Prune Pie Recipe Promoted by Idaho Extension Agents
Idaho home economics staff led by Lucretia Maughan and Agri Extension horticulturist Anton Horn endorsed a juicy prune pie recipe by Miss Adah Lewis. The method uses prunes, citrus juice, spices, tapioca, and butter baked in a perforated crust, yielding six servings.
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Idaho
Home Economics
University of Idaho
Lucretia Maughan
Franklin County
Adah Lewis
Anton Horn
Extension Service
Early Mowing and Stubble Treatment For Weevil Damaged Alfalfa
County agent Daniel Roberts urges farmers to mow alfalfa damaged by weevil early when plants are about four inches high and treat the stubble to control larvae. Entomologist Roland Portman recommends DDT or chlordane at one pound per acre immediately after mowing to manage the pest.
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Daniel Roberts
Roland Portman
University of Idaho Extension Service
Field-Cured Hay and Silage Compare Costs and Yields
The county agent notes moisture differences between field cured hay and silage. Field hay runs about 20 percent moisture while alfalfa silage contains about 70 percent water. Using Idaho agronomy data, 10,000 pounds of silage equals roughly 4,000 pounds of cured hay, so two tons per acre of alfalfa yields about five tons of silage.
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Daniel Roberts
Agronomy Department
University of Idaho
Weed control Q and A from County Agent on 2,4-D timing
County Agent Daniel Roberts presents questions and answers on weed control. The discussion notes variation in grass varieties and resistance to 2,4-D, with tests showing differing timing and injury risk after seedling emergence.
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Daniel Roberts
Whitey Fisher Calls Late To Praise The Clarion Paper
From where I sit, Whitey Fisher on River Road woke me at 11 30 PM to praise the Clarion. He explained his delivery delays after a school dance and stressed respecting others rights including someone’s right to enjoy a beer.
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Whitey Fisher
River Road
Clarion
Whitey
Blazes
Buzzy Wilson
Calcium cyanamid as herbicide and slow nitrogen fertilizer
The text explains calcium cyanamid as a weed killer applied at 250 to 300 pounds per acre. It notes the need to pulverize soils for even distribution and states cyanamid contains about 21 percent nitrogen, acting as a slow-release fertilizer for corn.
Gees Describes Command of Driving a Great Performer
The narrator extols a driver’s control and confident feel when piloting a high performace machine along a broad straight road. He asks where power steering fits into this seamless handling and control.
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Jess Hodgson
Cintra
Srese
Tes Ontwe
Pat
City: Coal & Feed Company
Preston
ER & Ughy Company
Joe Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
Buck’s
St. Preston
Famous Brands Enamel
Automobile
G. I
G.I. Motor Oil
G.I
Navy
Army
Hollywood
G. I. Towels
Buick
South State
R. C. Affleck
Buick Sales
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