in good condition. Terms cash. no goods to be removed until paid. Auctioneers Worth and Van Zante. Clerk Monroe State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munroe
Monroe State Bank
Auets
Worth & van Zante
Unclear OCR Text On Farm Yields And Cooperative Plans
Fragmentary OCR passage discusses crepes, farms, soil yields, and a cooperative relationship with a district to establish censored plans. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving only general mentions of farms and cooperative intent without clear events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H For
Indi
Combine Beans When the Pod Is Fully Matured
Soybeans should be combined when the pods are fully matured and the beans are hard. A moisture content of 13 percent enables safe storage. Most elevators have facilities for testing moisture content. Mature dry beans may crack, reducing market value.
Combine Harvesting What to Adjust in a Bean Cutter
Agricultural engineer Don Struthers outlines adjustments for a combine harvester. He discusses cylinder and concave settings, pulley sizes, and maintaining engine speed for efficient operation. He notes different bean conditions, the impact of tailings and screen settings, and alignment of the divider and reel for minimal losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Struthers Cension Agricuiral
Awa State Colle
Drowning incident prompts calls to conserve heat at home
A terse fragment mentions a 17 year old drowning and suggestions to cover draperies to save heat, noting windows are not as effective. The text is garbled and unclear but points to a home heating efficiency concern and a drowning reference without coherent details.
Insurance and Savings Offer From WM Dieleman Sully
For farm and city property insurance as well as bail on crops and auto coverage in its branches, secure protection now. Start a savings account with a life insurance company to provide income for you and family in old age. Insure with reputable companies for low rates. Call 50.1 Sully or write P O Box and I will call on you WM Dieleman Sully town
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Sully
P.O
Dieleman
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Bler
Prain
Blom
Peter Ate
Mr. Latheon
Mr. Phonett
Rane Ares
Hinds
Grundman
Ralph
Lathrep
Belle
G. Klesa
Renin
Vaviett
Hellen
Taul Harp
Tarp
Rollinae
Harp
Lithrop
Suils Conservation Service
Aoe
Ron Schultz
Reasnor
Eddyville
Fremont
Llaniner
McCormick-Devvine Tagure
Lawrence Wilson Francis Barber
Pella
Shops
Des Moines
Alka-Seltzer
Zokoro
Lasschuit’s Grocery
Uyers
Wm. G. Steenhoek Sully, Iowa
Penning’s Gamble
Lynnville
Dept. Agri
Vacolite OF
Bankers Trust
Des Moines, Iowa
John Kaldenberg
Pella, Iowa
Colfax Sales Company
Earl Shields
Bell and Clippinger
First Nat’l Bank
Runburs
Conrad van der Leest
West Flist Street
Monumental Sales & Mfg. Co
St. Cloud
Minnesota
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