Legislature Considers Repeal of Primary Law and Office Mergers
Incoming Iowa legislators push to repeal the non partisan primary law and return to the convention system. The plan also favors consolidating state offices to cut costs, combining fire marshal with state insurance and uniting industrial and labor commissions, with salaries and duties outlined. Des Moines electors will meet to cast votes for Hughes and Fairbanks.
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Republican Central Committee
State Insurance Department
Office of
Iowa
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Free Employment Bureau
Charles E. Hughes
Charles W. Fairbanks
Des Moinés
State House
Clarke
Andeice
Washington
Senate
House Representatives
Bernard Murphy
Vinton
Ralph Pringle
Red Oak
David J. Palmer
Elmer EB. Johnson
Johnson County
Oliver P. Judkins
Indianola
Charlies Emerson
Creston
Ben G. Wood
Atlantic
William K. Ferguson
Algona
Joseph Mattes
Odebolt
Wineill
First Aid for Wounded Horses and Hemorrhage Control
Practical guide on stopping bleeding in horse wounds, choosing methods from compress bands to tourniquets, and using antiseptics such as bichloride of mercury carbolic acid and aluminum acetate. Covers wound types, suturing depth, healing by first intention or secondary routes, and daily irrigation to prevent infection.
Forcing Asparagus In French Market Beds
French market gardeners use four foot wide hotbed frames to force asparagus. Beds are 18 to 25 inches deep, banked to sash level with manure. After heating, excess heat subsides and asparagus roots rest on manure packed tightly under a light soil sprinkle. Limited years yield two to five crops.
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Says
Roots Follow Each Other During Season in Same Frame
A brief note explains that roots follow each other during the season within the same frame, highlighting a pattern observed across events. The remark emphasizes consistency in placement and sequence as the season progresses.
Sunshine fine for alfalfa varies with climate
A Pullman Washington experiment station report notes alfalfa thrives in dry air and irrigated or arid conditions. The plant, native to semi desert regions of central Asia, performs best under irrigation with dry air, and while grown in some eastern states, it far lags behind irrigation or dry farming regions.
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Pullman Wash
Central Asia
Rondithens
Agricultural items of interest from U S Department sources
Items of interest to Agricultural readers of the Times reported by experts in the United States Department of Agriculture and other notable writers. The column highlights new findings, farming methods, crop prospects, and market trends with practical insights for growers and rural communities.
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the Times
United States Department of Agriculture
Horses and Tractors as Added Farm Power in Kansas
A Kansas State Agricultural College study shows tractors supplement rather than replace horses. Based on 500 farm surveys by Dr C W McCampbell, tractors yield 317 acres plowed yearly while replacing only 6 3 4 of a horse per 100 acres. Most buyers bought tractors to plow wheat ground, not to cut horse power. Grain farmers use few cattle per 100 acres, suggesting tractors suit diversified farms less than outright horse elimination.
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Kansas
C. W. McCampbell
Kansas State Agricultural College
McCampbell
Acre Profit From Alfalfa in Minnesota
An acre of alfalfa costs about $12 to cultivate and returns soil fertility. A three ton yield fed to pigs at 7 cents a pound yields $41.30, to steers at 5 cents a pound yields $42.60, and to cows producing butterfat yields $44.00. Total nutriment per acre plus soil benefits boosts land value. alfalfa is valuable for all stock types.
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Minnesota
Farm Notes on Sheep, Oil, and Dairy Practices
Farmers should oil machinery to prevent tears and choose sheep for breeding now for spring lambing. Two ewes are frozen for storage. plan loosening time in spring. Neatness across farm tasks is vital, especially in dairy work. Store root crops with sand in boxes or bins to prevent drying.
Dipping Kills Ticks and Aids Cattle Drive Throngs
A rural program improved cattle health by dipping to kill ticks, reducing livestock losses. The effort drew crowds and boosted movement through the area as herders gathered for dipping stations and related support activities.
Frosted corn must be cut promptly for silage feed
An expert warns that hard frost damages corn fodder cells causing sap loss and brittle leaves, making ears soft and unsuitable for long storage. If frosted corn is siloed, cut quickly and water if dry, then pack tightly. Sow oats over the silage to protect it and allow removal when used.
Curing Popcorn for Better Popping Results
Instructions on curing popcorn describe leaving ears on the stalks until fully ripe, husks intact, and drying in a well ventilated floor space away from pests. Proper slow drying prevents overly rapid moisture loss that hinders popping. After curing, store in moderately dry air away from heat to maintain popping quality.
Advantage of Weeding Hoe for Onions and Weeds
A specialized hoe designed mainly for weeding onions, though suitable for any weed control. It highlights that the tool’s edge design offers an advantage in cutting through soil and removing weeds efficiently.
Harvesters Adjust Heel Style With Set Screw
The Wisconsin Agriculturist notes that the heel style on a failing stalk implement is adjusted by a set screw to prevent edge overruns and ensure stalks do not ride over the edges during operation.
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Twisconsin Agriculturist
Sweet Corn for Pigs Boosts Finish in Pigs Diet
The article argues sweet corn accelerates pig growth more than many realize. It recommends corn be used in the finishing ration to improve finish and efficiency.
Care for Farm Implements Harrows and Shovels
A brief note on keeping farm tools in useable condition. Dull harrows and worn shovels reduce efficiency, so sharpen blades and renew bearings, avoiding neglect of parts. Regular inspection helps maintain performance and prevent damage.
USEFUL MPLEMENT ON FARM A small band forge it often very handy on the farm
On the farm a small band forge is described as a handy tool. The fragment mentions useful implements and local utility, though details are sparse and the text is partially garbled.
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Tary
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