Rural Iowa notes show farming, roads, and officials in brief
A sequence of Iowa notices reports delayed paving blocks at Barkham, a church workday by farmers, and a Polk County association presenting a silver sap. The Iowa state fair remains at the same site this year amid rising farm labor demand and land sales. Reclamation work in Davenport, road spending in townships, and honors for Wilma Haynes and other officials are noted. A state law on utility reporting is urged, with farming seminars and reunions in Monticello and Waterloo.
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Iin
Barly Chapel
Barkham
Polk County
Council Bluffs
Towa
State Fair Board
Lowa
Sion
Shenandosh
Il- Ainoift
Apa
Farm “Bureau
Charles Weber
Iowa City
Secretary of State
A. D. Huntsman
Hed Oak
Davenport
Mise Wilma Haynes
Atcisor
State Haynes
Queen Maria
Romania
Glenwood
L. M. Martin
Atlantic
State Board of Engineer
Koldall
Des Moines
Tess
Frank H. Davis
Mills County
Equitable Life Insurance Society
New York
Iowa
Iowa State Bar Association
Magon City
Iowa Railway & Light Company
Boone
August Weida
Waukon
Caledonia
College of Medicine
State University of Iowa
John D. Rockefaéller, Jr
Jones County
Jones County Got Acquainted At the County Farm Bureau
Monticello
Fair Grounds
Hammill
Britt
Pagcendanta
Joseph
Polly Powers Atwood
Plymouth
Mase
Trac
Waterloo
Ananual Reunion
Department of Fiance
Northwest
J. W. Wheeler
Capital Trust and Bbvings’ Bank of
Feeding Value of Oats for Horses in US Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture data show oats production rising since 1866 with fluctuations from yields and acreages. 2017 peak production reached 4.59 billion bushels, while 1921 acreage hit a record 45.405 million acres. Despite motorization reducing demand, oats remain key for horse and young stock feeding due to its unmatched feeding value and labor efficiency.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
First Requisite of Good Grade of Strawberries
Guidance on strawberry grading stresses firm berries for market transport and uniform ripeness. It notes careful daily picking, single variety packaging, and clear mixed-variety labeling, while urging standardized grade names across regions to reduce confusion and ensure consistent meaning in sales.
Plan Spraying to Save Potato Crop From Pest
Milne state entomologist W F Fint reports potato yield can rise by about one third if the crop is protected from the potato leaf hopper. Experiments in Illinois and elsewhere show gains of 80 to 60 bushels per acre from pest control. Spraying with Bordeaux mixture is advised, starting when vines are six to eight inches high, with four or five follow ups every seven to ten days. Coverage should include both leaf surfaces. spraying can be done with field or hand sprayers, not by dusting or brushing. If striped Colorado beetle is present add two pounds of arsenate to the spray solution.
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W. F. Fint
Milneis
Ilinois
Fiint Sad
Iint
Colorado
Boarder Cows May Lose Their Homes
An agricultural bulletin explains why low producing dairy cows cost more to feed than high producers. It cites a study of 1,606 Holstein cows and shows feed costs per 100 pounds of milk rise as production drops, urging dairymen to cull low yielders to improve profits.
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University of Tilinota Agricultural Experiment Etation
Agricultural Experiment Station
Urbana
Distinct Advantages in Use of Manure Spreader
Farmers praise manure spreaders for saving labor since horses unload the spreader and the manure is distributed evenly. Early winter applications boost grain yield and improve grass and clover stands, aiding crop rotation. But the machine is profitable only when in use and not idle in the barnyard as manure decays.
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F. L. Daley
Missouri College of Agriculture
Ohio Farmers Reach 100 Bushels Per Acre On Ten Acres
Ohio State extension specialists summarize forty farmers who achieved 100 or more bushels per acre on ten acres. The report shows factors such as clover-following planting, manuring, mixed fertilizer use, phosphate, and simultaneous phosphate and manure. One record holder, W. H. Gilmore, yielded 134 bushels per ten acres, earning nearly 50 cents a bushel.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
W. H. Gilmore
Rhubarb Plant Requires Big Fertilizer and Care
Agricultural note advises heavy manure and cultivation for rhubarb to ensure strong, thick stalks each year. Emphasizes treating the vegetable like a regular crop and applying ample fertilizer.
