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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
6
The article explains lime needs for crops, noting alfalfa’s heavy requirement and oats’ lower need. It describes lime materials like limestone, quicklime, and hydrated lime, plus grinding quality, methods to test soil, and how to apply lime for even distribution. It cites trials, farmer testing, and extension services to guide recommendations.
A community gathering at the home of Mrs. W. F. Beck on June 17 organized and discussed next year’s project work. Light townships were represented with 31 women and 17 men bringing baskets for a cafeteria style noon meal.
The text notes newly hatched caterpillars lack sense and may starve on sparse remains of a maul berry leaf, while small birds misidentify the cuckoo as a hawk for centuries, indicating confusion between prey and predator in nature.
Deputy Rubin left Tuesday for Fort Madison with John Schmuck who will serve a two year term for chicken stealing. Sheriff Coakley planned to take Homer Ashmore to the penitentiary but bad roads delayed the trip. Ashmore was convicted of robbing a freight car and given a five year sentence.
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