WMT Farm Field Day Planned for August Sixth
Plans for the third annual WMT National Farm Field Day set for August 6 in Jones county move forward. More than 500 farm people from ten eastern Iowa counties work on committees with sponsors WMT Iowa State college and Jones county Farm Bureau. Demonstrations cover forage crops, grassland farming, and soil conservation. prizes total 360 dollars for best homemade labor saving devices. Machinery exhibits include space for over 25 manufacturers and about 200 pieces of equipment valued at more than unknown.
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Weather Update and Hog Prices Top Friday Brief
The report notes hog prices at 29.75 dollars and a weather outlook of scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight. Local forecast calls for unsettled conditions with possible thunder before morning.
Farm Field Day Set Near Anamosa With Live Displays
About half a million dollars will be displayed as approximately 54 machines are set for cane demonstrations. The WMT entertainment stage will host noon programs featuring Dean Landsar’s Man on the Street show and radio stars. The event runs from 10 AM to 4 PM ten miles east of Anamosa on US 64 with farm, news and musical programs.
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Warn Against Farm Disease Spreading
The article warns farmers about spread of infectious livestock through seasonal labor. It urges disinfection of shoes, horsesho es and vehicle wheels and removing flies from cars before leaving infected premises. Straw at gateways with disinfectant provides a safe, cheap method.
Lasso Origin in Mexico Ties to Lariat Etymology
In Mexico the lasso is called la reata meaning the rope, a term that gives rise to the word lariat. The note links the Spanish term to its English rope-based root and traces the linguistic connection.
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