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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1919
Page
2
A Des Moines conference of Iowa engineering groups urges a compulsory professional registration law. It would require board examinations, set fees, grandfathering for experienced practitioners, separate licenses for land surveying, and penalties for violations to protect public safety and the profession.
Iowa State College states a general corn seed test should yield 95 percent or better and seldom requires testing individual ears. The method uses oral groups of 100 kernels sampled to represent the entire lot, with sampling conducted across the lot for accuracy.
The forestry department of Iowa State College at Ames urges farmers to plant windbreaks groves and shelter belts to conserve moisture and raise land value. Shade and protection come with timber profits and farm value increases. Begin planning spring plantings and request guidance from the college. Manure handling notes stress keeping piles tight with a slight slope to retain fertility and minimize leaching on sandy soils.
Announcement fixes the state corn show from February 17 to 22, amid safe influenza conditions. High quality crops and favorable season forecast strong exhibits, with 130 county trophies and several state trophies. The Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers Association meets February 20, with entries information from secretary J Buchanye Amegy. Winter wheat losses discussed with advice on mulching and light nutrient applications to reduce kill.
The engineering department at Iowa State College Ames explains how leeching cesspools can spread infection to distant water supplies through rock crevices and waterways. Bacteria beds and watertight compartments are needed to treat sewage before it can be safe. Dig out barberry bushes now to protect wheat crops as rust spores overwinter in debris awaiting spring spread.
Advertises large lots of weed seed sold as clover and Timothy mixtures at 10 to 20 cents a pound, warning of adulteration with low grade Timothy and trash. Notes clover seed costs 25 to 30 cents per bushel and cautions that mixtures often cost more than buying Tim ogy and clover separately due to weed seed contamination.
A fragment from a local agricultural page notes the state experiment station will test seed purity and germination upon request. Farmers are urged to watch market quality this year and seek testing if in doubt about bean or onion seeds.
New programs expand exhibit space premiums and judging for junior clubs at the Des Moines state fair in August. E C Bishop, superintendent, says six divisions will cover exhibits demonstrations contests junior camps state fair school camp and club pageants. Premiums total 1570 for 22 classes plus extra for pig and baby beef clubs.
Manure conservation is a main source of soil power, says the State College soil section. The article discusses practical methods for using manure this time of year, emphasizing spreading, airing, and packing to enhance storage and future field application.
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