Soil and Moisture Savers: Practices to Save Subsoil Water
Clem Vandell of the Soil Conservation Service outlines terracing contouring contour listing weed control and minimum tillage as key soil and moisture saving practices. Terraces and contouring boost water retention, with donations and payments offered by the ASC for co tilting and terraces. Contact the Soil Conservation office in Emmetsburg for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Vandrll
Soil Conservation Service
USDA
Vandell
Sail Conservation District
ASC
PMA
Svil Conservation Office
Emmetsburg
No Change In Corn Allotments
Iowa and Palo Alto county leaders report 1956 price support and acreage programs unchanged from 1955. President Eisenhower sets $1.50 per bushel national average for compliant corn and outlines lower rates for noncompliance. Higher supports for soybeans flaxseed and grain sorghum, with barley oats and rye near 1955 levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. P. Brodersen
Palo Alto County
ASC
Brodersen
Iowa
Palo Alto
Eisenhower
Stedersen
Hospital takes in Imogene infant after fuel oil ingestion
18 month old Jerry Doyle of Imogene was hospitalized after drinking fuel oil that dripped from a stove. The incident prompted medical observation and care for the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Doyle
Imogene
Bra Paxson of Algona Observes 97th Birthday Walks
Bra Helen Paxson of Algona continues daily walks up town and recently marked her 97th birthday with the usual steady steps and cheerful demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bra
Helen Paxson
Algona
School Calendar For Remainder Of School Term
School events list from May including music contest, home economics open house, baseball games, assemblies, senior play, baccalaureat service, banquet, prom, commencement, class night, picnics, and last day notes. Also includes a medical article discussion on cancer surgery and death rates with a subscription reminder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ec
West Bend
Ruthven
Cancer question answer from American Cancer Society
A reader asks if cancer spreads due to surgery. The American Cancer Society in Mason City notes that typically surgery itself does not spread cancer. If surgery fails to stop tumor growth, it suggests other factors or tissue behavior rather than the operation to blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Mason City
Weedmaster New Parmak
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Panvex
Veterinary Sales Department
Kalamazoo, Mich
Graettinger Municipal Light Plant
Graettinger
Laula I. Muehler Accountants
Des Moines
Elvin Nissen
Trastees
Brodergen
Sun
Ayrshire
Thurs
Rodman
Towa
Yona Shike
E. D. Plass
OE. D
Rite
Mystery Farm
Graettinger Times
Hansen Gas & Appl
Philgas
Graettinger Times Office
Times Office
Per Cramp Regen
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