Chester Youth Wins Seed Corn Prize With a Story On Test Farm Trip
Chester youth ABERT STALNAKER won first prize for a letter describing a fall visit to the Southeastern Test Farm at Carpenter. More than 180 Vocational Agricultural students from Meigs, Vinton, Gallia, and Athens counties toured the farm, examining sheep, poultry, and field trials. The entry recounts observations on sheep feeding, poultry housing, and pasture practices, plus a game score and field notes on lime, phosphate, and fertilizer effects. The writer expresses regret at missing an orchard tour and hopes for another trip.
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Chester
Abert Stalnaker
Carpenter
Meigs
Vinton
Gallia
Athens
Stalnaker
Owe
Acre
Soifah Ner Acre
Mear
Spoiled and seed corn shortage warned by county agent
Athens County agent T. L. Johnson warns corn supplies for 1930 will be tight. He cites 1929 crop losses, cold November weather, and forecasts from Ohio State University officials that seed corn will be scarce nationwide.
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Johnson
Athens County
Catensian
Athens
Othee
Germain
Johneontro
Ohio State Universats
Pomeroy man notes heavy losses on Ohio river trips
Elmer Beegle, poultry doctor and pocket Senator Cordill co owner, says river passenger trade collapsed after the holidays. He reports three trips on the Cordill lost 700 dollars each, with demand dip until spring return.
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Pomeroy
Elmer Beegle
Cordill
Upper
Ohio
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Care of Plants and Market Outlook in Columbus Jan Item
Jan report from Columbus discusses houseplant care under winter conditions with emphasis on proper watering and drainage, citing Prof Aly Faurie of Ketle State University. The piece also notes fluctuating cattle and hog prices, with expectations of possible price rises and market activity after holidays, per C J West of Chloe Farm Surean Corp.
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Columbus, Jan
Byrd
Louse Planta
Geo House
Aly Faurie
Ketle State University
Laurie
Marie
Ian
C. J. West
Chloe Farm Surean Corporation
Butter Price Break Shifts Market Outlook
A fragmented report notes price breaks in butter and dairy cream amid production shifts and rising sanitary rules. Dairy farmers report uncertain, uneven pricing as regional markets adjust, with costs to retailers climbing and some observers predicting tighter supplies.
The Axe For Farm Woodlands Said To Help
Columbus reports extension forester PW Dean explains the axe can greatly improve farm woodlands by removing undesirable trees and vines. An eight hour day can restore an acre, boosting thrift and growth of remaining trees such as beech gum maple oak hickory and poplar while grapevines choke saplings and younger growth.
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Columbus
PW. Dean
Qhia
Ohio
Ohio strawberry bulletin promises higher yields with variety choice
J 8 Shoemaker of the horticulture department notes in Bulletin 444 The Strawberry In Ohio that many Ohio strawberry growers could more than double present yields without expanding acreage by selecting proper varieties and adopting better cultivation. The bulletin aims to help in site and bed selection, variety choice, and handling of the crop. Copies mailed free to growers sending name and address to the Experiment Station, Wooster, Ohio.
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Ohio
Shoemaker
Department of Hortaculture
Wooster
Ohto
Thea
Canned Goods Champion Emerges From Ennan Contest
In Ennan Wisconsin on January 18, Mea A Lazy Hvass wins national canning title after using government guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Her winning method involved pressure canning vegetables and peas, yielding a $1250 prize and earning praise for precision and technique.
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Ennan
Wis
Sam
U. B. Department of Agriculture
Leela
Now Is Time To Plan for That Garden
Planning your spring garden in winter saves effort and ensures supplies. Athens County extension agent T A Johnson advises using seed catalogs to select crops, planning sizes, and arranging soil tools while cold days make gardening feel like a game rather than drudgery. He notes cold frames, boards, peat moss, and seed sowing methods prepare seeds for early spring growth.
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T. A. Johnson
Athens County
Mr. Johnson
Winning Wool Show Honors Highlight Marietta Exhibit
At the International Wool Show in Seattle Washington the Marietta exhibitor took the top trophy with a named plate and silver cup for fine wool. Flo won best tine wool fleece at the Wheeling West Virginia show.
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Marietta
Dun
Nobis County
Parower
Aheda
Sheeds International
Seattle
Wash
Flo
Wheeling W. Va
Aire ng Pillows Don’t Sun Gather Pillows
Fragmentary notice notes pillows and peat affecting feathers and air penetration on windy days. The text is garbled and references hanging something in the line on a windy day with air penetrating. Entities and clear facts are limited by the damaged OCR.
Science and farming advance raise world production rates
A garbled report notes that scientific methods and modern techniques have boosted American farming efficiency to levels where most nations could rely on U.S. production for large needs. It contrasts with Chile, where much larger labor is needed to produce one unit of food.
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Sciexch
Ameria
Chile
Federal Farm Facts Highlight Wheat Prices and Hog Returns
The U S Department of Agriculture reports wheat terminal changes and about 19 cents per bushel difference from July to October. Hog sale returns in Indiana under a Battalion system show gains over former methods. The Federal Farm Board extends a loan of 1 000 to a cooperative federation in Ithaca New York to fund marketing facilities and stations. Idle destruction still costs over 20 million annually.
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Amk
Carly
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
T. S. Department of Agriquine
Tee
Fari {Board
Co-opermtiyo
Kins Lesmuo Federation Exchange
Ithaca
Consuuet
Gts
New York
Seward Ornl
U. S
Loan Supply Seen Improving for Ohio Farmers
Columbus, Jan. 18. C. J. West of the Ohio Farm Bureau Corp says a larger farm loan supply is essential for efficient operation and that easier financing could help farmers trade properties to better holders. Insurance firms, long a source of farm mortgage funds, may return to the field as bond investments wane, with lenders hoping for more money for farm loans and stronger confidence in farming securities.
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Columbus
C. J. West
Ohio Farm Bureau Corporation
Tagumey
Tomas
Qhio Fara
Bossie
Cogs Ful
Uew United States
Cima
Gurny
Sears
Dirk
Frock Patterns and Fabrics Highlight Late Fashion Line
Athens Messenger catalogs a spring fashion spread featuring printed silks, lames, and woolen frocks with soft drapes and tailored panels. Patterns 363 365 298 present options in velvet, crepe, tweed, and pique across sizes with yardage and fabric notes. orders ship from the Athens department store.
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Athens Messenger
Vatturay
West Anti Aire
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Wonis
Walter
la Butte
Dean
Harrison
Williams
Biyria
Uncle Sam
Rennan
Tadane
Mia
Uncle Sant
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Hac
Darout
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Tleeses
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