Resolutions Drafted by Ohio Farm Bureau At Meet
Charles Mansfield, Athens R.4, served as official delegate to the Ohio Farm Bureau federation meetings in Columbus from January 3 to February 1. The assembly adopted several policies including membership standardization, funding divisions, and proposals on corn borer control, fertilizer manufacture in peacetime, and agricultural support. Delegates supported state and federal aid for corn borer control, stricter dog license enforcement, highway and tax measures, debt sustainability, and a cooperative future for industry, agriculture, and community programs.
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Charles Mansfield
Athens R
Athens County
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Columbus
Dion
Amerigan
Fertilizer Sale Shows Decline Outlook in 1920s
Washington Feb 12 The fertilizer industry in the United States faces a discouraging near term outlook says Charles J Brand executive secretary and treasurer of the National Fertilizer Association. Despite cheap fertilizer and farm needs, farmers lack purchasing power as crop values fell from 1924 to 1925 and again below 1925 levels in 1926, threatening industry profits rather than production increases.
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Ashington
United States
Charles J. Frond
National Fertilizer Association
Brand
Prisoners Aid Apple Harvest Amid Labor Shortage
Prisoners contribute to harvest work at Appleton orchards as local labor shortages limit seasonal picking. Authorities report organized inmate labor programs aiding farmers, boosting yield while addressing community needs.
Wind power plant to enter general rural use soon
ODN Nebraska reports wind power plants may become common in rural areas. A test shows wind can charge storage batteries safely, with five units needing charging every two to three days under average conditions. Other notes mention prison release and apple harvests impacted by weather and bee colonies reacting to zero temperatures.
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Neb
Planta Ray
January poultry record in Meigs County reaches high
Reports to county farm agent George W W Kreitl show Her peel leading January poultry records with five pair of hens from PROBUSERS Gy EGGS Hf MEIGS. A fleet of 128 White Rock poultry is at an 18.7 stage as of February 12. Accords ark held.
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George WW. Kreitl
Her. Peel
Ddemonstration
Pomeroye
Comparing Skim Milk and Whole Milk Calves for Early Growth
A fragment discusses calf feeding comparing skim milk and whole milk, noting weight gain differences in early months and potential later effects. It mentions cost figures like 2.25 dollars and pounds, and emphasizes thrift and adaptation to grain and hay as feeding changes occur.
Robbins laid to rest with hat on, boots worn in life
John C. Robbins, 43, a pioneer of the hill country near Pineville, died and was buried with his hat on and the shoes he wore for years. He was a noted game hunter and his last wishes were carried out, including aiding his burial.
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John C. Robbins
Hill Country
Pineville
Obbins
Robbins
Country physician fades like country store trends
A sociologist notes shifting patterns as rural medical providers decline and alternative health centers expand in urbanizing regions. The piece contrasts traditional country practitioners with new vegan and social centers shaping community care and access.
Rural standards of living debated by NC State expert
Dr. C. Taylor of North Carolina State College argues that rural farmers face economic and social problems despite farming knowledge. He says rural living trails urban levels in housing education recreation and religion, and calls for integrating education to improve farms and homes. He urges farmers to show tangible signs of progress through homes, schools, and churches.
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Aleigh
C. Taylor
North Carolina State College
Taylor
Crop land use shifts as horses decline amid tractors
A state study estimates 30,000 tractor farms reduce land needed to feed horses by 1.08 acres per farm. Overall horse numbers drop by about 253,047 with 428,541 acres freed from horse feed. Total crop land redirect to human food reaches 1,154,021 acres, about 16 percent of statewide crop acreage, enough to feed 400,000 people.
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Dus
Sheep Population Declines In Ohio Farms
The report shows a drop in sheep numbers in Ohio with about 2,086,000 head estimated now versus 2,000,000 a year ago. Swine and horses also decline while dairy cattle and other farm animals are excluded from the farm totals, citing economic pressure and an epidemic impact.
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Columbus
Fel
West
Children Farm Close To Home
Ohio livestock declines during year report from Columbus in February shows 68 percent of children whose parents operate farms remain in the county of birth. Of the rest 22 percent move to adjacent counties, 6 percent to other counties in Ohio, and 7 percent to other states.
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Ohio
Olumbus
Ohio State Univerisity
Hairpin Solutions Skeptical on Fertility Estimates
E. Barnes of Ohio State University faculty questions barnyard fertility data. Reports suggest $109 yearly loss from open manure. claims average farm waste and manure usage miscalculate fertilizer potential. Statewide figures show millions in value tied to current practices but debate persists.
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Barnes
Sails
Ohio State University
Bai
Ohio
Olumbus
Feho i2s-Matien Piarerant Werd
Barngs
Fragmented OCR item on 19th century agriculture and stock
An unclear collection of figures and phrases references meats in stock eggs governor Sam A Missouri revenue from sales of chickens and other foods. Mentions alfalfa and beekeeping, and notes from agricultural extension service reports. Content is garbled with many broken terms and uncertain data.
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Nabant
Noth
Hy Eyne
Che Hureauilina Agricultural Extension Service
Oregon
Ceengiai Vaitell
Ohio study details corn borer life cycle and spread
In Columbus on February 12, officials of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station report findings on the European corn borer. The moth larva, about an inch long, creates tunnels in stalks and ears, spreading rapidly across regions by moth flight and movement in debris. Control emphasizes cutting stalks low and plowing under stubble to bury pupae.
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Ohio
Olumbus
Vu Aeraent
Ghlo Agricultural Experiment
Europe
United States
Unclear historical note on eggs and diet effects
Fragmented OCR text discusses egg nutrient content and dietary factors linked to yolk and eye color. Mentions untested factors, government or institutional notes, and a study showing potency of something dependent on feed. Content is garbled with many unreadable terms and lacks clear events or names.
Popes Are Married and Students Mentioned in Roll
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate marriage mentions among students with names like Martine and Arann. No clear event date, place, or complete context available. Further text needed to confirm scope and identities.
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Martine
Vin Arann
Lt Ter
Frantie
Indios
Leafhopper blamed for tomato blight in Oregon
In Oregon, leafhopper blamed for tomato and squash blight affecting beans and other crops. No effective control found yet. Also notes small world wheat crop and timber sales offered by the U S Forest Service for Alaska pulpwood bids of five billion board feet each.
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M. B. McKay
T. P. Dykstra
Oregon Experiment Station
United States Forest Service
Anies
Alaska
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Yakima
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Henry Wippel
Pioneer
Radley Farm
Tes
Mra. J. W
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Ohis
Meyers
Missouri
T. Louis
Sam A
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Engeleta
Tim
Athens Messenger
Guy W. Miller
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