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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1944

Page

6

End of Summer Garden Tips for Hot Dry Weather

Old lettuce and matured spring vegetables should be removed to free soil moisture for summer crops. Next week completes summer planting of red beets carrots sweet corn and bush snap beans. Mulching cools soil and aids germination while protecting seedlings from crusting. irrigation proves worthwhile with one fourth inch to one inch of water as needed.

Garden Patch Practices and Political Poll Notes

Old raspberry canes should be removed after fruiting to prevent anthracnose spread. Cut and burn discarded canes while leaving new shoots for next year. Sawfly larvae dust control with rotenone reduces damage. Iowa Republicans and Democrats announce convention lineups with Spangler and Wallace among the leaders. Farm voter inclinations hint at Hickenlooper support, Gillette as a potential favorite.

Iowa Spangler Hickenlooper Wilson Blue Wallace, Gillette Mitchell Wallace Farmer B. B. Hickenlooper U. S Guy M. Gillette

Backstage in Iowa Politics Sparks and Gardening Tips

Paul RK reports from Des Moines as Iowa Republicans prepare for a July convention while Democrats hold theirs July 29. The piece blends campaign notes with home garden guidance urging vigilance against mosaic disease in tomatoes and worm threats, plus practical pest control and water guidance.

Timely Watering Helps Seedlings Survive Transplants

The article advises watering promptly after transplanting and shading young plants for several days. It suggests building permanent shading frames from burlap or cheesecloth stretched over laths, with legs 12 to 18 inches long for easy handling.

Notice of Probate of Will in Washington County Iowa

In District Court Washington County Iowa No 7925 Lester R Long deceased whose last will dated October 19 1942 was filed July 17 1944 hearing set at 9 00 A M at the Washington Court House to prove the will before the District Court or clerk all interested persons must appear to show cause why the will should not be probated By order of R R Noonan Clerk of the District Court dated July 8 1944 Seal Mis 12511 July 10 1944

Lester R. Long Court House Washington Iowa District Court BR. R Noonan

Dislike Gray Hens pick less at boards painted gray

OWite notes players prefer boards colored gray as they select pieces with less aggression. The remark contrasts gray with other colors and suggests a behavioral bias in strategy and aesthetics during play.

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