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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
7
Industry reports show aerial spraying treated over 25,000,000 acres in the United States last year. About 6,000 pilots operate in this field, delivering chemicals faster and often cheaper than ground methods. The practice boosts yields and expands possible crop areas across regions.
A consolidated list of farm and livestock sales with dates from February 5 to February 18. Entries include locations such as the Logan Ahrens farm northwest of Washington and highway routes near Kalona, Crawfordsville, Wayland, and Kalona, with times set to 11:00. Multiple brokers and farms listed: Hal W Richards Lloyd Turnipseed Dick Stephens Archie J Kaufman Chas Casper Midway Sales Company Whittaker sale barn Kalona Sales Barn Ollie Livestock Exchange.
Grain prices for corn oats soybeans and related futures are listed across March May July September and November contracts. The table shows opening high low and close figures with percent changes and rounded readings for each commodity and month.
Winter storage tips for tractors emphasize avoiding outdoor exposure as damage accelerates. Prepare storage by cleaning motors, draining radiators and tanks, blocking tires, changing oil, adding rust inhibitors, and oiling cylinders with light oil. Remove spark plugs, lubricate cylinders, replace plugs, and seal exhausts to protect against dirt and moisture.
Wire mesh should be applied at the floor and ceiling line to join sections of a poultry house and keep out rodents. It must be well nailed as shown in the illustration.
Farmers are advised to buy and store enough chemical fertilizer for the next 12 months. Supply may be limited. store in a dry place with minimal temperature change. Do not stack more than five or six bags. avoid ground or concrete floors. Use an elevated wooden platform for storage.
A Florida journal entry describes orientation at a Tampa Municpal Trailer Park with neighbors from Ohio Indiana and locals from Iowa. The author recalls artisans in Bradenton Arnet Mathers and Harriet Clendenning, notes the fragile art studio atmosphere, and shares observations on Florida tourism traffic food markets and travel by trailer including a sign painter couple and a Colorado 37 foot trailer with an electric organ. Florida’s warmer winter and daily race at intersections are noted.
USDA market summary shows salable hog receipts at 9,000 with barrows and gilts uneven and mostly higher on lighter weights, sows up to 25 cents higher. Sheep at 1,200 head with lambs scarce and bids 25-50 cents lower. Cattle and calves modest activity, steers and heifers scarce, cows and bulls steady to higher, with mixed trade in feedlot and commercial categories.
The Goddess of Liberty dedication was observed marking 65 years since Grover Cleveland unveiled the statue in New York Harbor. A gift from France commemorating American independence, the landmark remains a symbol of national heritage.
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