Seed Corn Campaign Emphasizes Early Harvest and Education
County Agriculturist A. A. Burger urges farmers to attend seed corn meetings September 6 and 7 at schoolhouses with demonstrations in fields. Experts from Ames College extension and International Harvester will lead, stressing early fall harvesting to secure seed and ensure adequate supply for spring planting.
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A. A. Burger
Extension
College At
Ames
International Harvester Company
P. G. Holden
Iowa
Kap
Louisiana planters tour Waterloo farms to learn farming methods
Prof W R Dodson led a party of over 60 Southern planters visiting four Waterloo farms. They praised the modern, progressive farming practices and thriving farm homes. The trip aimed to study methods in dairying and general tillage, with interest in northern approaches.
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Louisiana
Waterloo
W. R. Dodson
Louisiana College of Agriculture
South
Good Seed Corn Campaign Set to Launch September 6
Governor Clarke backs the Good Seed Corn Campaign urging Iowa boys and girls to learn seed selection and care. Instructions stress picking seed corn before Oct 1, choosing high quality ears from vigorous stalks, drying properly, and buying locally when needed.
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G. W. Clarke
Iowa
New Potatoes Grow Without Soil in Cellar Basket
In Peter Woodring's home at 1021 Randolph street a peach basket stored last spring produced 10 to 12 small potatoes in near darkness. Grown without soil, light, or moisture, they formed as a freak crop among decayed tubers. Photographs will be sent to Iowa State College Ames and Washington for study.
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Peter Woodring
Randolph Street
Mr. Woodring
Wooating
Iowa State College
Ames
Agricultural Department
Washington
Woodring
Kansas Corn Prospects Poor With Declining Supply
The Kansas report lowers prospective corn yield to 50 million bushels, 39 million below August forecast, with prices rising to high levels for December. Visible corn supply fell 796,000 bushels last week to 3,793,000, compared with 2,383,000 a year ago, amid drought expectations and market shifts. A gardening note advises soaking soil overnight on hot days, then hoeing and mulching to preserve moisture, and weed control tips target smartweed, foxtail, and wild barley, with timing for drought conditions.
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Kansas
Towa Onions Are To Go To Europe
Pleasant Valley district north of Davenport in Scott county ships bottleneck yellow onions to Europe this season. About 60 acres of onions yield good quality though drought reduced output with some fields as low as 350 bushels per acre and growers earned around 3400 dollars in total price.
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Pleasant Valley
Davenport
Scott County
Iowa State College
Iowa Counties Proud of Roads
The August Town Agricultural Journal notes most Iowa counties are proud of their county road systems. Many counties report prize road sections and generally good condition, though some are better developed than others. Also, guidance on composting rose bushes recommends three inches of compost around the base each fall, with August applications during drought.
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Hiver
J. W. Etehinger
Agriculturaljet
Towa
Department of Horticulture
Iowa State College
Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies praised by Anamosa reader
Anamosa Iowa letter shows Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding a displaced uterus and general weakness. The writer notes headaches and back pain easing after two bottles, crediting the medicine for improved health and relief.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Anamosa
Iowa
B. Pinkham
Fragmentary note on farming practices from old newspaper
A partial OCR fragment describes using depth measures for planting in cold weather and timing with spring. Mentions well rotated matter and CHET Me in a rural context.
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Beliere
Imad
Chet
Galloway Cattle Take Many Prizes at Des Moines Show
Report from Des Moines shows Galloway cattle, with Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota herds, took top prizes in bull and cow classes. Antonsay Valsteink led bred herd wins. Galloway Ayeshire cows and calves earned premier show honors. State fair cows head to exhibitions in Nebraska Kansas Missouri. Wanted twenty five girls for sewing immediate Skiye factory corner Harelay and Glenwoods streets.
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Halsted
CHR
Wisconsin
Nebrasha
Kioreas
Dowa
Ingle
Minnosota
Antonsay
Galloway Ayeshire
Mesa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Skiye
Harelay and
Glenwoods Streets
Seed corn timing urged as frost looms
An early 20th century notice warns farmers to gather seed before frost and plan multiple seed picks if weather delays. It stresses plentiful seed in good years but warns against relying on unreliable supply and urges caution to avoid freezing damage. The article notes variability in exact picking dates by region.
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Crete
Flrat
Localities Debate Safe Luge Practices In Early Fall
Fragmented text discusses safe place duration and timing in September and October. Mentions methods of selection drying and storage. Indicates a man unfamiliar with proper care may have limited knowledge of effective techniques.
Local Selection Rules for Field Crop Ears
The locality envisions selecting 7 percent from healthy thrifty stalks. Ears should be taroly dried before freezing and kept dry throughout the winter to ensure quality.
The Come-Back Pills Promise Rapid Readiness
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem OW Capsules as a cure for fatigue from overwork and poor health. It claims three capsules daily restore strength against uric acid trouble, kidney issues, gravel or bladder stones, and stomach problems. Prices are 25c, 100c, and $1.00 with a refund offer.
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Haarlem
Holland
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