Green and Yellow Tag Best Potato Seed Buys
Idaho extension potato specialist Robert Pelkey says green and yellow tag certified seed are the most economical buys for general planting. Demand for seed rises with favorable markets, and both tags pass the same field inspection though yellow tag may include uneven interior potatoes. Cut and rotten tubers are removed. pricing reflects lower sorting costs.
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Robert Pelkey
University of Idaho Extension Service
Blossom thinning sprays curb biennial bear ing in apples
University of Idaho scientist Dr Leif Verner developed blossom thinning sprays that greatly reduce biennial bearing in apple trees expanding orchard management options and yields.
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Leif Verner
University of Idaho
Burning fence rows harms beneficial insects for crops
Burning fence rows to kill weed seeds can backfire by destroying helpful insects like lady beetles and ground beetles. Entomologist F T Manis of the University of Idaho warns that predators such as these reduce mite and aphid populations, while weed pests may survive if ground cover remains.
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Ft. C. Manis
University of Idaho
Jefferson County Idaho level lands shaped by Snake River Plain
Jefferson County, carved from Fremont in 1913 with Rigby as seat, sits on the Snake River Plain near Market Lake later Roberts. It supports extensive irrigated farming of sugar beets, potatoes, alfalfa and other crops, with dairying and livestock thriving. Heise Springs and nearby mountains offer recreation.
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Jefferson County
Snake River
Idaho
Cache Valley
Market Lake
Roberts
Salt Lake-Virginia
Yellowstone Park
Annis
Menan
Lewisville
Lorenzo
Fremont County
Rigby
Jefferson
Snake
Heise Hot Springs
Simple Rules Are Suggested To Winterize Cars
A feature urges drivers to protect their self starters and remain prepared for winter. It highlights battery checks, proper maintenance, and dealer tips from the National Automobile Dealers Association to avoid break downs and extra costs.
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Aladdin
Charles F. Kettering
Kettering
National Automobile Dealers Association
Dollar Shows Drop Of 26.8 Per Cent In Purchasing Power
Idaho’s purchasing power declined 26.8 percent from 1944 to 1950 despite a 42.3 percent rise in total net individual income. In 1950 Idaho’s per capita income reached 1287 dollars, with agriculture leading income sources at 188.3 million dollars and total gross income at 769.7 million before deductions.
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Boise
Idaho
U. S
Department of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Expanded Cancer Society Plan for Idaho Division
The Idaho division of the American Cancer Society won board approval for expanded activities in the coming year. It will pursue closer cooperation with medical professionals to update doctors on cancer knowledge and launch an employee education program targeting workers in Idaho’s factories mines and forests. Leo J. Falk of Boise was reelected president. The board also reaffirmed opposition to federated fund raising drives.
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Idaho
American Cancer Society
Leo. J. Falk
Boise
Independent crusade urged for cancer education in Idaho
Volunteer workers argue the only effective lifesaving method is a public education and fundraising campaign. They urge the Idaho division of the American Cancer Society to maintain its existing policy and oppose a merger that could limit outreach to potential cancer victims.
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Idaho
American Cancer Society
Galahad Jones to Headline Johns Deere Day Show
The 16th annual Johns Deere Day at Preston Implement Co. features the full length film Galahad Jones with Richard Crane in the lead and a lineup including Marjorie Lord Elizabeth Patterson Jonathan Hale and Ed Brophy. The program also includes The Big Payoff Oddities in Farming What’s New for 52 The March of Harvest Time and Voices of Experience with shows starting at 1 pm and lunch at 11 30 am. Tickets are sold in advance at Preston Implement Co. 57 North State and farmers are urged to buy early.
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Galahad Jones
Preston Implement Co
Isis Theatre
Richard, Crane
Marjorie Lord
Elizabeth Patterson
Jonathan Hale
Ed Brophy
Hollywood
Lee Bergquist
Artel Sant
Tom Gordon
Gordon Clan
John Deere
Preston 'Implement Co
North’ State
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