Notable people in Pella this week at chautauqua
The piece celebrates local figures at Pella’s chautauqua, noting both famous visitors and everyday youths. It argues today’s children and young adults will shape future leaders in government, religion, and service, urging pride in the town’s role and the moral guidance they offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
W. J. Bryan
United States
Harry
Bert
Henry B
Albert J
Don
Donald R
Maragret
Ruth
Carrie
Dorothy
Congress
Annas
Gertrudes
Mabels
Helens
Nower
Photographs of Navy Heroes Wanted For Memorial Galleries
The navy department seeks photos of enlisted men who died in war to create memorials at training stations. Relatives or others should lend pictures for copying. originals will be returned. Send to the Recruiting Division, Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, with name, service branch, and training station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Daniels
Navy
Bureau of Navigation
Washington, D. C
How Rats Migrate
Investigators from the United States Department of Agriculture explain rat migrations stem from food conditions. When rural areas gain abundant food, rat reproduction increases, causing sudden invasions. spring exoduses from towns to farms are followed by autumn returns, reflecting local seasonal movements. The study urges community responsibility to curb rodent destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise
Reported by readers John F. Jantzen of Delmeny Sask and F. D. Stubenrauch praising Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for its beneficial effects. The letters emphasize strong personal trust in the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John F. Jantzen
Delmeny Sask
F. D. Stubenrauch
Hessian Fly Invasion and Its Wheat Impact
The Hessian invasion during the Revolutionary era brought the Hessian fly to America. The larvae became a major wheat pest, surviving winter in seed and causing yearly losses in the millions. Timing seeding with fertilizer and weather can outwit the fly and boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Missouri Wheat Profitability Forecast From Experiments
The Missouri Experiment Station reports fertilizer use on wheat nearly always pays. Averaged results show gains of four to six bushels per acre in typical seasons, with a six year hay field showing wheat increases of 13.1 bushels. Conservative expectations put rotation around four bushels and a ceiling near ten bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
St. James
Agric. Co-Op
Service
Exeriment Station
SAVE FARM LABOR USE OF FERTILIZER PROVES MOST EFFECTIVE
A Purdue University circular argues that under current conditions the efficient use of commercial fertilizer yields the greatest crop increase with minimal added labor. Modern planting machinery can apply most fertilizer materials with little extra labor, producing large gains in yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University Experiment Station
Fine firm fertile seedbed for top wheat crop success
The piece emphasizes early seedbed preparation for wheat after oats or barley. It advises plowing 4 to 6 inches deep, discing and harrowing after rains, and maintaining a soil mulch to retain moisture. It cites a Kansas experiment showing up to an 21 bushel yield gain from deeper July plowing versus September plowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Experiment Station
Complete fertilizer wins acre profit test in 1917 report
Michigan state board of agriculture notes wheat in a corn wheat clover rotation yielded 13 bushels per acre with complete fertilizer. Profit estimated at 13.51 dollars per acre at old prices, with phosphoric acid and potash gaining 12.79 dollars. Acid phosphate alone netted 8.61 dollars. Conclusion: fertilizers generally profitable on similar soils, best when manure is limited, phosphorus and potash may be more profitable on well-stocked farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Board of Agriculture
Wheat a Hard Drinker
Wheat requires 450 to 500 pounds of water per pound produced. Early plowing and seedbed work conserve soil moisture. Cultivation forms a mulch to reduce rain loss during grain filling. Rich soils and ample plant food boost yields with less water, while organic matter helps hold and release moisture for germination.
Better Crops and Larger Yields From Fertilizer Use
Better methods better equipment and greater soil fertility will yield bigger crops. Fertilizers have a definite role in farming aiding soil nutrition and crop production.
Efficient Scaly Leg Cure for Poultry
Poultry kept in dirty houses are troubled with coarse scales on the legs caused by mites burrowing beneath the scales. Treat by applying a mixture of equal parts sulphur and lard two or three times. A simple remedy, it is efficient. A free application of an ointment made by mixing a teaspoon of coal oil with a cup of lard will bring relief and hasten a cure.
Bonds Protect Police Peace and Liberty for Navy
The government uses Liberty bonds to fund shipbuilding and naval protection. The bonds support policing the high seas and safeguarding American commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
High Class Horses Wanted for Efficient Work and Profit
The article outlines demand for high class draft breeds with size, substance, style, and quality. It describes wagon horses 1250-1500 pounds, chunks 1350-1600 pounds, and draffers 1600 pounds and up, stressing movement, action, and snap as key sale factors.
Keeping Hogs Free Of Lice And Healthier Hogs
The article urges close tracking of hog lice as they sap vitality and cause weakness. It notes methods such as using hog oilers with crude oil, or dipping hogs two or three times at ten day intervals with a coal tar dip or disinfectant to achieve good results.
Grain Ration For Lambs Describes Mix With Bran
A practical lamb starter ration uses ground corn two parts crushed oats one part linseed oil meal one part and wheat bran two parts Wheat bran is essential and the plan recommends two pounds bran one pound oats one pound finery ground cornmeal and half a pound oil meal per batch The oil meal and cornmeal mix reportedly outperforms cottonseed meal and cornmeal in results.
Roughage for idle horses from North Dakota station
Mr Peters of the North Dakota experiment station offers wintering tips for idle work horses. Proper summer care allows winter feeding on roughage such as oats straw good hay and corn fodder. Additional grain of four to five pounds daily may be needed to keep the animal in good flesh. Exercise should be daily unless severe storms occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
North Dakota
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Georges
Bills
Petes
Red Cross
Pellapy
Missouri Wheat Profitable
Save Farm Labor
Bulletin 117
Delaware Agricultural Experiment Station
Naue
Michigan Experiment Station
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