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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1942
Page
6
Agricultural notes urge farms to maximize crops suited to their land while expanding legumes and grasses to sustain yields. Emphasis on erosion control, soil types, and five to ten year maintainable levels amid labor and material shortages. Focus on efficient land use, stock output per unit of feed, and worker allocation as farm labor shifts to industry and military.
Farm Bureau data show Boone oats on the Knotek Brothers farm yielded about 75 bushels per acre and were praised for quality. Names of seed oat adopters include John Patterson, H. L. Walker, William Chmelar, and others. Also noted: new oat varieties Boone Control Tania Marion to be seed available next year. Washington County 4-H clubs plan a service flag and health program based on improvement with judges from Iowa State College and state dairy and swine groups.
Officials state local draft boards can exempt essential farm workers in milk products eggs poultry pork and lard production. Farmers of soybeans sugar beets vegetables and cattle are seen as distinctly important. Proof of actual engagement in qualifying work is required before exemptions can be granted.
The American Jersey Cattle Club will give 1,000 registered Jersey bull calves to U S dairy farmers as a wartime gift. Born in 1942, these Victory Calves come from lineage of champions and top producers, shared outright by Jersey breeders to 1,000 lucky dairy farmers nationwide.
Feeders should fit the farm inputs and plan ahead for pasture use. Choose 400-pound steers needing 55 to 60 bushels of corn and three fourths ton hay, or 900-pound steers needing 8 to 10 bushels of corn and 1 1/2 tons hay. Market during normal price peaks and provide a balanced ration for the cattle type.
Pvt. Charles Inga says army life paid off with good chow and luck in war service. He found a large pearl in an oyster served to him at Mather Field California, highlighting unexpected rewards of service.
High frequency radio waves on ordinary power lines may remotely operate substations in war emergencies. Sensitive relays pick up impulses miles from the control board and automate operations from switching to increasing steam power across remote sites.
Poirot argues two suspects writer of anonymous letter and Elinor Carlisle as Mrs Welman’s killer. Roddy Welman recalls Elinor’s train confession hinting at mercy killing. Seddon resists outside help as Poirot seeks Elinor’s will and possible enemies. Marsden declares Elinor guilty as discovery continues.
A dense listing shows Westhx and Washington Lodge No 26 schedule, Golden State Limited and Cal ifornia routes with stop notes, and East and Westbound trains from Oskaloosa to Davenport. Bus services from Washington to Chicago, with multiple daily departures, plus CantonI and Sullivan Bus Lines timetables and ticketing notes for trip planning and depot purchases.
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