Winter damage hits farms across town and weeds persist
Widespread winter damage affects many trees with Seeeeves Srotch wime and juniper most harmed. Several spruce varieties show heavy injury while needle drop and branch loss occur. Despite browning, many trees may recover with spring. Weeds flourish as gardeners face limited chemical control and rely on careful cultivation. Iowa State College promotes fast milking to cut time and boost output, with preliminary figures showing about 300 towns planning community efforts. fewer flies forecast for Iowa summers.
Potatoes Spare Market Surplus Boosts Summer Meals
A large surplus of 12 million bushels of early potatoes floods markets as prices drop. Government price supports keep lower grades out, while U S Fancy and Extra No 1 guide quality. Size A potatos run larger than Size B, and farmers expect top grade arrivals for shoppers.
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Iowa State College
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Summer Time is Play Time for Parents and Kids
A nostalgic piece urges families to reclaim evenings for simple outdoor play with children. It describes a Sunday yard supper with sandwiches, milk, and shared activities that foster closeness, silliness, and memories of happy family moments. It emphasizes low cost and turning chores into a playful family ritual.
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Daddy
Potato Advice and Garden Tips from Old Almanac Page
A montage of kitchen and garden suggestions covers potato cooking methods and left over care, with note on cooking skins to preserve vitamin C. It includes ideas for ground beef dishes, using onions and peppers, and suggests jacketed potatoes for value. Gardening tips discuss plot shape, sunny fence-side beds, and weed control methods.
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Angus
Miss Graton
Ax Rae
Garden Fever Sparks And Exercises A Child's Craft
Garden fever spreads to children as they beg for a plot of their own. Crooked rows and upside down onions matter little next to the joy of watching seeds grow. Early effort beats idle radio and screen time, and skill will improve with experience.
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