Strawberries Grow Across Wide Range of Soils Says Extension Expert
Iowa State College extension agent C V Holsinger notes strawberries thrive in diverse soils from clay to sand and can yield 50 to 60 bushels of corn per acre for strawberries. He recommends Senator Dunlap as a home variety, 200 plants per bed, and yearly bed renewal with careful pruning and soil preparation to ensure a bountiful harvest.
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C. V. Holsinger
Agricultural Extension Service
Iowa State College
Culf
Arctic Circle
Mr. Holsinger
Dunlap
Holsinger
How to Transfer Bees in Old Tree Housing
State apiarist F B Paddock of Ames outlines methods to move bees from old trees or dwellings into modern hives. He describes brood selection, frame preparation, use of smoke, honey relocation, and creating a one entrance trap to coax the colony into a new hive within four to six weeks.
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F B. Paddock
Ames
Mr. Paddock
Paddock
Plant Apple Trees Early in Spring Planting
Iowa State College horticultural department advises planting young two year old grafted disease free apple trees in spring as soil thaws and becomes workable. Ensure soil packs tightly to make solid contact with roots for healthy growth.
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Horticultural Department
Yowa State College
Iowa
How to Prune Grapes for Better Fruit
Iowa State College's department horticulture explains grape pruning basics. Focus on fruiting wood near the base, renewal of old wood, and removing unnecessary canes. For a vigorous vine, keep four canes with 10 12 buds each, totaling about 40 to 48 buds.
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Department Horticulture
Iowa State College
Alsike Clover Helps Acid Soils In Iowa Cropping
Iowa State College expert H. D. Hughes says over 75 percent of Iowa oils test acidic and alsike clover thrives on sour soil where red clover fails. A mix of two thirds red clover and one third alsike ensures uniform growth across patches of sour soil. Alsike seeds cost about half as much as red clover and require fewer seeds per acre.
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Iowa
H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College
Hughes
Soybeans as High Value Feed Says Iowa College Circular
The Iowa State College farm crops section states soybeans offer high feeding value comparable to alfalfa. They can be used as hay pasture silage or soilage. A new circular titled Soybeans is available by writing to the Bulletin Iowa State College Am Iowa.
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Iowa
State College
Iowa’ State
College Am
Uncle Benny Is Dead and Constance Faces an Engagement
In a lakeside setting, Constance learns Uncle Benny is dead and contemplates life after his passing. Henry returns, revealing his intent to marry Constance soon, while Alan Conrad remains elusive and the ring mystery deepens.
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Wuassaquain
Benny
Benny Ronate
Tn Sam Toe
Uncle Beony
Manitowee
Constance
Manttowoc
Uncle Benny
Henry
Michahou
Alan
Alan Conrad
Fragmentary OCR Note on Names and Phrases in Italian History
The readable fragments mention Italy Austria and a discussion of neutrality and reserve, with stray quotes about a housekeeper and unclear dialogue. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond nations and generic terms are established.
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Ilinoig
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Ilinois Central
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Aurelia, Iowa
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Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association
Cherokee County
Geo. E. Blanch
H. H. Lockin
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Nelsons Restaurant
L. P. Nelson
Italy
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