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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1925
Page
8
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The report shows many so called Kentucky bluegrass samples sold by 15 dealers contained high amounts of Canada bluegrass, other seeds, dirt, and chaff. USDA seed testing labs in four states and Washington DC verify adulteration and publish results in the department regulatory announcement.
G L Stevenson of South Dakota Agricultural College says a ten percent gain is about all caponizing yields, with lighter breeds showing no gain. He advises caponizing when wattles and combs develop or in medium weights at about two pounds, fattening two weeks before marketing. Dry picking is essential for top price, and white capon feathers can fetch 85 to 90 cents per pound.
Sudan grass proves good for reinforcing drought struck pastures in Minnesota. Farmers drill 80 pounds seed per acre, expecting 40 to 60 days for growth, while scarified clover seed at 12 pounds per acre should be inoculated for best results. Rape also suits sheep and cattle pasture, four pounds per acre, and corn sowing aids later pasture recovery.
G. W. Fant of North Carolina State College advises using Bordeaux mixture to combat black rot and anthracnose in bunch grapes. The recipe calls for three pounds bluestone and four pounds lime per 25 gallons of water, plus one pound ardentate powder per gallon. Apply every two weeks and stir thoroughly for best protection.
Chicks should be kept healthy through the season with a growing mash to balance grain, early roosting to prevent crowding, separating birds by age, removing cockerels to aid pullet growth, and careful culling before winter quarters. Strong, attentive management by the farmer or wife is essential.
Veterinary specialist Dr. L Rice at Town State College warns of fatal bloating from fresh wet clover in cattle. Measures include avoiding wet pastures after rain, gradual grazing, bluegrass or dry forage before turnout, and light salt feeding to limit excessive water intake.
The text advises sowing soybeans on grain stubble and maintaining a orderly garden. It notes weak yet stubborn plant collections, a diet of water and legumes for a colt, and practices to keep animals healthy. It warns about souring bacteria at low temps and suggests creosote and grease preservation for pigs. The garden’s value is highlighted and regular cultivation and daily harvests are urged.
The American Legion reports rapid progress in plans to care for orphaned and dependent children of World War veterans. Major David G. Arnold outlines cooperation with the U S Veterans' Bureau, new guardianship arrangements, and a national board to direct child welfare work. Multiple billets and a $35,000 hospital unit were announced at Otter Lake and other sites, with several regional offices opening and staff appointed to oversee wards and locating missing veterans' children.
Representatives from every state attended as the first unit of Indiana's $10,000,000 war memorial was dedicated and turned over to the American Legion as a national headquarters building. National Commander James A. Drain and Governor Id Jackson led a simple, radiocast ceremony. The four story Grecian structure features state desk seals, a French desk seal loan, and the "Allorien" war picture in the executive lobby.
Omaha Neb prepares for the American Legion national gathering in October with its most elaborate decorations yet. The decoration committee aims to center the city with a jeweled Legion Arch while uniform adornments dress business districts and residential areas, and downtown streets glow with color and multi colored lights.
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