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Newspaper
Aurelia Sentinel
Location
Aurelia, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
2
A week ago a forest fire near Chariton burned about 20 acres of pines and swept through 80 more acres in the Thousand Acre Forest Tract, damaging county property and hundreds of trees planted by CCC crews. The blaze threatens nearby timber and raises concerns for land management in the area.
Iowa State College agronomists Charles R. Weber and Martin G. Weiss advise early weed control in soy fields. Prepare seedbeds, choose varieties, then shallow cultivate before planting, harrow after sowing, and use multiple passes to curb weeds. Row planting yields better than drilling and, with proper seeding rates, yields may rise 5 to 7 bushels per acre.
Sheriff Cass Bullis reports dynamite stolen from a local club house at Logan. He suspects involvement by young people. Area residents await any further report on the incident.
County Auditor of Cherokee County announces a petition to establish a road district for surfacing specified rural roads. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors will be at the Cherokee courthouse on May 20, 1948 at 1 30 PM, to allow interested parties to present their views.
Notice sets a hearing for establishing Secondary Road District 548 in Pitcher and Silver townships with gravel roads one mile or less between specified sections. Named property owners are listed. appearance at the Cherokee Court House on May 5, 1948 at 1 30 PM is allowed to be heard.
Iowa State extension dairy man Floyd J. Arnold warns dairy producers not to turn cows onto spring pasture until grass stands 4 to 6 inches high. Early grass is high in water and low in nutrients and can reduce pasture productivity and milk yield.
Ed Cott, Iowa State horticulturist, endorses succession planting to extend radish and lettuce seasons. Plant radishes in increments 10 to 12 days apart through May 15 for continuous harvest. repeat with lettuce with three staggered sowings. Adds early carrots for fresh use and a late June planting for fall storage.
Guam's island congress legalizes cock-fighting and creates a wagering framework. Betting is permitted under a government-run percentage system on all bets and events.
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