Smoking cheese innovation studied by Iowa dairy researchers
Farm Bureau notes detail the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station Dairy Industry Section testing a smoking method to flavor cheese. B W Hammer and B Lane seek a controlled, uniform result using two chambers and hickory smoke, aiming for higher prices while preserving texture. high scoring Cheddars aged 4 to 5 months are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Industry
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
B. W. Hammer
B. Lane
Shallow Planting Yields Equal Root Growth in Corn
Iowa State extension tests show corn planted at 2 to 5 inches deep forms roots as strongly as shallow plantings and can match yields. Dorchester notes no advantage to deep planting even in dry seasons, while shallow plantings risk incomplete kernel coverage but early planting and weed control remain key factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Agricultural Extension Service
Cc. S. Dorchester
Agronomy Department
Ames
Dorchester
Early plantings hurt corn root growth says Dorchester
Dorchester cautions that early corn plantings produce tops that outpace roots, while late plantings develop better root systems. He also urges weed control before planting and notes that early harrowing helps if June turns wet, but after planting weed control should minimize cultivation. He adds no real benefit to soil stirring in a clean field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester
Birth affidavits surge as Iowa limits tighten hiring rules
Iowa City officials report a flood of birth affidavits to the State Department of Health with 3315 affidavits during the first quarter 1989 amid new private and governmental proof demands. Tolman notes about 15 percent are rejected for incomplete birth details, yet most are acceptable for federal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Department of Health
Polman
Vital Statistics
Vital Statistics Division
Tolman
Eure
Quality Corn From 1939 Crop Remains High Despite Snow
Corn marketed from the 1939 crop in the principal corn states shows exceptionally high quality, even with increased moisture from open crib storage after heavy January snowfall. The better quality is attributed to favorable growing and harvesting conditions and the wider use of improved practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Marketing Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington Lodge 26 Regular Masonic Meeting Notice
Washington Lodge number 26 A F and A M announces regular meetings on the first Friday of each month. W M Howard McBride and Secretary W Yard are referenced in the call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge No
A. F
A.M
Howard McBride
W. M
W. Yard
Iowa Farm Sports Festival plans grow for 1940
Des Moines reports the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation launches plans for the second annual Farm Sports Festival at Iowa State College on Sept 6 and 7. New features include a music and folk festival section with various vocal and instrumental acts. Kay Sorensen returns as festival manager to aid counties in local planning while softball and baseball are expected to draw most competitors. last year there were over 2000 contestants from 49 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Kay Sorensen
Lf.b.f
Sorensen
Iowa
Field Day at Iowa State College showcases new farm machinery
Ames hosts the fifth annual Field Day on May 10 with demonstrations from 4 AM to 4 PM highlighting the Rotary cultivator, belt plow, Baby Show small tractors and a total of 50000 dollars in equipment. Visitors include Veishea groups and farmers from the county and the event aims to spur interest in Iowa agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Ofiner
Coglter
Veishea
Portable sheep dipping tanks gain popularity in Iowa counties
Iowa sheep breeders embrace portable dipping tanks to control sheep scab and meet a May 1 regulation requiring dipping at community sale barns. Washington County reports active use for the third season under Hubert West, with growing interest statewide and plans to cover costs and fund repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
C. W. McDonald
Iowa State College Extension Animal Husbandman
Washington County
McDonald
Washington County Sheep& Wool Growers’ Association
Hubert West
Ciation
Ste#son
Mr. West
Iowa Motor Club seeks halt to roadside shade trees plan
The Motor Club of Iowa urged the state highway department to stop planting trees on the south, east or west sides of highways. R E B Rhoades said reports show trees shade pavement, slowing ice melt in winter and creating slippery spots when the rest of the surface is dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Iowa State Highway Department
Motor Club of Iowa
R. E B. Rhoades
Motor Club
Pleasant Hill Social Notes Chronicle May Gatherings
Pleasant Hill brief recounts visits and Sunday gatherings. Neighbors include the Chalupas, Lambert family, Bishop, Kephart, Darbyshire, Gamon, Harolds, Mehrenes, and others. Frequent house calls, dinners, and afternoon visitors mark the week’s social flow.
