Farm Bureau refunds totaling 400 dollars sent to members
The second batch of 1938 refund checks is mailed to Farm Bureau members. The March initial payment was about 500 dollars. this list totals over 400 dollars. Recipients include Glenn McCall and M M Flynn among numerous members with varied check amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Glenn McCall
Washington Township
M. M. Flynn
Ighland Township
Elvin Whetstine
J. Gislain
Qpmth
Charles Kennedy
J. Reed
Ilford Anderson
Wade Gardner
Dsno
Ce. Whisler
Ted Anderson
Manford Rabenold
Carl D. Anderson
Z. Guentier
Purebred Ram Sale In Washington County
Sheep farmers in Washington County may buy purebred rams on Wednesday September 8. County agent and local sheep cooperative work with Prof. C. W. McDonald Iowa State College to bring best-blooded rams from reputable breeders. Pedigrees and prices will be shown. sale open to nearby counties. notify county agent to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Washington
McDonald
United States
Shade Trees Must Be Well Banded To Fight Cankerworms
To control cankerworms in shade trees bands must be kept in good condition during spring and fall. Proper maintenance in fall winter and spring is essential as females crawl upward to lay eggs. Farmers Bulletin 1169 outlines the control measures and is available from the Government Printing Office for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
Set mower high for a stronger, nicer lawn
Beginning in July and continuing through the mowing season the lawnmower should be set about two inches high. Tests at a state station show that taller mowing strengthens the grass and yields a more beautiful lawn.
How Storm Lake Got Its Nan In 1855
In 1855 a United States survey party camped at the lake now called Storm Lake. A trapper who asked its name heard that it had none and that settlers might name it. A fierce storm toppled the tent where the trapper slept, and the next morning he proposed Storm Lake as a fitting name, which the party adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
United State
4-H Catalog Omits Members and Adds Booth Rules
An error in the 4-H catalog left John Combs off the unaffiliated list though he runs Variety and Soils Fertility test plots. Cleo Mc Coy should be listed in the pig club area. An addenda with rules for the 4-H boys agricultural booths was omitted from the catalogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Combs
John
Cleo McCoy
Pig Club
Soybeans Half Hog Ration for Early Fatting Phase
An USDA NC Experiment Station four year study shows soybeans can comprise up to 50 percent of hog feed in the first fattening phase until pigs reach about 100 pounds. After this, a diet of 75 percent yellow corn with small supplements yields firm pork, helping farmers conserve corn while using soybeans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina
So Much Ergot In Rye Warns Cattle Feed Risks
Plant pathologists at Iowa State College warn that ergot is unusually abundant in rye this year and feeding large amounts to livestock could cause poisoning. Ergot forms as black protrusions in the heads and replaces normal grains. Running rye through a fanning mill removes many ergot kernels. fed whole or ground with ample green feed, sorghum or silage, it may be comparatively safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Repeat sale of quality lambs highly successful in Washington
The second quality lamb grading demonstration on June 29 in Washington sold 310 lambs on a graded basis. Buyer was Mr. J. D. Rabenda of Ainsworth. About 100 other animals sent home to be fed out. Top prices averaged about 1.50 dollars above Chicago top prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. D. Rabenda
Ainsworth
Chicago
Early settlers in 1833 mail to Wisconsin Territory post
Muscatine County settlers arriving in 1833 received mail addressed to Iowa Post Office in Black Hawk Purchase within the Wisconsin Territory, reflecting era postal confusion before state boundaries clarified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Iowa
Black Hawk Purchase
Wisconsin Territory
Businessmen Make Up Strong Farm Bureau Support
The county farm bureau praises local businessmen in Washington County for maintaining paid memberships as essential donations to farming policy. Despite five years of tough crops the business community recognizes federal farm laws and the national Farm Bureau as key to their continued viability. A future panel will acknowledge these members’ contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Farm Bureau Organization
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Washington County Farm Bureau
Farmers Embrace Vacation Plans for Rest and Renewal
The article urges farmers to take planned vacations as a necessity and value. It argues breaks prevent burnout, improve morale, and can cost only a few dollars with help from a county agent. It notes work can continue smoothly in one's absence and life’s joys await beyond daily duties.
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Lfe
Does It Pay to Plow Clover Under
Farm Bureau notes compare plowing red clover under as green manure versus feeding to livestock. Early first crop plus seed-head harvesting aids seeding in the next year. Plowing two crops can yield about 104 pounds nitrogen per acre worth $27, plus organic matter. Feeding clover reduces nitrogen value and increases manure fertility losses. inoculating clover seed before seeding boosts fertilizing value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Bank of Soils
Fumigation Methods For Farm Wheat Storage
The article outlines fumigation steps for stored wheat under a proposed loan program. It stresses tight, clean bins and granaries, woodwork treatment with insect-killing spray, and using safe formulations such as refined petroleum oil with pyrethrum. It notes carbon disulfide for infestations outside barns but warns of fire and explosion risks.
