Demonstrations Help Iowa Sow Selection Yield Big Returns
The extension service plans 60 Iowa county demonstrations on sow selection this fall following last year's 181 demos in 36 counties with about 3000 farmers. Data show culling sows increased pig savings per sow by nearly three quarters and improved overall herd value. Farmers report better pig quality and more efficient litters, with hog values rising encouraging careful fall breeding plans.
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Iowa
Extension Service
Lows State College
EB. L. Quaife
Animal Husbandry Extension Service
Test theme anchors Iowa State College dairy exhibit at fair
The state fair feature promotes the motto Test, don t guess as the Iowa State College dairy exhibit highlights 273 purebred sires bought for cow testing. It notes 60 associations in operation and 19,800 cows in yearly testing with 1 60 herds in Iowa associations.
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Iowa State College
Lowa
High June Egg Records Set by Iowa Flocks
The poultry extension service report from Iowa State College lists top June records by Mrs. Charles Shuster of Elberon Tama County with 8 931 eggs from 347 hens and 85.7 percent production. Celia Simons of Fremont County posted 3 877 eggs from 156 White Leghorn hens for 82.8 percent, earning profits above costs. Other notable flocks include Marie Mills New Providence Hardin County 2 457 eggs from 121 White Rock hens for 67.5 percent, Mrs J F Meinke Altoona Polk County 2 572 eggs from 120 Barred Plymouth Rocks 71.4 percent, and G H Long De Soto Dallas County 1 852 eggs from 91 Rhode Island Reds 68.9 percent. The Iowa State College report notes 356 flocks on record in June.
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Mra
Charles Shuster
Elberon
Tama County
Cella Simons
Fremont County
Shuster
Mra Shuster
Celia Simon
New Province
Hardin County
J. F. Meinke
Altoona
Polk County
G. H. Long
DeSoto
Dallas County
St. Rhode Island
Dean gets big clover crop at Rookwood farm Ames Iowa
A record clover harvest of 49 acres at Rookwood farm Ames Iowa yields four tons per acre. C F Curtis dean of agriculture at Iowa State College oversaw a standard meadow mix seeded last year with oats five pounds red clover six pounds timothy two pounds alfalfa two pounds. Ground limestone and phosphate rock boosted yield by about 60 percent. A second crop should be ready in about three weeks.
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Dean
Rookwood Farm
Ames
Iowa
C. F. Curtis
Iowa State College
Farmers urged to cut sweet clover for seed in late bloom
Iowa State College extension crop specialist F G Churchill advises harvesting sweet clover for seed when about three quarters of the seed pads darken. He notes this stage brings some bloom and many immature pods and gives the field a brownish cast.
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Washington, D. C
Extension Service
Ames
Iowa
F. G Churchill
Iowa State College
Fifth Annual Soybean Growers Meet At Iowa State College
The National Soybean Growers association holds its fifth summer meeting at Iowa State College Ames on August 20 with national speakers including Morse Meharry Kinney and Hackleman. Demonstrations show harvesting and threshing machines possibly revolutionizing soybean handling. Camping facilities at the campus welcome visitors and a stop in Ames on the return from the fair is suggested.
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National
Soybean Growers’ Association
Iowa State College
Ames
Wid. Morse
United States Department of Agriculture
Charles Meharry
Attica
Ind
J.C. Hackleman
University of Ilinois
E. J Kinney
University of Kentucky
South
Lowa
Iowa Experiment Station
Veryone
F. 8
Wilkins
J.C. Wooley
C A. Helm
University of Missouri
Wooley
Clean Out Grain Bins To Fight Weevils This Fall
Iowa State College entomologist Dr C J Drake warns farmers to empty bins and remove old grain to prevent grain beetle infestations as threshing begins. If mixing old and new grain is unavoidable inspect and treat with carbon bisulphide at 1 lb per 160 bushels, with fumigation lasting about 24 hours in a closed bin to kill pests.
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Lowa
C.J Drake
Iowa State College
Protect Horses Promises Bot Infestation In Farm Town
Farm horses face nuisance from bot flies this year with several species noted. Common bot eggs appear on shoulders and legs while throat bots target the throat area and nose bots irritate most, causing horses to nod and lick their legs. Dr. reports on the issue.
