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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1947

Page

6

Morrell Chorus to Present a Program In Columbus School

In Columbus Junction a Morrell Chorus program is planned for high school auditorium Friday evening Oct 24. Local committee members include Mesdames Ernest Ford Warren May C E Pierce Julia Hawkins Beulah Luckey and Jeanette Herrick.

Morrell Chorus Columbus Columbus Junction Columbus High School Morrell Wale Ernest Ford Warren May C. E Pierce Julia Hawkins Beulah Luckey Jeanette Herrick H. B. Thomas Tampa Fla

Livestock progress and breeding methods across the grasslands

The piece traces historical shifts in cattle and hog breeding from longhorns to modern breeds, noting the impact of railroads, fencing, and improved sires. It discusses dual purpose lambs, hog weight gains, and the value of breed records, grading, and swift culling with Swift & Company urging readers to follow farm bulletins for latest livestock developments.

Gulf Coast Montana Swift & Company

Tracks of the coyote reveal differences from dog signs

The text discusses livestock feeding practices and the role of cattle and lambs in converting grass to meat. It notes that millions of head marketed yearly are integral, with 51 percent of U S land as grazing area unusable for other feeds, underscoring cattle and lambs’ contribution to food production.

United States

Upside Down Chili Pie and Farming Specialization Piece

A recipe for upside down chili pie combines ground beef beans tomatoes and cornbread batter with a 425 degree oven bake. The second item discusses whether farmers should specialize or diversify highlighting Washington state farm diversity as a factor in efficiency and marketing.

M. T. Buchanan State College of Washington Washington United States

Bonfire Flare Tops Gas Truck Tire Near Marshall Home

A front tire blew out on Ralph Marshall’s gas truck around 9 p.m. Monday when embers from a bonfire flared up and overheated the tire. The truck, parked in front of the Marshall residence where morning leaves were burned, was spotted by a passerby who alerted the family. Also listed are Friday community sales at Whittaker sale barn and weekly livestock sales at Midway Sales Company Columbus Junction, Ollie Livestock Exchange, and area auctions including sales by John H. Dill and Clay Walton with locations near Washington and Chester.

Ralph Marshall Marshall Columbus City Iowa John H. Dill Washington W. Chester Clay Walton

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