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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1956
Page
8
A garden tip sheet from State College suggests increasing flower blooms by applying complete fertilizer to annuals such as petunias and zinnias and perennials like chrysanthemums. Use 6-10-4 or 10-20-0, avoiding stem contact, then rake into the top inch of soil. Water if fertilizer touches foliage. For window boxes, a cup or two of fertilizer per 3 to 4 foot box is recommended. Visit lilies to pick varieties for future planting.
The column offers gardening advice on watering, thinning beets carrots and parsnips, onion thinning, and summer plant care. It mentions water conservation during dry spells, wick watering pots, and using a neighbor with a green thumb for help. Also notes fertilizing roses after blooming and Frank Prater turning 95.
Senators Sparkman and Palman lead committees in studying a tax issue. The House Ways and Means Committee under Cooper may push independent dealers toward a new method of tax collection. Current practice taxes merchandise on receipt from manufacturers, affecting moderate to large dealers with diverse inventories. The argument demands equal treatment of all taxpayers.
Mercer B Richter Treasurer of Palo Alto County Iowa presents the semi annual report for January 1 to May 31 1956. The statement of accounts by funds lists total receipts disbursements and a balance on hand with detailed sources including county auditor warrants city specials school district orders and other state and local revenues. The report confirms the accuracy of the financial transactions and is signed by Mercer B Richter County Treasurer Emmetsburg Iowa dated June 21 1956.
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