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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1929
Page
14
Forty two people hatch chickens with mix of home hatching and buying. Incubators used by some but busy farmers favor hens. Fuel choices include oil and gas with university guidance influencing decisions. Common problems include roup chimera diarrhea warts and coccidiosis, tied to faulty house construction.
Kay Magruder of the China Agricultural Experiment Station urges liberal use of complete fertilizer to boost yield and quality. Apply 5 to 34 pounds per 3060 square feet on well-drained soil with organic matter, mix into soil, and adjust for multiple crops. Include notes on rye cover and local property fire history, with family ties of Mr Golden and residence details.
Dr F W Archibald director in charge of the Dominion Experimental Farm at Ottawa says Canada offers the best farming prospects. He cites crops valued at 267 million dollars, dairy products at 340 million, wheat exports and overall agricultural wealth around 17.62 billion. He claims Canada is the world’s best country for farming today.
S H Thompson president of the American Farm Bureau Federation and F A Russell of the University of Illinois will speak at four quasi meetings during Farm Bureau Week in June. The Zanesville session June 12 and Lima Wilmington locations will cover public affairs and salesmanship, with discussions on marketing reducing costs and government representation. A local civic reader contest will highlight each meeting inviting interested agricultural readers.
Fragmentary narrative recalls sailors in Athens sharing war memories at a soda counter near Piraeus. A red stained handkerchief signals danger as a distressed American sailor is aided by companions. The scene shifts to Arthur Pete and Crum identifying a man linked to prior trouble in New Orleans and a Devon raider, amid reminiscences of travel and war.
The semi annual cooperative purchasing pool reported 26,600 tons of fertilizer orders placed by May 1, according to word received by Athena County Farm Bureau.
W B Gelden recounted a meeting with Mr Brown and noted the BR Lash tie. The N Zenner firm operated then but none of its founders or staff remain. Henry Zenner long connected with Court Street business, surpassing most others in duration and prominence.
Charles J. Calpin of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics will discuss the advantages of a single farm community through a Department of Agriculture program aired noon to 12 30 Central Standard Time on May 31. The nationwide broadcast will be on 37 stations linked with NBC, with topics on value trends and spring feed, plus expert talks on hay quality and farm markets.
Oklahoma 4-H clubs dominated the national dairy judging scene last fall in Memphis. The group, featuring Holland Williams, Jarold Len, and other اعض, earned the U.S. trip to England to compete in the world junior cattle judging contest. The team, led by Orange County coach and 4-H officials, seeks to be the first U.S. team to win the world title, following their national championship at the Memphis show.
Sister Mary NEA Service urges raw fruits and vegetables as a primary habit for housewives. She highlights benefits for teeth and digestion, notes that most raw produce is easy to digest with minimal cooking, and recommends raw vegetable salads with grated vegetables and nuts to boost mineral intake and nutritional value.
The U S Department of Agriculture director of scientific work supervises chemistry physics and analysis tied to research and development, reporting directly to the secretary. The section notes raw vegetables and fruits provide essential nutrition, with emphasis on vitamin C and regular consumption for children and growing youths. Swine growers in 20 states reported 40 2 million weight gains by six months, led by Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Tennessee.
United States Agriculture data place Taylor County Kentucky as the fourth county nationwide entirely free of grade and aermic bulls. Other purer counties are Union and Russell in Kentucky and Craig County, Virginia. The report notes quarantine affects Asiatic beetles and garden beetles across several states and the District of Columbia, with restrictions on nursery stock soil and compost.
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station tests show early spring topdressing wheat with nitrate of soda increased grain yield. Eight-year results compare phosphate potash with and without nitrate, highlighting substantial gains from spring application and suggesting earlier timing could boost returns.
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