Grain sorghum can replace corn in cattle rations
Pocahontas county farmers report grain sorghum can substitute corn in beef rations with proper cracking and supplementation. Studies by Zmolek and ISU show sorghum is 93 to 95 percent as efficient as corn for yearling steers and calves, with variations based on silage, hay, and minerals. John Horn of Stuart escaped serious injury after being run over by a wagon loaded with beans.
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Pocahontas County
E. S. Rosenberger
Pocahontas
William Zmolke
Iowa State College
Zmolek
John Horn
Lloyd Horn
Stuart
Asian Flu Cases Rise With High Attack Rate
State Health Department reports over 1800 influenza cases in the last week with about 60 confirmed Asian flu. Dr. Edmund G. Zimmerer notes high illness rates but few deaths and typical recovery in three to five days. Prevention focuses on sleep, nutrition, fluids, and staying home when sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Edmund G. Zimmerer
Zimmerer
Warning to Parents on Stranger Rides for Schoolchildren
The Iowa Sheriffs Association urges parents to teach children not to accept rides from strangers and to report license numbers. Younger kids should avoid cars with strangers or acquaintances, while older children should refuse rides and note the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sheriffs Association
J. B. Steiner
Association
Steinel
CROP Thanks For Plows And Irrigation Pumps
The Iowa 1957 CROP Campaign reports appreciation for plows and irrigation pumps sent to Punjab. Christian agricultural missionaries distribute the implements via Episcopal Methodist Presbyterian and Salvation Army agencies to aid Punjab farmers toward self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Christian Rural Overseas Program
CROP
Punjab
Iowa Crop
Christian Agricultural
Ranjit M. Chetsingh
National Christian Council of India
Episcopal
Methodist
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Christian
Crop canvass planned across Iowa counties for November
County CROP committees work on plans for the state's farm to farm canvass set for November 10 to 17 with November 10 labeled as CROP Sunday. Most towns will conduct canvassing on Halloween night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kharar
Iowa
Hallowe
First scientific fatigue study compares old and new cars
Chrysler De Soto division led by Dr. A S Church tests drivers on a 1929 car from Maine to Florida versus a modern car. Findings show modern car drivers far fresher due to reliability and comfort, with fatigue tied to security and anxiety about reaching destinations and mechanical failures. Jim Prantle shows a 5 pound eggplant from Manly weighing 25 inches in circumference, largest he has grown.
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de Soto Division
Chrysler Corp
A. S. Church
St. Joseph’s Retreat Hospital
Dearborn
Mich
Maine
Florida
Jim. Prantle
Manly
Jim
Pocahontas County Farm Wins Soil Conservation Honor
John Herman of Pocahontas, owner of a Dover township farm, is named progress winner for 1957 soil conservation practices including terraces and waterways. Other contenders were Ruth Byers farm, Lee Schachtner, and Weaver Estate Phil Wahlgren. Mayor Sioux City program set Nov. 6 to honor Herman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
John Herman
Dover Township
Sioux City
Ruth Byers
Lee Schachtner
Fonda
Weaver Estate
Phil Wahlgren
Rolfe Farewell for Matt Storesund Before Norway Trip
Matt Storesund of Story City left Rolfe after visiting relatives and friends including the Simonson family. He spent 15 months in the United States before returning to his home in Norway. Mrs. Leo Shelgren and Shelly and Herb Shelgren of Correctionville visited Rolfe, with trips to E. J. Struthers and John Nelson homes. Caroline Shelgren visited Pocahontas. Saturday dinner guests included Mrs. Struthers and Shelgren at Gerald Foust's in Manson and visits to the Ed Struthers store in Rockwell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Storesund
Story City
Simonson
Norway
U.S
Leo Shelgren
Shelly
Herb Shelgren
Correctionville
Rolfe
Shelgren
E. J. Struthers
John Nelson
Ed Shelgren
Caroline Shelgren
Pocahontas
Struthers
Mrs. Shelgren
Gerald Foust
Executrix Named in Nettie E Hewlett Estate
In Pocahontas County Iowa the estate of Nettie E Hewlett deceased has an executrix Helen Edress DeMill Turley appointed and qualified to administer. All debts due to the estate should be paid to the executrix and all claims must be presented as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated October 8 1957.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Nettie EK
Hewlett
Nettie E. Hewlett
Helen Edress DeMill Turley
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Laurens, Ia
Bob Hullihan
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Dale Hull
Hull
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Towa State College
William Papesh
Tama
Rolfe Local News
Young’s Standard Service
Dial
Humboldt Rendering Co
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Dr. Kildaire
Rexall
Stu Webb
Webb’s Drug Store
Carl J. White
Optometrist
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J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
Office Dial
Kennedy Agency
General Insurance
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M. D
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G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate Dial
Fuller Bldg
T. J. Raynes Insurance
F. H. Molyneux
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray Service
Rolfe, Lows
DR. L. W. Feldman
R. B. Ranne
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