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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1932
Page
8
An old report describes a British Arctic expedition and a planned ascent of Mount Everest. It notes preparations, leadership, and intent to scale the peak, highlighting the era’s exploratory aims and national backing.
Instructions on preserving wooden fence posts with preservative treatment to retard decay. It covers species like red oak and hard douple, preparation steps including cutting to final dimensions, bark removal, thorough washing, drying and soaking, and heat treatment details to enhance longevity.
A garbled report from the United States Department of Agriculture discusses wheat diseases like yellow mosaic and attempts to breed resistant varieties. It mentions experiments, test methods, and the spread of the disease, with unclear names and dates.
In this fragment, the article discusses contour plowing along with straight and sloping furrows, noting how rows follow field contours. It mentions Kansas welds, irrigation, and how reduced tillage interacts with leaf fall, while detailing tool actions and soil response.
Farmers warn of fall market changes as barley supplies dwindle and breeders pull stock from sale. Cattle and pig producers report fewer fans at fairs, and organizers urge buyers to act early to secure stock. Meghee Than Wsunk-Willace's Farm remains a noted destination for buyers seeking barley or breeding stock amid shifting availability.
In a fragmented report, local beekeeping and farming interests clash over pollination duties and hives near the Shenandoah Valley. The text references beekeepers, Orchard yields, and coop efforts with fruit growers, noting shipments of apples and barrels.
Experimental grazing crops at the state college experiment station show benefits for cattle and sheep. Soybeans and Sudan grass used for ewe and lamb grazing yielded stronger weight gain and health, while temporary forage crops helped herds during droughts. A four-acre trial supports extending pasture by planning seed or hay harvest options.
Instructions on propagating Mack Incas seedling stock describe sowing in ground, laying rows 0 inches apart, sowing thickly, firming seed beds, and maintaining dense weed control. Advice covers seed depth, hill-site planting, rapid growth, and winter hardening for hardy stock.
A damaged wire service style note describes the case bearer pest attacking peach orchards in Georgia. It mentions summer spraying to protect crops, lists a proposed spray mix including water and insecticide, and cites costs and application details for growers.
Guide on growing and seeding Rane for hog pastures. Recommends spring sowing, careful grazing, two to three alternate disks, and 5 to 7 pounds of seed per acre. Suggests broadcasting on tilled, well-seeded soil and possible sowing with corn at final cultivation.
Agricultural hints note farm wastes totaling about 260 million tous instantly with a year to amend the soil. Central Europe wheat is forecast at around 400k bushels less than last year, Wisconsin cattle feeders report 20 percent fewer beets fed, and stock reporters discuss garden plots planted with hoverings. The piece highlights weed control, legume feeds, roughages, and price advantages for purebred stock.
A vintage guide on calcium for cows in the dry period. It states cows in poor condition at calving yield more milk later, and emphasizes high calcium feed, proper grain mixes, and legume fodder to restore flesh before freshening. It advises about two weeks before calving, with cautious rationing and ample water.
Vi Layson discusses Hoard's Dairmin warning spoiled feed harms cow health and milk quality. Proper feeding after milking, sanitary barns, well drained yards, and prompt manure removal reduce germs and digestive risks for babies. Investing in grading and clean routines saves labor and prevents contamination of milk.
Fragmentary wartime agricultural note warns of salt access for cows in pasture areas. It emphasizes burying debris, providing rock salt, and avoiding salt injuries to cattle tongues.
A Skagit county farms tour highlights testing value at Roosevelt Okon’s farm. A cow, intended for sale to a buyer named Dutcher, produced 931 pounds of fat and $4140 after costs in four months after freshening. The owner estimates profits exceeding testing costs, with a net gain around $30 after adjusting for other factors.
New experiments show not only protein amount but also source and variety influence feed efficiency. Rich in protein feeds differ in net protein utilization with dairy and cereal grains showing 6 and 2 percent differences in milk yield and digestibility.
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