Meaty hogs favored for lean pork market in Iowa
Iowa State College expert William Zmolek urges hog producers to top pigs at 200 to 240 pounds and market early to skew toward lean meat. Overweight hogs raise excess lard and threaten demand as consumers prefer milder pork, beef, and poultry competition. Breeding for meat type and spreading farrowings reduce overfeeding and improve efficiency.
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Iowa
William G. Zmolek
Iowa State College
Zmolek
Short Cuts For Speeding Landscape Mapping
Landscape architect Margherita Tarr of Iowa State College advises using detailed intermediate measurements when mapping home grounds. Create a scale drawing with north indicated, show buildings, roads, drives, fences, utilities, trees, and views, and work with a partner to speed accuracy.
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Margherita Tarr
Iowa State College
Miss Tarr
Lamb feeding outlook improves in Iowa says ISU economist
County extension leaders in Bremer county weigh whether to feed lambs this year as market conditions brighten. Francis Kutish of Iowa State College notes earlier weak quality lambs dragged dressed meat prices down, but recent weeks show improved quality and bid prices. With western runs dwindling, feeder lamb movement may shift to the corn belt and winter fat lamb prices could rise.
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Bremer
Francis Kutish
Iowa State College Farm
Plains
Corn Belt
Maxfield Ladies' Annual Tea Draws Nineteen Attendees
The Maxfield township family living group held its annual tea on Sept. 18 at the home of Mrs. Marvin Huebner with 19 ladies present. Special guests included Mrs. Chester Pals who reported on the Summer conference and Mrs. Wm. Hefferman who presented the upcoming year's program. A brief business meeting elected officers led by Mrs. Harold Meier as chairman. Other posts included Mrs. Martin Schneer, vice chairman. Mrs. Raymond Poock, secretary-treasurer and publicity. Mrs. Fred Hartmann, school chairman. Mrs. Fred Piehl, international relations. Mrs. Elmer Schweer, music. Mrs. John Thies, recreation. and Mrs. Paul Huebner, health. The tea table featured amber mums in a green squash amid autumn leaves. A Bible cake decorated by Mrs. Elmer Schweer was served with other cakes and sandwiches. hosts included Mrs. Martin Schweer and Mrs. Milton Huebner. The tea committee comprised Mrs. Milton Huebner, Mrs. Marvin Huebner, Mrs. Paul Huebner, Mrs. Martin Schweer, and Mrs. John Thies. The next lesson, "Better Grooming," will be at Mrs. Elmer Schweer's home with leaders Mrs. Herb Otto and Mrs. Walter Warneke.
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Maxfield Township
Marvin Huebner
Chester Pals
Wm. Heffernan
Harold Meier
Martin Schneer
Raymond Poock
Fred Hartmann
Fred Piehl
Elmer Schweer
John Thies
Paul Huebner
Martin Schweer
Milton Huebner
Herb Otto
Walter Warneke
Douglas Township Ladies Met Tuesday
The Douglas township ladies met at Mrs. Howard Burman's home Tuesday evening with 28 present. Chairwoman Mrs. Harvey Carolus chaired the meeting. Reports from Country Women on international relations were given. Lessons on Good Grooming were presented and hair cutting demonstrated. 1953 special chairmen include health citizenship music international relations school library reporter recreation. The Nov. 11 meeting will be at Mrs. Lavern Lageschulte's home with lessons on corsage making by Mrs. W. H. Heffernan and Mrs. John Munsterman.
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Douglas Township
Howard Burman
Harvey Carolus
Herbert Joens
Stanley Feuchtwanger
Walter Brase
Walter Oberlieu
Edwin Hoppenworth
Erwin Brase
Stanley Bockhaus
John Beam
Everett Williams
Edwin Joens
Jim Kerr
Leland Alcock
Lavern Lageschulte
W. H. Heffernan
John Munsterman
Don't Worry About Bills Cash to Your Don Wants
A brief reader note urges readers not to stress over bills by directing cash toward a discretionary fund as an alternative spending idea.
Watch Evergreens For Dreuth Signs
Evergreen trees in Iowa face damage from one of the driest falls on record. Iowa State College plant pathologist Arden Sherf notes spruce and many evergreens show brown needles due to September dryness. He warns real damage will appear next spring. heavy watering now through ground freeze can prevent needle browning and future harm.
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Iowa
Arden Sherf
Iowa State College
Sheri
Sherf
Average Iowa farmer can get 1575 cash now
An Iowa hog feeding plan promises 1575 dollars in cash by using Bow-Key 40% Hog Balancer to replace part of corn in a typical herd. It claims 1385 bushels of corn can finish 105 hogs, selling 1450 bushels of corn at 1.50 each and deducting 600 for balancer cost leaves 1575 cash. Hundreds of Iowa feeders reportedly use the product to access future hog profits immediately.
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Iowa
4-H Club News Tripoli Teen Timers Officers Installed
The Tripoli Teen Timers met at Carla Bremer’s home for their October session. New officers installed were Lois Blufuss president Judy Schlichting vice president Betty Nerge secretary Trudy Nerge treasurer Joy Eichmann historian Barbara Weihe reporter. Five new members joined and new record books were distributed with previous records returned. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Bremer.
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Tripoli
Carla Bremer
Lois Blufuss
Judy Schlichting
Betty Nerge
Trudy Nerge
Joy Eichmann
Barbara Weihe
Bremer
Rules for Happy Hunting Grounds
With the 1952 hunting season underway Iowans will head afield for autumn hunts. The piece warns that careless handling of firearms can lead to tragedy and lists ten safety rules to prevent shooting accidents. It stresses treating every gun as loaded, keeping guns empty in transit, ensuring clear barrels, controlling muzzle direction, and avoiding risky behavior near water or steep surfaces.
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Ralph Poynter
Maxfield Ladies
By Howard Boeke
Howard Boeke
Bergmann Hatchery
Tripoli, Lowa
Leroy Gophers
Leroy Gophers 4-H Club
John Stahlhut
Phelps
Eugene Huck
Harlan Laube
Clarence Huck
Stahlhut
Kuethe
Phelps Brothers
Bruce Pals
Nace
H. W. Krueger
Tripoli, Iowa
Acs
Emil Spier Farm
Riceville
Tripoli Implement Co. Farm Equipment Headquarters
Owa
Worthmore
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