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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1932
Page
3
Iowa poultrymen reported June records showing an average feed cost of 11 cents per hen and a return per hen of about 23 cents, driven by market bird sales rather than higher egg production or prices. Hens averaged 15.3 eggs, with wide variation among flocks. overall first half of year similar to 1931 while January February lagged.
The article quotes F B Paddock of Iowa State College noting bees resist modification yet can be directed to honey production with selective breeding and good equipment. It also reports US Department of Agriculture figures showing farm population at 31,260,000 on January 1, 1932, up 648,000 from 1931.
An Iowa State College Agricultural Economics study from 1927 compares corn growing costs across counties Cedar Van Buren Mills Pocahontas and Palo Alto. Operating costs averaged over 19 dollars per acre with land charges pushing total costs from about 27 to 18 dollars. labor and efficient farming practices dominated costs and yields varied widely among farms.
H R Smith of the National Live Stock Exchange urges selling all birds at the end of the first laying year to eradicate tuberculosis. Older birds over two years should be sold now, pullets kept until fall, and then sold as spring chicks begin laying. Market and regional facts support the plan.
The Swea City and Armstrong bands merged to form a 55-musician group resuming concerts last Wednesday evening after a four week vacation. Residents shared details of travels and visits across Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Missouri as families joined relatives, attended schools, and paused at Spirit Lake and Yellowstone Park during summer breaks.
The N R G 4-H club met at Maxine and Velma Schmidt’s home in Raleigh vicinity to prepare fruit and vegetable collections for Achievement Day at Maple Hill next Friday. Members plan future meetings with Dorotha Franks and Verda Franks along with the Wehmeyers and their son Virgil and daughter Carro. Several neighbors visited and shared a Sunday picnic at Terrace Park.
John and Annie Welsh with Arnold Olson spent a weekend at Thorn ton cottage in Terrace Park with Eliza Welsh James Ellerston the Lamberton couple Mr and Mrs Colton Mina and other relatives. Estherville visitors included Mrs Hassel Lastine and Tom Nivison. Eliza Welsh Jessie Bigelow Helen Welsh and James Ellerston also stayed at Thorton cottage.
Miss Helen returned home Friday and Jens Wieby came back from Des Moines earlier in the week. Earl Keeton of Ringsted owns a new Ford. Mrs. Ellerston aided Mrs. Glassnapp with threshers on Friday. Arnold Olson and Dorothy Ball were on the sick list. Elmer Gangestad and family hosted visits from the Gangestad and Lowenberg households near Half a Friday. Estherville callers included Mrs. Edwards and son Wilmot. George Lowenberg and family from Dolliver visited Elmer Gangestad. Several women assisted threshing with Glassnapp and Lemaster on Thursday. Sayers and Julius Fink were callers at Glassnapp Friday. Henry Lowenberg and family visited Elmer Gangestad Friday evening.
Mrs Herb Vetter visited relatives in Rockwell City. Mrs W J Reid helped care for her injured father in Estherville. Mildred Johnson joined a trip to Indiana to visit relatives. Catherine Sorum assisted with threshers at Pete Paulson’s. Nada Swartz bruised in a stair fall Sunday. Joan Elaine named at John Questad home. Herb Vetter and Dick Vetter dined with H L Dominy. Numerous visits and family tasks wrap the Swan Lake area social exchanges.
Mavis Olson of Ellsworth visits relatives near Dolliver this week. Mrs Lyle Kilgore and two children of Estherville stay with Dolliver relatives. Alma Maron returns from Whittemore after weeks away and hosts company from Fenton. Mrs Emmet Cayler and son Bobby back in Dolliver after two weeks in Webster City. Dunn family from Minneapolis camped near Tuttle Lake last week. Sammy Cayler from Algona spent week at home. Frances Olson of Fairmont visits Clausen sisters. Archers friend Gilberta Elliott hosted by Alma Maron. Dolliver youth attend a dance in Estherville. Miss Alma Maron entertains guests from Fenton Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Woods of Dunnell visited their son Art Woods here Sunday. Donna Mae stayed with grandparents. Beryl Bromley visited the Blake family. June Myrna and Lois Whalen of Estherville were in Dolliver last week. James Dickerson Herbert Dunn and Miss Alouise Forstrum visited Dolores Davis Sunday and attended the ball game. Lyle Kilgore of Estherville visited Paul Anderson's home Sunday and Mrs Kilgore and children returned home with him. Dr Mereness left for Rudd. Mrs Mereness and Marjory will return soon. Alma Maron and a friend attended a movie in Estherville. Jack Fowler entertained company Sunday. Wilma Calvin returned to Dolliver after visiting near Superior. Mrs Bleike helped Mrs Ray Olson cook for threshers Monday. Earl Barfoot and Huntington guests at John Barfoot’s. Dolliver ball team beat East Chain 15 to 0 at home. Delliver team will play Estherville Sunday.
The Clay county fair board cut prices on twenty five hundred grandstand and bleacher seats to 15 cents to aid thousands attending the northwest Iowa event. Final plans are underway with grounds being prepared and paving on Main street expected to finish by Sept. 10. Over two thirds of exhibit and concession space sold, suggesting larger displays than last year as the four day fair runs Sept 20 to 24.
Old tires and tubes are bought at 1.50 each while in service and new G and J’s tires and tubes start at 2.69 exchange. Advertises 6 ply tires plus tube with Gamble Stores as seller.
Miss Annetted Peterson Iowa State College extension foods and nutrition expert outlines essential fruit canning rules. Use sound fruit, sterilize jars and lids, and process in hot water baths or pressure cookers as advised. Includes peeling tips, jar filling, sealing, and quantities for family needs.
Governor Roosevelt urges civic service and national unity urging New Yorkers to understand other states. He warns prejudice stems from ignorance and recommends extending constructive service beyond borders to better serve America.
Readers discuss attending the World's Fair at Beacon City rates with four memberships. Transfers allow flexible accommodations. A news dispatch notes nightly train delays near Greenville, D C due to intoxicated men on tracks, likened to replacing brass rails with steel.
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