Round Grove Notes Of Farm Work And Social News
Round Grove reports flocking baby chicks and fence work by Frank Skubal of Lone Tree. Oats feeding is nearly done and soil is workable. A four hour power outage followed Wednesday’s high wind. Several residents suffer intestinal flu, some severe. Sunday guests included families from Riverside Davenport Morning Sun Burlington New London and local host Za home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Skubal
Round Grove
Hilton Coon
Earl Shuerman
Ralph Boyd
John Shkubal
Frank Skubal
Lone Tree
Lilly Zachs
Helen
George
Riverside
Edgar Whetstine
George Brown
Andrew Brown
Andy Jr
Davenport
Arnet Mathers
Merle Colton
Elaine Swailes Voorhies
Kenneth Swailes
Lloyd Enke
Johnson
James Baldwin
Henry Kissinger
Claude Kamp
Morning Sun
Clarence Johnson
Barbara
Burlington
Randall Owens
New London
Clark Falls From Ladder While Spraying Trees
In Wayland on April a local man identified as Harry Clark fell from a ladder while spraying an apricot tree. He landed on the spray can, taking a heavy blow but reportedly avoided severe injury with a cane nearby for assistance.
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Clark
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
April
Harry Clark
Walter Henss
Newton
Sadie Henss
University of Dubuque Women’s Choir to Perform at Presbyterian Church
The University of Dubuque women’s choir under Professor William G Rezeboom will present a free sacred music program at 8 p m Saturday in the Presbyterian church. The senior choir sponsors the event with 32 members traveling by bus and staying in church homes. a church dinner at 6290 will follow.
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University of Dubuque Women's Choir
Presbyterian Church
William G. Rezeboom
Nicolai Bach
Gottschalk
Gerard
Cotton Picking Requires Chemical Leaf Removal
The text explains that leaves must be removed by chemicals so picking machines work best. Green leaves cling to cotton easily and hinder dyeing.
Conquering Hessian Fly Aimed at Saving Wheat Regions
After 39 years of research costing 450000 dollars, new methods to reduce Hessian fly damage are projected to save up to 65000000 dollars annually in winter wheat areas. The investment spans extensive investigations and farm-wide application to protect crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Trowbridge
University of Missour
Missouri
Crop reporters and the long service history beyond
About 700000 crop reporters work nationwide with service records spanning over fifty years. Betel nut chewing, described as the chewing gum of one-tenth of humanity, stains teeth and reddens the mouth lips and gums.
Too Much Chinese Motif Draws War Fashion Backlash
Critics say dresses and accessories using Chinese guerrilla motifs and military imagery are in poor taste and distress both civilians and servicemen. Morale groups plan a campaign against designers accused of overemphasizing war themes in gowns and wearables.
Community Visits and Family Travels Across Iowa Town
Friday to Tuesday visitors and extended kinfolks fill the week with gatherings. Residents hosted relatives from Burlington Mt. Pleasant and Dayport while others traveled by plane from Pettisville to visit Wiss family and friends. Local hospitalizations and wartime era ties appear as well.
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Lewis Nebel
Eliza Birchall
Don Goldsmith
Alhambra
Calif
Ralph Stevens
Dayport
Bernard Bates
Finley
Don
Ruth
Will Aliens
Laverne Eichner
Max Miller
St. Paul
Minn
C. K. Schantz
Tom Rychener
Pettisville
Ronald Roth
Gilford Roth
Mt. Pleasant
Everette Hileman
K. V. Stevens
C. A. Nuss
Burlington
Ready for Use Blended Dried Eggs Advertised
Ready for Use Blended with water dried eggs become ready for use in muffins cookies cakes dressings and omelets. Home makers are urged to give them a fair trial. They are light compact easy to carry and keep fresh long when cold and covered.
Million Dollar Rain and Farm Rainfall Management
The piece extols the value of rainfall to farmers and outlines soil conservation practices. It highlights strip cropping contour plowing terracing cover crops grassed waterways dams and farm ponds to slow runoff and protect topsoil while promoting productive land use. The old saying about weather frames the guidance.
Worth Thinking About on Meat Packers Profits
The piece frames four basic business requirements: supply costs match rivals, operate efficiently to keep costs and quality competitive, pay wages aligned with the going scale, and price products so the public will buy. In meat, prices must support livestock producers, packers, and retailers while keeping masses fed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Company
Prize contest for meat packer marketing letters closes May 1
Swift & Company invites entries for a prize contest offering 43 cash awards totaling 400 dollars for best letters on methods used by meat packers in marketing meats and dairy products. Contest closes May 1 1946. Write F. M. Simpson Dept 128 Swift & Company Chicago Illinois for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Simpson
Swift & Company
Chicago
Ill
Objectionable Milk Flavors Linked to Feed and Barn Practices
The report states that odors and flavors in milk come mainly from feed. Garlic onions turnips cabbage rape kale and certain weeds cause the strongest flavors. Sudden changes to seeds like green alfalfa green sweet clover or silage may impart temporary flavors. Odors can also transfer from the barn to milk if not handled properly.
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Harold Gray
Dubuque Choir
Franck
Hark
Pflenger
Mendelssohn
Scott
Savior
Monk
God
Craft
Tschaikowsky
Archangelsky
Schuetky
Offertoire
Donjon
Massenet
Bach
Hayden
Washington Dairy
Angela Lansbury
John Hodiak
Judy Garland
Rigenhagen
John Shields & Sons
the Peabodys
Theatre Guild
H. R. Gross
Ted Malone
Glamour Manor
Mae Best
Cistenin
Gay Studio
D. R. Wyse
Joe Gerig
Molly Goldsmith
Fred Klopfenstein
Harold Graber
Mullett
C. K. Lchantz
John Schlatter
John Thurman
Ft. Madison
Arthur Wyse
P. J. Roth
Washington County Hospital
B. C. Hermann
Cindy Lou
Cappy
Des Moines
C. C. Wyse
Biloxi
Miss
S. Iowa
P. L
Etter
G. I. Bill OF Rights
Washington Flying Service
Washington
Iowa
G. I
Lloyd Scott
Washington, Lowe
Pittsburgh
Sorrell
Auto Parts
West Madison
America
Easter Ham
EM. Simpson
Agricultural Research Department
Union Stock Yards
Chicago 9
Illinois
Soda Bill Sez
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