Seed corn and cow testing programs announced by county agent
The Rogk Valley Bee Nell reports the county agent will test 100 seed corn kernels to gauge growing prospects and indicate if individual tests are needed. It also notes two cow testing groups planned in the county with about $3.50 monthly per herd, weighing milk and evaluating cattle for better management and profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Grange City
Cow Testing Association
Ea Fac
Farm Bureau to Demonstrate Corn Disease Control
The Sioux county Farm Bureau arranged with Plant Pathologist Ab R. Porter to lead corn disease control demonstrations in the county. Four operators will participate, including Lt. J Steintjes of Sheridan Township. Around Feb 20 the County Agent will supply 100 ears of corn for cooperators. Porter visits Feb 27 and 28 to read tests and hold four meetings on identifying diseases and control methods, with May and October plots supervised. Interested farmers should contact the county agent promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County Farm Bureau
Ab.r. H. Porter
Extension Department
LT. J." Steintjes
Sheridan Township
Porter
Doon News Items Span Matrimony Birthdays and Travel
Doon notes report Nick Gorter and Miss Rena Zylstra wed at the latter's home with many congratulating them. Mrs. Fred Engleking travels to Ortonville Minnesota after a grandchild's death. Mary Miller hosts a birthday party with games and lunch. Andrew Fhiteh's birthday celebration draws friends near Pawn west of�
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Nick Gorter
Rena Zylstra
Fred Engleking
Ortonville
Minn
Mary Miller
Andrew Fhiteh
Sapaeil
Ibaa
Allnke
Cutie
Pawn
Geo
Miller
Zen Robert
Chicago
Jake Mann
Sheldon
Rev. de Jongh
Rock Rapids
Brood Sows Exercise and Farm Bureau Meetings
The piece notes sows gain from outdoor foraging in mild weather and warns against prolonged confinement before farrowing. It details township Farm Bureau events at center schoolhouses on Jan 14, including leadership re‑elections, poultry films, and discussions on hog tattooing, with delegates attending Des Moines for the Town Farm Bureau Federation event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
Center Schoolhouse
Albert Ramaker
Asa Muilenburg
H. J. Ramaker
Farm Bureau
Sheridan Township
Hypry Tiedmamm
Chr
R. B. Brown
Sioux County School Notes Deliberates Contests and Exams
The Superintendents Club met to plan declamatory basketball, tournaments, and music contests. Regular teachers exams are underway at the county office as teachers seek higher certificates. County spelling contest adds three classes with medals and pins for top finishers. Normal Training exams tallied 21 at Sioux Center, 19 at Hawarden, 11 at Rock Valley. Eighth grade exams set for Feb 7–8 in all towns. Church school students may take History Civics Citizenship exams in public schools in Feb or May. Deputy County Superintendent Mrs. Chas H Tye attended Gov Hammills inauguration in Des Moines.
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Alet
Sioux County
Sioux Center
Hawarden
Rock Valley
Chas. H. Tye
Gov. Hammill
Des Moines
Closing Out Sale on Farm Near Rock Valley
Bart Van't ACL owner offers a public auction of 7 head horses 52 head Holstein cattle 25 broad sows 15 dozen chickens and a large line of farm machinery. The sale starts Friday February 1 1929 at 11:00 AM with free lunch at noon on the farm located 4 miles east of Rock Valley 5 miles south of Doon 1 mile north and 5 miles west of Perkins. State Bank Rock Valley clerk Ben J. Mevif% handles arrangements.
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Tlam
Rock Valley
Doon
Perkins
Bart Van't
Ben J
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