Southeastern Ohio Test Farm Picnic Draws Farmers and Experts
More than 1 500 farmers and families from Hocking Athens Meigs and Vinton counties will attend a June 18 picnic at the Southeastern Ohio Test Farm. The event showcases crop experiments, farm tours, and talks by specialists from Ohio State University and the Wooster Experiment Station.
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Sues
Hocking
Athens
Meigs
Winton
Southeastern Ohio
Casnanter
Ohio State University
Unio
Wooster
UK Lest
Witlard
Crops Department
Ohio State Univarafty
Buh. Ballou
Ohio
Fair County
Johnson
Hartman
Farmera
Soybean Hay Feed Cuts Dairy Costs Say Extension Agent
Athens County extension agent T. A1 asserts soybean hay reduces dairy costs by supplying legume hay at lower expense. Farmer Mr Johnson notes sowing soybeans now will yield hay by late August if timed right, offering similar protein and mineral value to alfalfa with less waste from early cutting.
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eGolingan
Athens County
Yalta
Nord
Johnson
Abundance of Milk Used for Ice Cream History
Washington on May 31 reports that milk use for ice cream involves 3,333,332 dairy cows 4,000 factories and 243,060 6¢ pounds of cream annually. O E Ceded head of the Dairy Industry sketches the dessert history noting Dolly Madison and Alexander Hamilton ties to ice cream. Also Argentine wheat prospects show a drop in crops and exports. Cincinnati assembly opens May 29 without major religious dispute.
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Washington
U.R
O. E
Ced
Bureau of Dairydustry
Agricultura Departent
Cincinnati
Nntie
Presbyterian General Assembly
Farm Facts and Policies Highlight Early 1930s Agriculture
Federal farm wages on April 1 marked the lowest date total on record while the Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports wage index at 162 percent of the 1910-14 base, up three points from January 1930 and five below April 1929. Dr John St Aihler urges modernization of the livestock industry and culls to remove diseased cattle and poor sires. The 1830 USDA Yearbook is released with farming guidance. A meat tenderness tester and European competition in fruit markets are noted alongside Oklahoma’s land acquisitions and the new Stave Office Building project.
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U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Bureau
Tefson
John St. Aiahler
U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry
Oklahoma
Columbus
Canadian County
United
Allormey
Bettman
Planting shade loving ground cover periwinkle and more
UNCLE SANES guides shade tolerant ground covers for gardens. Periwinkle and creeping ivy are recommended with English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, moss pink, ground ivy, and other species for dense, evergreen coverage. Prepare soil with fertilizer and bone meal. plant nine to twelve inches apart and water as needed.
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Bureau of Plant Indwas
Department of Agriculture
Farmer aims to beat own record with machinery powered planting
An Iowa grower previously set a record by plowing and planting with horses at about 24 cents a bushel. This year he adopts tractors and munching pilapters to cut time and lower costs, hoping to surpass his own last year’s record.
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Quo
Farmers adopt golf knickers replacing overalls in LaPratele course
In LaPratele township Flock County a nine hole course run for and by farmers claims to be the only US farmman operated course. It opened in 1922 on about 80 rented acres and, after initial play, drew a small group to form a club named Nobelak which later disbanded but farmers continued using the links.
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LaPratele Township
Flock Country
United States
Lee Barron
Igds
Noheliak
Teal
Farmers Find 200 Uses for Electric Aid
The Ohio State University Agricultural Extension bulletin reports electricity boosts on farms. It notes 260 possible uses from lighting and well pumps to motors for grinding, washing, and irrigation, with home devices like refrigerators and fans also adopted. The study details equipment retrofits, new pumps, and electric appliances across multiple farms, highlighting cost-effective benefits and increased productivity.
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Walter Supply
Fem
Jong
Department of the
Ohio State Laverty
Agricultural Extension Settee
Laing
Ohio
Liedrie
Elorttic Hang Irgna
Yaris
Distract Bees From Swarming For Honey Advice During War
Ohio State University extension urges beekeepers to prevent swarming as a wartime priority. Guidance covers colony management, brood, queen rearing, and introducing gentler, improved stock to curb swarming and sustain honey flow amid rising prices and market pressure.
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Ohio State
Tay Jose
Ppd
Cmd
Ginateur
Beu
Record parachute jump attempt at Lancaster by Kin Toeth Jump
A daring attempt to set a world record parachute jump of 24 415 feet took place near Lancaster. The flyer leaped from five miles above the ground carrying food water a firearm a knife and an extra parachute before officials confirmed the barograph reading and the outcome.
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Bort White
Lancaster
Practical Facts On Farm Program
A summary of farm program topics and questions including wheat harvesting, turkey production, dairy feeding, and pest control. It lists speakers such as T. A Reynoldson and W. McHurst and outlines daily sessions from June 2 to June 4 on topics like insect control, garden calendars, weather, farm business, turkey marketing, and dairy rations. The piece mentions funding growth for agricultural information and notes raspberry breeding work and idle forests with a proposed land-use plan.
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Nadia
Countriamen
Department of Agriculture
Househall
Bureau For Agricultural Economies
Federal Arm Board
National Broadcasting Company
T. W. Woodward
Rowene Schmidt Carpenter
Endo Vanni Walker Yeatman
Fant Board
Ideag Markham
St. Apt
Chainan
Federal Marin Board
Eleventh 4-H Club Plans Broadcast of Leader Talks
The eleventh series of national 4-H Club programs will be broadcast June 7 with 45 stations linked national. Speakers include Stella Root and Pred Oise sharing experiences from workers and state leaders. Local voices from New York New Jersey and Delaware will contribute, with music from the United States Marine Band enhancing the program.
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Johnson
Mihone County
Oatension Geen
Fran W. Warburton
United States
Jmperiment of Agriculture
United States Marine Band
Musica
Otsero
New York
Kent County
Delaware
Nancy Toma
New Yorkytenstonker
Save
George T. Larrelh
Cho Oshitt
Catry
Wee
Whas
WRAL
Wit Kerr
Mwitas
WSM
WOAT
WAT
Wins
WMI Werme
KW. Ives PL
KFAR
WHC
Investment Size Fails to Predict Farm Labor Returns
A study of 28 Ohio farms shows labor income varies widely independent of total investment or acreage. Highest paying farms averaged $2,094 per operator with $90,946 invested. lowest paid earned $124 per operator with similar scale. Management, livestock, and overall business volume drove returns more than upfront capital.
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Olumbus
Ohio Farma
Jtrom
A Ahenica
Olite Stata
Ifanth
Summer prints reflect the new mode for home dressmakers
Fashion notes present printed cottons and voiles for summer wash frocks with cape details and flared skirts. Pattern 1843 and others showcase albanette, printed cottons, and trims, emphasizing simple lines, versatile fabrics, and easy fit for town wear.
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C. J. Willard
Vinton
Gorge
Brewler
Ad Atstrade
U. S. Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculure
U. S. Department of Agacultere
Sanes
Milla
Sng
Guthery
Farivere Sttt
Beekeeper
Angi
Uowailan Agricultural Experiment Station
Linsance
Joey Uedel
Abd
Anne Adams
Dimity
Volte
Crepe
Cult
Alta Tal
Shantung
Attean
Emart
Samart
Neek
Cupaing Reydd Geek
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