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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
6
County Agent J. W. Chandler says cutting alfalfa when about one tenth in bloom yields best results. Kansas and Iowa tests show early blooms give higher feeding value per cut, but later cuts yield more total nutrients per acre. Best quality comes from wilting 3 to 5 hours after cutting before raking into the windrow.
The 21st Annual Feeders Day at Iowa State College will be held Friday June 14 starting at 10:00 in the Armory. Yearling steers on a 210 day feed trial will test corn hybrids and hardness while five groups study palatability and four others test protein supplements. Swine and cattle buyers will attend with college staff to discuss markets and trends. Farmers are urged to visit the campus for the event.
Fifteen states enforce marriage license requirements that compel applicants to present medical certificates. The policy shifts imply tighter control over unions and reflect public health or moral policing trends of the era.
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