Picking Colored Leaves Warns Of Poison Ivy
Plant pathologist P. W. Sylvester of Iowa State College cautions autumn leaf gathers about poison ivy, a native Idaho plant with three leaf clusters and white berries. Do not pull or burn. eradicate small patches with dry sodium chlorate, applied at three pounds per square rod, treating individual plants later to avoid harming nearby trees or shrubs.
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Warng
P. Sylvester
Towa State College Extension
Towa
Sylvester Warne
Sylvester
Legumes Seeded Early Last Spring Are Good
C P Wil ale of the Agronomy Department at Iowa State College says legumes seeded as soon as the ground could be prepared yielded the best stands this year. Clover was sown March 26 on the college farm, with alfalfa and sweet clover planted later. Winter hardy new varieties that cover ground well show better resistance to winter kill.
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C. P. Wilale
Agronomy
Towa State College
Wilste
Lamb butchering tip from Iowa State College expert
C W McDonald, extension animal husbandman at Iowa State College, warns farmers to leave the Fell membrane on carcasses when slaughtering lambs. The membrane protects meat and prevents wool flavors from soaking in during pelt removal. He notes that basic cleanliness suffices to prevent wooly bite and cites USDA checks.
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C. W. McDonald
Iowa
State “College
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Wooly off flavor in lamb roasting study prompts meat-keeping tips
McDonald reports experiments showing wool does not flavor roasted lamb when fell is present, and recommends removing the fell from chops. He notes cold storage lockers gain popularity among farmers, and suggests sharing carcasses for small families to use 40 to 50 pounds from an 80 to 90 pound lamb.
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McDonald
Time to Watch Hogs For Dangers From Flu
A county agent warns hogs face seasonal flu outbreaks causing sudden illness and weight loss. Preventive steps include cleaning hog houses, improving ventilation, sealing drafts, deep dry bedding, and moving pigs to well bedded sheltered lots before cold weather.
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A. L. Brown
K. W. Stoudar
Stenson
Iowa State College
Stouder
Parent-Teacher Meet At Doan Last Week
Mlag Nore Tregauza of Britt helped present Misa Jessie M. Parker who was unable to address the Doan and Buffalo Consolidated Parent-Teachers meeting at Doan last Wednesday evening. Mrs. John F. Flaher county president presided. Mayme Petersen Helty and Mary Geaterrecher spoke on goals. Mona Bonacker discussed. Representatives from Algona, Wesley and Union No. 7 school attended.
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Mlag
Nore Tregauza
Misa
Jessie M. Parker
Doan
Buffalo
John F. Flaher
Mayme Petersen
Mary Qeaterrecher
Mona Bonacker
Algona, Wesley
Union No. 7
Bode Couple Injured in Algona Area Car Crash
Mr and Mrs A J Klooster and their infant daughter were injured Tuesday evening in a head on collision south of Algona on highway 109 as Hendry Fraser of Humboldt attempted to pass. The Klooster car overturned and plunged down a six foot embankment. Mr Klooster sustained a fractured arm and chest injuries while Mrs Klooster and the baby were not seriously hurt.
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Algona
A. J. Klooster
Bode
Highway 109
Hendry Fraser
Humboldt
Nouth
Klooster
White grub outbreak to peak in Iowa next year
Iowa State College entomologist Louis A. Spain warns a cyclical white grub outbreak will peak in 1939, hitting eastern and southern Iowa hardest. June bugs of the A brood caused spring damage. avoid plowing infested sod into corn and instead conserve grassland until the lighter brood arrives. Overgrazing worsens pasture loss, so employ grazing controls and legume-rich pastures to reduce grub damage over years.
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Iowa
Louis A. Spain
Iowa State College
Spain
Cow Test Association Elects Officers for 1938
ALGONA The No 1 cow test association held their regular meeting in Algona last week and elected C R Schoby president Lloyd Bode secretary and treasurer and Arthur Dreyer Fenton and Wayne Keith as directors Dale Clark was named to a post.
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Algona
C. R. ‘Schoby
Lloyd Bode
Arthur ‘Dreyer
Fenton
Wayne Keith
Dale Clark
England Summer Dairy Schools Planned in County
Judge W B Quatton attended as guest and spoke on Guernsey cattle while a dairy association announced dairy feeding and management schools in the county. The program runs from December 1 to March with meetings monthly.
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W. B. ‘Quatton
Stoké
Guernsey
Feles
England
Cattle Study Tests Linseed Meals For Bloom Factor
Five groups of 600 pound yearling calves at State College are fed differing linseed based rations to isolate the bloom factor linked to fat in linseed meal. June started, seven month trial compares regular linseed, new processed linseed with 1 percent fat, new processed with fat plus raw linseed oil, new processed with fat plus vitamin concentrate, and a soy meal plus linseed oil mix. Results expected January.
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Town State College
Micky Walsh Laid to Rest at Rock Island National Cemetery
Nathaniel Micky Walsh was buried in Rock Island Illinois National Cemetery last Friday. A short chapel service preceded a military funeral with escort and firing squad salute. Attending were John Walsh of St Pat Herman Rachut George Higgins and Paul Tienan all from Titonka along with local floral offerings.
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Nathaniel Micky" Walsh
National Cemetery
Rock Island
Illinois
John Walsh
St. Pat
Micky
Herman Rachut
Butt
George Higgins
Paul Tienan
Titonka
Ant
Burt Man Escapes Minor Injuries After Crash
Thorwald Largon escaped with minor injuries early Sunday when his car left Highway 18 five miles east of Algona, overturned in a ditch after a collision with another vehicle. He suffered only scratches as his car was badly wrecked.
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Burt—Thorwald Largon
Lar-gon
Algona
Land Larson
Larson
No Hen Pheasants to Be Shot in Three Day Season
The laws grant an open pheasant season on November 12, 13 and 14 allowing three birds per day per hunter but prohibit shooting hens. The text notes possible mistakes yet emphasizes hens are not permitted.
Hunters Urged to Learn Male and Female Pheasant Distinctions
Observation authorities warn hunters against mistakes in identifying pheasants. They note males display bright plumage, long tails, and cackling upon rising, while females differ in color and size. Learn the distinction before the November 12 season opener.
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Rea
Rerech
Ae Teas
York
Cow Test Association
R. I. Mawdsley
Burt, Ia
Horace S. Beemer
J. D
Penny Building
Mason City
A. W. Amunson
Borchardt
Portable Milling Service
Bennet Bruhns
Buffalo Center
Kossuth County
J. L. Bonar
Iowa State Bank
L. A. Winkel Attorney-at-Law
Quinby
Algona, Ia
van Ness & Stillman
Helge
Maurice C. McMahon
E. C. McMahon
Quinby Bldg
LAW
Quarton & Miller
Micky” Walsh
Rock Island, In
Burt Man
Erika
Denton
Draggist
Hamilton Produce
Tyke
Bar 20
Wm. Boyd
Russel Hayden Ailso
Mother Carey
Ruby Keeler
Fay Bainter
J. Morgan
You and
George Raft
S. Sidney
Dorothy Lamour
Bob Burns
Martha Raye
K. & H. Co-Op. Oil Co
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