Start of prophylaxis for hay fever in June season
The article explains hay fever peaks in late summer and fall and argues for preventive measures started 6 to 8 weeks before onset. It discusses susceptibility factors, pollen sources, and both general and pollen extract based preventive approaches, urging doctor consultation for immunization options. It also includes home orchard tips to reduce borer damage and notes practical garden practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&s
Upjohn
Pasture Management Warns Against Overgrazing
Iowa State College farm crops department reports that overgrazing harms grass growth and invites weeds. A North Dakota experiment with U S Department of Agriculture finds that removing only 51 percent of forage by pasturing leads to coarser grass and more weeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
North Dakota
Apple Borers Are Boring Now In Southern Iowa
Iowa State College extension agent J. E. Nichols warns that round headed apple tree borers threaten young trees in southern Iowa. Inspect near the ground, dig out borers with a knife in late May or early June and again in September to prevent weakening and possible breakage of trees.
Guernsey Breeders Plan Centerville Summer Meeting and Show
Guernsey cattle breeders and admirers will meet June 28 at the Charles Bradley arm in Centerville Iowa for the annual summer picnic and show. The event, organized by Town dairy extension service head Burt Oderkirk, aims to inspire young breeders and showcase top animals with trophies and ribbons awarded rather than cash prizes. C. B. Finley of the American Guernsey Cattle Club will be the principal speaker, returning from a trip to Guernsey, the breed’s native island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Iowa
Charles Bradley Arm
Dairy Husbandry
Ames
Burt Oderkirk
Town Dairy Extension Service
C. B. Finley
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Guernsey
Iowa State College Extension Department
Silk dresses for summer wear urged by Iowa expert
Miss Katherine Cranor of Iowa State College advises farmers wives to choose simple styles and plain colors in silk or wash fabrics for summer dresses. Flat crepe and lightweight silks are preferred, with costs under 25 dollars, minimal decoration, and options including wash dresses and a dressy yet practical suit in linen or gingham with optional organdie collars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Cranor
Iowa State College
Ames
Dandelions Can Be Destroyed by Sulfate Spray
Iowa State College botanist Dr. Pammel states a spray of about 2 pounds of iron sulfate per gallon of water will kill young dandelions in lawns without harming bluegrass. One gallon covers about 800 square feet. older plants may need two to three applications with minor browning of grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Drola
H. Pammer
Iowa State College
Pammel
Seasonal Marketing For Broilers
Seasonal marketing analysis advises selling surplus early cockerels as broilers to maximize profit. Prices trend downward from April to mid July, with held birds losing value per pound. Market pressure suggests marketing early chicks promptly while later-hatched birds may yield more if roasters or capons are produced. Leghorn breeders may find the broiler market most favorable.
Cockerels Sell as Stags At Lower Prices In Market
In the market notes the author explains that extra cockerals turn into male stags as they mature, with lighter breeds developing spurs earlier and thus commanding lower prices. The passage contrasts aging, spur development, and price impacts between breed types.
Iowa Club Juniors Get Trips To Washington Camp
Two Iowa farm youths will represent the state at the national boys and girls club camp in Washington D C on June 12. Wilbur Plager Grundy county president of the state boys club will go for Iowa boys, while Alberta Hoppe Linn county and Esther Seitman Marshall county will go for Iowa girls. Alberta Hoppe is the state health girls champion and Esther Seitman heads the state club girls organization. Plager has nine years in club work with 20 clubs to his credit, and his trip expenses are paid by the Grundy County Bankers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. GC
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Iowa State College
Wilbur Plager
Grundy County
Alberta Hoppe
Linn County
Esther Seitman
Marshall County
Iowan and Former Iowan Speakers At Wisconsin Meeting
In Madison Wisconsin from May 10 to 18 extension specialists in dairy and poultry gathered. An Iowa worker and two former Iowa extension men contributed to the program with Burt Oderkirk leading dairy husbandry discussions and H R Searles and Chas Blackman, both former Iowa staff, appearing on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Iowa
Burt Oderkirk
Iowa State College
H. R. Searles
University of Minnesota
Chas. Blackman
Ohio State University
Demonstrations Teach Horse Hitching Across 13 Iowa Counties
Demonstrations this spring by Roy W. Snyder of Iowa State College have shown how to hitch large teams, with about 2270 attendees across 13 counties. Counties visited include Dallas Boone Story Shelby Jasper Benton Dubuque Washington Scott Clinton Jackson Bremer and Black Hawk, with more slated for Emmet Dickinson Palo Alto Hamilton and Winnebago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Roy W. Snyder
Iowa State College
Dallas
Boone
Story
Shelby
Jasper
Benton
Dubuque
Washington
Scott
Clinton
Jackson
Bremer
Black Hawk
Emmet
Dickinson
Palo Alto
Hamilton
Winnebago
Feed Broilers Sell Roasters Heavier Birds Best Bet For This Year
Poultry expert Roy L K Watkins of Iowa State College Ames notes a large surplus of mediocre quality frozen poultry depresses broiler prices this spring. Demand shifts toward heavier 4 to 5 pound roaster weights for four portions, with cockerels kept longer likely to pay off. Steady prices expected despite current slump.
