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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1936
Page
5
H D Hughes of Town State college urges a second seed corn test this spring. If the first test shows poor germination, do not discard seed, as tests may be faulty. Moist sand tester works at room temperature. December tests may not reflect January-February conditions. More Iowa farmers buy seed corn, but many seeds germinate poorly due to extreme winter weather.
Dr. C. E. Friley, former vice president and dean of the Industrial Science division, is appointed president of Iowa State College by the state board of education. He succeeds ill health retiree Dr. R. M. Hughes, who becomes president emeritus. George W. Godfrey is named director of agricultural relations to coordinate the college’s agricultural program with research, teaching, and extension heads.
Pathfinder Magazine notes five cases where congressmen served before reaching age limits. Henry Clay was seated in 1806 at 29 years seven months in the Senate. Armstead T. Alason in 1916 at 28 years five months. John L. Eaton in 1918 at 28 years four months. In the House in 1797 Glairborne served before 25, with no challenge, and John Y. Brown took his seat after turning 25 in 1859 61, missing a session by delay.
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