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Corn cultivation under WYQT continues to gain momentum
Des Moines Iowa May 31 first cultivation of Towns corn crop well under way across the state and half done in many counties with an excellent start reported by Charles D Reed government meteorologist and director of the Iowa weather and crop bureau. Planting nearly complete with dates earlier than eight year average and last year. Oats show improvement and rain needed for hay and pastures. May temperatures above normal for the fourth straight week. Freezing May 28 caused damage to low land gardens. Winter wheat rye and spring crops in good condition with limited corn damage from pests and less replanting than usual. Dunkerton Ill May 31 Hope Magee four ill with scarlet fever.
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