Living History Farms planned near Des Moines
Project led by Dr William G Murray targets three farms to tell agricultural progress from 1840 to a future concept. The 555 acre site near I 80 and I 35 includes a 1840 pioneer farm, 1900 horse farm, and a future farm with advanced tech.
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Des Moines
Lunder Way
Here
Living History Farms
William G. Murray
Iowa State University
Iowa
Darwin Thede
Pioneer Farm
Clive
R. H. Bergeson and Associates
Bergeson
Darwin
Murray
Ames
Local Attorneys Directory Listing Professionals in Livingston Area
A historical directory lists law firms and attorneys with offices and contact numbers in Livingston and nearby towns. Notable firms include Livingston Day Kehoe Meeker & Bates at 122 South Ep, Morrison Morrison and Lloyd at 211 West Washington, John C Owen at 109 East Main, and Stewart & Shearer at 225 West Main with phone numbers 653-5431 and 653-2159.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston, Day, Kehoe, Meeker & Bates
Robert Day
Everett Minnet
South Ep
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
West Main
Push-up terraces reduce soil loss on Ames Terraces fields
Washington County Extension Director Jim Frier reports soil loss from rolling sand nearly eliminated by push-up terraces with seeded backslope. John Laflen of USDA and Iowa State University measured slopes and losses at Eldora Guthrie Center Creston and Charles City, showing reduced slopes and low drainage losses. Benefits include lower water release to streams and potential reduced road culvert sizes and construction costs.
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Jim Frier
Washington County
Laflen
Eldora
Guthrie Center
Creston
Charles City
Lafsen
Peony care and garden pruning tips from ISU expert
Iowa State University extension horticulturist Ben Vance explains disbudding to boost peony blooms by removing side buds and leaving the top bud. He also covers pinching to compact annuals and perennials, watering for new shrubs, mulching to conserve moisture, and proper tree wrap for newly planted deciduous trees. The piece includes soil erosion notes and rhubarb pruning guidance.
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Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Vance
Efficiency pays in swine production in 1970
East central Louisiana swine producers showed higher profitability in 1970, with top herds averaging 280 pounds feed per 100 pounds gain and selling at $21.77 per 100 pounds. Weaning 8.6 pigs per litter and 143 pigs per sow yearly boosted efficiency, while death loss remained 1.9 percent. Health, housing, and parasite prevention are urged. contact county extension director for ISU swine record analysis.
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East Central
Eldon J. Hans
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Iowa State University
Hans
Accident Report Corrected On Wayland Collision
Bertha Marie Wenger of Wayland backed from a parking stall on South Town Avenue Saturday and was struck by Shelby Robinson of Iowa City. Estimated damage is $600. The Journal later corrected an earlier misreport that Wenger had struck the other vehicle.
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Bertha Marie Wenger
Wayland
Shelby Robinson
Iowa City
Wenger
South Town Avenue
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Irwin
Alfred Worden
David Scott
Moon
Cape Kennedy
UPI Telephoto
Plan Living History Farm
Chuck Schoffne
Drake University
Thede
Glidden
National Park Service
Smithsonian Institute
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Ernst Christensen
Christensen
Professional Directory
J. R. Bissland
Chiro Prietor
Kalona
Towa
Lours
Production Credit Association
North Towa
Washington
Melvin Schneider
State Farm Insurance
Maplewood Manor Nursing Home
Optometrist
Some
Cooperative Usda and
Towa State University
John Laflen
USDA
Venter
Aickty Otam Verded
Ee County Extension
Guthrie
Chucks Auto Repair
Highway
Kalona Texan Pickup
L & W Campers Sales — Wellman
Lark Travel
Perry Industries
Kalona Pickup Toppers
Swartz-Cap Enterprises
Wellman Sierra Trail Boss All Terrain Vehicles
Bill
4Th Street
Columbus Junction
Cherry Street
U. M. Church Corner
Admiral
Chevrolet
Bel Air
Haviland
C. A. Stephens
Clyde Crawford
ADM
Duncan
Soukup
Peoples National Bank
Telebishion
Washington County Farm Store
Kalona, Iowa
West Third Street
Universal
Fable Model TV
Albert Franzen
Keith Murphy
Ford
Mace Motor Co
Town Ave
Washington, Iowa
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