Calyx spray timing for apples and other fruits advised
Extension horticulturist H E Nichols recommends calyx or petal fall spray for apples pears plums cherries black raspberries gooseberries curranta when about nine tenths of petals have fallen. Apply at end of blossoming not during heavy bloom to avoid bee kill from lead arsenate. disease control fails if after little apples form. County Extension Director W Chandler outlines a 50 gallon mix of four quarts liquid lime sulfur four pounds hydrated lime 144 pounds lead arsenate with water, adjustable for many plums or few trees, and spray all trees regardless of bloom.
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H. E. Nichols
Iowa State College
County Extension
W. Chandler
Poultry and Hog Production Advice for Fall and Winter
Poultry producers should maintain summer growth feeding and ample space with cooling, use summer shelters after 12 weeks to reduce crowding, and move shelters to shade and clean ground. Extension director J W Chandler urges careful care to maximize egg production and timely feeding to avoid delays. For hogs, breed fall litters now to ensure growth before winter, with August and September farrowings favored for more sunshine and pasture. Grasshopper infestations near Washington County can be tackled by early baiting. one bucket of bait early reduces later losses.
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J. W. Chandler
Iowa
Paris
Top on hogs sells for fourteen eighty five
Market notes show hog prices leading at 14.85 per hundredweight amid light trading. Weather outlook adds that temperatures will dip slightly tonight with cooler conditions.
Home garden and pest control tips from Iowa State College
Wet baiting methods to curb grasshoppers on alfalfa and clover fields are outlined along with proper mixing techniques and timing. County extension notes advise safe home canning practices, pressure canners, and lemon juice use. Volunteer Women at Iowa State work asparagus, beans, and tomatoes for freezing or canning. Fly control measures include traps, screens, and safe baits. Wool storage and moth prevention guidance conclude with storage conditions and repellents.
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Home Economist
Ames
Iowa
Beulah Stewart
Cloyce Stewart
Washington
Iowa State College
George M. Godfrey
Student War Council
Margaret Hauck
Madison, Minn
Submarine commander earns multiple cross citations
Lieut. Comdr. Charles Kirkpatrick, noted for his submarine sinking 11 Japanese ships totaling thousands of tons, is the only man with three navy crosses. He also holds the distinguished service cross from the army for a special mission.
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Charles Kirkpatrick
Army
Mrs. Voss Hosts W S C S Meeting in Brighton
BRIGHTON May 7 The Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. E pf Voss. President Mrs. Roy Crossett opened the session with devotions by Mrs. L. E. White. Mrs. Joe Day reviewed a chapter from Earth wherein dwelleth righteousness. Mrs. FE. EE. Voss led the lesson On this foundation and Mrs. Harold Swick presided at fellowship hour with music by Mrs. Kenneth Donavan and Mrs. H. W. Hielmick plus contests.
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Brighton
Woman's Society of Christian Service
E. Pf. Voss
Roy Crossett
L. E. White
Joe Day
FE. EE. Voss
Harold Swick
Kenneth Donavan
H. W. Hielmick
Funeral for Thomas W. Brown at St James Church
Roe Island railroad officials attended the funeral of Thomas W. Brown held at St James Catholic church conducted by Father El J Corcoran. Pallbearers included W F March Ed Sullivan A B Harrison C S Willett A Stames J H Johnson and O W Limestall. Burial took place in Elm Grove cemetery.
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Roe Island Railroad
Thomas W. Brown
St. James Catholic Church
el. J. Corcoran
W. F. March
Ed Sullivan
A. B. Harrison
C. S. Willett
A. Stames
J. H. Johnson
W. Limestall
Elm Grove Cemetery
Portrait of Mother
A poem describes a mother whose voice fades with age yet strengthens when her sons return from sea. Her hair glows like a halo in the sun and she greets tired children with welcome. Her dim eyes brighten at the sight of her sons as joy overflows.
Public Lecture by Robert M. Hutchins Encourages Liberal Education
Hutchins urges high school graduates to pursue liberal education after World War II to restore freedom and moral reform. He warns war disruptions will interrupt studies but stresses education as essential to becoming effective leaders and guardians of society.
Visibility from height at sea and lake levels
An object 1000 feet high is visible 36.2 miles at sea level and 41.7 miles at lake level. The Agriculture Department estimates 1942-43 Oris Cottonseed and peanut oil production may be smaller than expected, while the soy bean crush is now likely to be larger.
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Oris
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