Safety minded corn picker adjustments for Iowa farms
Iowa State College experts advise timing adjustments before harvest to protect safety and maximize yield. Start picking at about 18 percent moisture, set roller clearance 5/8 to 3/4 inch, time gathering chains so links alternate between sides, ensure slip clutches are tight enough to protect but allow slipping when clogged, grease rollers, wash and oil chains, and use winter gear lubricants. Stop for cleanouts, keep shields in place, train helpers, avoid using tools while moving, and take midmorning and midafternoon breaks to reduce fatigue and accidents.
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Dale Hull
Extension Agricultural Engineer
Iowa State College
Hull
Wardle
Iowa
Leaves and Grass Improve Garden Soil Richness
Ed Cott of Iowa State College advises composting fall leaves and grass to create rich organic matter. Spade materials into the ground this fall with about 30 pounds of 6-10-4 fertilizer per 1,000 square feet. soil bacteria will decompose the material, making the soil crumbly and ready for spring planting. To build a pile, layer soil and fertilizer between 10 to 12 inch layers of plant material, wet each layer, and add more leaves or material as you go.
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Ed Cott
Iowa State College
Cott
Capitol Building Floor Area Reported at Fourteen Acres
The Capitol Building in Washington D C is documented as spanning fourteen acres of floor area. This figure reflects total internal usable space and associated levels across the iconic complex in the capital.
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Capitol Building
Washington, D. C
Seven Basic Food Groups for a Healthy Diet
This piece explains the public health push against food faddists and promotes a balanced diet drawn from seven basic food groups. It details meat fish eggs for protein and minerals, dairy for calcium, grains for B vitamins, fats for vitamin A, and a three-part fruit and vegetable division to ensure adequate vitamin C iron niacin thiamine riboflavin calcium and energy.
Questionable Campaign Spending Noted in Government Aid Programs
Taxpayer funds appear to subsidize Democratic campaign efforts through near election timing payments and salaried staff assigned to the party. Washington officials, including Agriculture Secretary Brannan, allegedly channel federal payroll resources toward political duties, all under the guise of instructional meetings for PMA officials. The piece calls for electing Eisenhower and Nixon to end what it brands a Washington “Mess” and references a probe into government involvement in business.
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Harold McKinley
Farm Council Organization Committee
Department of Agriculture
Washington
McKinley
Times-Herald
Agriculture
Charles Brannan
Democrat National Committee
Brannan
PMA
Eisenhower
Nixon
Ske
Defense
Charles Wilson
United States
America
Campaign snippets weigh on socialism and Ike support
A political summary notes potential debt reduction gains and tax revenue from nationalization, while predicting Republican efforts to curb government activity. It cites farmer polls in Kasson and Page County showing strong Ike support, with 68 percent and 82 for Ike respectively, amid debates on socialism.
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Nebraska Township
Page County
Ike
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National Press Building
By Anne Goode
Congress
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Republican Party
Sen. Rourke Hickenlooper
Kasson
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Rienehe
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Hardin County Mutual Ins. Ass’n
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New Providence, Iowa
E. C. White
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