Grandpa's Meat Story Of Change In The Beef Trade
A grandson recalls his grandfather, retired from the wholesale meat trade in 1973, detailing how big Western packers and chains reshaped meat commerce. He describes plant consolidation, shifting labor, and the rise of boxed meat while pricing, diets, and salesmanship faltered amid changes from 1971 onward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Nebraska
Colorado
Dakotas
Mama’ and Papa
Bers
Grand Canyon
Australia
New Zealand
Honduras
Randpa
Lightning protection and well water testing guidance
A Minnesota survey found half of lightning protection systems failed ground cables and advised checks on age and remodeling effects. Recommendations cover air terminals, grounding, and contractor checks. Separate guidance urges annual well water testing for contaminants with Iowa State and University of Iowa labs providing sample kits and instructions.
Tractor Noise Tagged Health Hazard in Farm Spring Work
County extension director Jim Frier warns tractor noise is a health hazard as spring cleanup begins. Experts recommend acoustical ear muffs or proper ear protection to prevent temporary or permanent hearing loss, noting many older tractors lack soundproof cabs and some muffs are affordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Frier
Washington County Extension
Minnesota
Dale C. Hull
Iowa State University
Birthday Honor For Elmer Waller At Keota Dinner
Ruby Sharp hosted a Keota gathering April 21 honoring Elmer Waller’s birthday and Marie Hahn’s upcoming birthday. Attendees included Elmer and Marie, Joe Romine, Ferne Wimmer, Clara Vincent, Irene Grisham, and others. The item also notes births, marriages, and visits from residents of Slater, Keota, and nearby towns with several family connections and a Marine in Deep River, N C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Ruby Sharp
Elmer Waller
Marie Hahn
Joe Romine
Ferne Wimmer
Clara Vincent
Irene Grisham
Gary Halverson
Slater
Chad Everette
Keith Wells
Everette Halverson
Anna Crayne
Gunner Young
Frank Funston
Eloisa Mandoza
St. Ritas Catholic Church
Seirra Madre
Calif
Herbert Funston
Arizona
Clayton Funston
Frank
Marine Corp
Deep River
N. C
Herbert
Robyn
Chad
Washington
Marvin Hammen
Washington County Hospital
Cloyce Statler
Duane White
Ainsworth
Harold Pepper
Florence Crawford
Cloyce Dill
Gale Smith
Coumbus Junction
Steona
Dennis the Menace Update and Local Social Visits
Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketenan is recovering from a heart attack. Mr and Mrs Cloyce Dill and Cheryl visited Cecil Larson at Burlington Tuesday. Stella Coffman of Keota and Millie Coffman both entered Keokuk County Hospital in Sigourney Friday. Mr and Mrs Warren Davis of Lincoln Neb visited with Mr and Mrs Don Davis at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home and stayed in the Terry Dill home. Mrs George Bond cut her left front finger on a Power mower Thursday. Mrs Paul Sievert entertained a Rubbermaid party Friday afternoon April 23 with demonstrator Gertrude Egbert of Richland. Mrs Alvah Gorsh and Nancy of Cedar Rapids spent Saturday with Mrs Paul Sievert Joan Stout and Lori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloyce Dill
Cheryl
Cecil Larson
Burlington
Stella Coffman
Keota
Millie Coffman
Maplewood Manor Nursing Home
Keokuk County Hospital
Sigourney
Warren Davis
Lincoln
Neb
Don Davis
Terry Dill
George Bond
Paul Sievert
Gertrude Egbert
Richland
Alvah Gorsh
Nancy
Cedar Rapids
Joan Stout
Lori
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Feeders
Mom
New York City
Pikes Peak
AL Nelson
The
Lightning Protection Institute
Jackson Boulevard
Chicago
Washington County
Andred Willrich
Towa State University
State Hygienic Laboratory
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa
Robison Feeds, Inc
Brighton
Ben Young
Richland, Iowa
Farmarket
International Harvester
Sales & Service
Wayne Dickenson
Bandette
Minn
Eldora Taylor
Murry
Opal Bickford
Jon Durst
Joe Romine Visted
Gale Hotchkiss
South English
Dennis the Menace
By Hank Ketenan
Washington Lumber Co
Highway 149
Ollie
Towa
Sigourney, Towa
Don Downey
Lyle V. Smith
John J. Tremmel
Allets
Hayesville Savings Bank
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