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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1927
Page
3
Holy Week concerts and services describe Easter music at Congregational and Presbyterian churches with choirs soloists and organists. A detailed note on White House communications explains the private switchboard and direct lines linking the president to cabinet members and Congress.
Iowa farmers report plans to cut corn acreage by about one percent to 11,066,009 acres in 1927, with 3,126,000 acres of hay, down from 3,158,000 in 1926. Spring wheat oats barley and potatoes are set for notable increases, as cotton belt regions anticipate higher corn plantings.
Iowa State College officials report moldy seed corn this year, advising ear by ear testing with a modified rag doll method. Dr. Methus finds treating moldy seed with commercial preparations does not restore quality, and the best seed is mold free after testing. A single tester can prepare seed for 50 acres in 3 to 5 days, using a 54 inch doll setup and heat to 75 to 85 degrees.
Wallace's Farmer analyzes corn yields by ear count and weight. It concludes that achieving about 100 bushels per acre requires either more ears per hill or larger ears, driven by planting rate, variety, rich soil, and timely rainfall.
Boston Transcript notes the Chinese public mood shifts drastically under pressure, illustrating how pacifist sentiment can harden into intense national response amid external provocation and internal strain.
Monticello Iowa council met April 4 1927 with four members present and one absent. A city clerk and treasurer report was approved along with fund disbursements and a resolution to borrow 2500 dollars from Monticello State Bank for water fund obligations. Harry J Lang was elected park commissioner to fill a vacancy caused by George Rickels resignation. A nuisance abatement petition was filed and sent to health committee. The mayor and Hayes were appointed to negotiate a band contract for 1927. The minutes and treasurer’s report were read and approved and the meeting adjourned to April 8.
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