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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1917
Page
7
Ames home and farm news reports an oat yield rise contributing about six million dollars annually to the state economy. The article notes higher production, potential market effects, and implications for farmers' incomes in the upcoming season.
Prof Holden outlines $300 million annual weed costs and Iowa 103 and Iowa 105 oats showing 5 bushels per acre higher yields. He notes widespread seed demand, silo expansion, and new farming methods boosting beef, pork, dairy, and orchard production across Iowa aided by the Experiment Station.
February results from the Pioneer association official tester Anton Christiansen show 361 cows tested, 16 exceeding 50 pounds of butterfat and 46 reaching 40 pounds. Ten cows were sold, including one purebred Jersey at $1,000. no purchases occurred, nine new animals entered tests. The 16 top cows’ records follow.
County agriculturist A A Burger reports Iowa 105 oats closely match 103 but differ in color and straw stiffness. Tests show 105 lodging less than Kherson and other varieties, with slight yield advantages on rich soils. farmers may purchase seed via Cedar Falls Farm Improvement Association contacts.
The work just begun in soil surveys aims to quantify soil fertility needs and plan improvements. Counties already covered will publish complete reports detailing soil conditions and lime prescriptions to restore productivity, with hundreds of experiments in botany, entomology, microbiology, chemistry and farm management conducted by the experiment station and college extension through June 1916.
The pamphlet from the department of agriculture urges early hatching to supply eggs in fall and winter. It explains hens molt in late fall, lists breeds and their laying ages, and suggests March 1 to May 1 hatching with incubators or neighbor hens. It notes that domestic labor dignification efforts rely on housewives nationwide.
George Tall explains soil preparation for spring gardens and outlines preferred vegetable varieties for Waterloo, including peas, beans, carrots, lettuce, onions, and tomatoes. He urges deep, well rotted manure, proper timing, and mulch to conserve moisture, plus guidance on seed choices and nursery options for those without hot beds.
Simple poultry remedies describe a stack dip with 2 parts gasoline and 1 part crude carbotic acid, plaster of Paris ear cement for absorption, and a blue ointment poison recipe. A mite spray uses Cresal or crude oil with stock dip, while a chick head tire method uses vaseline and carbolic acid.
Testimonial from Hugh Welsae of Muskogee Oklahoma dated September 23 1816 praising Cadomeno Tablets as a nervy remedy that calms the nervous system improves sleep and liveliness in his wife and himself. Note claims Cadomeno tablets are sold by leading druggists and readers are urged to write testimonials to the proprietors.
Mrs R A Eaton of Washington writes praising Cascade for cleansing the lower intestine. She claims rapid effect without long waits, urging people to try it and share benefits. Free booklet titled Why Man of Today Is Only 80 Per Cent Different is available at V Wansen & Wansen's Drug Store in Waterloo.
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