Traces of Corn Rise to United States Most Valuable Crop
Historians note corn origin in the Americas and its growth into a dominant U.S. crop. James B. McNair cites evidence from mound sites and Peruvian burials, while describing seven corn varieties and uses in starch, sugar, feed, and textiles. The United States leads world corn production with multi‑billion bushel output and wide livestock use.
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United States
James B. McNair
Field Museum of Natural History
McNair
America
Jereln
América
South America
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Amersol
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USA
Mipdorn
Columbus
Europe
Raman
Itansary
Tivsaia
Mexico
Argentina
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COUNTY TO HOST LIVELY SHEEP SHOW WITH GENEROUS PRIZES
The Athens County Fair announces a robust sheep exhibition with breed classes including Southdowns Shropshire Downs Merinos and more. Prizes offer a 25 percent higher payout than previous years and entries from local breeders are expected to rise, with emphasis on breeding stock sales and educational value.
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W. Leop Wilkins
K. W. Hayes
Satucdas
Mr. Williams
Prins
Athens County
Sheen
Pride
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Neon
Engineering Seen As Farming Help Sparks Grange Interest
AVIS Cal August 15 Engineering in agriculture is pivotal to modern farming says UC Berkeley professor J B Walker head of the agricultural engineering division. He notes U S gains surpass other nations and that power and labor costs dominate crop production. Grange influence spurs congressmen to push state extensions as prices fall for cotton cattle and crops.
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University of California
United States
Agricul Jteoral
Enyineers
Grange
Florida
Arkansas
Texas
Arkansas Claims Biggest Watermelon Championship Title
The Hempstead County region in Arkansas hosts the Hope Watermelon Festival where farmers showcased record melons. Notably, Edgar Taseter died last October after exhibiting a 182 pound watermelon, with claims of up to 15 melons from one patch weighing over 140 pounds, drawing nationwide attention to Hempstead County’s melon crop.
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NEA Service
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Arkany
Edgar Taseter
Augsl
Laserer
Fenip
Stead County
Arkansas
Union
Hempstead
John & Dibsen
Hope
Peoply
ARO
Liverpool
Hugh Qeseter
Tlw
Bronedt
Aister Cat
Glider making boosts aviation lessons at Ohio camps
Glider experts in Columbus report 6600 miniature air gliders being built at 35 4 H camps this July and August. Under B D Barden of Ohio State University extension service, boys learn aeronautics, building simple gliders in about 15 minutes. initial failures lead to improved designs as they work out the craft.
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Columbus
Psiral
Aeronauticey
B.D. Barden
Ohio State University
Mr. Barden
Pleated Skirts Rise in Popularity Amid 1960s Fashions
A feature on pleated skirts notes their growing appeal among young women, detailing designs with embroidered patterns, painted yokes, and diagonal bodices. It highlights pattern numbers for dress and children's frocks, delivery through the Grange system, and several broadcast schedules for related farm programming.
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Miles
Fater
Alma Jherming
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Arkansas Farmer Crowned King of the Radish Growers
Ang 7 report from Muskogee Oklahoma profiles Mayes Mayes a 67 year old farmer who devenu radishes at Hyde Park and near Los Angeles Live shows his radish packing line washing cooling and ice packing innovations that cut labor costs and boost yields He now harvests four carloads of radishes and projects 20 to 50 carloads this year amid droughts and weather swings while building irrigation and storage to secure production
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Qkia
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United States
Hyde Park
Ataris
Laal
Betton
Muen Ueber
Mayes
Alayes
Leras
Radio hour outlines fruit preservation talks and agrarian subjects
The program features homemaker demonstrations and talks on fruit preservation, agricultural topics, and dietary planning. Speakers include university and department figures and cooperative leaders. the schedule spans Monday to August 19 with interviews and expert panels.
Beekeepers Debate Methods and Practices in Colony Preservation
A turbulent discussion outlines best practices for sustaining bee colonies, including disease control, queen replacement, and forage strategies. The article cites recommendations from industry groups and notes recent trials on home versus store-bought management, while warning of threats like pests and winter losses to ensure long term viability.
New Bulletin on Soy Beans Value and Trials
A monograph from the Experiment Station outlines soy bean use as feed and as a potential crop. It details range trials in multiple states including West Virginia Nebraska Minnesota and Missouri with varied winters and production outcomes.
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Bentas
Abbnan
Kwin
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Sant Gut Covbesthal
AYALA
Ohio Ranks Seventh In Forestry Project
Columbus August 16 Ohio ranked seventh in the United States in planted acres with 3 426 acres of unforest land in the forestry project according to figures by the forest service U S Department of Agriculture Ohio's forestry effort totals 1929 929 trees planted and recorded by the federal agency
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United States Civil Service Mission
Federal Farm Board
States Civil Service
Washington, D. C
Coplesse Commission
Limited Oil Service Commission
Brion
Db. C
Olumbus
Ohio
United States
Forest Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Award and Forest Planting Data From United States Report
A damaged OCR item highlights a farm award linked to Distioatistien eb ven we AIEEE Ii Stetter Willon Dabeark and a note on university agronomy studies. It mentions Arthur Wapper of Roadie Michigan and lists forest planting figures by state, with Nebraska, Kansas, and New York among leading regions, and joint plantings in Hawaii and Puerto Rico totaling vast acreages.
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Distioatistien
Willon
Agricultieal
Ehenvetey
University of Mea Nets
Geno
Tierle
Ik Fayentian Maat
Arthur Wapper
Michigan
T Wren Rower
New York
Loulahing
Hin Pennayt
Washington
Massichusstia
Ore View Itxelt
Simaller
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Federal
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Nebraska
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Hawaii
Porta Riva
Fertilizer Practices for Trees and Lawns Across Regions
A report discusses fertilizer use to improve vigor in trees and lawns, noting nitrate and sulfate based formulations, application timing, and placement. It references experiments and guidance from agricultural authorities and universities, highlighting regional adoption and potential benefits for city and rural grounds.
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Towers
Schmitt
Farm Duslacsy Library
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Rani Ridgway
Tatermintion
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Home Moor
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York State Grange
Athens
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