New Soil Conditioner Krilium Discussed by Ames Research Workers
Ames researchers discuss Krilium, a soil aggregating chemical, its potential to improve water stability and soil structure. Trials at Iowa State College with MCS show varying gains over crop rotations, while experts warn cost and long term efficacy must improve for widespread use.
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Kirkham
I. S.C
Kirham
Iowa State College
C. H. M. van Bavel
van Ravel
North Carolina State College
Marshall
van Bavel
Town State College Agronomists
Journal of Soil Science
W. H. Pierre
Agronomy
Handling Soft Corn Fits Farm Strategy In Tough Year
Town State College extension farm management specialist H B Howell outlines multiple responses to moist corn. Farmers can feed soft corn, dry or ensile shelled corn, or sell before spoilage rises. Building feed reserves and maintaining breeding stock are advised to weather next summer’s shortages, while overextended livestock plans risk losses.
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H. B. Howell
Extension Farm
Town State College
Howell
Children Learn To Face Emergencies At Home
A 10 year old girl phoned police after a stranger invited her to ride in a car showing that children can learn to think for themselves. The piece argues for giving children real responsibilites to build self respect and confidence and cites a family enlisting kids in Civil Defense as a model.
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Hare
Infrared brooding for poultry and pigs gains efficiency
Farmers use infrared lamps to brood chicks and young stock. The method creates a warm comfort zone under lamps, adjustable by number and position of lamps, with guidelines on distance, guards, and wiring. Benefits include less labor, low cost, easy observation, and prevention of water freezing in the comfort zone.
Preparations for Civil Defense Raid Drill in Iowa Family
A family practices a raid drill with a 12 year old shutting water and gas valves and flipping the electric switch when the father is away. The children check downstairs windows and doors while the mother monitors upstairs. They gather in the basement in protected spots per Civil Defense guidelines. The drill is described as fun and educational, helping children stay calm and confident during emergencies.
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Chidren
Prac
Reunion of Dunlap siblings draws eight in Long Beach
Eight brothers and sisters born in Dunlap Iowa reunited in Long Beach for the first time in 44 years. One member, George H Reed, still lives in Dunlap, Iowa. The head on a sphinx statue is that of a woman.
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Dunlap
Iowa
Long Beach
I Towa
George H. Reed
Parents Should Remember Children Think Differently
The piece argues parents misread a child's motives and emotions. It notes toddlers may not intend to defy, just seek books or space, and headaches or nagging worsen behavior. It highlights that young children struggle to express feelings and understand expectations despite parental assumptions.
Child Minds Questioned by State Research Authority
A quotation from Aston Smith of the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station urges caution in judging a child's behavior, noting uncertainty about internal thoughts and emphasizing limits to what can be learned about young minds.
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Alfred Smith
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
State University of Towa
Aston Smith
State University of Iowa
Charm School reunion echoes in school play memories
Kenneth De Vries and Sheldon junior high student participated in the class play Charm School. Mia Waldo De Vries, Kenneth’s mother, also starred in Charm School when she was in high school.
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Kenneth de Vries
Sheldon
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