World shortage of draft horses shocks Iowa tour
Investigators warn of a nationwide draft horse shortage after a four week Iowa tour by Wayne Dinsmore and H H Kildee. Farm visits show foals scarce, mares underbred, and replacements limited. Buyers seek mares for export to France and Belgium as tractors fail to replace draft work on belt farms. The tour included 100 farmers and stops highlighting spraying, cattle, silos, alfalfa, and a landmark $14 000 farm home in Jefferson township.
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Wayne Dinsmore
Percheron Society of America
H. H. Kildee
Iowa State College
Iowa
Dinsmore
Ilinois
Ohio
United States
France
Belgium
E. B. Fitz
Jefferson Township
W. A. Buchanan
Marshalltown
Grimm Alfalfa Proves Earlier and Stronger for Northern Iowa
Agricultural agents report Grimm alfalfa matures earlier than other varieties in northern Towa County and yields heavier growth with better stand at the same seeding rate. In southeastern Iowa lime on alfalfa land increases yields, adding about 0.75 ton per acre first cut and similar gains on subsequent cuts, suggesting a net profit of about $22 per acre. A Farm Crops and Soils Field Day is set for September 10.
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Towa
Agricultural Extension Department of
Towa State College
Iowa
Iowa farmers on tour show progress in engineering ideas
J B Davidson of Iowa State College reports on Marshall county farm tour held Tuesday August 12. He notes farmers increasingly adopt agricultural engineering concepts and practical improvements in farming practices. The event highlighted new methods and the cooperative spirit among local producers.
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Marshall County
J. B. Davidson
Iowa State College
Federal tuberculosis bill enacts funding for livestock testing and indemnities
The final enactment of the tuberculosis bill allocates 500000 for operating costs including tuberculin testing and free herd testing, and 1000000 for indemnities. It aims to curb rising tuberculin infections in cattle, hogs, and poultry, with breeders facing substantial annual losses.
Legislation Aims to Aid Livestock TB Protection
Forty three states including Iowa have appropriated an extra 2,148,850 dollars to cooperate in protecting livestock from tuberculosis. The move signals legislative support to curb disease and bolster farming industry resilience nationwide.
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Towa
Better Than an Automobile Farm Sewage Plant Offered by ISU
A farm home sewage disposal plant, priced from 60 to 240 dollars, is promoted as a cheaper, longer lasting alternative to a car. C. Nichols of Iowa State College outlines several plant types and urges widespread adoption for health and labor savings. Free bulletins with full construction plans are available from the Engineering Experiment Station Ames. Two Iowa counties appoint new county agents: J. M. Dowell succeeds T. R. Miner in Marion County, Miner moves to Lee County, Clare retires to farm.
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Pes
C.nichols
Engineering Capelinant Station
Iowa State College
J. M. Dowell
T. R. Miner
Marion County
Mr. Miner
Lee County
J. S. Clare
Orchard spraying and honey bees harm claim denied
Orchard spraying is often opposed because it may kill bees, but R. Herrick, orchard specialist at Iowa State College, says proper spraying cannot injure the bees. He notes there is only one time when spraying could cause harm.
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Herrick
Towa State College
Proper spraying timing to protect bees and fruit
Mr Herrick warns against spraying during full bloom as it harms bees and fruit. He says ideal times are just before bloom, after petals fall, and twice more in summer. He calls for harmony between orchardists and beekeepers to ensure cross pollination and honey production.
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Mr. Herrick
Towa
Swine Feeders' Day at Ames
Iowa Experiment Station hosts Swine Feeders' Day on October 29 1919 at Ames to demonstrate 43 feeding methods for pork from live test pigs. Practical and impractical approaches show converting seeds into pork amid high corn prices and strong interest from commercial feed manufacturers and the public. Farm Loans at 5 percent through Iowa Savings Bank Estherville Iowa.
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Iowa Experiment Station
Chicago
Ameson
Iowa
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Ames
Experiment Station
Iowa Savings Bank
Estherville
Iowna
E. W. Bachman
Sconberg & Kilgore
North Seventh St
M. E. Wilson
Kilgore & Klocow
E. B. Soper
D. R. Alexandr Soper & Alexander
Emmet County
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil
Standard Oil CO
Michigan Ave
Chicago, al
Qateopathy Anys
R. D. Heydenburk
Gardston Hat Shop
Mrs
the Cleaners
J. Tlanson
Michaels-Stern
Nau Brothers
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