Clintafe oats released for Iowa farmers in 1954
A new Clintafe oat variety, developed by Iowa State College and USDA experts, is distributed to Iowa counties for 1954 planting. Clintafe resists crown rust race 45 and Septoria black stem, yields eight bushels more per acre than Clinton, matures two days later, and stands about two inches taller. Each county received seed by past oat acreage, with about 12 000 bushels total for distribution.
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Iowa
H. C. Murphy
USDA
R. E. Atkins
Iowa State College Agronomist
Iowa State College
Clinton
Argentina
United States
Shelby
Close Poultry House Windows On Cold Days
Iowa State College extension poultryman L Z Eggleton warns against closing poultry house windows too early. Do not rely on ventilators to keep a 50 degree constant temperature day and night. Open on warm days and close on cold ones until winter is settled, as temperature fluctuations lower egg production.
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L. Z. Eggleton
Iowa State College
Business Prospects for 1953 Outline Iowa Outlook
Ralph Poynter in Bremer county presents 1953 business prospects from ISU economists Francis Kutish Carl Malone and L G Kral after a National Outlook conference. Most foresee six months of active business with defense spending rising and consumer demand strong. Uncertainty grows for late 1953 with forecasts split between a gentle slowup and a continued climb in activity. The ISU economists lean toward a modest late 1953 easing as most likely.
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Bremer County
Iowa State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Francis A. Kutish
Carl Malone
L. G. Kral
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
You Can t Change the Number of Pigs
Howard Boek stresses the crucial month before breeding for sows and gilts. A balanced ration with complete amino acids minerals vitamins and antibiotics supports health and breeding. Worming before breeding prevents parasite loads and aids conception and pig quality.
Bow-Key Pig & Sow Balancer Pre Gestation Feed
This product claims to support sow gestation by supplying all known nutrients including indispensable amino acids minerals trace elements vitamins and antibiotics when fed with home grown seeds. It promotes tissue maintenance energy for life processes fetal development and reserves for lactation while promising guaranteed nutrient levels on the tag.
Keep Out Pallets That Have Colds
Dr. Chester D. Lee, extension veterinarian at Iowa State College, urges prehousing cull of birds showing common cold symptoms to prevent respiratory disease losses. Remove birds with nose or eye discharge before winter housing to avoid spreading infection in the flock.
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Chester D. Lee
Iowa State College
Lee
Year Ahead Seen As Bright But Not Sharp Break Likely
Analysts forecast 1953 will be better than 1952 but expect no sharp international break. They emphasize cautious optimism, noting improvements possible if global tensions ease, while warning against overstatement if the scene remains steady.
Poultry Health Tips and A Farm Yield Report
The article warns that the common cold can worsen roup and mimic serious respiratory diseases in flocks. It advises ample floor space, ventilation, and strict visitor controls to prevent infection, noting crates and clothing as transmission vectors. It also reports Louis Ahart farm yielding 162 bushels per acre north of Dow City.
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Lee
Dr. Lee
Newcastle
Louis Ahart
Dow City
Nitrogen Fertilizers for Corn Bulletin Available
A new bulletin detailing Nitrogen Fertilizers for Corn is available at county extension offices in Iowa or at the Bulletin office at Iowa State College. It summarizes recent experiments on soil conditions and planting rates, prepared by Lloyd Dumenil, assistant professor of soils, and includes earlier Iowa State College agronomists’ work.
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Iowa
Iowa State College
Lloyd Dumenil
Nitrogen Fertilizers for Corn Bulletin Available
A good supply of bulletin No. P14 entitled Nitrogen Fertilizers for Corn is said to be available at all county extension offices.
Two Tickets to Broadway in Tripoli Nov 9 10
One of the gayest and most tuneful musicals in years will play the Tri poli theatre in technicolor on Sunday and Monday November 9 and 10. Tony Martin and Janet Leigh headline an all star cast with Gloria DeHaven Eddie Bracken Ann Miller and Barbara Law follow.
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Tripoli Theatre
Tony Martin
Janet Leigh
Gloria DeHaven
Eddie Bracken
Ann Miller
Barbara Law
Film and stage lineup with Crosby, Charlivels and more
The show features Bob Crosby and his band, The Charlivels, and the 44 mous vaudeville duo Smith and Dale. Taylor Holmes and Buddy Baer star in the musical Sprinkling with lively dialogue and songs. State College extension poultry men discuss using DDT to control lice and poultry flaws.
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Rence
Bob Crosby
Charlivels
Smith and Dale
Taylor Holmes
Buddy Baer
State College Extension
Farm equipment and tools auction list items
Farm machinery and assorted items offered include a 4-section steel drag, John Deere 6-foot mower, H C 5-foot mower, H C corn binder, Case manure spreader on rubber, wood-wheel wagon, rubber-tired wagon with triple box, steel-wheel wagon and rack, two I H C cream separators, years old, 5-gallon milk can, three 8-gallon milk cans, milk pails and strainer, chicken waterers and feeders, forks, shovels and farm tools, plus numerous other items.
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John Deere
H. C
H.C
I.H.C
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Ralph Poynter
Howard Boek
Howard Boeke
Tripoli
Biesterfelt Brothers
Tripoli,Iowa
Bergmann Hatchery
Tripoli, Iowa
EBY
Dreyer Drug Store
Cedar Rapids Piano CO
1St Avenue N. E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Jersey
Guernsey
Hampshire
Grain and Feed
Oliver
A. C
Orville Naber
August Ganske
Readlyn Savings Bank
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