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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1966
Page
5
Home economics agent Carole Grigsby notes a smooth look rising in fabrics especially woolens. New textures feature webby weaves, fancy twists, cobblestone textures, and bonded fabrics for versatility. Crepe weaves, challis, corduroy, and stretch fabrics show strong use in fall lines with synthetic blends increasingly common. Safety message urges defensive driving.
Waterway seeding advised in favorable moisture conditions with warm days and cool nights. Early seedings allow root development before winter. soil testing guides fertilizer use. If no soil test, apply 40 to 50 pounds nitrogen and 35 to 40 pounds phosphate. Seeding depth about 1 to 1 1/2 inches. light cover aids germination. Brome grass begins growth in spring, wanes in mid-summer, resumes in fall. August conferees list landowners for terraces drainage ditches and stockwater ponds in Kansas.
Plant pathologists at Kansas State University report there is no cure for Dutch Elm disease. Turpentine and other petroleum products are not beneficial. Prevention is a three step program focusing on protecting elm trees starting with the first and most important step of keeping trees healthy.
The article outlines Dutch Elm Disease control steps including pruning dead limbs, watering and fertilizing, and using DDT or Biodrin to combat beetles. It notes underground graft destruction with Vapam, seeks extension office advice, and explains Social Security tax rules for farm employers and workers. It also advises seed timing for cool season grasses and recommends Kentucky bluegrass varieties for Kansas lawns.
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