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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1922
Page
5
Dairy experts from Iowa State College advise Ames dairy cattlemen to turn fall calves out into sunny spring pastures. They argue fresh air and sunshine relieve cramped barn conditions and boost vigor, recommending a sheltered open lot with shade trees for young calves during early spring.
State apiarist F B Paddock at Iowa State College warns American Foul Brood severely threatens beekeepers. Disease spreads through honey, decaying hives, and can wipe out colonies as in T G White case. Preventive steps include closing hive entrances, sending suspected samples for free analysis, and obtaining a free instruction sheet.
A. A. McCandlish, chief of dairy husbandry at the Iowa Agricultural Experiment station, has authored a book on the non technical side of dairy feeding. It outlines main feeding principles for students and presents practical nutrition problems, plus chemistry of feeding and suitable feedstuffs.
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station researchers find potatoes planted after the season’s average temperature reaches 40 degrees yield less. Early planting in central Iowa should begin in early April, southern Iowa as soon as possible, and Northern Iowa by mid April. Planting before 40 degrees prevents sprouting, so timing is crucial.
Iowa State College experts warn central and southern Iowa seed corn faces dry rot mold. A test of 790 ears in Iowa County found 21 percent dead or weak due to mold. Use ragdoll tester to screen fields with prior mold, and keep kernels spaced to prevent cross contamination.
The instruction emphasizes boiling the muslin after each test to kill mold and maintain moisture for the doll during testing. It warns that if the doll dries out, germination could be spoiled and the test outcome compromised.
Farmers urged to tidy old grass and weeds along fence lines and waste land to reduce pests such as grasshoppers wire worms and corn root worms. Entomologist F A Fenton notes these sites harbor crop pests and recommends crop rotation and learning insect habits to apply targeted controls. High grade insecticides are available from drug stores and local entomologists can identify pests and advise treatment.
C V Holsinger of the extension service at Iowa State College stresses soil prep before planting. He advises 500 to 100 pounds of manure per square rod, loosening soil, not planting too deep, and raking asparagus beds to remove debris. Shoots should be cut to promote sprouts, with mid June help to strengthen roots for long lasting beds.
Soils experts at Iowa State College warn against leaving manure in heaps around barns and sheds. They say manure must be spread fresh to preserve value, as nitrates wash out when left on the ground, leaving only organic matter.
The text notes that ordinary electric globes accumulate dust that causes a light loss of 16 percent or more in a month. Indirect lighting systems suffer greater loss than direct ones because both the globe and the bowl collect dust, reducing illumination.
Poultry raisers with large numbers of newly hatched chicks should avoid crowded conditions to prevent disease, lice, and mites. Hatch early for best results and provide a good run. Prefer plots unused for some time to reduce disease and pests. Keep ground dry to prevent roup.
The Iowa State College animal husbandry department recommends a summer milk-producing ration for a 140 pound ewe: grain mix of oilmeal one part, oats seven parts, corn two parts. four pounds corn silage, two pounds clover hay. After a week, lambs nibble grain and hay. a ground mix for lambs is oilmeal two parts, oats two parts, corn one part, with bran possible early on. gradually increase corn as they grow. Ensure lambs stay dry, well bedded, have clean water, and sun exposure.
Repairs and extra parts for machinery should be ordered at once and placed on the machine before the busy season opens. This helps the farmer obtain the right parts and correct mistakes before the machine is needed.
William Kunerth of Iowa State College reports a study on dusty lamp globes reducing light efficiency. His illumination class surveyed yearly results, suggesting thorough cleaning could boost lighting efficiency and lower electric bills in Iowa homes.
Forestry extension men from Iowa State College have demonstrated how maple, cottonwood, and willow posts can last as long as hard wood after treatment. In Grundy county 16 year old soft wood posts show decayed tops but intact bottoms. Nationwide fence post costs exceed 10 million dollars yearly with 2 million acres of waste land in Iowa suitable for tree planting to yield future posts. A large demonstration on reforestation and post treatment will be held at the Tama Indian reservation in May 1920 to explain waste land conservation efforts.
Mrs. Marion Van Wyk of Ocheyedan leads Iowa poultry record flocks with 45.1 percent egg production and 45 cents net per hen after feed costs. She attributes success to sanitation, clean housing, proper ventilation, light, and regular care. Her Rhode Island Reds thrive in small houses, with ground corn oats tankage and poultry feed in dry mash, regular dust baths, lime and mineral supplements, and careful winter green feeding.
Artificial eyes trace origins to Egypt with ancient gold and silver implants later evolving to copper and ivory. In the sixteenth century porcelain became common and makers stamped their names and addresses on the eye’s white surface.
A brief aphorism urging readers to welcome strangers, noting that some who enter as guests may be angels unawares, reflecting a moral emphasis on kindness and openness.
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