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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1930
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR quotes a late Thomas F. Ryan remark about a luncheon in the Metropolitan area and an accusation involving Healy. The text notes that much of the suspicion and recrimination were erroneous and references a schoolboy’s examination paper mentioning “the Black Hole outta” and Englishmen.
Fragmentary OCR hints a Sioux City Iowa market note. Mentions Belis, Red Clover 38, Sweet and creamy priced at 3.50 per bushel. No clear event or date. reads like a brief agricultural caption or ad line about contentment and pricing in a rural market.
A father and son discuss the concept of a single moral standard for men and women. The father explains how history shaped two standards and argues for common accountability, emphasizing respect for women and personal responsibility in youth and society.
Colorado agricultural authorities advise using nicotine sulphate spray to kill aphids and plant lice that suck plant juices. Apply a standard mix of one cubic inch soap per gallon water plus one teaspoon 40 percent nicotine sulphate, thoroughly covering all plant parts, especially undersides, to ensure effectiveness.
It is time to ensure the spray rig is ready and apply spray for head seat curl on perch trees. Symptoms include leathery yellow curled leaves and early defoliation. remedy must be applied before buds start. Use lime-sulphate at 6 3/4 gallons per 100 gallons of spray. raise to 11 gallons if San Jose scale is present. thorough high pressure spray is essential.
Horticultural notes emphasize beekeeping and fruit growing in tandem. Debudding in young apple trees boosts terminal growth. bees drive much fruit production. Plan grape arborea placement to enhance home grounds. Use Bordeaux mixture immediately after mixing copper sulfate and lime. Store lime and blue stone properly. Order spray materials early and repair parts to save money and time next spring. Air-slaked lime cannot be used in Bordeaux mix. Avoid metal containers. use wooden vessels. The jeng rover nests are hard to control, and high oil sprays are advised to target unhatched eggs.
Experiments at the university farm describe a quick cheap seed test for corn using wet newspaper dolls. Six sheets soaked in water form the wrapping, with about 60 kernels per doll, placed in a two-quart jar and inverted to warm. After a week, germination is assessed and compared to other methods, noting higher germination with this wet paper technique.
The Town Homestead warns that manure fosters flies and endangers health for people and animals. Leaving manure until spring reduces fertility through fermentation and tracking. Spreading manure early with spreaders can cut fly nuisance and conserve valuable nutrients, improving pasture use and stock carrying capacity.
Wisconsin agriculture tests reveal high protein in immature grasses. Timothy and clover samples show about 89 20 percent protein dry weight. immature rye grass around 24 percent. mature timothy hay only six percent and rye straw minimal. Implication: pasture grain feed in spring and early summer may require less added protein.
Muddy water signals wasteful methods while soil care promises returns. Inoculate sweet clover seed when seeded alone or with grasses, and seed treatments can boost early crop value. Broiler feeding should avoid cod liver oil in the final two weeks before market. it taints flesh. Winter farming offers tasks like wood sawing, grinding, baling hay, and terrace building. Mulch paper aids high value crops and low cultivation needs in home gardens. New Zealand spinach regrows after tip pruning, with new shoots following.
A discussion explains how creameries test cold cream, stressing a uniform sample from each can. It describes risk of uneven mixing and recommends a smooth, consistent stirring method to avoid bias, ensuring fair testing and protecting consumer dollars.
A Montreal Family Herald writer notes neglect of regular milking times on many farms. Cows are milked between six and eight a.m. or even later, with evening changes causing late or repeated morning milking. Some farmers admit reduced milking levels and time for leisure, risking consistency in dairy care.
Cows near freshening should be barnwatch ready with care. Use equal parts ground oats and bran or two parts bran to one part corn meal for the last two weeks. Calving reduces grain. after calving provide water and green feed with laxative grain. If no pasture, mash pulp with water. Increase grain gradually, feed sparingly when fever-free.
A United States Department of Agriculture bureau study at the University of Wisconsin analyzed 48 Wisconsin farms and found that the average labor per cow was 171 hours per year, or about 28 minutes daily, covering mill work feeding barn care and cleaning but not manure handling delivery or care of young stock. Iowa farmers spent about 20 minutes per cow daily while others approached 45 minutes.
Calves under six months should have milk as the principal ration. Supplements such as millet or clover hay and grain mix help growth and condition. At weaning or shortly before, silage may be added to the bulky foods in use.
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