Grasses Aid In Soil Conservation Hansen Explains
Brookings Sept 14 Special. Grass stands help hold and infiltrate water better than cultivated or bare land. Planting times vary by type. fall for low temperature grasses like crested wheat and bromes, spring for high temperature grasses such as big bluestem and switchgrass. A firm seedbed matters. sub-surface packing improves seedbed. grain stubble mulch protects seedlings and reduces moisture loss.
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Brookings
Huron Soil Conservation Service Project
South Dakota
Vass
Winner
England's King in War Feathers In Agricultural Note
England's King in War Feathers discusses soil planting, weed removal, and seed depth to ensure germination. The piece notes the challenge of achieving a good grass stand and the uncertainty of success in establishing healthy growth.
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England
Seedbed troubles and drought adapted grasses noted
The article explains slow early growth of grass seedlings, weed invasion on newly seeded fields, and dormant germination delaying visible stands. It discusses native grasses with seed that often fails to germinate the first year, linked to long adaptation to low rainfall and years of natural selection. It also lists REA allocations and electric line projects across several South Dakota counties, noting energized units and loan proposals.
Six REA Power Projects In South Dakota
South Dakota’s six county farm power cooperatives received $1,587,500 in federal REA loans to fund 1,698 miles of line and wiring for 3,976 consumers. The Sioux Empire Electric Association of Sioux Falls led with an $890,000 allotment for 363 miles serving 919 in Minnehaha and Lake counties, followed by Clay-Union Electric Corporation in Vermillion with 139,060 for 124 miles and 455 consumers, Union County Rural Power Co. in Elk Point with 211,000 for 209 miles and 599 consumers, and Lincoln-Union Electric Company in listed counties.
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West River Electric Association
Wall
Pennington County
Consumers
Sioux Valley Electric Association
Inc
Brockings
Brookings
Lake
Kingsbury
Clay-Union
Union County
Lincoln-Union
REA
Moody
Minnohaha
Rubin Wicks
Flandreau
Washington
South Dakota
Rural Electrification Administration
Sioux Empire Electric Association, Inc
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha
Lake Counties
Clay-Union Electric Corporation
Vermillion
Clay
Union Counties
Union County Rural Power Co
Elk Point
Lincoln-Union Electric Company
Wolsey School Band Opens Year Practice
Wolsey school musicians attended their first band practice of the year Monday afternoon with 18 reporting. Mr Stroh, head of the music department, reported the girls' glee club will be organized this year.
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Wolsey
Stroh
Wolsey Schox
Junior band plans hinted by local school music program
About 25 pupils comprise the group with one member appearing in the boys' glee club. Eighteen students will get free private lessons in instrumental music and voice. If sufficient interest exists in band instruments, Mr. Stroh hopes to form a junior band. More members linger as possibilities.
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Stroh
Miss Harriet Christy Visits Sister in Elgin
Special report notes Miss Harriet Christy of Elgin OL visited her sister, Mrs. E Guy Carey, during the week ending September 14.
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Blunt
Harriet Christy
Elgin
E. Guy Carey
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Ralph
Biate College Extension Soil Conservationist
Evening Huronite
P&g
Ivory
Huron
Kelloge
Kellogg's
Ima
Alee Lyi
Cope
Kelloas Comoyay
Royal Air Force
Britain
King George
R. A. FL Fighter Command
Fown
Lendon
New York
Alcester
Lincoln
Union
S. D
Reer Arin
Moon Rose Foods
Morin
Colton Co
Asout Catalin
Concord Grapes
Jonathans
Wizdom
Choese Foods
U.S
Sean Crickene
Baie Teeveten
Lake Traverse
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