Variety to Check Stem Rust in Oats
Iowa State College agronomist I C Murphy urges resistant oat varieties to combat stem rust race 7 and 8. He lists preferred varieties such as Benton Clinton Kerokee Nemaha and Andrew, noting race 7 was prevalent in 1950 while race 8 remains a threat and early seeding minimizes losses. He warns that resistance to one race often leaves vulnerability to the other and stresses careful variety selection and timely planting.
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I. C. Murphy
Ilowa State College
Marion
Andrew
Asa
Murphy
Shelby
Bent T Clinton
Chehay Mason
North America
Corn Belt
Plains States
Benton
Clinton
Nemaha
Eaton
Towa
Learned Much About Children in 10 Years
Dr. Gertrude Chittenden, head of the Child Development Department at Iowa State College, told Iowa parents and youth at the Family Life Conference that knowledge about children has greatly advanced. She warned that divorce remains a problem as Iowa’s under-21 population nears a million, with 85,000 facing physical difficulties and more than 6,000 town youngsters involved in acts of violence. The discussion aimed to shape recommendations for the Midcentury Conference on child welfare.
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Chitterew
Amyami
Chittenden
Bone
Iowa
Iowa State College
Gertrude Chittenden
al Ma 6
Tawa
Chile
Fertilizer Demand Ahead of Supply in Iowa This Spring
Iowa farmers face tight supplies of straight nitrogen fertilizer and superphosphate. H B Chenoweth, extension agronomist, urges targeted application on corn ground to maximize returns, with 20 to 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre boosting yields 4 to 20 bushels. Spread manure on low fertility land. 8 tons per acre can lift yields 12 to 15 bushels.
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Iowa
H. B. Cheng
Towa State College, Extension Agronomist
Towa
Milk Safe Pasteurize It at Home for Family Health
Homemakers can safeguard health by pasteurizing their own milk at home or buying pasteurized milk from grocers. Pasteurization heats milk enough to destroy disease organisms while preserving quality. Iowa State College experts note milk isn’t a major disease source but can carry germs. pasteurization remains important. Commercial home pasteurizers, time and temperature controlled, include hot water jacket and agitating designs. follow manufacturer directions and maintain disease-free herds and sanitary practices.
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Iowa State College
Dairy Industry Research Lab
Lowa State College
Iowa
Fertilizer Tips Boost Early Crop Stand in Iowa
Iowa State College pamphlet 154 outlines lime on acid soils and phosphate where needed to ensure thick legume stands and starter fertilizers at planting. Recommendations cover all parts of Iowa and are available at county extension offices for growers using slow to warm soils in spring.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
D-X Plans Its Largest Newspaper Ad Campaign
Continent Petroleum Core will launch its biggest advertising drive starting April 3. Ads will run in 1922 newspapers across the company’s marketing area, reaching an estimated audience exceeding 25 million people. The Pella Chronicle has been selected as one of the outlets.
Advertising Campaign Highlights D-X Gasoline and Oil
Dale C. Rogers, Advertising & Sales Promotion Manager, notes newspapers are ideal for reaching large audiences with sales focused messages. D-X Gasoline emphasizes upper-cylinder lubrication protection, a key benefit for motorists, alongside the revived D-X Motor Oil ad campaign in newspapers.
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Dale C. Rogers
Advertising &Ales
The
Oil Company
Prospective Iowa crop acreages for 1951 outlined
Iowa farmers expect a total crop acreage rise of about 110000 acres or 0.5 percent in 1951, with increases in corn and spring wheat and declines in oats soybeans barley flaxseed sorgum and potatoes. The 1951 spring planted crops and hay harvests may vary due to price changes and policy effects. Corn acreage is projected near 10796000 acres up 9 percent from 1950, while soybeans fall about 20 percent to 1256000 acres. Oats seedings are seen at 6227000 acres, hay at 3648000 acres, and spring wheat at 16000 acres.
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T Stock
Corn looks best for extra acres in 1951 soybeans or corn
Iowa State College economist W A Pearce says not to use 1950 as a guide for extra acres. Studies show soybean returns equal corn when soybeans fetch 1.75 times corn. 1950 favored soybeans, but 1951 prospects include strong corn demand and reduced carryover, while soybeans face higher competition from increased cotton seed and animal fat demand.
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W. A. Pearce
Towa State’ College Farm
Pearce
Pea
Ikely
Trucker Snags Farm Implements Mix Up in Iowa Stop
A Missouri trucker loaded farm machinery at Heine Implement in Grundy Center and was later apprehended at Conrad. Investigators found he was hired to haul implements to Missouri but stopped at a dealer and loaded the wrong equipment.
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Missouri
Heine Implement
Grundy Center
Conrad
Agricultural acreage shifts hit grains and sorghum
Last year's barley planted area fell sharply by 388 percent from the prior year. Sorghum planted for all purposes is down 44 percent to 10,000 acres from 18,000. Potato acreage for 1951 is expected at a record low with 9,000 acres. Winter wheat harvested area is 220,000 acres, down 12 percent from 1950. Rye harvest area remains at 14,000 acres, unchanged.
News from the Home for the Aged Highlights Local Visits
The Home for the Aged records visits by Mrs. Matkins of Oskaloosa and many. Newton residents including Mrs. Jella Slings and Mr. Ep Den Hartog are noted visiting residents. A March 26 birthday remembrance for Mrs. John Brouwer marks 83 years as Parliament news notes the King barred from the House of Commons.
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Matkins
Oskaloosa
Ella Johnson
Melvin Vander Pol
Newton
M. van Gorp
Jella Slings
Don Vander Veer
Rut Leydens
Pete Langstraat
Herman Langstraat
John Langstraat
Dick Langstraat
Henry Langstraat
Pete Pol
L. Langstraat
Everett van Engelhoven
Orange City
T. Plette
John Brouwer
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White House
Thery Citizen
Cheney
Kemptcey
D-X
Oskaloosa Sales Co
Harold H. Lisk
England
House of Commons
U. S
Lincoln
New York
Ener
Bakker
Rus
On-The-Farm Service
Emergency Loaner Service
Firestone Er
Klyn Tire & Battery Service
Pella
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