Babe Ruth Tops AL Batting Lead As He Slumps In Slender Rise
Babe Ruth, after leading the American League in batting, suffers a slump while remaining near the top. He nears his 1921 pace with a .400-mark and 36 home runs for the year, aided by 18 hits in the past week. Bib Falk and Archdeacon follow in the chase, with Eddie Collins leading in stolen bases as the season stays competitive.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Bib Falk
Archdeacon
Hornsby Still Leads NL Batting As Slump Fails To Down .403
Rogers Hornsby remains the NL batting leader at .403 after a week of high class pitching. He has 153 hits, 26 doubles, 11 triples and 15 home runs with 246 total bases. Zack Wheat trails at .373, while Cuyler sits .369 and Ed Roush advances toward the top with a .357 average. Max Carey swipes a base to widen his edge over Cliff Heathcote as stolen bases stay active.
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Cardinal
Hornsby
Zack Wheat
Dodger
Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Ed Roush
Reds
Roush
Bot flies and horse bot prevention tips from Iowa State College
Drake discusses bot fly species affecting horses with larvae living nine months in the stomach and emerging in manure. Preventive methods include leather nose bands, burlap coverings for throat bots, and veterinary treatment next fall. Also notes baseball batting leaders with Carey leading at 80 runs and several players listed with high averages.
Junior Judges August at State College for judging contest
Boys and girls from counties across the state will train on Iowa State College stock and grain on August 9 in preparation for state fair judging contests. This third annual event uses livestock of various breeds for practice with county agents and Prof H H Kildee noting it may serve as an elimination contest. The session begins at 9 a.m. at the round pavilion near the old horse barn.
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Iowa State College
H. H. Kildee
Kildee
Farmer tunes to Campanile chimes for noon meal
Arthur Will from a farm between Aurelia and Cherokee listens to a daily 12 40 program from the Iowa State College campus. He uses a radio and loud speaker to hear market weather and crop reports during his meal.
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Arthur Will
Aurelia
Cherokee
Iowa State College
Faith in Mice Map Superstition During Napoleonic Campaigns
In Germany during Napoleon’s campaigns, mice with raked feet were set upon the map of Europe. Believers thought their tracks would forecast the routes of French army advances.
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Germany
Europe
Ancient Greece Farmers Evict Mice With Notes on Stone
In ancient Greece farmers drove away mice by inscribing notices and attaching them to a stone as a pest control method. The practice appears as a curious historical anecdote illustrating early folk remedies.
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Ancient
Greece
Best Women Linguašt in The World
A fragmented note praises Russian Turkish and Turkish women as gifted linguists, claiming many educated widows know at least three or four languages. The text reflects a dated, informal view of women and language talent across several countries.
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Russa
Noagory
Turkey
Americans in Europe resent use of flag for ads draws trade
In Bern and across Europe American tourists report heavy use of the Stars and Stripes in advertising. They say many shops display the flag to attract customers, with protests sometimes ignored. Officials note no advertising flag laws exist, limiting consular remedy. A Moscow street once painted the flag on a shoework shop under czarist rule remains visible.
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Europe
U.S
Berne
Switzerland
Moscow
Nicholas II
Alaka Introduces City Air Service In Anchorage
Anchorage opens an aerial landing field six blocks from the business district. A commercial aviation company operates regular passenger service to mining districts, marking the latest Alaskan city to establish air transport options.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Tail tells cow milk value say Paris veterinarians
Paris reports French veterinarians claim a cow’s tail can indicate milk output and value. They describe a smooth slender tail ending in a break in the bone structure as a sign of higher production and price.
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Paris
Davenport Fair Opens With Large Crowd At Mississippi Valley Exposition
The 11th annual Mississippi Valley Fair and Exposition in Davenport opened amid threatening weather with expectations for a big crowd. The Davenport Fair, second only to the Iowa State Fair in size in the region, runs through August 16. Auto races are featured this afternoon and harness racing continues daily next week except Saturday, the final day. Secretary M F E Bacon notes this year surpasses the four prior fairs with unusually large agricultural and livestock exhibits and many fast horses in race events.
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Davenport
M. F E. Bacon
The
Fair Association
Dubuque Couple Arrested in Cedar Rapids Hotel
Mrs Anna Mae Scherbach of Dubuque and J C Reynolds were arrested at a Cedar Rapids hotel where they registered as husband and wife. They were taken into custody at Dubuque police request and held in jail awaiting word from Dubuque authorities.
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Cedar Rapids
Anna Mae Scherbach
Dubuque
J. C. Reynolds
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