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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
1
The article notes the new Consolidated school building at Conrad dedicated at a cost of 167000 dollars. It also mentions Des Moines water plant reporting a 1924 net operating profit of 156092.86 and various Iowa items including property assessments, wildlife, bank asset purchases, radio station changes, and state farm and highway matters.
State lawmakers advance a two cent per gallon motor fuel tax plan introduced by Bergman Newton. The bill mirrors highway commission recommendations and would collect monthly via the state treasurer. Funds would be distributed one third to primary roads, one third to county roads, and one third to township roads.
A joint resolution requesting Congress to enact an export corporation law for the relief of agriculture was passed by both houses of the Iowa legislature.
The board that currently controls parole for prisoners at the Rockwell City women's reformatory would be transferred to the state board of parole under a pending bill. The change aims to centralize parole decisions and streamline oversight across facilities.
The general state budget bill proposes appropriations for all branches of state government and includes a $100,000 cushion fund to be administered by the retrenchment and reform committee during emergencies across departments.
The fortieth general assembly passed revisions to the state motor bus law and the state board of railroad commissioners recommends these changes to the legislature in a formal communication.
Resentment over committee appointments in the senate may affect several pending measures, while committee organization will proceed unchanged as the legislature continues its work.
The Friends of the child labor amendment have been assured an opportunity to present arguments on the resolution before it is debated in the house where it originated.
Members of the general assembly weigh a plan to set February 28 as the final day of the current session. They argue that little business of importance has appeared and the body could rush imperative work and weed out less important bills to complete its session by that date.
Plans under way include a centrifugal pumping outlet for Holstein and a new congressman. Primghar to build a new business block next spring. Iowa touts strong tuberculosis eradication laws for cattle. Carson abandons gasoline engine for pumping water and adopts electric service. Webster City expects population over 6000 this year per assessor figures. Sixteenth annual dairy banquet set for Friday February 20. Cedar Rapids electric plant customers to receive 10 percent cut on bills starting February 1. Maquoketa high school adds Bible study elective in second semester with 28 students. William R. Maines of Davenport named district court judge in seventh district by Governor Hammill. Maines endorsed by Scott Clinton Jackson and Muscatine bar associations. W F B Clevenger of Des Moines wins state checker tournament for sixth time. Only one farmer at Maquok county meeting backs the proposed 86 million road bond issue. many favor the gas tax.
Iowa’s agricultural report shows a ten percent crop value increase in 1924, bringing the total to 504 million dollars. The rise reflects higher output across crops, elevating state farm income and market activity for the year.
Clemson professor explains how high analysis fertilizers still carry filler costs. He notes manufacturers may use sand or other low analysis materials, adding labor and freight that raise the farmer’s bill. Regardless, farmers often pay for handling bulky, lower quality inputs.
Soy beans need a deep mellow seed bed similar to corn and should be planted after field plowing through early June. Manclu hay variety. oat cups in grain drill left open for hay. sow 60 to 99 pounds per acre. Inoculate with soil from in-field soy areas, mix three to four quarts per bushel, avoid sun exposure, and plant no deeper than three inches.
Durability of manure spreaders rests on wear resistance of gears and bearings. Modern spreaders use dust guarded bearings and protected moving parts to prevent dirt and grit intrusion. An angled surface helps keep dust and grit away from critical areas.
The article notes cows fail to clean during calving when pastures are exhausted or during hot dry seasons. Low mineral content in ration and sparse feeding increase the number of cows that fail to clean compared with well fed herds.
The article notes several reasons for weak piglets at birth. Improper sow nutrition during pregnancy is likely the main cause, requiring a carefully balanced ration rich in protein and minerals. Exercise and overall sow health are essential to nourish the unborn young.
The article discusses breeds suited for farms, comparing hardier medium or long wool varieties with Western ewes. It notes smaller size but greater disease resistance and hardiness, and advises selecting ewes with broad backs and wide loins. Saving top ewe lambs can improve a farm flock over time.
A handbook prepared and published by the United States Department of Agriculture aids cow testers in standard methods and record quality. The pocket size circular, Miscellaneous Circular No. 29, explains tester duties to owners and promotes harmony in cow testing work. Copies available from the USDA in Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania experiment station reports feeding trials comparing soy bean hay and clover hay with alfalfa for dairy cows. In a nine week 1923 24 trial with ten Holstein cows in peak lactation soy bean hay yielded 3.3 percent less milk than alfalfa. A six week test comparing red clover hay with alfalfa showed clover reduced milk by 6 5 percent. Bulletin No. 188.
Planting data shows lettuce area rising from 16800 acres in 1918 to 63000 acres by 1924. Advice warns against rusting equipment, warns to fumigate for pests, and urges prudent seed, feed, and debt decisions to avoid waste. The text muses on community stock raising and warns against overcautious timing in actions.
The article notes Ruby Kassel leads a second year clothing class with Baker F. G. Beckerer Mary Maine Friend and B. G. Schoonover among attendees. Meetings run daily with Miss Kassel returning late February to complete the series, and plans to close the clothing work with a new project once a specialist is secured.
Twenty five farmers attended the Cow Testing Association meeting at the Presbyterian church in Shapsburg last Saturday afternoon. Discussions covered testing work and its necessity, but no organization was formed. Participants planned to talk with neighbors to boost interest and recruit more supporters.
The annual meeting of the Poultry Association will be held February 12. All members are urged to be present.
F. P. Reed of the Junior Club Department of Ames will visit the county February 19 to start Pig Club Work for 1925. All interested meet at the Farm Bureau office in Bedford at 7 30 p m. Please leave your name at the office to get started next spring. Tell friends and attend.
County Agent offers pruning help for orchards in February. Leave your name at the office to arrange a date in the coming week.
The Clayton and Gay Township Sewing Circle met January 14 with Mrs Glade Keith guiding an all day session. Nine districts sent twelve ladies. Miss Rockwell and Mrs Thomas led, learning bias tape and machine finishes. A cafeteria dinner was served. Follow up district meetings are planned, next leaders meeting February 18 at Mrs Eli Houch's home.
East Side shopkeepers buy cast-off false teeth plates to reclaim silver used in rivets. Dealers extract the metal, melt it into a solid nugget, and profit from the recovered silver, according to Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Administrator H P Lone announces appointment by the District Court of Taylor County Iowa for the estate of N B Hastings deceased. Creditors must file claims with the court and debtors pay the administrator by January 20 1925 or as directed. Dated January 21 1925.
Taylor County Iowa will hold a public auction February 10 1925 at 2 PM at Bedford Court House to sell the south half of the southeast quarter section 20 township 69 range 33 West 5th P M totaling 80 acres to satisfy a special execution in favor of Lucille Blair against Lula A James and A A James. W J Nevins sheriff.
State of Iowa Taylor county notice of public auction at 2 o clock P M on the 10th day of February 1925 at the courthouse for cash of a real estate levy under a special execution in favor of Union Trust Company against Clara Fine. The land described includes the southwest quarter in the northeast quarter and the north
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