Increase present low yield of milk study urges better dairy cows
The United States Department of Agriculture notes average dairy cows yield about 4,000 pounds of milk annually with 140 pounds of butterfat. With selective breeding and feeding, the present average could be doubled, lowering costs and increasing farm income. High-producing cows prove most profitable per unit of feed, while culling those under 4,000 pounds of milk or 160 pounds of butterfat boosts overall efficiency.
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United States Department of Agricultura
United States Department of Agriculture
Small Fruits Bring Best Price by Proper Handling
A Colorado Agricultural College official advises picking small fruits like strawberries and raspberries in cool morning hours. Cool storage, shading, careful grading, and removing deformed berries improve appearance and keeping quality, leading to better prices and customer satisfaction.
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R. A. McGinty
Colorado Agricultura College
Sudan Grass Emerges As Superior Summer Pasture Crop
Sudan grass ranks ahead of many grasses for drought and heat tolerance during summer. It has grown popular as a pasture crop for cattle horses sheep and hogs. Begin nurturing when the plant reaches about a foot in height to ensure firm rooting against trampling and grazing.
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Sudan
Hog oilers reduce spread of mange mites in hogs
Hog oilers should not be relied on to eradicate lice or mange causes but when kept supplied with oil and working properly they lessen the spread of mange mites and lice. Pigs resist rubbing against rough objects unless the effort is bold and persistent.
Liberal Feed Allowance for Work Horses
Work horses need a liberal allowance of feed. Oats are acceptable, but if corn kafir or barley are used, horses stay in better condition if they can be furnished with small amounts of wheat bran. Bran is a good conditioner and supplies protein and minerals needed by the horse.
Spraying to Prevent Insects Injuries in Gardens
A guide on preventing insect damage in home gardens advises vigilant crop monitoring and prompt use of remedies. It details chewing insects like beetles and caterpillars treated with arsenical poisons such as arsenic lead oxide, prepared at specific dilutions, and emphasizes morning dusting when dew is present. For sap-sucking pests, contact sprays are needed to kill insects that feed inside plant tissues.
Careful Handling of Alfalfa in Harvesting Hay
Alfalfa leaves make up about 45 percent of hay and hold 65 percent of its protein. Harvest while slightly green to retain leaves, pack forage tightly in the mow, and avoid large air spaces. Do not open the mow during heating to prevent spontaneous combustion. late afternoon cutting can reduce brittleness.
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F. G. Churchill
Jowa Experiment Statien
Easy Method to Prevent Horns on Young Calves
The USDA recommends preventing horn growth in calves by early hair clipping over budding buttons and rubbing the spot with a caustic potash stick wrapped in paper. Do not moisten the stick enough to run, and keep the small area raw to stop horn growth. Protect calves from rain to prevent the caustic from running onto the face.
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Erbhle
United States Department of Agriculture
Dairy Cows Need Grain Along With Alfalfa Feed
A dairy feeding note states that alfalfa hay fed three times daily with grain once daily is insufficient for optimal milk production. Cows can use roughage, but without a proper mixed grain ration of equal corn and oats they should not be expected to produce much milk.
Importance of Honey Bees in Orchard Pollination
Orchard owners should not overlook bees as key to pollination. Pruit will not act without proper pollination and bees are the most important factor. It pays to place bee colonies in orchards for pollination, with at least one to four colonies recommended.
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Pruit
Fiddler Bends Play List At Dance Hall
In a Los Angeles Times note an old fiddler humorously claims a fondness for The Girl I Left Behind Me, preferring it over Speed the Plow as dancers press for the tune. He mulls requests while polishing his bow, insisting the familiar air will eventually lead to the desired selection.
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Waele
Los Angeles Times
A Closes Observer Voice With Kriss In Opera Prep
In a brief dialogue Mrs. Kriss dresses for the opera and quips that Kriss always wants to see all the happenings, but Kriss replies that there is not much going on to observe.
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Kriss
A Slow Shaver
A barber ages questions a forty five year old man about when he started shaving him. The dialogue probes memory and time through a personal grooming moment.
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