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Newspaper
Tripoli Leader
Location
Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1969
Page
2
Fall is best for seeding lawns says L. E. Everson and Iowa State expert. He advises Aug 15 to Oct 1 for seeding, choosing seed by wear needs, and warns against mixing fine and coarse grasses. He notes labeling rules, warns against bargain seed, and stresses proper care for a dense, even lawn.
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance explains Bradford Ornamental Pear is winter hardy in Iowa, grows to about 50 feet, and blooms early with off white clusters. Leaves turn purplish red in fall, fruits are small, and container plants are available for fall or spring planting.
The text advises sun exposure for peonies to avoid disease and promote bloom, with careful planting depth and heavy initial watering. It also covers winter mulch for frost protection and notes storage room conditions for produce, recommending a disinfectant wash and drying before winter storage, plus a referenced bulletin from Iowa State University for more information.
A family of sparrows hatched in a coil spring under a tractor at a lumber company yard in Elgin has grown and fledged. The mother sparrow stayed with her two nestlings through repeated tractor use, and the two fledglings finally left the nest.
Sunday dinner guests included KNITTEL and Ganske Wes tendorf families for Kandi and Karri’s 11th birthday. Local visits continued with Platte, Buenger, and Schmidt households. Ervin Thurm hospitalized in Waterloo ICU after serious Saturday illness. St Matthews Ladies Aid met, 20 members present, vote taken on hav
A community lawn supper near future date featured hostesses Clarence Ganske and George Drewis at the event. Mr and Mrs Martin Westdorf of Sumner attended a song evening at Arnold Platte's home.
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