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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
3
Iowa climbs as a dairy state with 1919 butter output at 87,914,623 pounds worth 43 million. Minnesota leads, Iowa second, Wisconsin third. ice cream value 27 million. cheese 965 thousand. other products include market milk and condensed milk.
Dr E D Ball state entomologist at Iowa State College warns the European corn borer threatens Iowa corn and canning crops. He says the pest bores stalks then ears, risking millions in losses, and criticizes federal efforts as insufficient. He cites New England discoveries and rapid spread risk to Iowa and the Midwest.
The ceramics department at Town State College, led by H. R. Straight of Adel and with O. J. Whittemore, is perfecting talking machine needles designed to endure a hundred plays. Whittemore is testing cheap moulding of the points, noting any clay that makes good brick and file is suitable.
L. B. Sharp of Iowa State College advises that pig futures hinge on a good start with ample sunshine and exercise. Overfeeding milk causes thumps. adjust sow feed to prevent issues. Weanlings do best on skim milk and middlings, with alfalfa or rape forage boosting growth.
Iowa reports that 13 cow testing associations are in operation with 374 members milking 410 cows. In 1919 testing led to 156 cows being discarded as unprofitable, indicating early crowding and marketing strategies followed by the associations.
R S Stephenson of Inwa State College urges heavy high protein mineral rich rations to develop a purebred calf. He warns against excess carbonaceous foods and recommends a mix of ground corn oats and bran with 1 percent old process basem meal plus access to clover or alfalfa. With liberal feeding and pasture the calf can be a credit by fall.
Iowa holds the top position for per acre land values, with a 33 percent rise over the past year per the Bureau of Crop Estimates. South Dakota rose 36 percent, while western states like Nebraska and the Dakotas also show rapid gains. Indiana and Ohio trailed behind, Indiana up 21 percent in 1919 due to less organized farming and lower farm values.
Sudan grass seeded now will make a good late pasture for all stock in July when it is a foot high and green. It can become firmly rooted and withstand grazing without being torn out or seriously injured. A hay crop may also be obtained and later used for pasture, especially in August when other feed is scarce. Poisoning risk is very slight in Iowa, and the crop is recommended.
W. H. Lapp of Iowa State College extension argues Iowa poultry production lags due to mismanagement. He urges wives keep and cull flocks wisely, note that only about a third of 80 to 90 million eggs hatched yearly are raised. Men should assist in the enterprise as the extension department promotes better care and tools.
With clover seed costly and scarce farmers look to soybeans and sudan grass as top emergency hay crops. Soybeans face cutting and curing challenges in mixed stands but work well if seeded solid. Sudan grass offers large yields at low seed cost and can be seeded late. Some use Canadian field peas with oats for small plots, though field peas are pricey and timing tight.
Iowa plans 106 miles of brick or concrete highway paving with 150 miles more targeted for this summer. Cerro Gordo leads with 28.1 miles of concrete, Scott 21.7 miles brick, and O'Brien 21.5 miles concrete. Prices range 3.59 to 4.97 per square yard concrete and 5.43 to 5.93 brick. County supervisors approved contracts awaiting highway commission approval. State road officials projected about 350 miles for letting in 1920 but contractor and material shortages capped at 50 miles. Minnesota Illinois and Wisconsin contractors engaged.
Advertisers place many personal messages of varying size across the pages. They discuss a wide range of subjects and urge careful reading. Merchants invest in ads only if goods are quality and fairly priced, promising savings to readers.
Seed corn is good if taken early with care. Tests in two counties show 93 percent strong and up to 12 percent dead in early samples. Crib and late harvest lots yield higher dead percentages, while husked corn fared somewhat better but still varied.
The Town Agricultural Experiment Station announces the distribution of a pure sorghum strain bred for high sugar content and syrup making. One pound of seed for half an acre costs fifteen cents, including postage. Sudan grass seed for one acre costs two dollars twenty five cents, sold at actual cost, and tested at the Iowa station as a valuable hay or summer feed crop.
The AECE secretary will provide the catenins at the association event in Amea, outlining distribution details and participants.
Mr. Blackman warns against pastureting ten aen on new grass to avoid stripping roughage. Farmers turn cows out early, hurting future pasture yields. Central regions report pasture readiness lagging into May. Once pasture milk flow starts, grain can be reduced until hot weather demands supplementation.
By Board of Trustees of Emmet township all dead animals must be burned or buried within twenty four hours after death or will be disposed of by the Trustees at owner's expense. W A Schultz Township Clerk.
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