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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1950
Page
4
Iowa now ranks sixth in artificial insemination cows with 134 194 bred in 1949 across 95 co ops. Washington county formed a cooperative in 1947, serviced 895 cows in 1949, and notes improved conception rates and dairying efficiency. Local breeders and technicians guide ongoing growth and service.
County extension director Thomas A. Robb urges farmers to replace muddy barnyards with 4 inch thick concrete for about 15 cents per square foot. Concrete saves feed, reduces mud, boosts sanitation, and extends life with proper planning, mixing, and curing.
County Extension Director Thomas A. Robb urges early fall seedings of brome and common grasses to endure winter. Prepare seedbeds now, plant around Sept 1 for timely establishment before killing frosts, and sow seeds 0.5 to 1.5 inches deep for good germination.
In Milwaukee, owners of a Chinese-American restaurant face concerns that a misspelled sign reading Chow Mean is scaring away customers who fear dogs. Friends urge correction to attract patrons.
Pittsburgh report on Westinghouse research shows mirrors that reflect only one color red blue or green. Used at transmitter and receiver the ultra thin metal compound films split and reassemble color components for color TV. Thickness controls the reflected color with deeper layers giving red.
Ed Dyas ex tension agronomist at Iowa State College warns fall seeding requires moist soil. Grasshoppers can devastate young alfalfa, so pests must be destroyed first. Proper seedbed favors thorough disking over plowing, and soil acidity should be tested before sowing. If lime needs 2 tons per acre or more, delay seeding until spring.
Colorado growers reject Russian claims that U S potato beetles threaten Soviet crops. Entomologist C R Jones says there are too few beetles to matter and Russia may have mistaken a flea beetle or soft shelled beetle for the Colorado potato beetle. He notes no outbreak since 1913 and jokes about old time remedies.
Iowa State Extension entomologist Harold Gunderson recommends lindane as a leading fly killer in hot weather. He notes chlordane and DDT are less effective in the sun and outlines indoor spray rates, window screen applications, and farm sanitation measures to reduce breeding sites and manure buildup.
Extension officials urge farmers to take soil samples from pastures slated for renovation to speed lime and fertilizer planning. Iowa State College labs report sampling demand rising by August. tests reduce acidity time and help set application rates. The PMA offers sampling assistance and supplies through county offices.
Entomologists at Iowa State College report hopeful signs for farmers. They indicate the heavy 2nd brood corn borer invasion may not occur as many first brood borers fail to pupate and hatch a second generation. Frost threatens late corn, complicating spray decisions even with high egg counts. guidance suggests 142 pounds of DDT per acre if 100 egg masses per 100 plants are present.
Fall planting offers roses a head start on root establishment before spring growth. Gardeners in northern zones plant now to ensure strong roots and healthier plants next season.
County 4 H girls will place club displays in 12 Washington store windows Friday and Saturday as part of the county fair exhibits. Displays focus on clothing and are judged on arrangement, theme, posters, placards, and neatness. Letitia Keenem, assistant county home economist, leads the display effort.
Iowa agronomist Darrel S. Metcalf reports shattering as the main cause of legume seed loss during harvest. He advises windrowing with binding mechanism removed, timing cuts to dew dampness, and delaying cleaning until after fanning mill run to maximize seed recovery.
Joyce Kleese an 18 year old 4 H Club girl from Washington County Iowa tours Haywood County North Carolina with 45 companions. She expresses awe at the smooth roads green corn and steep mountain slopes seeing cows in pastures and noting the beauty during a week long visit with Haywood host families. She plans to return to school in September as a senior.
Des Moines IA April officials report growing Iowa State Fair entry lists. Fair Board Secretary Lloyd Cunningham cites cattle show expected to 3500 entries and a 20 percent rise in Future Farmers of America entries to exceed 500 head. Cattle show premiums total 26560 with over 4000 in FFA sheep cattle and swine events.
The tea plant Thea japonica is the source for many varieties. Connoisseurs distinguish them by aroma and flavor.
The agriculture department reports farm real estate values have risen to within three percent of the November 1948 peak. Gains were strongest in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota and Illinois. Prices rose two percent in the four months ending June and stand at 172 percent of the 1912-14 average.
Washington farmers file entries for the 1950 Iowa State Fair national livestock show in Des Moines August 25 to September 1. Local exhibitors include Bartholow and son, Heffelfinger family, Willis Longer, Gale Walker, Keith Horn, Joe Jones, and Ronald D. Sheetz with Duroes, Guernseys, and Tamworths. More than 7 000 head of blueblood animals are expected, competing with entries from 20 states.
In Pharr Texas John K E Oakes a pioneer irrigation pipe maker unveils a portable sprinkler system mounted on dual wheeled trucks The 20 foot pipe sections connect with a ball and housing coupler allowing flexible movement The system can be moved in 10 minutes and installed for 50 40 per acre without a tractor or ditches It promises time and labor savings and may become common on large farms across the country
The 4-H county fair exhibits will be judged in the Washington Methodist church basement on Monday and Tuesday August 21 and 22. Mrs. Irvin Booth is department superintendent with Ruth Foster assisting. Events include entry intake, judging of clothing and conservation flower identifications, fabrics and style revue led by Letitia Kneen and others, and awards. The top 15 year old with three years in 4-H may advance to the State Fair.
Lack of nitrogen may cause firing of corn and leaves turning lighter green, with lower leaves showing deficiency patterns. The article notes potassium deficiency signs as yellowing on leaf edges, and water shortage causing leaf wilting with some tops turning white, advising soil management for future crops.
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