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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
4
The Iowa State College farm crops department promotes soybeans for silage hay and seed. Plant one third beans and two thirds corn for silage. soybeans fix nitrogen and improve corn. 1919 soybean acreage rose over 404 percent from 1918. inoculate soil when planting. New circular by H D Hughes ready for interested readers.
Iowa State's M D Helser estimates a hog feeding reform could save farmers and consumers 3 million dollars by reducing corn used in transit. In 1919 the largest U S hog markets received hogs fed six bushels per car, totaling 2 250 000 bushels valued at 4 500 000 dollars. The Humane Society recommends two bushels per car, needing 750 000 bushels worth 1 500 000 dollars, creating a potential 3 million dollar difference.
Farmers can save time by keeping a dedicated parts store room for old machinery. Iowa State College extension engineer A W Turner advises organizing parts during rainy weather, separating bolts and sprockets, and salvaging usable pieces from worn or junked machines.
Town farmers are cautioned about Mammoth yellow soybeans sold statewide as medium yellow medium early yellow and early yellow. Extension department notes the Mammoth variety suits southern conditions not Iowa and warns farmers to have samples evaluated by the farm crops section of the college, sending at least two ounces for identification.
The Entomology department at Iowa State College notes lead arsenate remains the premier poison insecticide despite many new products. It is sold as paste or powder with paste used at double strength. Dosing examples include Colorado potato beetle one and a half pounds of powder per 50 gallons of water, cooling moth one pound per 60 gallons, and cabbage worms one pound per 50 gallons plus laundry soap to help spread and stick.
Birds drift northward from Central America and Mexico in a regular procession. Song birds head toward Canada and some to the Arctic circle to nest, while local species return from the south. J E Guthrie notes binoculars aid watching and a bird guide helps identification.
Iowa State College garden expert V. Hol singer warns gardeners about cucumber beetles plant lice and blight hurting yields. Plant cucumbers after frost danger passes with June picking in mind. Keep soil moist guard young plants with open top boxes and screen dust with lime dust kerosene to repel pests. Regular watering and frequent picking prevent overgrowth and seed competition.
Iowa beekeepers unite to promote the industry forming 18 county clubs up from nine in 1919. State Apiarist F B Paddock cites aims including summer institute meetings cooperative supply buying fighting foul brood and better market facilities. An unusually large bee exhibit is planned for the Midwestern Horticultural show at Council Bluffs with substantial prize money.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports improved Iowa farmland averaging 255 per acre now, up from 182 in 1919, boosting state capital by 1.5 billion last year. Past trends show significant price gains from 1880 through 1916 and current corn production costs about 30 cents per bushel.
A notice lists Sunday May 2 dances at Hand's Park Silver Lake with Menke's Orchestra and bad weather caveats. The Service Star Legion of War Mothers invites all Emmet county soldiers to a June 17 reunion in Estherville with picnic dinner, program, and ball game. Also reports editor visit from Ringsted Dispatch and foreign executor notice from N M Eldredge in Estherville regarding the estate of John J. Guheen with claims and payments due.
Mrs Aldbert Swart and family express gratitude for prayers and support after the death of their husband and father. The notice notes appreciation for community kindness and mentions church-related remembrance at the described location.
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