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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1954
Page
2
Second brood corn borers are laying egg masses this week. Considerable loss to the corn crop is expected. Examine every leaf from ear up for egg masses. Late fields are more attractive to moths, but both should be watched. When 100 egg masses per 100 stalks are found, spray with 14% DDT per acre.
Richard Math ews reports farm economist Francis A. Kutish notes hot weather and dry conditions affect prices across grains livestock poultry and eggs. Early July saw egg prices slump then rebound with a net 9 to 11 cents per dozen above the season’s low, but still below last year. Producers selling on graded basis may gain as price differentials widen.
Blake, a newcomer living in a town hotel, followed a smiling girl in a car while eyeing for a ring. He rear ended her car when he forgot to brake while watching for a left turn. A highway patrolman investigated the humorous accident and heard Blake’s tale.
JoAnne Benning of Waverly and Edwin Leistikow of Fairbank attend the State 4-H Camp in Boone for a six day leadership training conference. Delegates from most Iowa counties take part under the Iowa Agricultural Extension Service. Each day blends nature walks discussions recreation sports and inspiration to build leadership skills.
Grain storage is tight as Bremer county faces 887,808 bushels under the loan program with only 100,000 bushels capacity. Farmers urged to build on farm storage with government reseal pay of 15 cents per bushel, offering affordable crib options and plans from the county extension office.
Extension Director Dick Mathews of Waverly says Bremer county fruit trees require their fifth cover spray to curb brown rot in peaches, plums, and apricots and for apple maggot and codling moth in apples and pears. He outlines use of wettable sulfur, DDT, and Ferbam with guidance on timing and harvest restrictions.
Republicans and Democrats voted changes in state central committees, with eight GOP and seven Democratic seats adjusted across eight districts. New GOP members include Wittenmeyer, Dickey, Jurgemeyer, Zahrndt, Smith, Bailey, Lambert, and Olerich. Democrats added McDermott, Drilling, Buss, Allen, Wea rin, Ohlsen, and Cuthbert. Jake More leads Democrats, Don Pierson heads Republicans, with Benona Young and Enid Robinson as state vice chairs.
Dr. M. L. Cushman of Iowa State College urged state legislatures to reorganize midwestern school districts to equalize financial burdens and educational opportunities. Speaking at a 12 state National School Boards Association meeting in Des Moines, he called the need for reorganization "desperate."
Three former governors were among distinguished guests at two state conventions. Republicans led in this regard with two former chief executives at the GOP convention Dan Turner of Corning and Robert Blue of Eagle Grove among the attendees.
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