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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1948
Page
5
The Strong Foursome roping act, famed for mass rope whirls and striking designs, headlines the grandstand at the Great Jones County Fair from August 18 to 21. Each member brings rope mastery from western cattle days to a polished stage act in Dude Ranch costumes.
Late summer seeding of alfalfa is a satisfactory method for next year’s hay crop. H. D. Hughes of Iowa State College notes fall seedings save time, reduce weed competition, and don’t require a nurse crop. Recommend seeding by mid August in northern Iowa and mid September in the south with a cultipacker, shallow planting about half an inch deep, and phosphate fertilization to boost yields and protein content.
Iowa State College economist I W Arthur says sharing fertilizer and limestone costs depends on lease type and crop. Landlords commonly cover 50 to 60 percent of fertilizer on grasses and legumes, but not on cash crops like corn. Share leases may see landlord help with corn fertilizer, and limestone costs have shifted from landlord to tenant in some areas.
Homemakers find new products to combat dampness in homes this summer. Iowa State College home management specialist Fannie Gannon says silica gels and related preparations reduce mustiness mildew and rust lessen moisture staining and warped drawers and prevent furniture glue loosening. Developed during the war to keep packing cases dry these silica gels offer improved moisture control.
E. S. Dyas of Iowa State College stresses improving worn bluegrass pastures as spring legume failures worsen pasture needs. Renovated pastures can sustain livestock through next summer when other feeds are scarce. liming should be done now.
The guide explains applying lime before plowing to ease field access and reduce lime loss from winter washing. It suggests shallow plowing or contour disking to tear sod, assures grass will recover, and notes contour disking helps poor stands. Fall plowing aids seedbed prep and delays bluegrass. August or early September is ideal for seeding brome mixtures, while red Alsike clover should be avoided late summer. August is also for planting bearded iris and certain lilies.
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