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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
The text warns seed potatoes may develop scab and advises chemical treatment before sprouts or cuts. It details making a formaldehyde solution with water, soaking stock for four to six hours, and repeating if necessary. It notes dangers to children and stock, emphasizes cleaning equipment afterward, and estimates dosages per thirty gallons of water.
A long article discusses barley yields and farming practices. It cites members of the Wisconsin Experiment Association, notes 1916 yields, and compares to national barley uses. It covers feed value, production methods, export limitedness, dry farming, and the role of barley in bread and animal feed.
Farmers face a shortage of horses and power to plow all acres. In this county many fields remain unplowed as tractors are scarce and wartime labor tightens supplies.
The notice advises growers to avoid planting corn on ground with two consecutive years of corn to reduce root worm issues. It emphasizes not wasting seed and warns that worst worm problems can arise if proper rotation is not followed.
The note urges the congress to speed up reforms and organize emergency measures for peace and war. It warns that current prices may not rise again for years and fears missing the chance to secure better markets.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions land, tolls, and crop concerns with mangled names and unclear context. The readable text hints at agriculture and road or property issues but lacks cohesive facts or identifiable entities to confirm a clear event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR reads urge cooperation among three parties to secure the best possible service. The text lacks clear names dates or places but emphasizes joint action for optimal results.
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