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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
10
The article argues war boosted farming methods and profits. It cites larger wheat yields, better fertilization, and improved livestock practice. Farmers embraced federal guidance, increased livestock, and focused on efficiency, with suggestions for tax, policy, and cooperation reforms after mobilization.
Senator Cooper of Kansas cites National Farmers Union resolutions from its Memphis convention endorsing the Kenyon Anderson plan to curb meat packing abuses, backing Capper Herstam style collective bargaining with safeguards, and seeking an amendment to the federal farm act to protect nonfarm reputations.
The New York Agricultural Experiment Station showed that oyster shells aid pullets by providing lime for eggs. A pound of shells supplies enough lime to make about seven dozen eggs. Given shells, ground bone, meat scraps, and grain hoppers, hens self balance their diet better than human rationing.
The piece argues for early lice treatment in livestock to reduce harm, noting lice appear in late winter and early spring. It contends owners neglect combating lice on healthy looking stock and urges action despite the effort, to prevent broader damage.
The feature urges maintaining soil organic matter to sustain fertility and sod health. It warns against mowing a field until hay yields decline and then plowing. If mowing more than once yearly, fertilize after the first cut with manure or fertilizer. Manure is best for top-dressing, anytime in winter. if unavailable, a mix of nitrate of soda and diCal phosphate at 200 to 800 pounds per acre is advised.
Bridge grafting uses scions to connect cambium above and below a wound, saving fruit trees damaged by girdling, blight, or mechanical injury. Do grafts in spring, prepare clean wounds, sterilize, bevel scions, and secure with wax or cloth, then cover to prevent drying.
A U S agriculture effort urges farmers to destroy the common barberry bush to protect wheat and other grains from stem rust. It compares barberry to an anarchist and cites Denmark's eradication as a precedent. Farmers are advised to replace with Tupaneze barberry and contact Washington for details.
A damaged OCR note reports that US Department of Agriculture specialists estimate Iowa counties lose six inches of topsoil annually from about 1760 acres, prompting concerns over soil erosion and farm land values as farmers seek methods to prevent further loss and preserve productive land.
A historical note explains meat quality depends on rapid weight gain and moderate fat. Juiciness and flavor come from balanced fat, while excess fat is discouraged.
Fragmented note argues that farmers must hold crops until market prices rise and speculators retreat to secure profit. It suggests selling sales now is risky while prices are uncertain and market activity affects outcomes.
The eighth annual convention of the United Shire Good Roads association runs April 1 to 17, 1920 at Hot Springs Arkansas. Delegates from every state are expected with Governor participation and a display of road machinery. Senator Bankhead leads efforts with federal aid plans and governors' attendance anticipated.
Southern cotton growers recognize road quality boosts commerce. A single team hauling 22 bales, around 6,000 pounds, to market demonstrates efficiency gains from scientific road building. Under poor conditions a team could move only about one bale slowly, showing the impact of infrastructure.
The Bureau of Public Roads reports August total road mileage at 1,246.82 for August, up from 1,108.00 in July. August statements cover 125 projects with an estimated joint cost of 18,308.19 and federal aid of 1,?47.04, while July had 148 statements with a 10,012,480.85 estimate and 3,401,071.58 federal aid. Cars and road science drive improvements, stressing roads’ role in mobility and upkeep after construction.
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