Gardening Qs from Iowa gardeners spark practical answers
Iowa State horticulturists field typical questions from gardeners across the state. Topics include cucumber blossoms and fruit set, pruning Paul’s Scarlet climbing rose after blooming, pinching chrysanthemum and mum care, and sowing Chinese cabbage for a fall crop. the guidance emphasizes timing, insect protection, and seasonal care.
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Cucumber beetle control and garden tips from Iowa State
Extension notes cover planting times for cucumbers and irises, and warn of bacterial wilt from cucumber beetles. Advice includes early insect control, proper iris dormancy planting, rhubarb seedhead caution, asparagus fertilizing, 2 4 D safety, and starting perennials or renovating strawberries with practical steps for home gardeners.
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Permanent Press Voiles Guide for Home Sewing
Permanent press voiles are practical yet require special handling. Sheer fabrics like voile need extra precautions and patterns should be simple with few seams to hide edges. Use slip or underlining guidance and a fine needle to avoid crease marks.
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Ethel Oldaker
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Home Economist
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Tension route to prevent puckering in stitching
The article advises adjusting stitch length to even out stitches and avoid puckering. It notes 12 to 16 stitches per inch depending on machine, stitching speed, and fabric. Thread tension guidance is attributed to Mes Olda ket.
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Social Security Office Guidance and Petroleum Boom Notes
John R. Goldman, district manager, urges calling the Sioux City Social Security office before visiting to speed 4N applications. The 349 Commerce Building office hours run weekdays. A side note reports oil wells producing vast global output, claiming billions of barrels daily and one sixth of national supply from a subset of wells.
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John R. Goldman
Social Security Administration
Sioux City
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