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Newspaper
Creston Daily Advertiser
Location
Creston, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1925
Page
3
Buenos Aires reports rapid adoption of American farming and mineral methods. Nine technical experts, either Americans or trained in the United States, are at national and provincial levels to develop crops, with a focus on Argentina’s infant cotton industry.
The article details the involvement of several American specialists in Argentina. Ernest L. Tutt and Dr. N. E. Winters guide cotton cultivation, varieties, and seed adaptation. W. E. Cross oversees Tucuman’s sugar station with new plant varieties and pest control. Thomas Breggar works on corn improvement. Felix Charlan develops tobacco culture. an Irish expert transfers Pacific coast cheese methods to Argentina.
A soil survey report for Benton County Iowa, conducted by the U S Department of Agriculture and the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station, has been published and may be obtained free on request. It details numerous soil types and discusses classifications and properties.
The county features varied topography with roads and transport facilities, markets, and a climate favorable to high yields and rare crop failures. Agriculture combines grain crops like corn and oats with hogs as the leading livestock, and soil-type maps provide regional guidance for farmers and state officials studying soil and crop issues.
Italian observers credit jazz music and dancing as powerful tools for international understanding between America and Europe. They cite U S travelers who show Americans’ cultural influence in European studios and hotels as a bridge to better relations.
The Agriculture Department reports last year’s average producing costs per bushel edged below or around crop values on wheat corn oats and cotton across thousands of farms. Wheat cost 1 22 per bushel with 143 sale price corn 82 cents per bushel at 1 10 oats 50 cents per bushel at 57 cents cotton 18 cents per pound with 23 cents sale price. Potatoes showed costs below selling prices in some regions.
Topeka Kansas June 25 scattered about the globe are about 6000 world war veterans entitled to share in 2 500 000 remaining in the Kansas soldier bonus fund but ignorant of the fact that the money belongs to them. State bonus director Leslie F Edmonds says those veterans who need the money will not get a cent after June 30 the legislature has extended the time once but will not again. About 1000 claims have been paid since the extension and most went to veterans in other states or foreign countries who learned Kansas was paying a bonus to men who were bona fide residents at enlistment.
Fort Dodge Des Moines and Southern Railway filed with the state railway commission for permits to run two additional bus routes. One route would connect Port. The filing indicates expansion plans amid service adjustments in Des Moines area.
Des Moines, Iowa, June 25. The state railroad commission granted the Fort Dodge and Southern railway permits to operate bus lines between Des Moines and Boone and between Boone and Webster City.
President Coolidge settles into a Massachusetts seaside retreat for a summer pause from routine duties. He plans daily study at Whitecourt with limited callers, while most business occurs from Lynn. Outdoor activity is minimal with short motor trips and occasional Mayflower cruises. He aims to read biography and history and enjoys newsreels and late films.
Dr C J Drake Iowa State College warns the common stalk borer is increasing in Iowa farms. It tunnels inside stalks and corn and weeds harbor eggs. control relies on destroying weeds and infested fields, fall plowing to destroy eggs, and burning waste areas to prevent further damage.
Eureka township boys accompanied by M N Thiele and the county agent studied dairy cattle on Ode Wortman farm south of Adair. They observed the herd, heard explanations of good and bad points, toured the dairy barn and milk house, and learned methods of handling cows. Wortman milks 35 head, sells cream at a cream station, and the group plans more practice meetings to judge beef cattle for a fall De Moines showing.
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