Fair Board Leases Townsley Ground For Livestock Show
The Washington city council and county junior fair board signed a 25 year lease to allow permanent fair buildings on the Townsley tract west of the armory. The 4 H and FFA shows will use the south 150 feet annually with the remainder available during show time. Dates are set for August 21 and 22, with plans for a hog shed cement floor before then, though still in planning. Tenure includes fair board members Wayne Limerman Sr Gayle Cupp William Gamon Faye Rowe Ralph Kleese Herbert Campbell Keith Barnes John Knotek A K Stoutner Howard Freshwaters C R Wilson and FFA advisors Cal Caldwell and Leonard Tindal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County Junior Fair Board
Fair Board
Wayne Limerman, Sr
Gayle Cupp
William Gamon
Faye Rowe
Ralph Kleese
Herbert Campbell
Keith Barnes
John Knotek
A. K. Stoutner
Howard Freshwaters
C. R. Wilson
Cal Caldwell
Wellman
Leonard Tindal
Washington
FFA
4-H
Townsley
Grass Sileage Good For Winter Feeding
Washington County beef producers can use grass silage in rations for all cattle classes but find it most useful for wintering calves or the breeding herd. Silage quality and moisture affect feeding value. grass silage is higher in protein and minerals, lower in carbohydrates than corn silage, and can replace part of hay or corn silage with proper adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Thomas A. Robb
Robb
Joe Knotek Ends Term as Commissioner of County Soil District
Joe Knotek former commissioner and conservationist in Washington county ends his six year term at the soils commissioners meeting. James Birney of Jackson township succeeds him as newly elected commissioner. Howard Anderson elected chairman. James Birney treasurer and property custodian. Homer Vincent serves as third member. district governs soil conservation efforts without pay.
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Joe Knotek
Anderson
Wasington County
Washington County
James Birney
Jackson Township
Knotek
Howard Anderson
Board of Commissioners
Homer Vincent
Wellman
Washington Hustlers 4-H Tour Highlights Local Projects
Members of the Washington Hustlers 4-H club toured 15 homes to view members projects this year include two sheep projects nine pure bred litters four dairy heifers and eight market litters.
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Washington Hustlers 4-H
Management Needed To Keep High Crops
Washington residents observe Soil Conservation Week June 12 18 and learn that slope, soil type, and past erosion shape smart practices. Long term yields depend on crop rotation with grasses and legumes, erosion control on slopes, contouring, strip cropping, terracing, and use of crop residues and manure to raise fertility and reduce runoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa State College
Les
Mrs Flading’s New Kitchen Cuts Work in Wellman
Mrs. Flading of Wellman overhauled a 6 foot kitchen into a bright efficient space. She removed a pantry wall added a half bath and rearranged the outside entrance to cut cooking labor for three men. A large picture window and opaque glass with shelves brighten and ventilate the area.
Corn Borer Moth Activity In Iowa Farms Study
Washington county farms report corn borer moths laying eggs with the most on early planted corn. Entomologists note rising larval activity and potential damage this year. Eye counts guide timing of sprays using DDT or Ryania, with light traps not recommended and farmer checks advised for returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa State College
United States Dept. of Agriculture
Iova
Two Gadget Shows to Be Held in Iowa This Year
The National Farm Field Day will be at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids on August 2. The Iowa State Fair hosts the second gadget show from August 25 to September 2. Details available at the local Farm Bureau office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Farm Bureau
Shortest line concept tied to furrows on rolling land
A straight line is described as the shortest distance between two points and is analogized to a straight furrow on rolling land as the minimal path for soil destruction.
Community and regional livestock and sale notices
Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn. Livestock sale weekly at Kalona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Iowa livestock sales Wednesdays at Midway Sales Co Columbus Junction. Livestock sale Tuesdays at Ollie Livestock Exchange Ollie Town June 22 large hog sale Hannah Sullivan farm near St Josephs church West Branch area. June 26 closing out sale of household goods West Chester starts 1 30 Mrs Will Ross.
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Whittaker
Kalona
Iowa
Midway Sales
Columbus Junction
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie Town
Hannah Sullivan
St. Joseph's Church
West Branch
Tipton
Robert Stuart
Floyd Ander
West Chester
Will Ross
Corn crop fertilizer savings from nutrient removal
A 50 bushel corn crop removes 500 pounds of plant nutrients. It uses 90 pounds of nitrogen, 27 pounds of phosphate, and 55 pounds of potash per acre. This equates to 500 pounds of complete fertilizer or several tons of manure.
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Armory Grounds
O. J. Brown
Chicago Daily Drovers Journal
Washington Journal
Louis J. . Kehoe
Jeffrey Bldg
Theo. B. Bailey
Leet
Morrison & Morrison Attorneys
D. Morrison
E. D Morrison Jr
Morrison
W. LIV Livingstaton
Robert Day
Abstract Deptal Office
George F. Morreon
G Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Paul V. Shearer
McCreedy
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
C. Ss. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
F. G. Livesay
D. C
Iowa Ave
Blondie
Daggy
Chic Young
Washington Hustlers
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island Tracks
Stan Kersey
KE. He. Seales
Kiesey
Cushman Motor Scooters
Robert
Roger Waggoner
N. B. Ave
Washington, Iowa
EGG Markets
Kees
Rock Island Produce Co
Reisters
Leaf Rock Phosphate
PMA
Thomson Phosphate Company
South Dearborn St
Chicago
John C. Klein Ikkeota
Iown
Thompson Phosphate Co
S. Dearborn
Kalona Sales
Iowa Bulls
United States
Dairy Genetics, Inc
Des Moines
Guernsey
Jersey
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