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Watkins
Roy L. K. Watkins
Iowa State College
Ames
Fruit Spray Not Poisonous, but Moth Control May Change
Dr. B Fulton of Iowa State College notes that lead and arsenic sprays leave little danger from eating fruit, as no deaths or injuries are recorded. Britain caps poison per pound and the U S may follow with interstate rules, urging non poisonous sprays to control the moths and prevent late season damage.
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B. Fulton
United States
Fulton
U. S
Night Ship thrills lead new Henry McCarty film
A long promotional piece previews The Night Ship a dramatic screen production directed by Henry McCarty. It highlights a fast paced plot with contraband chases, a mid sea explosion, a dramatic rescue, and a romance tangled with competing suitors and a Paris setting. The cast includes Mary Hart Herbert Gordon Margaret Pieldis Tom Santchi and others. The article also teases Blond or Brunette starring Adolphe Menjou arriving with Greta Nissen and Arlette Marchal, directed by Richard Rosson.
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Henry McCarty
Mary Hart
Hebert Gordon
Margaret Pieldis
Tom Santchi
Sellon
Willis Marks
Charles Mack
Mary McLain
Helen
Paris
Cleopatra
Anthony
Nell Gwyn
Charles
Fanny
Henri
Blanche
Henry Martel
Angelic
Paramount
Adolphe Menjou
Greta Nissen
Arlette Marchal
Richard Rosson
Cotton King Referenced by KH Whitney in Texas
KH Whitney asserts cotton dominance in Texas context. Mentions notable figures including Benjamin Franklin and James Madison along with Washington Adams Jefferson Monroe and Lincoln Garfield McKinley Henry Clay in a fragmented list. The passage blends historical personalities with a cotton industry emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
KH Whitney
Benjamin Franklin
Lafayetta
James Madison
S. Wiliam
Harry Harrison
Taylor and Warding
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Henry Clay
Cultivation Rules for Onions and Celery Crops
A lecture explains soil moisture, root development, and the effects of surface soil stirring on crops. It notes roots form a surface network that intercepts moisture and late cultivation reduces growth, yield, and quality, except onions and celery which benefit from frequent cultivation. It also advises cultivating whenever a crust forms or weeds appear, regardless of recent cultivation.
Pruning Tip for Black Raspberry Canes at Iowa State
Horticulturists at Iowa State College advise pinching off the terminal growing points on black raspberry crowns when new shoots reach 24 to 30 inches. This encourages branching and results in strong stiff canes with several laterals for bearing that do not require trellises. Cut back just before or after blossoming.
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Iowa State College
A Hunting Song Spurs Wild Pursuit Warns Farming Dept
The Successful Farming piece argues that the hunting desire, amplified by a national tune, has driven license totals to over 5.15 million in 1925-26 from 4.3 million in 1923-24. It warns hunting costs exceed meat value and stresses game birds and fish as aids to agriculture. It urges policy to protect wildlife and ecosystems against overkill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Less cultivation may boost yields in gardens
An agricultural note argues against over cultivation. Citing Roy Magruder of the Ohio experiment station, it says deep frequent cultivation harms roots, wastes moisture, and raises costs. A dust mulch of about an inch suffices to feed plants when no weeds or crusts exist.
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Roy Magruder
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wisconsin Plans 2 Million Dollar Horse Import Surge
An officer of the Wisconsin Manufacturers' Association wrote to Dean C. F. Curtiss in Ames Iowa noting a peculiar horse situation. Wisconsin will probably import into the state $2,000,000 worth of horses perhaps more. The notice says buyers report no more horses available in Illinois and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association
Dean C. F. Curtiss
Ames
Iowa
Illinois
Draft Horse Shortage Sparks Alarm Across States
Dean Curtis warns that supply is dwindling as Minnesota and Dakotas curb imports drift toward Montana and Wyoming. He calls horse breeding a vital, profitable agriculture and says neglect risks replacing horsepower with machines and worsening grain surpluses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Dakotas
Montana
Wyoming
Dean Curtis
Dean
Whippet Six Sets Speed Record At Atlantic City Track
In harsh weather a stock Whippet Six roadster achieved over a mile per minute in a 23 mile test at the Atlantic City motor speedway. Pilot Wm G Brandon of Audubon New Jersey drove the car through slippery board track conditions, finishing in 22 minutes despite a mist and hazardous surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City Speedway
Atlantic City Motor Speedway
Wm. G. Brandon
Audubon
N. J
Braddon
Whippet Six Maintains Cool End Speed In Test
Braddon said the Whippet would have averaged faster if the track stayed dry. Despite the high speed, the Whippet Six remained cool at test end and appeared capable of continuing indefinitely at the same pace without adverse effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddon
Mrs Bassett Always Tired in Lansing
Mrs Bassett of Lansing Michigan describes relief from long fatigue after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes she could hardly walk before treatment and credits the remedy with restoring health and energy. She recommends it to others and mentions a sixteen year old neighbor girl who benefited. The ad promotes the product as a root and herb medicine used by women for over fifty years.
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Lansing
Michigan
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
F. Bassett
South
Hayford Avenue
Lydia B. Pinkham
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Svareinl
Iowa Club
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Jefferson
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Omaha
Hotel Conant
Chieftain Bond
Neenah Paper Co
yeHow
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