Ohio Apple Production Fails to Meet State Demand
Charles W. Hauck of the Ohio Experimental Station analyzes 1917 to 1926 data showing U S apple production per capita far exceeds Ohio output. Ohio shipped only about 7.5 percent of the state crop by carlot, with most remaining sold locally, trucking, or roadside markets. Two main supply factors are fruit yield and population density within truck distance, plus fruit quality affecting local sales potential.
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Charles W. Hauck
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Incentives Needed to Keep Youth on Farms
An old newspaper piece argues for stronger incentives to keep boys and girls on farms, discussing rural life, social events, and gender roles while noting local attitudes toward farming as a livelihood and community culture.
Soap Making Art Not Forgotten in Rural Ohio Areas
Rural Ohio women keep up soap making with home production and farm use. In 49 Ohio families surveyed over a year 20.5 percent of soap used came from on farm production. Fifteen families made soap for their own use and 68.2 pounds per family were consumed on the farm yearly. Of total soap used 672 pounds were home made and 2,693 pounds purchased. The average family spent 6.59 dollars on soap annually aside from home made soap costs.
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Ohio
Extension Service
Ohio State University
Pruning of Berry Crops Regulates Growth of Fruit
Experimental tests at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station show pruning levels affect yield shoot growth and fruiting in raspberries and blackberries. Different bramble types need distinct pruning. heavier cuts reduce overall yield but raise fruiting percentage and berry size. Elderberry and dewberry guidance suggest earlier trimming may improve trainability and subsequent yields.
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J. S. Shoenanker
Assistuml Hartielullurist
Ohio Experimental
Cumberland
Elderada
Doo Oofs Eggs Saved Food Supply In France War
An article notes eggs known as doo oofs played a valuable role in sustaining rations in France during war. It describes how eggs along with pitta and grain formed a dietary backbone as supply lines and farming faced strain, with references to bread, oil, and local food measures affecting daily meals.
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France
Plane lands after engine failure during dramatic flight
Vance Breese, famed San Francisco aircraft designer, piloted a plane that shed a missing propeller and bucked with engine detachment. He steadied the craft from a high altitude 1,200 feet above San Francisco Bay, guiding a safe landing just clear of power lines.
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Vance Breese
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Lana
San Jantisco
Apple Scab Threat Could Cut Ohio Apple Harvest
Curtis May of the Ohio Experiment Station warns scab diseases may reduce this year’s apple harvest in five Ohio counties if not controlled. Mature spores exist statewide. warm rains could trigger widespread infections. Spraying with standard fungicides at the right times is advised by Ohio State University Agricultural Extension and state pathology officials.
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Curtis May
Ohio Experiment Station
Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio State University
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Wheat Rusi Reduce Total Damage Effort in 7914
The text notes a farmer and government cooperation reducing wheat crop loss over years. It mentions spring conditions and a toll in bushels, with figures indicating a drop from earlier levels to a lower annual toll. Historical context underscores agricultural improvement efforts.
Ohio college biology students study seed spread mechanisms
In a lab at Ohio Villa Ne, students under Professor W A Mabave test seed dispersal with muddy boots autmobiles and birds. They report seeds cling to equipment and insects, with experiments showing slugs can carry seeds and soil samples from three feet deep still sprout plants. The work aims to uncover how long seeds stay underground and how various creatures aid dispersion.
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Ohio
Lillian Dent
New Memorial Auditorium
Farmers urged to form committees to study tax relief
Ohio Farm Bureau officials say farmers in every taxing district should appoint committees to review government expenses and seek methods to reduce tax burdens. The push emphasizes examining the budget and expenditures to identify savings and ease the tax load for residents across counties.
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Ohio Farm Burea Federation
Giia
Bucget Kiw
Forest land reform slows as agencies face snagged parcels
The Geala division of the Florida National Forest has grappled with complex land ownership issues. Officials seek faster access to parcels tied to national geopresidential programs but progress remains uneven across regions.
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Florida National Forest
Geopresidential
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Changes in Ohio Seed Improvement rules abolish registered seed
The Ohio Seed Improvement Association announces a new bulletin ending the registered seed grade. Only certified seed will be produced. registered seed must originate from registered stock. Inspections require 8.0 percent perfection for certified and 92.8 percent for registered seed. New members face a probationary year before producing registered seed. Inspection fees rise to cover costs of supervision.
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Ohio Seed Improvement Association
Iheen
Werc
Experimental farm aims to boost corn yields with new gear
A regional agricultural page reports on a farm introducing updated equipment and practical methods to improve corn production. The note mentions scouting efforts to test the gear and improve yields.
Unclear Text Summary From Historical OCR Fragment
The readable content is highly garbled and provides no coherent events or names to anchor a factual card. No identifiable persons organizations or places are clearly present.
Farm Population Figures Spark New York State Analysis
The farm population as of January 1 shows a marked change, with shifts affecting state agriculture. Officials compare counts to prior years, noting declines in some regions and growth in others.
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New York
Ann State
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