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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1929

Page

15

Ohio Livestock Co-op Details 1928 Sales by Regions

Ohio Farm Bureau section reports 1928 total livestock sales of 13 961 840 71 across eastern terminals with Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Athens County figures. The Ohio Livestock Co operative Association and Eastern States Company are jointly owned by Farm Bureau members, highlighting Ohio producers role in development and oversight.

Ohio Live-stock Co-operative Association Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Athens County Cincinnati Tage Eastern States Ohio Producers’ Associations Eastern States Company Ohio Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Ohio Association

Timely Use of Spray or Dust for Fruit Disease Control

H C Young of the Ohio Experiment Station explains that timely application of spray or dust is crucial to prevent fruit diseases caused by parasites. He notes fungicides can harm fruit and foliage, recommends lime sulfur and related compounds when appropriate, and urges farmers to follow risk-aware practices until safer materials are found.

H.C. Young Ohio Experiment Station Jor. Young

Fertilization Materials Explained In Farm Bureau Campaign

This brief history of fertilization and the Farm Bureau materials is the first in a planned spring fertilization campaign. Editors note.

Farm Bureau

Evolution of the American fertilizer industry and nitrate history

The article traces fertilizer industry origins from Peruvi an guano to British English pioneer Sir John Lawes and the Rothamsted works, detailing superphosphate development in 1852, mixed fertilizers spreading by 1856, and the rise of refinery methods and motor truck distribution. It notes nitrate beds, phosphoric acid content, and regional production facts, with emphasis on nitrogen sourcing, plant feed, and industry independence.

Sir John Lawes Rothamsted Harpenden England New England Baltimore Charleston Fertilzer Florida Atd City Gal Anmonia Re SIM Paducah Fijie Keeling Hardmaney Keeling South America Cordilleras

Baby Chick King builds world’s largest hatchery in Aluma

Aluma California April 6. Léo A Bourke, once 18, borrowed 31900 and rose to own a vast hatchery with 1 8403 Wauuery LeLe plant capacity 1 840,000 eggs per setting. The firm hatches thousands daily and annual output nears seven million. Bourke endured fires, droughts, and electricity upgrades to create a modern brick plant. He refinanced the company, issued stock, and invites employees and customers to become stockholders.

Aluma Calif Léo A. Bourke California Fe Vadohhamehneniantalanl Bourke Tata

Missionary Builds Largest Bee Farm in Small Louisiana Hamlet

In ONTEGUT Louisiana a Catholic missionary and Acadian Bee Wizard run a vast honeybee operation marketing bees by the pound and queen bees by the unit. The enterprise, started years ago by Rev Joseph M Coulombe, now totals over two thousand colonies, drawing buyers from across the United States and beyond to a remote Gulf Coast outpost with isolation from infested stock.

Ontegut New Orleans Gulf of Mexico United States Itas Bea Joseph M. Coulombe Gulf Coast J. Lioyé St. Romain St. Romain Tinton Canada Mexico Portugal Philippine Islands

Great Men California Radio Presents Stories Of Greatest Men In Dairy

California radio series on KGO Oakland highlights leaders in dairy science and industry. Monthly talks praise Pasteur Babcock Lavaland McCollum Hoard Harley for advances in pasteurization separation milk fat nutrition and milk distribution.

California SI Francisco KGO Oakland California Desiy Council Louis Pasteur H. Babcock University of Winconein Gustaf DeLav~al Elmer V. McCollum William JD. Hoard William Harley

Southeastern Ohio to Have Guernsey Cow

Rob in ECIL was elected vice president of the Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association organized at Meigs County. Maroid Carnahan elected president and C E Carmichael named secretary treasurer. A field day at Carnahan’s home will close charter member list. purebred bulls and females will be brought into the area.

Ecil, Robinson Athens Southeastern Ohio Guernsey Breeder's Association Maroid Carnahan Meign County Ohio Jersey Tocal Guernsey Tthis Guernsey

Old and Young Grange Has Man 87 Years Oh And His Great Grand daughter

In Somerset County Maine Samuel F Emerson 87 years old has served 82 years as Pomona Grange secretary and attends meetings faithfully while his great granddaughter aged 18 is a lady officer and equally devoted to Grange work.

Grange Man Somerset County Maine Samuel F. Emerson Pomona Grange Emerson

Attitude Toward Farmer Is Changing Hartley Believes

Oliver Hartley notes a shift in rural outlook as county officials strengthen farm ties with Columbus. Perry Green, new agriculture director, leads an expert cabinet of farmers focused on animal, plant, fish, and food sectors while rural residents embrace travel, better hotels, and modern infrastructure. A Roosevelt wildlife effort introduces Colorado wild turkeys into Roosevelt Preserve, with turkeys showing vivid behavior and film footage planned for newsreels.

Oliver Hartley Nual Scioto Counhotel Green Columbus State House Department of Agriculture Perry L. Green Roosevelt Colorado Mr. Thompson

Tragic French Wife Drowns With Children, Husband Killed

April 6 report from Panis notes a French wife drowned herself and two children after leaving a message to her husband about Sam. Several days later the husband died from a gunshot to the head, one of his relatives stating it was caused by the incident. The scene involved a grim family tragedy leaving the community startled.

Panis Sam

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