Contour farming saves top soil in Logan County
Morgan Connor added 1.37 acres near Bellefontaine Ohio to reshape a crooked fence along a contour. He uses contouring and other soil conservation methods to reduce runoff and soil loss. The project includes reclaiming waste land, creating a half moon fence line, building two diversion ditches and planting six acres of trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Logan County
Morgan Connor
Bellefontaine
Connor
Wiley Connor
Know Your Breed Minnesota No. 1 by W J Dryden
Minnesota No 1 is described as not a hybrid hog but a new inbred strain. It results from crossing the Danish Landrace with another parent breed. The article presents it as a distinct breed category in its early development.
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KNOW
Minnesota
Minnesota No. 1
Minnesota No. 2 Breed Developments at University of Minnesota
The Tamworth breedings began in 1936 at the University of Minnesota. The new breed is long bodied and short legged with a full hum, light shoulder and strong bone. Ears are large but thin and high quality. Breeders are chosen for fertility survival growth rate and conformation. Minnesota No. 2 is also being perfected at Minnesota.
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University of Minnesota
Minnesota
Easy Method For Dipping Pigs In Vaccination Drums
A simple setup by Dr J O Black Nebraskan veterinarian shows dipping pigs during vaccination. A 50 gallon drum is modified with an opening on one side and end, sharp edges tucked in, drum placed outside the pen, and after vaccination each pig is dropped in on its back and exits by turning over and jumping out ready for the next pig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Black
Soil Packing Reduces Productivity of Land
Farmers warned that soil compaction from heavy equipment and poor cropping practices lowers yields. Middle West Soil Improvement committee urges deep rooted legumes as a permanent remedy to restore organic matter and relieve compacted soil.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Park Memory Reunion Between Old Lovers Ends Briefly
An aging couple revisits youth on a park bench recalling their first kiss and graduation dance. They laugh, share vivid scenes of past days, then part to meet their spouses, realizing time and duties pull them away from nostalgia.
Hobo Breakfast Sponsored by WSCS at Stringtown
About 112 ladies of the Methodist WSCS in Stringtown gathered at Ethan Brooks home last Thursday from 5 to 9 am for a hobo breakfast. Mr and Mrs Marvin Widmer and Dianne were Sunday guests at Wm Conrad home. Marian Swan wed Frank Aurit in Oakland California July 29. The couple will reside in Cleveland.
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J. J. Rich
Stringtown
WS. C S
Methodist Church
Wayland
Ethan Brooks
Marvin Widmer
Dianne
Wm. Conrad
Bart Bachman
Art Bachmans
Illinois
Joe Hirshey
Marian Swan
Rex Swan
Stringstown
Frank Aurit
Cleveland
Ohio
Oakland
Calif
Mrs. Auttt
Family visitors and weekend guests across multiple towns
Rex Swan home area hosts multiple guests including Don and Chicago Brooks, Chester Yohe Burlington, Geo Brooks, Bill Deaton and Jerry Washington, Clara Hebel and Grace, Ethan Brooks family, Frank Aurit Cleveland newlyweds, and J J Rich with Harold Unkrich. Washington and Swedesburg visitors join Ethan Brooks and Noah Widmer households over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Swan
Don Brooks
Chicago
Chester Yohe
Burlington
Geo. Brooks
Bill Deaton
Jerry
Washington
Clara Hebel
Grace
Ethan Brooks
Frank Aurit
Cleveland
J. J. Rich
Harold Unkrich
Marvin Widimer
Earl Bachman
Harry Suter
Oscar Abraham
Laurence Sandeen
Mabel Sandeen
Eunice Johnson
Swedesburg
Alex Dorsch
Gerry
Noah Widmer
Dorsets
Art Bachman
Ethel
Lowpoint
Ill
John Speas
Jake Speas
Chris Yotti
Linus Patterson
Washington Journal details and subscription info
The Washington Journal shows staff roles including Shannon and Elder with standard publication notes. It lists subscription rates by zone and duration, with pricing for weekly, monthly, and yearly plans, payable in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hveving Journal
Washington Town Alder
Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Ington
Rare desert flowers and trees face extinction
The pink dalea and purple dalea are rare flowers with few observers. Livestock threaten Indian paintbrush wild snapdragon and beard tongue. Young madrona, native columbine, false indigo, yellow wisteria, and wild geranium also risk decline due to grazing.
Freezing Tips for Even Cooking of Vegetables
Most frozen vegetables cook without thawing. Greens asparagus and broccoli cook more evenly if thawed slightly to separate leaves or stalks. If corn remains partly frozen the cob does not heat in time and cools the corn.
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By C. W. Gee
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
T. W
Grecia
Harwood Evelry
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co
Oskaloosa
Parr RS
John Rowley
Jean
George
Goodby
Metropolitan
WNU Features
Lorin Oxley
West Liberty
Nichols
Lone Tree
Good Rock Road
Shine Ever
Bright Day
Silver Pride
Farm Commander
Monarch
Bang
Lorine E. Oxley
West Liberty, Iowa
W. G. Floerchinger & Son
Iowa City
G. H. Shaw
Memphis, Tenn
Albert Droll
Hills Bank & Trust Co
Cookie
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy and
Striebel
Mulkey
Wood's Bros
Whitlow
W. Wash
James Craig
Frances Gifford
Mister Jim
Jackie
Butch” Jenkins
W.S.C.S
E. Brooks
Folka
Finance GO
South Ave
W.L
Col
Little
Lyle K. Ross
Barden Insulation Service
Call C. E. Clark
Keota
John Blick
Willis Richards
Washington Dairy
Brown
Brown Finance Co
Court House
W. Mate Brown Finance Co
TCR
Washington Oil CO
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Reister Bros
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