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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1939
Page
2
Notice of subscription rates published by Vindicator and Republican with details for Estherville Iowa Emmet County in zones One and Two pricing. Rates show one year $2.00 for inner zones and $2.50 for all other zones with publication details and staff credits.
STUDEBAKER FINDS BUSINESS GOOD SOUTH BEND IND Nov 6 Geo D Keller vice president in charge of sales said October saw 196 new dealer contracts completed. Since Jan 1 the firm signed 1,299 new dealer contracts. The dealer network exceeds 1929 levels with 2,900 US dealers reporting strong orders for 1940 models and factory capacity secured for the year. Keller notes growth since the Champion’s April launch and aims to make Studebaker the largest nationwide representation in its history.
Iowa State College extension notes black walnut is a top commercial timber species with high lumber prices. Despite limited wood volume, its scarcity sustains value. Proper planting in good soils, timing, and storage methods enable a profitable, long term nut and timber crop for farmers.
The Republican special committee to study agricultural problems announced its executive committee chaired by Clifford Hope with members Daniel Reed Roy Woodruff August Andresen J Roland Kinzer Fred Gilchrist Leg Allen Francis Case and Frank Horton. The 46 member panel was appointed October 23 by Joseph W Martin Jr with plans to form subcommittees to examine farming issues. A large livestock exposition in Chicago will crown continental champions with judges from the United States Canada and Argentina. The eight day show opens December 29 with a junior livestock start and 4 H youths repeatedly producing grand champions.
Iowa farmers facing grain storage woes report weevil and grain-boring insect damage as old and new corn mix in bins. Entomologist George Decker outlines three damage types, practical cleaning, and fumigation timing guidance for stored grain.
Nov 9 A fall farm cleanup week from Nov 11 to 11 is set in several major farming states to cut winter livestock losses. The American Foundation for Animal Health urges farmers to haul litter disinfect stock quarters check ventilation remove diseased animals immunize swine against cholera fill mud holes with ash or gravel dip stock treat mange and skin diseases before winter quarters. Local veterinarians and communities are asked to cooperate in eradicating livestock disease before winter.
Iowa State College horticulturists warned small fruit growers to blanket strawberry beds with clean coarse straw after ground freezes. Straw or shredded fodder may be used if wind won’t blow fragments away, and mulch should cover plants about two inches deep to prevent overgrowth. Do not use cornstalks rye straw or coarse materials as they leave plants unprotected. Raspberry canes can be buried with soil. avoid heavy mulch that smothers plants.
Iowa ranks first nationwide in commercial hatchery capacity with room for 36 382 000 eggs at once, per A D Oderkirk of Iowa State College extension. The survey shows Ohio displaced to No 2, 766 hatcheries in Ohio and 712 in Iowa, with U S hatchery output estimated at 100 million chicks weekly.
Inspectors warn that many cold storage eggs moving to trade lack proper labeling. Each case must show entry and withdrawal dates, and be marked Cold Storage Eggs when sold. Cartons in dozen lots require the same label. Authorities urge informed buying amid storage quality notes and aging risks.
State conservation commission plans to station many game wardens in pheasant hunting territory as the three day season opens Sunday. Farmers post No Trespassing signs and sell one day hunting rights to protect land. hunters without agreements face trespass and damage actions. Wardens worry about a small fraction trespassing and abusing property. Most hunters are sportsmen though many first time or casual hunters sap the guns. Hunting runs noon to five daily with a three bird bag limit and possession limits.
A handy garden apron can be made from heavy burlap like material. It features a two inch wide tape belt and a square leather kneeling pad stitched low on the apron. A Want Ad will sell your article.
Information from County Agent M. A. Balkema via the Extension Service at Iowa State College indicates Iowa farm income may exceed 600 million dollars in 1939 40 the first time since 1930 despite a likely national decline. Local farmers fare better due to higher livestock prices and corn loan aiding sales into 1940 with prices expected to rise amid wartime demand.
The town and nearby areas host birthday gatherings and club meetings. Guests include Mrs Ed Marqiatt and family, Mrs Walter Milow in Ceylon, and Ed Hybertas circle at Lake Fremont Farm Club. Emma Wenberg’s birthday is celebrated by longtime friends. the Wallerstede couple plan winter in Riverside, California visiting relatives Ed, Oscar Bengtson, and others.
Geo Landmesser, living 60 miles northwest of Estherville, will hold a closing out sale on his farm along old Highway No 9. The event will include about 45 head of cattle six horses 70 shoats and miscellaneous farm stock and equipment plus household goods and all farm machinery. Fashier and Burns will oversee the gate to be clerked by Town Trust and Savings Bank. Full sale details to appear in future issues of the Vindicator and Republican.
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