Sunday Socials and Local Updates in Fairfield Area
A block of social notes reports visitors and gatherings around Fairfield. Families including the Sigafooses Kepharts and Hanans share Sunday visits, with Aunt Belle improving. Other items mention corn planting by Fred Heck and Oak Poisoning surgery for Leslie Beenblossom, plus cattle shipment to Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hesseltine
Ben Bruegge
Tony Kauffman
Will Miller
George Weston
Washington
Clark
Frank Kepharts
Sam _ Sigafoose
Ray Whepharts
Fred Heck
Wellman Social Notes Highlight Visits and Funeral
Mrs Lola Coffey returns from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City after a week with daughter Diana. Families from Cedar Rapids Davenport and Iowa City visit Wellman area friends and relatives. Funeral attendees for William Livzey include multiple Livzey and Ruegsegger relatives. Ed Kirkpatrick of Brinton visits and returns after Keota trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wilson
Wellman
Lola Coffey
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Diana
Everette
Orvall Morrison
Ralph Tadlock
Warren Straw
Davenport
J. J. Ward
Linda Kay
Tama County Considers Paying for James Herink’s Two Dogs
Tama County supervisors weigh using the domestic animal fund to cover costs for two dogs owned by James Herink. The decision hinges on eligibility and policy interpretation of fund use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama County
James Herink
Domestic
Herink
Men Plant Hybrid Corn on 100 Acres and Employment
Emery Rigsti plans full acreage of Funks Hybrid corn seed with others in Wayland totaling 100 acres this year after 75 acres last year. thirty workers aided detusseling, with projected increased employment. Local notices mention travel, family visits, and church group Dorcas meeting details.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Emery Rigsti
Funks
J. G
Ralph Wenger
Clarence Shumaker
Hot Springs
Donnie Roth Young
Lloyd Roth
Kaufmans
Josiah Kaufman
Margaret Murphy
Leola Kaufman
Kansas City
Leola
Will Kaufman
C. C. Wenger
Rex Alan
Rea Severt
Wellman
Milburn Krabill
Sto
Washington Mondas
Montgemery Ward
Clair Sodergres
Richard
Robes
Mary K. Conrad
Ea Wayland
Clair
Bergh
Dorcas
Jesses
Jacob Eicher
Joe Good
Kin
Cora Stierer
Www Penner
Hilleboro Kanes
Jessex
C. W. Schlatter
Vane Belle
Jean Schlatter
Emil Stierer
Marvy Mast Wax
Birthday party honors Shonka at Stoner home Iowa City
May 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs C Stoner in Iowa City a party was given in honor of Mr Shonka with music records and a birthday lunch. Sunday dinner guests at Earl Waplethorpe’s home included Mrs Art Hamilton and son from Keota and Mrs Ella Werye. Ray Kinsinger Leona Peterson of Sharon visited Aaron Kinsinger in Ke Lena and John Willie of Williamston is employed at the Pare Hotel.
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Pleasant Hill
May
Jim Chalupa
Raymond Chalupa
Kalona
Edd Chalupa
Helen Mottet
Fred Hecks
Dale Cole
Douglas
Richard
Harry Bishop
Myrla Stephen
Clyde Lambert
Antone
Porter and Hoover
West Chester
Carl Schneider
Amur
Sun
H. L. Wittrig
Dale Darbyshire
Witting
L. B. Hanan
Ho C. Kyle
Brighton
Fred Kephart
Homer Kepharts
Will Harvey
Wapello
John Erienbush
Roy Kephart
Velma
Alvin
William Looney
Lawrence Lawson
Fairfield
James Brooks
Joan Wheelan
Will Saville
Frank Kephart
G. Anderson
Charles Jr
Esther
Cecil
Wilmer Lauderman
Lee Hesselline
Ray Kathmeana
Roy Foss Tam
Frank Wilson
Wellman
C. Stoner
Iowa City
Shonka
Ecords
Earl Waplethorpe
Art Hawilton
Keota
Ella Werye
Ray Kinsinger
Leona Peterson
Sharon
Sunes
Me Nyle Werye
John Kinsinger
Aaron Kinsinger
Kelena
John Willie
Williamster
Pare Hotel
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Farm Bureau Notes
Cyril James
Journal Alde
Mangold’s Tire
Official
Washington Directory
Optometrists
Richard Stewart
Ethel Wilson
R. KR. Noonan
W. P. Rawa
Martha Foster
Harriet Coulter
Harold Putnem
Marion
George County
Lester 8 Krabird
Chiropractors
Chas
KROWN
Court House
Ralston
Karland W. Mead
Ieores Vielde
Ethel McCreedy
Eee
Harry Bowles
DR. A
Peterson
Second Ave
Washington, Iowa
Pk. Co
Boller
State Bank Corner
Washington St
Throdoke
Bailey
Attorney At Law Loan & Trust
Bherman
West Main St
Llouse Ambulance Tyice
Golden State Limited
Careuween
California
Knorville
Bareotodenevices
L. Goodlander
Dunday
C.F. Anderson
OM. & ST. Poa Pe, H. OO
West Hound
East Hound
Southwest Limited
Gepetia
W. CC
BELL
Burlangton Prailways
Westhound
Cmetnehiwettee
Omaha
Chicago
Chi
Cago
Mus
Candy Kitchen
North Side Square
Canton
W. Livingston
Abstract Department
Water and L
City Pire
City Health Office
Ickes Lloyd Lytle
W. H. Futton _E. FL
Milek Henry Halley
dght Plant. _ Py
L. Jordan
J. O. Brown
Walter Kiesey
Mark Pratt H. H
Hmeister
A. E. Palmer R
D. C Barrett Park
Marian
Hailey
Frank B. Miller
J. E. Lemmon
Lest
Dalian
H. Orr
Dr. O
R. F. McFarlane
Will Dupule
Clarence Jacobse
Fred Reid
Iberry
Amy
Eva Denny
Homer Stephen
Polson
Gophers
H. V. Gunderson
Lowa State College Extension
Gunderson
American Foundation For Animal Health
Foundation
Washington Dairy
Associated Gas & Electric Utilities
Howard C. Hopson
New York
King
Samuel Insull
Karl Kephart
Paul Noffsinger
Joan
Jimmy
Grant Grahm
Muscatine
H. E. Ash
Carrie Ash
Frank Hicks
G. I. King
Darwin Hicken
William Livzey
Town City
Lillian Livazey
Dorthy Jean Livzey
Walt Livzey
Charley Livzey
A C. Ruegserger
Orval Ruegsegger
Jim Lewis
Harley Rugg
Art Spears
Eardley Bell
Frank Green
Charles Durian, Jr
Vella Maplethorpe
Lloyd Polson
L. C. Miller
Lyal Smith
Delmar Steninger
George Fash
Ed Kirkpatrick
Brintow
Alphretta Fry
Kirkpatrick
Atta
Ah Ley
Henry Ford
Portland Cement Association
Hubbell Bidg
Lowa
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