Local notes from Algona area trails and events
Mary Origer of Fort Dodge visited her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Origer. Numerous locals hosted, visited and traveled to relatives in Estherville Superior Fairmont Jefferson Minn and Sutherland. Agricultural tips discuss potato seed pods long runners Pontiac variety harvest timing and burying wormy apples for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Origer
Fort Dodge
Joe Origer
Bernard Isaackson
Superior
Lewis Isaackson
Ome
Lyle Show
Fairmont
Jake Rohr
Conrad Hanson
Texas
Lee Cook
Roy Huntley
Johnson
Algona
Marjorie Cordes
Chicado
Henry Cordes
Christensen
Jimmy
Swea City
Ressell
Cameron
Ers
John van de Walle
L.D.R
Sherman Gunderson
Norman Anderson
Lloyd Larson
LeRoy Gunderson
Avis Paulson
John Huntley
Estherville
Ben Huntley
Norman Teland
Bricelyn
Minn
Olene Anderson
Lakeside Country Club
Clarence Sorum
Orville Gjerde
Herman Hall
Henry Amundson
Lawrence Hanson
Henry Hall
Bernice
Everine Reed
Frieda Bervin
Will Reid
Harry Jesperson
T. A. Witterton
Sam Dominy
Adolph Olson
Ray Bryan
I. W. Bryan
Marie Bervin
Art Hanson
Harold Johnson
Knute Olson
George Bervin
Mary Bervin
Maple Hill
Mays
George Pink
George
Joyce
Kenneth
M. S. Julius
Martin Julius
Verne Julius
Maxine
David Pink
Buffalo Center
John
Pink
M. Julius
Final sowings for vegetables advised between August 20 and September 1
Gardeners should plant late crops such as spinach lettuce kale and radishes between August 20 and September 1. Many are finished with sowing celery cabbage beans turnips and kohlrabi. Thin seedlings now to improve storage and reduce losses, and hand weed while thinning. Lift tomato vines and place clean straw to reduce spoilage.
DUCK HUNTERS GET 70 DAY OPEN SEASON IN TOWN
Federal rules grant Town duck hunters a 70 day season from sunrise to sunset, October 16 to December 28, with the same daily and possession limits as last year. The change draws mixed reactions as some wish for earlier morning hours. Feedback followed Fish and Wildlife Service input to the State Conservation Commission, which recommended October 1 to December 15, pre sunrise shooting, two goose daily limit, and coot population controls, with state rules to be set at the next meeting.
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Towa
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
State Conservation Commission
Practical Health Hints The Right Foods for Flyers
Dr. Tobey describes a pilot diet for high altitude flight emphasizing a bland easily digestible diet rich in energy. It highlights vitamin A for night vision, avoids gas forming foods, lists suitable foods and those to avoid, and notes alcohol and caffeine considerations.
Out of Car on Wrong Side Warns of Dangers
A commentator warns that exiting vehicles from the traffic lane is dangerous and has caused many accidents and fatalities. The safer practice is to alight from the curb side to reduce risk and improve safety. The note ends with a Kant quotation on limits of intellect and questions of God and free will.
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God
Kant
War Bounds Aim to Buy Steel Helmets for Soldiers
The article notes Irish citizenry comparing American steel helmets with German helmets seen in newspapers. It explains the helmets shield from shrapnel and suggests a need to supply thousands of them as standard issue to all American soldiers.
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Ireland
Home Canning Corn A Guide From Miss Harsila
Speed is crucial in canning corn says Miss Maybelle Harsila county home demonstration agent. She covers heat needs loose packing water levels boiling times and pressure options for whole kernel and creamed corn plus cooling storage and freezing tips to prevent spoilage and extend shelf life.
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Maybelle Harsila
Old Mill Site at Panora to be Acquired
The State Conservation Commission will acquire about 10 acres adjoining the old mill near Panora on the Middle Raccoon river, increasing the site to roughly 16 acres. The plan provides public river access and lets fishermen reach the dam area without trespassing on private property.
