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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
6
Iowa State College reports army worm and related pests across west central north central and northeastern Iowa harming grain and nearby corn and sugar beets. Entomologists advise plowing furrows as a barrier, scattering poison bran mash per acre, and kerosene sprays or rolling to prevent migration into crops.
Destructive barn fires occur each year from spontaneous combustion of stored hay. Losses run into hundreds of thousands, especially with clover or alfalfa. Heat buildup needs damp hay, bulk, and ventilation. Preventing proper curing and storage is the only sure cure, with ignition likely 4 to 6 weeks after storage.
A horticulture notice warns of dark plant lice attacking melon and cucumber leaves within a week or two. It recommends nicotine sprays made from black leaf 40 at 8 oz per 50 gallons, with soap added, to reach undersides, and notes ladybugs as natural enemies of the aphis.
Feeder sheep, imported to Iowa in large numbers each season, are best bought in August and September when they are more available and prices are lower. The ideal purchase time depends on feeding plans, with forage-heavy feeds favoring late summer buys and grain-heavy feeding favoring later purchases to fit feeding duration.
Wallace Park of the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station says beekeepers in Iowa should re queen by August 10 to ensure high worker efficiency. Introducing vigorous stock in August aids easier rearing and yields more young bees for the winter cluster.
The Ames agricultural experiment station advises corn is ready for silage when kernels are hard, the lower leaves are brown from maturity, and husks begin to dry. Cutting earlier yields acid silage that spoils. waiting too long causes poor packing and mold pockets. If the corn is dry, add water during silo packing to ensure proper compaction.
Sudan grass gives two hay cuttings in a season when seeded late. Experiments at Iowa State show 3 1 2 tons per acre with two cuttings versus 2 1 2 tons with one. First cutting at head stage, second just before frost at hard dough stage yields best quality. Avoid pasturing second growth after frost to prevent plant toxins. Cutting methods vary with equipment and spacing.
Iowa State College notes soybeans may be cut for hay from seed set to leaf yellowing, with best yield when pods are full. Hay handling resembles clover hay: wilt, rake, shock, cure, then stack or store, open shocks briefly before hauling. Also outlines seven conditions for profitable farm tractor use including: suitable work, enough days, proper lubrication, operator skill, inspection knowledge, adjustments, and appropriate implements.
Fair exchange ad from Estherville cites back and kidney pains and urges Doan's Kidney Pills, with testimonial from Elmer Olson, farmer, who reports relief. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster and Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y. Also promotes Mankato Commercial College.
The petition states H Keefe as absolute owner of the N fraction of the NE quarter Section 2 Township 99 North Range 31 West Emmet County Iowa and that he has possessed the property openly for over twenty years. Unknown defendants and spouses are named as adverse claimants to the real estate and the plaintiff seeks to quiet title and determine ownership against all claims.
The document outlines a petition seeking an absolute title to a real estate estate and general equitable relief. It names More, Kennedy & Herrick as law attorneys for the plaintiff and references a routine prayer for relief in the action.
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