315 Forest Fires Reported in Southeastern Ohio in 33
A 1933 district fire report by B. E B. Leete details 315 forest fires over 7028 acres in 12 Southern Ohio counties with damage about 10160 dollars. Incendiaries caused the largest losses, and CCC crews aided suppression while spring fires were limited by funding constraints.
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Ohio
B. E B. Leete
United States Forestry Department
Louisville
Landiag
CCC
Leete
Conservation Corps Forestry
Roas County Woodlands
Brush Rides
Harrison Township
Ross County
Vinton
Hocking
Rugged Individualism Not For Farm
A speech by Tom Worrall of Chesterhill argues that modern farming requires records, standardization, and cooperation. He warns that rugged individualism hinders progress and urges farmers to adopt science, precision feeding, soil conservation, and collective marketing to stay competitive and prosperous.
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Tom Worrall
Chesterhill
Loag
Pasture Farmers of America
L. MecKitrick
Vong
Fr. F. A
Wild Life on Farm Lands Promoted in New Bulletin
The Bureau of Biological Survey urges farmers to profit from wildlife by encouraging game on cultivated land. The illustrated Farmers Bulletin No. 1719-F explains how to increase food and cover for wild species, assess farm surveys, and outline payments for wildlife services. Copies cost 5 cents from the Government Printing Office.
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Bureau of Biological Survey
U. S Department of Agriculture
Pew
Paul G. Redington
Biological Survey
Committee For Wildlife Restoration
Wallace
New Farmers’ Bulletin
Farmers’ Bulletin
Superintendent of Documents
Government Printing Office
Washington, D. C
County Must Pay Sum Fixed by Home Board
Columbus February 3 The county commissioners must appropriate funds for the salaries of the superintendent and matron of a children's home as fixed by the home trustees Bricker said the salaries are to be set by the trustees and the county only provides appropriation authority.
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Home’ Board
Columbus
U.R— Ty
John W. Bricker
Bricker
Ohio
County Title Changes and Transfers Across Townships
Summary of multiple property transfers and affidavits in Athens and surrounding townships. Includes warranty deeds for Ellen Wood and John Wood transfers, quit claims, affidavits for transfer, and a school board transfer to Gaye White. Names include Clarence Cooper, Clarence Mathews, Milo Cavannah, Chauncey Dover Board of Education, William Stephenson, Bertha K B, John Knapper, Laster Sickles, William Hartley, Peoples Bank Co, and the Mulligan family. Addresses and parcels referenced include inlots and subdivision numbers.
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Frank
Charlies KR
Bertha F. Hawk
Iniot
Ellen V. Wood
Chauncey Dover Board of Education
Gaye White
White School
Butter Better or Children
A Michigan farmer’s wife urges replacing oleo with butter to save money for medicines and to improve child health. She argues butter provides vital vitamins and strengthens resistance to colds while supporting dairy farming over cocoanut imports.
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Michigan
Ohio Stock Raisers Find Markets Better
Columbus Feb 3 The improved attitude of producers and business interests suggests 1934 livestock prices may rise from the past two yearss outlook brighter for farmers. Hog prices reached a high since November 29 with a decline on Wednesday amid tax changes. Lamb prices remain strong with a Chicago top of 9.35 dollars January 31. Cattle stay steady but heavy weights sell slowly. Ohio producers earn only about half to two thirds of prices paid in Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa, per Howard Jefferson of the Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Columbus
Howard Jefferson
Ohio Farm Bureau
Varolus
Chicago
Jefferson
Ohio
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Sheep farmer clings to stock as prices hit new lows
A farmer who held on as lambs and wool fell to new lows may see a similar fate for his hogs and poultry. The implied caution echoes across livestock markets as owners face ongoing pricing pressure and risk.
Hog prices and fair exchange value in prewar and 1930s
The piece explains that from 1910 to 1914 farm hog price of 7.24 dollars per hundredweight matched the fair exchange value. Postwar, supply and demand imbalances kept hog prices below fair value, with 1932 showing 3.47 dollars per cwt though commodity prices were higher, creating a 4.28 dollar gap. The Agricultural Adjustment Act aims to align prices with fair value again.
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Sents
Cull or Marginal Cows Robbing Dairymen of Cash
Formerly Professor Animal Husbandry Purdue University notes many dairies lose profits as milk prices fall. Cull marginal cows while feeding productive cows efficiently with diverse protein supplements. New York tests show protein additives raise milk output and butter fat. proper records help remove underperforming cows.
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New York State
Farmer sells hen and chicks as unit for three dollars
A farmer markets 15 purebred chicks with a mother hen as a single unit for three dollars. The approach aims to move hens at a good price when they set.
Mulching Benefit for Tree Fruits in Cold Springs Frost
A horticulture report notes mulch protects soil around fruit trees during bloom and frost risk, preserving soil conditions and reducing weeds. In trials at a 18 year old station orchard, mulched vs unmulched plots show little difference in yield and color, though mulch aids weed suppression and windfall reduction.
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C. W
Tay
Crackiy
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Lpespedeza
Missouri
Muskingum Valley
Lower
Morgan
Morgan County
the Colonial Finance Company
North Court Street
Athens
Nelsonville Brick Co
N. Court St
Chevrolet
CTTY
Alexander
Clarence
Mary Cooper
Clarence P. Mathews
Albany
Canaan Township
Bmilen Cavanaugh
Thomas Cavanaugh
Dover Township
Glougter
William Stephenson
Bertha KB
John HM. Knapper
Waterloo Township
William Hartley
Nelsonville
Peoples Bank Co
Thomas, Frederick and
Elizabeth Mulligan
By W. B. Krueck
Muleh
The
Scioto Livestock Sales Co
Rose St
Pen Na
Es C.D. Heck
Athens Implement Co
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