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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
2
The piece surveys hat fashions with no floral adornments, noting broad brims for color and silhouette variety. Yellow, cobalt blue, periwinkle, and white dominate, with styles ranging from soft crowned skirts to decorative veils, ribbons, and beaded veils in Batavia cloth tones.
An experimental feeding study in the Bluegrass Appalachian region of West Virginia compares cheaper wintering rations for beef cows. It finds corn silage with mixed hay or soy bean hay or cottonseed meal plus wheat straw lowers costs versus shock corn with hay and straw, while mixed hay and soy bean hay produced larger calf crops.
A bulletin explains how to use a table to estimate costs for growing feeder calves to weaning age. It notes the bulletin links to Department Bulletin 1042 on effects of winter rations on pasture gains and states copies can be obtained from the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
A two year rotation of wheat, clover pasture and back to wheat keeps soil humus and nitrogen. A three year rotation may include wheat, clover, pasture, corn. Clover pasture maintains land, returns two thirds of crops, and if a clover seed crop is harvested at 48, becomes a cash crop with pasture value and improvements.
A gardener seeks the highest quality vegetable variety that will mature within this season. The choice should be reductive and well adapted to his yard, aiming for reliable yields and strong flavor to suit local growing conditions.
The United States Department of Agriculture backs marketing alfalfa hay to dairy cattle rather than shipping off the farm. In Nevada and nearby regions, prices at the stack run around 7 to 9 dollars per ton, with production costs near 7 dollars and no farm labor included. Advice urges farmers to feed high quality alfalfa to dairy cattle, using livestock to improve soil fertility and reduce freight costs.
Prof Paul Work of Cornell discusses advantages of growing seed, noting his seed quality methods and profit from surplus seed. He emphasizes seed expertise, costly effort, and the seed market focus on quality with Reedmen cited as a potential seed leader.
The article stresses early corn cultivation after emergence and advises abrading the land, delaying cultivation if rain is scarce, and avoiding deep, heavy dirt throws to prevent injuring young plants. It notes deep tillage is possible soon after emergence, with attention to soil cover on delicate sprouts.
The field should be firm seeded to hasten grass germination. After sowing, drag or roll the soil to compact the subsurface. Leave the surface in a low, even condition but not crusted, or it may bake and hinder seed germination.
The text discusses soil preparation for alfalfa emphasizing dry well drained soil. It notes the land should be sweet and limestone may aid preparation. It mentions inoculation of roots and fertility, with references to a high state of readiness for Vinbrogen.
Bard J Gregory writes from Lowe Farm Manitoba recounting his 1918 Canadian move for adventure and a new start. He details wheat and barley harvests, favorable soil, and the lure of farming for $30 per acre land and $1.45 wheat at the elevator, noting hopes for growth in a land of vast plains and opportunities.
An advertisement touts district prospects for hog raisers and mentions favorable tax files for stock raising. It claims Canadian government agents bound Western Caninary information and notes local opportunities.
A fragmentary quote portrays Grice as vorantile with a judge remark about conspiracies surrounding the victor, hospital, and undertaker. The text implies a safety-first stance amid accusations and rumor.
Letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. Women recount weakness dizziness headaches and hot flashes and report improved ability to work and house duties after use. The advertisement promotes the company and offers a free private book on female ailments.
The Bogton Transcript cites a Wisconsin revival tale where a hesitant man wavers before admitting to a prayerful plea, while a courtroom grand jury and a nurse’s misgivings are glossed with faith based forgiveness. The fragment hints at community voices grappling with guilt, repentance, and delayed declarations.
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