Dairying Lauded as Great Farm Industry by Kansas City Expert
Louis Eschenheimer, head of the Wittee Holstein herd in Kansas City, says dairying is the booming industry for farmers nationwide. He spoke in Waterloo praising Iowa's dairy potential, urging Black Hawk county farmers to form nucleus herds, and noting New England revival in dairying. He predicts a record crowd at the Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress.
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Louis Eschenheimer
Mt. Pleasant
E. H. Wittee
Kansas City
Eschenheimer
Waterloo
Dairy Cattle Congress
Wittee
Iowa
Black Hawk County
New England
Utica
Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress
Wrap Em Warmly Before They Go To School
A home economics note from Iowa State college urges mothers to clothe children warmly for autumn bus rides. Emphasis on durable, tight knitted garments, sweaters, caps, and weatherproof wear. Suggestions include roomy school bags for books rubbers and lunch baskets.
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Iowa State College
Hardin County Men Experiment With Assyrian Corn
Several Hardin county farmers report success with Assyrian corn grown from kernels a traveling pedlar allegedly brought to the area. The weed-like, small, two-layer husked kernels yielded well and promise frost resistance, as farmers note its double coverings may guard yields in cold weather. An Iowa State entomologist warns timely queen-bee packing ahead of frost, while another item notes Ames rescues Standard by adopting drain tile and sewer pipe standards from Iowa State College experiments.
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Eldoraz
Hardin County
United States
Eldora
C. E. Bartholomew
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowan State College
American Society For Testing
Review of Black Hawk County seed corn campaign
Review of Black Hawk County's profitable seed corn campaign reports that the Black Hawk County Crop Improvement association led by A A Burger boosted farmer profits by stressing seed quality and testing each ear. A voluntary testing station in Waterloo tested thousands of ears, sold seed at cost, and generated projected gains of 30 to 60 thousand or more dollars for farmers, with potential total benefits in the hundreds of thousands.
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Black Hawk County
Waterloo
F. W. Powers
Black Ilank National Bank
J. E B. Sedgwick
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank
Bey
Black Frank County
Black Hawk Crop Improvement Association
Dragging Roads Advised By Highway Commission
The highway commission at Town State College urges year round road dragging. Proper autumn dragging prevents winter damage and yields a road in best condition next spring, while light dragging can create a smoother freeze and a winter boulevard surface.
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Town State College
Story County Leads State in Baby Beef Contest Enrollment
Story County now heads the state with 86 contestants enrolled in the baby beef contest and a likely push to 100. Rex Yockey directs the organizing work, guiding the entry drive and preparations.
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Story County
Rex Yockey
Turn Over Hale Million in Stock Turn Over Hale Million in Stock
In a patent suit involving Harvey & Co. vs L H Seurlock et al in Judge Mullan's district court division the $600,000 judgment motion was dismissed and a supersedeas bond filed. The bond valued at 508 060 covered 5 080 shares of M & 8 Gear stock. Plaintiffs own most of the Detroit gear firm. Defendants appealed and served supersedeas notices. Farwell urged the table bundle of certificates as the stock.
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Hrvay & Co
L. H
Edwards, Longley
Marintiffs
F. EB. Farwell
Enlist Schools in Big Corn Campaign
A statewide seed corn drive runs Oct 2 9 to enlist all 700 000 school children in Iowa. Agricultural Extension at Town State College ships 160 000 seed corn bulletins and 20 000 illustrated posters to county superintendents principals and teachers. If per township yields rise by one bushel per acre the gain could fund a consolidated school in 26 years. R K Bliss notes reaching every pupil during that week. County agents in 19 counties will assist.
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Towa
Agricultural Extension Department of
Town State College
R. K. Bliss
Ames
Croat week seed corn campaigns affect children
Fragmentary report notes Croat week activities to conduct seed corn campaigns aimed at serious children during a period labeled Croat week. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear nouns or dates.
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Cora
We Want 120 Day Coven Seed Debate Returns
A Cedar Rapids Republican cites corn growing season shifts noting farmers may plant earlier and vary corn varieties next year. He argues weather remains unsettled, but seed corn is being gathered as growers seek longer maturing hybrids.
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Cedar Rapids
Tinton
Hermape
Corn Maturity and Frost Risk Journal Advice
The passage notes corn needs about 120 days to mature from May to September and warns that cold spells can prevent full maturation. It favors shorter 100 to 110 day varieties to avoid frost damage and achieve better average results than longer season corn.
Wanted 26 girls for sewing at skirt factory
Help wanted immediate. Advert says 26 girls needed for sewing work at a skirt factory located at the corner of Barclay and Glenwood streets.
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Barclay and
Glenwood Streets
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