Iowa farmers urged to test seed corn for better yields
Iowa State College farm crops department advises testing seed corn with the rag doll method and calibrated planters, arguing higher per acre production and less land improves profits. Early prepared seedbeds reduce weeds and costs, while weed control is pivotal to yield. The department offers complete guidance to farmers.
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Iowa
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Towa State College
Dallas County High Testers top cow testing association
Dallas County High Testers Top Cow Testing Association led February with the highest association milk yield at 1873 pounds and fat of 70.4 pounds. The best individual Holstein cow owned by Leaverton and Son produced 2688 pounds milk and 100.7 pounds butterfat. Monona-Farmersburg and Ringsted followed. twelve new bulls and forty-four new cows were added with 240 cows exceeding 40 pounds fat and 67 exceeding 50 pounds fat.
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Dallas County High Testers
Dallas County Cow Testing Association
Leaverton and Son
Monona-Farmersburg Association
Ringsted
Monona-Farmers
Judging Contest A Success at Iowa State College
Indianola and Orange Township win first honors in the eighth annual high school live stock and grain judging contest at Iowa State College. Indianola wins livestock cup and Orange Township grain cup. Kenneth Work of Indianola is all around winner. Jay Trent of Orange HS second, Joseph Duca Roland third, Samuel King of Fairfield fourth. Thirty four teams competed, largest turnout to date. Contest directed by H M Hamlin with farm crops and animal husbandry staff overseeing judging.
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Indianola
Orange Township
Iowa State College
Blackhawk Co
Kenneth Work
Idianola
Jay Trent
Orange High School
Joseph Duca Roland
Samuel King
Fairfield
Ames
North Grant Story County
Webster City
Manning
Denison
Roland
Vocational Education Department
H. M. Hamlin
C. &.Dorchester
Farm Crops Department
Shearer
Sabinusbandryartment
Feed Not Stopping Cholera Says Expert
A laboratory statement by C. E. Stange asserts feeding or diet cannot prevent or control cholera. The claim warns against relying on anti dietary measures and emphasizes other public health approaches.
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Wien
Uae
E. Stange
Early Hubam clover seeds well in cool moist soils
Iowa State College researchers advise planting Hubam clover early while soil is moist to maximize yield. Seeded in rows about 35 inches apart, with ample lime, hubam resembles other clovers and should not be broadcast. If sown by mid May in central Iowa, it reaches maturity.
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Iowa
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Start Flowers In Hot Bed For Early Start And Transplant Later
Garden experts at Iowa State College advise sowing annual flowers in a hot bed for an early start and transplanting later in spring. Varieties suitable for lawns and table arrangements include cosmos sunflower larkspur snapdragon marigold calendula and more with some flowers best planted later. Good soil and ordinary cultivation yield flowers. note exceptions for alyssum California poppies candytuft forget me nots and cornflowers. Also a section notes poultry feed costs low with Rhode Island Red hens showing 12.3 cents per dozen to produce eggs and average selling price around 42 cents per dozen.
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Iowa State College
California
Lowa
Rhode Island
A. Mesa
Sprayers for orchards and poultry lighting lessons
The article advises choosing a large spray outfit for orchards, noting a barrel sprayer can be bought for 20 to 50 dollars and detailing hose and rod specs. It warns to mix only what is needed and discard leftovers, as spray materials corrode pumps. It then discusses artificial light in poultry farming, stating lights raise winter egg production but trigger premature molting, urging proper feeding and good housing to protect molt, with no lasting harm beyond the molt.
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of Town State College
Avhaller
Iowa State College
Funeral for Mrs Roy Moses Held at Jackson M E Church
Petersburg residents attended the funeral for Mrs Roy Moses at the M E church in Jackson on Saturday. Moses, aged the oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Houghland, leaves a husband and four children the youngest nine months old. Several families were guests at various local homes Sunday including the Ed Stanwick and Benson families and others. Mrs Simon Knutson to host the ladies aid society on Wednesday afternoon April 20.
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Roy Moses
M. E
Jackson
Moses
Chris. Houghland
Ed. Stanwick
T. O. Anderson
A. RB. Benson
Ole Nasby
T. A. Brunsvold
T. 0. Benson
Henry Gilbert
Fishherville
Chris Hengland
Richard Houghland
Andrew Benson
Albert Brunsvold
Edwin Benson
Cornell Olson
Otto
O B. Opheim
Hughbert Nasby
L. J Hoover
Simon Knutson
Ladies Aid Society
West Emmet Tales From Emmet County Spelling Contest
Maurice Oleson of West Emmet township attended the Emmet County spelling contest at Maple Hill on Friday afternoon. Little Earl Schmidt is sick but improving. Rumors say several parties were stranded during last Wednesday’s heavy rain. Mrs. Walter Henneman visited her cousin, Mrs. Nelson.
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Maurice Oleson
Maple Hill
West Emmet
Little Earl Schmidt
Walter Henneman
Nelson
Wheatley Notes and Sunday Visits in Brief
Last week in Wheatley includes Mr. Thos Buckman recovering in his Buick, a Cornel Oleson family visit on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perkina of Superior visiting friends nearby, and Phil Wolf stopping by the C J Martins residence. A wolf-hunting party failed to track wolves. Mrs G G Wheatley visits her daughter Mrs Wm Gage to meet George Eldon. Miss Iva Larson returns to school after a two week break. Emmet consolidated school closed due to sickness.
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G. G. Wheatley
Daghters
Wm Gage
George Eldon
Iva Larson
Emmet Consolidated School
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