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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1951
Page
6
Extension Director Tom Robb cautions farmers to monitor corn for corn borers as moths lay eggs, with peak activity expected June 20 to 26. Two treatments are advised based on egg mass counts, using DDT or Ryania, and notes risks of feeding contaminated plants to livestock.
Washington County fruit growers are urged by County Extension Director Thomas A. Robb to apply a second cover spray two weeks after the first. With cool weather reducing moth activity now and warm weather expected to boost emergence, he outlines mixtures for apples pears plums and cherries using lime sulfur and wettable DDT and notes differing measures for peaches and apricots.
Washington County shows farm numbers fall from 2226 in 1945 to 2172 in 1950 per 1950 census results. Average farm size rises from 157.4 to 157.7 acres. county totals include 262520 acres with 4.2 percent farmland. Owner-operated land totals 21,2080 acres with 171713 acres rented. Nationwide farm counts also drop 1945–1950. Iowa declines 2.8 percent to 208,189 farms.
High quality poultry range can cut feed costs while meeting vitamin needs and minerals. Optimal range includes ladine clover or Ji dine blends. discuss use of grass, small grain fields as temporary ranges. avoid recent manure, limit birds per acre, and move feeders weekly.
In Washington County Iowa a purported will of Milo M. Steele deceased filed for probate. The hearing is scheduled for 26 June 1451 at 2000 hours at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. Interested parties must appear and show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the last will and testament.
A six feet tall unidentified German soldier, rescued near Gdynia after six years trapped in a Nazi supply depot, regained health and eyesight with hospital care. He and five companions were buried when the entrance was dynamited in 1945 during retreat. one survivor died from shock on emerging.
Two companions who were buried by German troops, unaware the soldiers were inside the tomb, died by their own actions a few months later.
African violet growers are advised to multiply plants by leaf cuttings in Terra-Lite vermiculite, a sterile propagating medium yielding roots in six to eight weeks. Separately, TV has boosted sales of slipcovered mattresses and springs-on-legs for living room use as people enjoy programs from bed.
The shell color of an egg has nothing to do with its food value flavor or interior quality. It notes that color is determined by breed and does not reflect nutritional value or taste.
In damp weather unfinished wood swells causing drawers to stick. Apply a thin coat of fresh shellac on a dry day to seal interior surfaces and prevent sticking. Sand lightly if needed for smooth operation.
Indian special in powdered form used to flavor curries or served as a side dish with dabs of coconut, onion, and ginger chutneys.
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