Know Your Weeds by Sioux County Farm Bureau
Sioux County farmers are urged to identify weeds early to curb spread. County Agent Rex B. Conn notes small patches are easier to eradicate, while widespread growth demands costly labor. The piece outlines four weed classes and control methods, including timely plowing, crop rotation, and using clean seed, with contact options at the Farm Bureau office in Orange City or Iowa State College Ames Botany Dept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux County
Rex’ B. Conn
Farm Bureau
Orange City
Botany Department
Town State College
Ames
R. H. Porter
Iowe State College
Porter
Weeds That Propagate Freely From Fibrous Roots
The passage notes that many weeds sow abundant seed and spread indefinitely via fibrous roots and rooting stalks such as Canada thistle sow thistle and bindweed. It states that spraying and clean cultivation are the best methods to combat these weeds.
District Farm Bureau Conference Held in Primghar Iowa
Officers and members from twelve northwest Iowa counties met in Primghar on March 19 as the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation reorganized into nine districts. W T Martindale and C W Whitely spoke. membership growth was noted. State B D A Leader Neale S Knowles aided Granville home project work, with 20 of 23 townships enrolled and a four year clothing project planned with six training lessons for about 20 women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Primghar
Nortwest
Iowa
Towa Farm Bureau Federation
Sioux Sonnty
A. V. Brady
Sanborn
Mas. J. R. Kar
Ireton
W. T. Martindale
Indiana Farm Bureau Federation
C. W. Hwitley
J. L. Stark
Service Department
Neale S. Knowles
Ames
Wilson
Granville
Aliss Knowles
Sioux County
Farm Census Schedules Sent Out by County Agent
About 800 sample schedules for farm census have been sent by County Agent Rex B. Conv. A supply remains at the Farm Bureau office in Orange City. Farmers who have not received a copy should send their name to the Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex B
Farm Bureau
Orange City
County Jail Population Survey Reveals Growth in Iowa
Reverend Charles Parsons reports the Iowa Society for the Friendless has completed a tenth annual jail census. Iowa’s total jail population totals 1 083 828 serving sentences 199 awaiting trial and 56 federal prisoners. Polk Woodbury Scott Black Hawk and Linn lead with 133 75 65 58 and 48 respectively.
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Charles Parsons
Iowa Society For the Friendless
Iowa
Oneounty
Polk
Woodbury
Scott
Black Hawk
Linn
Walnut Furniture Uses Elevated Prices for Black Walnut
Tests reveal Americana walnut warps less than mahogany in Iowa shipments. As moisture evaporates, walnut fibers shrink evenly preventing warping and checking. The wood’s strength supports fine gunstocks, airplane propellers, and automobile steering wheels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
South America
State Creamery Opens at Clive Prison Farm
Hon. A. M. McCall announces the opening of a new state owned creamery at the Clive prison farm near Des Moines. The facility houses 200 cow accommodations but will start with 110 cows and will supply butter for the state's charitable and penal institutions. The farm is operated by prison labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. McCall
State Board of Control
Clive
Des Moines
Much Money On County And Township Roads
A consolidated report of county engineers for 1920 filed with the state highway commission and Governor Hammill shows counties and townships spent 23,999,812.96 on 1,961,215 miles of roads. The average cost was 241.55 per mile with 57.45 for bridging, 630.07 for county work, and 115.04 for township work per mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Hammill
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Rock Valley, Towa
H. Helmers
Prop
Rock Valley, Iowa
Sioux County Farm Bureau
Dan
Tad
Pontiac
Fisher
Pantiag
Bratyers
Bodylynisher
Rock Valley
Board OF Control
Meade
Boyt
Armour
Farmers Elevator Company
Smuts
San
Ceresan
Semesan Jr
Semesan Bel
Semesan
Corner Drug Store
W. B. Hansen
Rock Valley, Jowa
U.S
Greiner
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