Centenary of Modern Irrigation Methods Highlighted in 1947
The 1947 centennial marks the Utah Salt Lake valley water delivery by Mormon settlers as the origin of modern irrigation. Union Pacific publishes 50 000 Irrigation Guide copies for western agriculturists detailing history land prep irrigation methods crop irrigation farm development and soil fertility with emphasis on careful land planning before irrigation.
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Methods and Crops for Irrigated Farms Guide
The article outlines topographic maps and land leveling for irrigation success. It covers flood and border irrigation, corrugations, furrows, and sprinklers, plus crops such as small grains alfalfa clovers corn and potatoes. It warns against over and under irrigation and discusses developing new and previously farmed land.
Idaho to Make History in March of Dimes Drive
Idaho campaign chairman Ben Johnson reports statewide enthusiasm for the January 15 to 30 March of Dimes effort. He cites $100,000 in advances from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis and a broad coalition of civic groups, workers, and generous donors ready to participate in the drive to combat polio.
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Ben Johnson
Idaho
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National Foundation
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Foundaon
New Farmers Guide Booklet From University of Idaho
A new 65 page farmer’s guide Bulletin No. 269 from the University of Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station describes research on happenings from sugar beets to dairy cattle. It cites hatching results for large eggs, fattening steer supplements, storage space plans, and equipment tips including irrigation pumps. Copies are available via county agents or the University of Idaho College of Agriculture in Moscow.
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University of Idaho
Moscow
Legion Reveals Veterans Housing Plan for World War II
The American Legion announced a new Veterans Homestead Act of 1948 to aid World War II veterans. The plan envisions nonprofit Veterans Homestead associations building and renting or selling modest homes with low outlay, aiming for up to 20 percent savings vs current rents and mortgages.
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Veterans Homestead Association
Veterans Administration
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