Extra Apple Spray Guidance for Apple Scab Control
J W Chandler reports Dr S W Edgecombe of Iowa State College recommends an extra pre pink spray 7 0 to 10 days before the cluster bud spray to combat heavy apple scab. Lime sulfur with lead arsenate is advised for apples pears and plums use Bordeaux mixtures for small fruits and grapes with specified lime and copper sulfate formulas.
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J. W. Chandler
S. W.gecombe
Iowa State College
Wgecombe
Edgecombe
Arbor Day Proclaimed in Iowa by Governor George Wilson
Governor George Wilson designates April 26 as Arbor Day in Iowa urging planting of trees shrubs and flowers for soil climate and beauty. County Agent J W Chandler has a copy of the proclamation noting Iowa’s appreciation for native trees and song birds. Arbor Day began 68 years ago with J Sterling Morton and first observed April 10 1872 in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
Iowa
J. W. Chandler
J. Sterling Morton
Nebraska State Board of Agriculture
Cad Swimevog Months Fifty per cent of drownings
A fragment notes drownings by month with a claim that half occur in the summer months June July or August, indicating a seasonal risk pattern. The text lacks full context or authoritative sourcing.
Arbor Day Observances urged nationwide by ceremonies
The nation is urged to observe Arbor Day with fitting ceremonies and to make the observance universal from town to countryside, encouraging participation by all people.
Community grain trials to test oat varieties in 34 Iowa counties
Iowa State College agronomists announce spring community grain trials in 34 counties to evaluate oat varieties including Iowa 103 105 Gopher Columbia Bulghum Hancock Doone Marion and two experimental lines. Eight counties will use four replications per variety. the rest will plant once. Trials record soil type topography previous cropping and field productivity to judge lodging ripening yield bushel weight height and disease damage.
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Iowa
L. C. Burnett
Dyas
Iowa State College Agronorchists
Gopher
Columbia
Bulghuim
Hancock
Doone
Marion
Counies
Neglect of Pullets Checks Growth and Lowers Egg Profits
A Iowa State College extension warning urges constant care for pullets in April to curb tuberculosis spread and boost profits. It cites rising poultry tuberculosis in Iowa, tests by the Extension Service, and recommends keeping birds on ground, using range feeders, barrel fountains, and a balanced growing diet to develop pullets for higher egg production.
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W. R. Whitfield
Iowa State College
Whitfield
Iowa
Katension Service
Wintfield
Purina
Gray Summit
Missouri
Rail and Bus Schedule Listings for Washington Area
Regular meeting notice for Washington Lodge No 26 A F M includes officers McBride W M Yard secretary. Train and bus timetables list departures from Washington with noted stop patterns and stations, including Golden State Limited and Californian daily services, Knorville Branch No 430, mixed train No 22, Davenport Kansas City locals, Southwest Limited departures, and Burlington Trailways bus routes. Tickets available at the local depot and Candy Kitchen North Side Square from Canton i Agent.
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Washington Lodge
A. KF
A. M
Thoward McBride
W. M
A. W. Yard
Golden State Limited
Washington
California
Hound No
Kansas City-Davenport
Southwest Limited
Coancecu
W. C. Bell
Omaha
Chicago
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Canat
AL Cantoni
Pirm Incomes Greyper Towa Farmers Cooperated
A fragmented note shows farmers in Greyper Towa collaborating with soil conservation efforts amid tensions over income schemes and agricultural programs.
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Pirm Incomes
Towa
Farmers benefit from soil practices and livestock projects in 1939
A Iowa State College report shows higher farm incomes in 1939 from soil conservation, with West Tarkio and Big Creek areas gaining due to higher yields and larger AAA payments. Hog and pig projects across Iowa 4-H clubs valued at about 436000 in 4-H swine programs. market pigs earned 175000, with 1490 club boys finishing purebred sow and litter projects and premiums totaling 18211.
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Iowa State College
Wellar
Yiee
J. W. Chandler
West Tarkio
Page
Montgomery
Fremont
Big Creek
Decatur
Ring
Bie Creek
L. G. Allbaugh
L. K. Mary
Iowa
J.S. Quist
Club Boys
Quist
Milton Budget Funds No Local Tax Levy Plan
Milton Washington adopts a next year budget without local tax levies relying on state liquor and highway funds. WPA workers built 10 new airports and expanded or improved about 5 percent of existing facilities.
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Milton
Wash
WPA
Wellman Notes and Social Visits From Iowans
Mrs William Baker and Mrs Bernard Andrews of St Paul Minn visited from Saturday evening to Tuesday morning in the home of Mrs Baker's mother Mrs C Gardner Also present were Mrs J M Sehlabaugh Mrs Carroll Durian and Mrs Toppan Johnson at the Pythian Sisters meeting in Iowa City Monday evening Mr and Mrs Orval Morrison and family visited Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs Everett Faas Their relatives Mr and Mrs Charles McCreedy of Sigourney dined with the Wilsons Friday They escorted Grace Benn of Los Angeles who has stayed with the Wilsons since Friday
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Frank Wilson
Wellman
William Baker
Bernard Andrews
Stt. Paul
Minn
Baker
C. ©. Gardner
J. M. Sehlabaugh
Carroll Durian
Toppan Johnson
Iowa City
Orval Morrison
Salt brine test separates soggy from meaty potatoes
Chemists dunk potatoes in successive brines to judge cooking quality. Spuds floating in a salt solution with SG 1.005 become soggy, says Paul T. Blood of the University of New Hampshire after more than 10,000 trials. Those sinking in SG 1.095 are consistently meaty.
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Paul T. Blood
University of New Hampshire
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Official
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OUNTY
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Aaty
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Harold Putnem
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Brown
Court House
Washington Independent School District
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A. Harland W. Mead
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DR. A
Peterson
Second Ave
Washington, Iowa
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State Bank
W. Washington St
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Sherman
West Main St
Lemley & Yard
Naurarnce
East Main Street
Theodore B. Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
S&s. W. Livingston
Lloyd Lytle
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D. C. Barrett Park
Marian 8 Bailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E. Lemmon
Lester H. Orr
O. F. Boller
R. F. McFarlane
Will Dupuis
Clarence Jacobs
Fred Reid
Erry Cperaky
Misa Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Eveready Plumbing Shop
Lowa
Puan
Jim Smith
Knorville
Ceenens
Bussey
Anderson
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