Why Finance Favors Increased Farm Experiment Facilities
Article by D. H. Otis argues for higher federal funding to agricultural colleges and experiment stations, contending current $30,000 annual grants are inadequate. It stresses need for advanced research, better farming knowledge, and continued congressional support to boost yields, fight pests, and modernize farming practices.
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D. H. Otis
American Bawkers Association
Ifta
Akill
Toany
State Needs Legumes For Iowa Farms
Iowa soil extension service notes only 7.5 acres in every 100 on improved farmland are planted to legume crops. On average, each acre has clover or other legumes only once in 14 years, prompting calls to maintain and increase legume acreage including soybeans and alfalfa.
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Iowa
Toften
Soils Extension Service
Iowa State College
Acheck
Poultry Incubator Care Tips From State College Expert
The State College poultry department outlines essential checks for home incubator use. Test thermometers, ensure proper ventillation, run incubators before placing eggs, clean and disinfect parts, inspect water pipes for leaks, and verify accurate temperature readings with a doctor thermometer.
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Alles
Cocshearn
Fowar State College Poultry Department
Everly
Linseed Best for Cattle in Experimental Results
North dominates south in animal husbandry data from Paws State College trial. Linseed oilmeal fed cattle gain faster and more efficiently than Cuban meal, with finished stock selling at higher prices. Iowa experiment station notes linseed outperforms cottenseed meal for fattening yearlings and older cattle, improving feed efficiency and overall value.
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North
Paws State College
Iowa Aperiniat
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Sherburn Petersburg Area
Co A Nasby installs a hot water furnace. Mrs John Fredericksen ill with measles. Miss Juliet and Arthur Haugland return from Humboldt Iowa. Ladies Aid to meet at church parlors. Sunshine Club met with Grace Martens. Mrs Belmore Benson weekend at A Benson home. Miss Peterson leaves A Benson home for Austin. Cornell Oleson family dines with Hagbarth Nasby. Sherburn Petersburg basketball results: first team 22 24 Petersburg, second team 8 10 Sherburn. Venry Gilbert and Jim Jensen shell corn for Wm Gage. Mrs Reeter's sale held last Wednesday. Lyceum night featuring Smiling Bob Brigg pictures and home spun philosophy at school house. Third Lyceum number in series.
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John Fredericksen
Stanwick
Juliet
Arthur Haugland
Humboldt
Iowa
Mesdames S. Roe
A. Petersson
Ladies Aid Society
Sunshine Club
Grace Martens
Belmore Benson
A. Benson
Miss Peterson
A. B. Benson
Austin
Cornell Oleson
Hagbarth Nasby
Sherburn-Petersburg
Petersburg
Sherburn
Venry Gilbert
Jim Jensen
Wm. Gage
Lake Fremont Socials and Births Reported
Neighbors gathered Saturday at the A. J. Peterson home for a surprise visit. Two new babies were born on the west county line at Walt and Russell homes. Balsted of Minneapolis spoke at the MFE church in Dunnel. A storm delayed news and roads. Local dances and visits noted, with several families and relatives mentioned including Williams, Chesley, and Sharar.Roy Nutt of Boone, Iowa, visiting Earl Nutt and family.
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Herman Stade
Alpha
West County
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Russell
Balsted
Minneapolis
M. FE
Dunnel
Geo. Weir
Walter Williams
Chesley
Nick Keonecke
Fred Sharar
Huntington
Grace Corbin
Fair‘Avant
Roy Nutt
Boone
Iowa
Earl Nutt
Local Social News Across Town and Nearby
Miss Martha Kanlah left for Milwaukee Wisconsin. Gladys Brighton visited at Ruben Knutson home near here Saturday. Vivian Bunts visiting this week in John Blum home. Mr and Mrs Bill Nutzman visited in Swea City Monday. Mr and Mrs James N Johnson and Robert Underberg visited Monday at Ringsted. Mrs John Blum and Miss Helen Maush visited in James Bunt home Friday. Mrs Joe Chapman and children and Mrs James Bunt and daughter Mac visited in Fatherville Tuesday. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Askeland on Sunday.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gladys Brighton
Ruben Knutson
Vivian Bunts
John Blum
Bill Nutzman
Swea
Miss Blanchard Returns to Algona School Duties
Feb 3 report notes Miss Blanchard arriving from Algona to resume teaching after rheumatism. Funeral services were held for Vernon Helgason of Tru man Minn at the E. O. Higason home. Helgason died in Minneapolis after seven months illness and was HE C Helgason’s nephew. The Johnsons’ daughter had appendicitis surgery at Algona Hospital. George Nemmer visited Seneca, and Leona Guest with a Swea City friend attended events here Friday night.
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Algona
Higason
Vernon Helgason
Truman, Minn
Minneapolis
HE. C. Helgason
Randolph Johnson
Algona Hospital
George Nemmer
Seneca
Leona
Swea City
Avery enters Iowa Senate race for Forty-seventh district
A. H. Avery announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state senator from the Forty-seventh district of Iowa subject to voter approval at the June primary. He states loyalty to the party and intent to serve if nominated and elected.
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Iowa
A. H. Avery
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