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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1941

Page

16

1941 Farm Program Shows Progress in Washington County

The 1941 Washington county farm bureau program moves into high gear with aims to balance farm home interests. J W Chandler reports progress across soil conservation crop production livestock and community activities aided by Iowa State College and the U S Department of Agriculture.

Farm Bureau Washington County J. W. Chandler County Farm Bureau Wa State College United Tes Department of Agriculture Chandler Soil Conservation Service Cooperative Owa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association Iowa Agricultural Experiment Association State Laboratory County Sheep and Wool Growers Association Dairy Herd Improvement Association Mississippi Valley Farm Business Association Rural Electrification Administration City Park Board Wellman Lutheran Church Crawfordsville Riverside Wellman Club Cedar Chips Ainsworth Ed Syndergaard Keokuk County Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Des Moines A. Claire Dewey FE. J. Stewart State House

700 Pigs Farrowed On One Iowa Farm Sets Record

Carl T Anderson of Lime Creek township reports 700 spring pigs farrowed from 91 sows with an average of over eight per litter. He attributes fertility to protein rich feed and corn, uses twice yearly breeding, and emphasizes strict sanitation and staged housing. The farm also keeps 170 ewes and 450 chickens, with 160 lambs born this year.

Washington County Carl T. Anderson Lime Creek Township Anderson Mr. Anderson Poland

Pleas For Protection Of Wildlife

Washington officials warn against using wildlife for national defense and emergencies. Ira Gabrielson of the Interior Department urges conservationists to resist proposals resembling controversial schemes in England that exploit native wildlife for emergency foods. He cautions that efforts to divert attention from selfish interests and to fund drainage and dam projects could grow with public fear, threatening long term welfare. He stresses conserving soil and water now and in national emergencies to ensure a stable food supply and a good future for the country.

Washington United States National Defense Ira Gabrielson Interior Department Fish and Wildlife Service England

Chinch Bug Forecast Warns Iowa Farmers of Possible Outbreak

Extension entomologists say Washington county faces moderate to heavy chinch bug infestation this spring and summer. Winter mortality was low and hibernating bugs ready to march into grain fields. weather will determine whether outbreaks rise or fall. Creosote barriers offer a defense, with substantial potential savings in corn crops if used.

Iowa State College Washington County J. W. Chandler Chandler Iowa Carl L. Dra Iowa Sta College

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