Elm Disease Control Proves Costly Yet Promising
Iowa State University experts told the Iowa Intergovernmental Commission that Dutch Elm disease losses could be cut to one or two percent annually with sanitation and spraying. They cited ISU campus as a model, discussed funding, mapping elm populations, and noted costs from five to 15 dollars per tree for pruning and destruction, with city removals running into millions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
UPI
Iowa State University
Towa
Harold J. Stockdale
ISU
Stockdale
Towa Intergovernmental Commission
Harold E. Hughes
Abe Epstein
Epstein
Garner
Warning on rules in grain loans
Farmers in Washington County are reminded by Howard Lins that grain stored in commercial warehouses is eligible for price support only if the warehouse has a uniform grain storage agreement with the U S Department of Agriculture. If in doubt, ask the warehouse or inquire at the ASCS county office.
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U.S Department of Agriculture
Washington County
Howard Lins
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Lins
Commodity Credit Corporation
ASCS
Mr. Lins
USDA
CCC
Steady Cattle Prices Seen Through Fall and Winter
Economist Gene Futrell of Iowa State says cattle prices likely hold near late summer levels into August and September with fed cattle marketings 8 to 10 percent above last year. Non-fed slaughter could drop, pork and poultry compete, but beef demand supported by employment and income. Fed cattle marketings may be 7 percent higher in Oct-Dec. headwinds from pasture conditions could trim total slaughter 3 to 4 percent. Chicago Choice steers seen in the 24.50 to 26.50 range for rest of year. Heavier weights keep beef output per animal higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Futrell
Towa State University
Futrell
Turkey
Chicago
Fiddle Prizes For Old Settler Reunion In Mount Pleasant
Casey Jones of Chillicothe Iowa and national fiddle judge visits Mount Pleasant to judge this year Old Fiddlers contest at the Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Reunion on September 3. Prizes total 150 dollars with judges Ken Copeland and George Baker. Albert Naw will emcee. event gathers fiddlers and jam sessions for visitors. Harold Larson chairs the contest at 701 Palms Avenue Mount Pleasant for more information.
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Casey Jones
Chillicothe
Iowa
Mount Pleasant
Towa
Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers
Mid- West
Harold Larson
Ken Copeland
Ottumwa
George Baker
Eldon
Albert
Doc) Naw
Palms Avenue
Warning on Insecticide Use for Livestock
Frier, County Extension Director, cautions against overusing insecticides for flies, lice, and grubs. Stockdale, Extension entomologist at ISU, notes overdoses can sicken or kill animals. Read and follow label directions to avoid dangers from nonrecommended materials.
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Frier
Harold J. Stockdale
ISU
1967 Wheat Diversion Plan Outlined for Farmers
Howard Lins of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation county committee notes no diversion payments for 1967. Wheat growers will qualify for domestic marketing certificates and price support loans, with full parity guaranteed on wheat allocated for domestic use. Eligibility requires filing an application indicating performance intentions under the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Lins
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Mr. Lins
Public Auction and Household Goods Sales in Iowa Listings
A compilation of sale dates across Iowa items include an August 13 farm auction near Brighton with a 9:30 a.m. start led by Mrs Cy Dickinson, August 22 household goods sale at 702 North Avenue B run by Esther Troxell, and August 24 household goods sale at the Washington County Fairgrounds led by Cora Brinning. Weekly livestock sales are noted at Wapello Livestock Auction on Highway 61, with Hog sales Wednesdays, veal sheep and cattle Thursdays, plus Katona and Wayland sales in Katona Iowa and Wayland Iowa respectively.
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Brighton
Blacktop
Wayland
Cy Dickinson
North Avenue B
Esther Troxell
Washington County Fairgrounds
Cora Brinning
Wapello Livestock Auction, Inc
Highway 61
Wapello
Iowa
Ka Jona Sales
Katona
Mulch and Fertilize Gardens Says Iowa State Expert
Extension horticulturist Ben Vance advises timing mulch and fertilizer for flowers and vegetables. Yellow leaves may signal nitrogen deficiency from summer mulches and mulch decomposition. Apply straight nitrogen fertilizer such as ammonium nitrate at 2 lbs per 1000 square feet or 10-10-10 at 10 to 12 lbs per 1000 square feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Amaryllis care notes for bulbs and watering needs
The text advises watering deeply after fertilizer application or after rainfall, applying liquid or dry fertilizer every two weeks, and watering once or twice weekly depending on rainfall. Outdoor summer growth benefits from occasional fertilizer, and ample water and fertilizer increase bulb size and vigor.
Professional Directory Listing for Livingston and Morrison Firms
Livingst on Day Meeker Bates Attorneys at Law in Office 204 West Main St phone 653 2147. Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 W Washington St with Edmond D Morrison Jr and James E Lloyd phone 653 2924. Dr M L Tweeton North Marion phone 653 2351 closed Wednesday.
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Livingston, Day, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Meeker
Robert Bates
West Main St
Morrison, Morrison, and Lloyd
Edmond D. Morrison Jr
James E. Lloyd
W. Washington St
Attorneys At Law
Stewart & Shearer
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
M. L. Tweeton
North
Marion
Garden Care Tips for Bulbs and Chrysanthemums
Guidance on fertilizing chrysanthemums every 7 to 10 days until color shows, noting dahlias respond similarly. Advises ordering spring-flowering bulbs in September or October and storing bulbs in a cool, dry place until planting.
Change 0 Shell X-100 Premium Oil Advised Before Flight
A fragment urges changing Shell X-100 Premium engine oil and replacing the oil filter before departing to distant points. It thanks readers for free advice at Gilmore's Shell when they return.
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Shell
Gilmore’s Shell
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Harold S. McNabb Jr
U.S
McNabb
Old Settler
Marietta Workman
Cleo McCalister
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Real Estate & Farm Loans
Washington, Iowa
Journal
President's Committee On
Washington, D.C
Is Hed
The
Advertising Council
International Newspaper Advertising Executives
the Rath Packing Co
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Rath
Winfield
Genie Anderson
Bath Country
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffry
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
D. D
South Town
Christian Tabernacle
Wunstop Duzzit
Nuff
Gilmore
S. Ave. B
Chrysler
Chrys! Motors Corporation
Town & Country
Plymouth
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