Seed purity drive urges testing and warnings
Iowa agricultural experiment station at Ames offers free tests of clover alfalfa and other seeds to ensure purity and vitality. Reports show common seed adulteration with weed seeds and dirt, risking poor germination. Circular No. 59 explains the importance, with copies available on request. Members linked to associations and food clubs participate in related education and demonstrations.
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Iowa Agricultural Experimentatation
Ames
Iowa
Sheepmen organize in Iowa Wool Growers Association
The Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association forms in Des Moines on January 14 to unite sheepmen, boost wool prices, and promote market information, legislation for a strong dog law, higher lamb and mutton consumption, and an initial goal of five thousand members.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association
Spray fruit trees now Health clubs guard against disease
Health campaign promoters cite 33 percent army rejections due to underweight and push a national program. Teachers in lower grades monitor weights with charts showing normal, actual, and deficient pounds. About 25 percent of children under five weighed last year were underweight. The program plans health clubs for underweight children to join and offer dietary and exercise guidance.
Drainage Bulletins Released by Ames Station
Three new bulletins by W. J. Schlick from the Ames engineering experiment station discuss underdrainage theory, farm drainage recommendations, and laterals spacing and depth for town drainage systems. They summarize practical drainage principles, system uses, and runoff data, with access via the Ames station.
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Engineering Experiment Station
Ames
W. J. Schlick
Garden clubs hire paid leaders in Iowa drive growth
Garden club work in Iowa cities will get a major boost with paid leaders from Ames. The leaders will donate no time, but be paid to inspect, criticize, advise, and assist members through spring and summer. Their presence is expected to elevate club activity beyond prior years.
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Iowa
Ames
Tractor Troubles and Remedies from a Vintage Guide
Engine will not start due to no spark or broken wiring and dirty magneto. Spark plug issues include cracked insulators dirty points and incorrect gaps. Engines may start then stop from timing, compression, or weak spark. Misfiring due to timing and distributor issues, or worn battery and spark plug faults.
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