Simple Precautions Prevent Mildew in Winter Clothing
Iowa State College textile specialist Opal Roberson outlines steps to prevent mildew on fabrics leather and wood during summer storage Remove the moisture source air out closets use calcium chloride to absorb humidity avoid metal buckles and buttons wipe clean leather items treat suede and handbags raise fabric nap and clean shoes with silicone dressings to maintain water repellence and slow mildew growth
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Opal Roberson
Iowa State College
Adoptee Rejoins Miller Family After 15 Years
In 1940 the Art Millers of Sheldon adopted a son but lost him due to a court order. After 15 years, misunderstandings and coincidences kept them apart until recently the now 26 year old man Harvey Allen Goeman, who was the child, reconnected with the Millers.
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Art Millers
Sheldon
Millers
Harvey
Allen Goeman
New Auto Rating Benefits Six Groups of Drivers
Ver Dught of Auto-Owners Insurance announces a new rating law for auto risks that lowers premiums for six groups. The six groups include married farm men under 25, families with a daughter under 26 using the car, young men under 25 with approved driver training, and young men under 25 who use the family car only occasionally. The reclassification from higher to lower rates is expected to save many policyholders and attract attention from other insurers.
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Verle Ver Dught
Auto-Ownera Insurance Company
Lansing
Michigan
Ver Dught
Ridge Row Farming Boosts Jasper County Corn Yields
W J Conover of Conover Farm Management says ridge row planting keeps rainwater on sloped fields and prevents soil and fertilizer loss. On 137 acres near Mariposa, he grew 100 acres ridge planted in 1954 and expanded to 200 acres, aiming for 300 acres. He reports average yield despite 34 percent damage and notes reduced labor per bushel with a gas use of 300 gallons for the harvest season.
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W. J. Conover
Conover
Iowa State College
Ridge planting and reduced plowing gain soil savings
The article describes ridge planting with disking and sweeping to form ridges for corn, spraying mixtures, and a shift away from plowing. Conover reports higher costs for new equipment but favorable soil and water conservation potential, with plans to compare results on nearby farms during the 1956 National Field Day at Henry Steenhoek farm.
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Conover
Henry Steenhoek
SCS
Newton. In
Iowa Increases Soil Work Fund
C R McMurry notes Soil Conservation Week in Iowa proclaimed by Gov Hoegh for June 12 19 with Water added this year. The State Soil Conservation Committee funds soil and water programs, with a $50000 annual increase approved by the 56th General Assembly. Towns rank high in watershed work as flood prevention gains focus.
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Iowa
Leo Hoegh
State Soil Conservation Committee
Pottawattamie
Legis Erences
Secretary of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
56Th
General Assembly
Beardsley
Watershed Conservation Efforts Expand Across Iowa Districts
The Harmony Chippewa Simpson Creek and other watersheds gain state approval as subdistricts form under a new watershed maintenance bill. Local soil conservation districts coordinate with farm-to-farm aid, counties, and federal programs to protect soil and water with grasses, legumes, education, and financial support.
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Harmony
Harrison
Chippewa
Wapello
Simpson Creek
Fremont
66Th General Assembly
Little Sioux
Honey Creek
Nassat
Upper Plymouth
Soil Conservation District
Iowa
Agriculture, Stabilization and Conservation’ Committee
Grass Pasture Start Requires 4 to 6 Inch Height
Guidance for livestock managers to allow pastures to establish vigor by withholding grazing until forage reaches four to six inches, promoting root development and regrowth for a strong start to the grazing season.
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C. R. McMurry
Iowa Soil Conservation Committee
Wormhoudt
Westinghouse Appliances
New Westinghouse
Kes
Aral. Leetey
Westinghouse
Speedy Corox
Caruhooxy
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