Northern Everglades set for sugar boom with 12000 acres planted
Florida investors led by Bror G Dahlberg push large scale sugar cane on muck lands around Lake Okeechobee. A 43,000 acre drainage district with 81 mile dike and three pumps enables massive production and new mills are planned at Lewiston and Canal Point along with railroad extensions to serve the New Sugar Bowl.
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NEA
Lewisto
Florida
Everglades
Bror G. Dahlberg
Chicago
Sugar Company
Lake Okeechobea
Dahlberg
Okeechobee
United States
South Florida
Dahibere
Lewiston
Canal Point
America
Cover Tree Wounds With Grafting Wax
Injured fruit trees may be saved by covering barked wounds with grafting wax or lead paint. If mice or rabbits persist, inspect trees and treat wounds promptly. For girdled trees, bridge grafts are recommended in spring using cions longer than the wound. Store dormant grafting stock in moist moss in a cool place until use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Elienwood
Ghio Agricultural Experiment Station
Buggiata
Irish Cobbler Replacing Early Ohio Potatoes In Ohio
The Irish Cobbler is becoming the leading early potato in Ohio, outyielding the Early Ohio in tests at Wooster and Marietta. In 1923 at Wooster the Irish Cobbler yielded 275 bushels per acre versus 149 for Early Ohio. at Marietta a row produced 9 bushels to 8 for Early Ohio. Seed is shipped from Maine and Prince Edward Island, now common through Ohio dealers. John Bushnell recommends Irish Cobbler for southern Ohio, while northern areas favor the late variety Au Rural.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooster
Marietta
Maine
Prince Edward Island
Lake Erie
John Bushnell
Experimment
Au Rural
Jersey cattle club adopts ear tattooing for herd ID
The American Jersey Cattle Club requires post January 1 1929 registrations to bear a plainly tattooed ear with indelible ink. Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station notes ear tattooing complements neckstraps and aids identification. Inside ear should be cleaned with alcohol before tattooing. Owners may obtain an outfit and directions from the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Jersey Cattle Club
Jersey
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Night driving hazards prompt call for standard headlights
Ohio Farm Bureau reports over 70 percent of motor tourists avoid night trips due to glare poor visibility and signs and intoxicated drivers. Officials urge uniform headlights frequent inspections and better sign placement to reduce night hazards for unfamiliar travelers.
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South East Ohio Motor Club
National Touring Board
American Automobile Association
H. N. Burgett
Mr. Targett
York
New England
Ohio Farm
Nual Ohasinees
Coun
Forester notes rising public interest in Ohio woods
State forester Edmund Sr. outlines in an upcoming Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station report a growing public appreciation for forestry, its practical business value, and expanding efforts. He cites increased protected forest acreage, more tree planting, rising land values, and nursery output growth from 3.5 million to about 5 million seedlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Edmund Sr
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Fst
Difles
Starting of Spring Cucumber Plants
Readable notes describe starting cucumber plants for spring crops. Hoffman leads vegetable department guidance on timing in relation to house readiness to ensure transplantable sizes. Local market mentions straw prices near St. Joseph Missouri and a straw stack purchase by an insulating board manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. ©. Hoffman
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Staton
Faras
St. Joseph
Missouri
Food and diet key to growing children's health
Zella Wigeast stresses strong nutrition for schoolchildren as essential for healthy growth and future success. A proper school lunch supports body building and teaches good food habits, countering at home misdirected kindness that may discourage proper choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Wigeast
Ufe
Increase in Livestock Prices Noted in State Report
A state agriculture report notes a 3 percent rise across livestock values including cattle, sheep, horses, and dairy cows, with overall value adjustments reflecting market shifts. The document discusses implications for dairy and farm families, urging support for hot school lunches to educate children on balanced meals and social dining practices.
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Obie
Light pruning improves apple yields and fruit quality
Horticulturist J. H. Gourley from Ohio State University reports that light annual pruning of apple trees yields better crops than heavy pruning or no pruning. Proper pruning enhances bearing, color, and foliage, with less pruning favoring larger, higher quality fruit while excessive pruning reduces overall yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gourley
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
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YSBA
Wasteland
Sham
Bo&iron
Europe
Fe't. McLean
Newing
Tross
MIDAS
Canada
J. H
Grisdale
Jerapy Buil
Toronto
Dominion
Oxford Corn
Frank Silcox
Iona
Ontari
Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation
Sue E
Shve
Burge
Washington D. EL
Ts Bureau
Livestock — Co-Operatives
Ayith
Indiana
Edmund Secrest
Sam
Athens
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