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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1915
Page
15
Prof Holden warns against choosing ears too large or too small for seed. Large late ears lose value through high moisture, poor kernel fill, and uneven maturity, while small ears yield low output. Ideal seed comprises medium, evenly filled ears with uniform maturity and high feeding value.
A claim says each hill with an eight ounce ear boosts yield doubling value. Estimated total crop value could rise by 1.7 billion dollars.
The guide outlines seed corn rules including harvesting before October, selecting ears with ripening quality, using strong stalks, drying seed in ventilated spaces, and preserving seed from own fields. It warns against immature, sappy corn that freezes and later turns cheesy and black when stored, noting it’s not soft immature corn but very good corn with high water content.
A list of customers who purchased cars from Star Auto Co during 1915 is published. Names include Simon Splint Andrew Terlowe Peter Dunnick Marine Huyser Teunis Verros Dingeman Verros and many others across multiple Dutch surnames. No dates beyond the year 1915 are provided.
Fragmentary entry describes ventilation in a cellar storeroom and shed attic areas. Appears to note Brysil venting terms and dry conditions, with garbled phrases likely from a construction or maintenance log. No clear dates, names, places, or organizations present.
Promote a three month agricultural lecture campaign using H C charts and slides. Invite farm demonstrators and school superintendents to present practical talks on soils corn alfalfa poultry weeds live stock and more. Encourage discussions afterward to turn the chamber into an educational center.
An analysis of crop decline under changing soil, climate, and farming methods. Overcrowded corn lowers grain yield while foliage thrives. Under adverse conditions plants revert to lesser qualities, making seed selection and cultivation crucial to preserve desirable crop traits and avoid deterioration.
The article argues for designating Seed Corn Week in the corn belt mirroring Arbor Day. It suggests a yearly seed harvest and storage day to ensure timely planning. It notes that while moon planting is not the cause of crop success, a definite time and plan improves farm tasks such as seed corn harvesting.
The 1915 corn belt faces trouble due to excessive moisture and cool weather delaying growth. North states see late maturing and a tendency to seed corn late. Farmers are urged to gather seed corn before frost, dry and store properly to avoid mold, as next year’s crop depends on this fall’s seed.
A sack is held open by a keg hoop and tied over the shoulder to gather seed corn. Corn can be piled along rows or in the field center and collected with a wagon or sled. Do not leave corn on the ground overnight or stored in china or cribs as it may mold or decay.
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