Best of Vegetable Varieties Listed
A 1951 seed variety roundup highlights top performers for Iowa conditions. Rutgers and Marglobe tomatoes lead, with Clinton Hybrid reliable in trials. Sweet corn varieties include Mareross and Tendermost, while Lima beans favor Henderson Bush and Alaska peas excel for early harvest. Cabbage and cucumber picks, lettuce resistances, and peppers World Beater through Harris Wonder round out the list with notes on quality and freezing suitability.
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Vance
Towese
Rutgers
Maree
Iowa
Clinton
Alaska
Little Marvel
Thomas Laxton
Laxton
Marion
Globe
Wisconsin
Iowa State College
Brigham
Chicago
World ‘Beater
California Wonder
Harris Wonder
Demonstration at Oskaloosa Tomorrow
Mahaska County farmers are invited to a flock management demonstration at Hugh Steddom farm Friday February 19 at 1 00 p m The Steddom farm is located a mile east of highway 63 Lacey corner E N Francis sheep specialist will discuss ewe flock management before and after lambing feeding and management of young lambs Housing and equipment for the ewe flock Haas says it will be a good chance for farmers interested in lamb production to gain practical ideas.
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Mahaska County
Hugh Steddom
Steddom
Lacey Corner
E. N. Francis
Lege
Eldon J. Haas
Easter Seal Campaign Set to Start March 18
Marion County residents are urged to support the Iowa Easter Seal Drive beginning March 18 to fund treatments for crippled children and adults. Mrs. Avery emphasized nationwide mailings and generous giving, noting the new Des Moines treatment center will serve handicapped people statewide. The Easter Seal Agency has operated for 26 years, funded by voluntary contributions.
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Iowa
Puts
Avery
Marion County
Easter Seal Agency
Towa
Des Moines
Marion County Bond Sales Beat 1953 January Totals
Marion County reports January savings bond purchases rose sharply from 1953. Total for January this year reached 21 649.00 in Marion County compared with 123 989.00 in 1953. Statewide January purchases totaled 208 297.00 vs 16 234.00 in 1953, an approximate 80 percent increase as Iowa aims to reach a larger 1954 quota.
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Towa
Job
P. H. Kuyper
Marion
Saveings Bonds
Marion County
Mahaska County
Jasper County
Joba
Big One Ol Smith Catches Northern Pike Near West
Ol Smith of Sutherland landed a large northern pike on West Lake last month. The fish weighed a little over 21 pounds and measured about 2 feet long, marking a notable catch for the local angling scene.
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Ol Smith
Sutherland
West
Beef Cows Often Treated Too Well
Iowa State College extension expert Richard McWilliams warns many farmers overfeed beef cows in winter. He says extra concentrates and high quality hay raise costs without improving calf vigor. A pregnant 1100 pound cow needs about 8 to 11 pounds daily of total digestible nutrients with 8 percent protein to maintain body condition.
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Richard McWilliams
Iowa State College
McWilliams
Anemia Threatens Baby Pigs Reed Spear Advises Clean Sod
Anemia threatens young pigs confined on concrete floors with limited milk. Extension expert Reed Spear of State College urges daily use of clean sod free of earthworms and, if needed, iron and copper supplementation to prevent iron deficiency anemia in piglets two to four weeks old. He suggests iron sulfate and copper sulfate dosing in water or reduced iron tablets as alternatives.
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Mard Spear
Extension National State College
Veterini
Spear
Dai
Pigs Show Thumps After Three Weeks Old
The Fells Chronicle notes that piglets five days old may lack minerals in sod, requiring copper and iron. Dr Spear warns anemic pigs can look healthy yet show fatigue and pale mucous membranes. At about three weeks some fat anemic pigs die suddenly while survivors fade, remaining weak and thrifty.
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Spear
Announce Exams For National Park Service Positions
The Civil Service Commission announces a seasonal Park Ranger examination for National Park Service sites. Employment spans 60 to 180 days annually with pay of 3175 dollars per year. No written test. applicants must be at least 21. Further information and forms available at post offices and Washington 25 D C. applications open until further notice.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Rec
National Park Service
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D.C
Soil District Commissioners report shows steady 1953 progress
Marion County Soil Conservation District outlines 1953 activities including exhibit at the County Fair, a public schools Work Book funded by the Marion County Bankers Association, and three new assistant commissioners. 68 new farm operators requested help, soil mapping reached 80 percent of county land, 21 cooperators mapped basic farm plans, five miles of terracing, 34 ponds, 3 ½ miles of diversions, and more than 155000 feet of tile laid under district supervision.
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Marion County Bankers Association
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Ec ‘S Sake
Meet Core
St. Paul
Minn
Ferrell
C. C. Buerkens
Tunis H. Klein
Tory
Occu
Davis
The
Fells
Brouwer
Soil District Commissioners
Marion County Soil Conservation District Commissioners
Pella Chronicle
Herb Cline
Philip Sommar
Wayne’ van Baale
Dis
SCS
Jest Kohrt
County Extension
Lela S. Wier
Arbor Hills Drive
P. O. Box
Jackson
Mississippi
Kramer Shoe, Saw and Mower Shop
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