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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1950
Page
8
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges deep rooted legume crops like sweet clover and alfalfa in crop rotations to build soil, conserve water, and maintain high yields. They warn that even full manure applications cannot prevent nutrient loss without legumes and proper fertilization.
Chicago article explains soil testing is like a medical checkup requiring context from crop history and management. It notes that a good soil test must be paired with questions on prior crops, yield, liming, rotations, and fertilizer history to guide lime and fertility decisions.
Ed Nelson a pioneer resident of Big Springs died at home in the community Saturday evening January 7 1950 at age 73 Funeral services were held Wednesday at 130 p m at the Nelson funeral home and at 200 p m at the Big Springs Baptist church Rev D Av Miller officiated Interment was in Big Springs cemetery Nelson son of Charles J and Christina Nelson was born July 4 1876 near Big Springs and spent his life there except for a few months in Sioux City He joined the Big Springs Baptist church April 15 and remained a member until his death He married Anna Carlson June 10 1908 and they had four children Wallace died at age two Surviving are his wife son Marvin two daughters Vernice and Florence three brothers David Levi and Joseph of Spirit Lake Jr two sisters Mrs Ellen Friedrichs of San Francisco and Mrs Anna Joy of Midland S D He was preceded in death by his parents his son Wallace two brothers Joel and John Nelson and one half brother Carl Albin Nelson Pallbearers were Oscar Jernbrey Lloyd CG Johnson Wendell Leafstedt Earl Leafstedt Robert Nylund and Ivar Stenstrom
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee explains that balanced supply of lime nitrogen phosphate and potash is needed for top yields. University of Illinois agronomists show combined use raises corn yields on deficient soil from 14.7 to 46 bushels per acre, with each nutrient contributing.
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee and agricultural economists urge farmers to buy fertilizer now and store it safely through winter for 1950 demand. Iowa State College agronomist Dr. H. B. Cheney offers storage tips: dry buildings, elevate sacks, stack seven to eight high, keep burlap sacks together, and separate broken bags to reduce moisture and caking risk.
Missouri University agricultural economists urge farmers to invest in fertilizer and soil improvement rather than cut essential inputs. They stress that higher yields from good rotation with deep rooted legumes, quality seed, and manure boosts profits and lowers costs through efficient crop production and sound soil management.
The Farmers Co-Operative of Akron names Lee Stoutenburg as delegate and Lester Seely as alternate to the forty sixth annual Farmers Grain Dealers Association of Iowa meeting in Des Moines January 23 to 26. The event, among the state’s largest early co operative gatherings, is expected to attract about 1,000 farm co op leaders from over 350 Iowa elevators. Prominent speakers include J. K. Stern of Washington, new president of the American Institute of Co Operation, and Roy F. Hendrickson, Washington representative of the National Federation of Grain Co operatives. Associated groups include Farmers Elevator Service Company and Farmers.
Elevator Mutual Insurance and Farmers Casualty Company engage in a dispute over coverage terms and policy duties as revealed in recent filings. The ongoing matter centers on liability scope, premium adjustments, and regulatory compliance, with both firms defending their positions before state authorities.
St Patrick's Akron schedules Catholic services on the second and fourth Sundays at 10:30 a m with confessions on Saturdays at 4:00 and 8:00 p m Holy Mass occurs on the first, third and fifth Sundays at 10:30 a m with additional mass at 9:00 a m on the other Sundays Confessions precede Mass by 30 minutes on the second and fourth Sundays Father C Ernst is the pastor Want ads bring good results
The Mason City Globe Gazette warns that government costs have surged from 4.6 billion to 41.9 billion, cites 300 federal agencies under Hoover and 1,800 now, and argues the nation is on a path to bankruptcy and constitutional demoralization, blaming continued borrowing and spending without tightening.
A fragment quotes a speaker warning that steering the country without action will bring about feared outcomes. The tone emphasizes accountability and governance, suggesting that leadership choices determine future results and public trust.
The River side Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at Mrs. L. J. Cross home on Friday January 27 1950 at 3 00 p m Signatory Mrs L J Cross Secretary published January 12 19 26 1960
January lot includes Linseed Meal and Pellets with Quality First 36% Dairy Concentrate. Farmade Egg Mash Pellets priced at 3.95 per 100 pounds or 50 pounds. Hay at 23.00 a ton delivered, or 24.50 ton for spot lots. Offers fertilizer booking and factory direct hauling. Promotes Farm Belt supplements and Hog Balancer with emphasis on animal protein. Requests feed oats and donkey cattle cubes, with Tarkio car upcoming and discount.
Farm Belt Feed Co. and Supply advertises feed and supplies with contact phone 6101.
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