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Newspaper
Bedford Free Press
Location
Bedford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
6
Des Moines audience hails Charles S Medbury pastor of University Church of Christ as a forceful speaker on the theme the larger Citizenship He is praised for uplifting influence and strong character. The article notes his renown in Des Moines as a powerful community asset.
An excerpt from Pathfinder Magazine discusses the unpardonable sin as a sin against the Holy Spirit, noting variances in interpretation of Matthew and first John verses and questioning forgiveness across this life and the hereafter.
A parcel post auction of undeliverable mail revealed a grab bag of items sold by the auctioneer. The list includes speedometers, corsets, Christmas tree trimmings, cigars, thread, screws, kiddie cars, razors, flags, manicure sets, horseshoe nails, gentleman's salt, auto parts, skid chains, nightdresses, musical instruments and towels.
A claim states enough telephone wire exists to form a global net that could hold the earth like an egg in a cup. The design envisions a strand count of 6,584 joining at the south pole and tapering to about four miles apart at the equator.
A record from 8 east Brunswick Australia notes attendance at every Sunday school session for ten years, reflecting consistent participation and steady church activity across the decade.
Iowa City marks its seventy eighth anniversary on February 26 with multiple civic notes. Crawford county boasts of a strong wolf hunter gang in Iowa. Council Bluffs directory lists 49 221 population. Allen Memorial hospital at Waterloo opens with 1000 attendees costing 150000 dollars. Shenandoah armory valued at 60000 will open March 10. Cedar County light plant equipment orders reach 17660. Wabash county bank reopen under new management after closure in 1924. Des Moines region notes include seed analysts added to town agriculture and a no dancing policy at Central College of Pella.
The Rural New Yorker explains potato seed selection. Larger, well developed tubers tend to reproduce the plant, while very small tubers may fail to yield as seed. Selection favors tubers from high yielding plants, though exact seed percentages are hard to know when harvesting is uneven.
The article advises gardeners to plant mainly reliable varieties while sparing area for a few new introductions. It notes most staples began as novelties and that experimenting with a small number of new varieties can pay off, as ongoing development yields potential improvements and lower overall garden costs over time.
A. J. Mel Adams of the University of Missouri reports thorough testing of saltpeter to rot stumps for later burning. Results show no benefits in Wisconsin Pacific Northwest Minnesota. Indiana Farmer's Guide notes multiple experts call the method worthless for clearing land, though openness to conviction remains.
Poison oats clean up the gophers. Sweet clover helps, alfalfa yields for dairy cows. Burning leaves wastes soil value. Last year’s fair ideas won’t help unless acted this year. Poorly prepped land needs deep plowing. Prediction for 1925 stresses trimming costs and boosting income. Boys’ club work should train farm leaders to reach hard-to-reach parents. Good soil for corn or potatoes also grows sugar beets when properly cared for.
A fragmented seed list extols planting AlGardens peas and peppers for a long season from Alaska to Allaska, naming varieties like Dwarf Chiummplan and Chinese Ruby King. It mixes crops, notes peppers, turnips, radishes, and winter storage, urging diverse plots for health and dividends.
The bureau of plant industry United States Department of Agriculture reports oiled paper wrappers to control apple scalding in storage. Wrappers reduce peel injury but may not fully prevent it, prompting industry adoption and ongoing study of alternatives including shredded oil paper applications for even distribution and dampening.
An old agronomy note explains how legumes such as clovers alfalfa sweet clover enrich soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen. Bacteria in root nodules enable nitrogen transfer to the plant, with different legumes hosting different bacteria. Usually one must inoculate seeds the first time a legume is grown, though some exceptions exist.
Experts warn that jarring bee hives risks breaking combs and stressing colonies. S. Provost advises gentle handling and minimal disturbance as weather warms, noting danger from excessive activity. Inspect equipment only when bees show no disease signs and certify equipment within 30 days.
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