Iowa Corn Exports Surge Amid Federal Trade Agreements
In Iowa corn is flooding out via Mississippi barges due to federal deals with foreign nations. A Washington County trucker hired fourteen trucks to move grain to a river port, sparking crowding at wharfs as loads are dispatched. Speculators complain, but the impact on farmers is minor, critics say, while export volumes draw little attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Mississippi
Washington County
Farm Bureau victory on loan rate renewals urged
The American Farm Bureau scored a key win securing renewal of the 3 percent rate on Federal Land Bank loans and the 4 percent rate on commissioner loans, marking a major step in a long battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Farm Bureau
Commissioner
Don’t Cut Iris Tops After Bloom Advises ISU Floriculture
K C Vols of Iowa State College floriculture warns against trimming iris tops after blooming saying there is no reason to do so and it could harm the plants. The only time removal might be appropriate is when digging up the iris for relocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. C. Vols
Iowa State College
Recognition to Schmitter Farms First to Apply for 1939 Wheat Insurance
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Schmitter of Clay Township earned recognition as the first Washington County farmers to apply for 1939 wheat crop insurance under new farm laws. The county soil conservation office holds 17 such applications. Secretary Warren Q. Morgan warns that all applications must be filed in his office by August 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Schmitter
Loyal Farm Bureau
Clay Township
Washington County
Washington County Soil Conservation Office
Warren QO. Morgan
The
Soils Conservation Committee
Contour farming gains traction on Washington County farms
Howard Anderson, a former local businessman now farming one half mile east of Crawfordsville, leads in contour farming to conserve soil. He models his practice on experiment stations and Extension Service reports, urging neighbors to adopt this method to maintain fertility and curb erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Anderson
Crawfordsville
Towa
Gulf of Mexico
Washington County
Mr. Anderson
Washington
Farm Bureau
Extension Service
The Bridge Builder Poem by W A Dromgoole
An old man on a dim evening path builds a bridge across a chasm for a youth who follows. A friend questions the effort, but the builder explains the duty to aid future travelers and prevent pitfalls.
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W. A. Dromgoole
Iris and peony transplant timing by month
The note states July and August are food months to move iris and peonies are best moved in September.
Grasshoppers in New Seedings Advise From County Agent
The Washington County weather office notes grasshopper damage on new seedings while corn pollination is nearing. Poison bran bait, one sack per six acres, should be applied before seven in the morning. notify Farm Bureau a day ahead to obtain bait and sign papers. Do not visit FE Phillips Coal Co plant without arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau
FE. Phillips Coal Co
Mr. Phillips
Phillips
Farm Rporreau
Spray for Second Brood of Cooling Moths Aug 1
Second brood coddling moths are due to hatch in Washington County within two weeks. To protect the apple crop spray by August 1 using lime sulfur mix or hot weather copper sulfate mix. If worms appear after August 1, a second spray within 10 days is advised. Farm Bureau mailed notices. this will be the last update unless an emergency arises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau
Fire blight injures numerous trees this year
Fire blight affecting apples pears and related trees is unusually severe this year with symptoms appearing early. Experts advise pruning out dead wood six inches below the diseased portion burning prunings and disinfecting tools using formaldehyde or corrosive sublimate solutions. Removing water sprouts helps prevent cankers and graft the replacement with resistant varieties over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
J. E. Methus
Methus
T. J. Maney
Ice Cream Origins Mentioned With Baltimore Date
The note credits Jacob Fussel with creating ice cream in America in Baltimore in 1451, marking an early record of the frozen dessert in the colonies. The claim ties to a historical date and location.
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America
Jacob Fussel
Baltimore
Names Removed From Farm Bureau Mailing List
All 19387 members who neither paid nor pledged this year will have their names removed from the Farm Bureau mailing list July 1. We are glad that this list is final.
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Farm Bureau
Membership pledges redeeming as farm office fills
Signers of membership pledges are redeeming promises now as never before. They come into the Farm Bureau office several per day, proud to be listed as members of an active county state and national farm organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau program explained to explain outsiders
An editorial urges farmers to join Farm Bureau to gain full understanding of its forward looking program. It compares outside observers to a knothole spectator and argues membership helps spread knowledge and responsibility among members and non members alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Mary
Decisen
New Haven Social News and Local Farm Figures
New Haven report from July 29 notes Della Neal helping at the Jom Combs home while John works. Mrs. Oren McDowell visits Iowa City. Mrs. Clarence Kells visits. John Rooters and family join Clarence Room visit. sympathy extended to the Dunbar family. Mrs. Walter Sheets and Frank Smith family health updates. farm figures: Albert Janecek yields 50 bushels, Merle State 51 bushels, Gevock 37 bushels per acre. Marion Smith harvesting oats for Lester Macon.
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Marion Smith
New Haven
Della Neal
Jom Combs
John
Oren McDowell
Iowa City
Wedneses
Albert Wilcox
Bioth
Clarence Kells
John Rooters
Clarence
Gg. Dunbar
Walter Sheets
Frank Smith
Albert Janecek
Merle State
Lester Macon
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L. W. Longwell
Jack Caldwell
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George Blattamer
Doyle Palmer
Edmund D. Morrison Sre
Floyd Green
H. F. Sheets
John Flaburg W
Wayne Norman
L. Colthurst
Ira Miksch
L. BE. Dunlap
Frank Anderson
Richard Stepheng
F. Pearson
George Bartholomew U.glenn McCall
Howard Stewart
James Combs
Eli Speider
Merle Steele
Richard Johnson
Seba Fleener
Marion
A. Donaldson Toppan Johnson
Hl. A. Beenblossom
Clark Bauer
Ashudhiuoh Co
F. Letts Sogenewe Ownes
Amos Stout Dineathhanes
Schmitter
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