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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
4
In 1919 Iowa county agents conducted 2841 soil tests, finding 2240 acidic samples. Consequently 6494 tons of limestone were applied, boosting alfalfa by 56 tons on 412 acres and increasing value by 1640 dollars, with clover fields gaining marginally. Extension work guides soil testing, weed control, and weed eradication to improve crops.
Town State college crops specialists warn bluegrass is a major enemy of alfalfa and lime in the field accelerates damage. They recommend discing to uproot shallow rooted grass and protect the alfalfa, with cultivation after the first cut or when the second crop is removed, noting potential crown splitting but deeming other tools weaker.
Iowa State College dairy section reports a cheap home made fly spray reduces irritation and boosts milk production. The formula uses coal tar dip fish oil coal oil whale oil soap and tar making 30 gallons enough to spray 40 cows twice daily for ten days with two workers in five minutes using a portable cart.
Automobile notes from Iowa State College explain carburetor basics. It details how floats and valves can stick or clog, water in the unit causing backfire, and how mixture richness affects smoke and temperature. Proper adjustment through the dash regulator improves performance, especially at high altitudes.
Iowa State College horticulture experts advise rotating crops in home gardens to improve soil use and yields. They suggest avoiding planting the same radishes or lettuce in the same spot, and propose fall plantings like eggplants peppers beans spinach or sweet corn. If beans and peas finish by July first, replant with turnips winter onions or lettuce. Root crops should not follow root crops and leafy crops should not follow one another. For large gardens, keep a written rotation plan and follow it.
Iowa State College agricultural engineers urge tightening silo hoops as staves dry and shrink during removal. Turning hoops weekly helps prevent collapse in storms, and inspecting guy wires ensures stability.
A college agronomy note advises cutting sweet clover when about 2 to 2.5 feet tall, leaving about 2 inches of stalk above ground. Early cuts keep the plant non woody and tasty for stock. late cuts yield woody stems and poor palatability.
Iowa State College botanist Dr. L. H. Pammel warns that squirrel tail grass endangers livestock by causing mouth injuries and teeth loosening when eaten. Control by cutting before seeding or plowing under. in salvageable pastures, cutting may suffice for the season. The grass is also a carrier of stem rust threatening wheat and oats.
Iowa State College dairy chief A. C. McCandlish explains planning soilage crops for late summer feeding. Use small patches with staggered planting to avoid simultaneous ripening and maintain milk production when green feed is available. Excess soilage can be cut for hay to prevent waste due to need for immediate cutting.
The article cites crops like soybeans, Sudan grass, Amber cane, cowpeas, millet, oats, and alfalfa as good options for thick sowing to achieve strong stems. It adds a moral aside on kindness, stating unkind thoughts leak through tone and words, and the only path is true inner kindness.
A humorous exchange shows an actor asking for a $5 advance against his first week’s pay. The manager counters that if he cannot pay, the actor would be left in a difficult position, illustrating workplace prudence in a brief Boston Transcript style quip.
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