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State Conservation Commission
Middle Raccoon River
Panora
Farmers urged to get new seed oats this fall
County farmers urged to plant rust and disease resistant seed oats for 1943. Boone Tama and Control varieties double yields, improving quality, aiding war production. Seed should be shared among neighbors or from certified growers. Germination and weed tests advised for seed sellers. Marion oats less suitable for local soil.
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Farmer County
M. A. Balkema
Boone, Tama
Control
Balkema
Emmet
Marion
Boone
Tama
Preventing Baby Pig Losses on American Farms
A detailed note on why about one third of piglets die before market. It cites causes such as pneumonia crushing under sows chilling low blood sugar and infectious diseases. Recommendations include proper sow rationing vitamins clean housing pre farrowing udder care and sugar rich feeds late in pregnancy.
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Nemla
Straw Oats Favor Resistant Hancock For Tough Soils
Balkema notes straw oats like Clarion soil type and Hancock straw performs well on highly fertile ground but is stiff and should be grown only when other varieties fail. Both Hancock and Clarion resist rust and smut, yet Hancock yields less on average soil.
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Balkema
Rumor Dismissed as Baseless About Iowa Soldier
State officials rebut a circulating claim that an Iowa county youth of German descent was executed abroad. Investigations found the soldier’s performance stellar, pay and meals normal, and no evidence of harsh discipline or suicide. Authorities urge reporting rumors to curb enemy-driven disinformation.
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Iowa
Selective Service
Germany
ARF
State Selective Service
Chas
Grahl
Towa
Navy Department
Tire and New Car Allocations in Estherville Area Note
A listing shows August tire and tube allotments for Estherville residents including J. M. Anderson Mary Johnson and Charles Corbifi with truck tires and tubes, Harold Johnson retread tires, Archie Poyter and John Plith retread passenger tires, plus Golden Sun Milling and Fred Stump. New cars allocated to Henry Toll Treary Thiel BP Everds, and others. Also bicycles to Kathryn Tokheln Armstrong Sugar. County July applications total 1258. Whittier quote ends the item.
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J. M. Anderson
Estherville
Mary Johnson
Dolliver
Charles F. Corbifi
Harold Johnson
Archie Poyter
Golden Sun Milling Co
John Plith
Fred TF. Stump
Henry Toll
R. Tr
Treary Thiel
Graettinger
R. Everds
Beavers Spreading In Northwest Towns Prompt Relocation
Since 1981 beaver populations have surged across northwest towns causing crop damage in some areas. The State Conservation Commission favors live trapping and relocating beaver to suitable environments where they often settle permanently and even aid water storage on farms. In 1941 nearly 200 beavers were stocked. the 1942 program began August first.
Fire Prevention Rules For Ames Town Homes And Barns
Nine fire prevention rules from Harold Beatty and Iowa State College experts cover home safety and barn precautions. Key points address chimney foundations, mortar composition, fall inspections, heating fit care, snug smoke pipes, insulating floors under stoves, avoiding woodwork near furnaces, roof shingles quality, and barn moisture control with lightning conductors and proper wiring and fuel storage.
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Ames
Harold Th Beatty
Lowa State College Extension
Soldiers Mail Instructions for Overseas Addresses
The War Department outlines how mail to U S army personnel outside the continental United States should be addressed. Include the service member's grade first and full name, possibly with army serial number, unit or company, and the army post office number care of the postmaster. Primary addresses should be written clearly.
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War Department
Continental
United States
Army Post Office
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Wallingford
Stoughton
Grover
Commission
James A. Tobey
J A. Tobey
U.S. Treasury
Kathryn Ann Tokheln
Armstrong, Sugar
Faith
Whittier
America
U.S. Treasury Department
Company
APO
Mary Baker Eddy
Fs &S
G.it. Tostenson
T. C. Mann
Sanborn’s Store
L. F. Hoffman
D-X
East Central Avenue
A. I
Reed
Rexall
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