Poultry House Survey Reveals Space and Roof Varieties
Hollis Throckmorton reports on a county poultry survey finding 64 flocks with 7 956 birds housed on 2 square feet per bird average 3.6. Roof types include gable semi monitors metal and shingle with east facing sheds to capture light while private details note floor finishes nest counts and roost lengths.
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Athens
Hollis Throcmorton
Smith-Hughes
Stewart
Poulirs
Hollis Throckmorton
Pets Pla
Ross
Farm price index slips as drought fears loom
The farm price index fell two points from March 15, slipping to 138 percent of prewar levels, marking a dip after months of stability. Officials warn about impacts on crops, dairy, wool, and eggs, while efforts by the Agriculture Department and extension agents aim to stabilize prices and promote better farm practices nationwide.
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Eal
I Smith
Warburton
Department of Agricul
Seed Corn From Adapted Strain Highlights Fertilizer Response
The Ohio Experiment Fair reports corn strains vary in response to soil fertility. Trials with twenty hybrids across four plots show yields from 27 to 58 bushels per acre depending on treatment. Some strains excel only with rich soil, others yield well across levels, guiding growers to select adaptable varieties.
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Department of Agronomy
Ohio
Wooster
Gond
Salter
Tracy Falling Off Since 1821 The Beer and Horses
Fragmented OCR notes claim beer consumption in the country declined since 1821 and horse numbers have fallen over the years. No clear names or dates are readable.
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Tracy
Honor the Woman Founder of World Famous Camembert
ARIS May 25. Marie Hare l lived on the Beau Moncel farm near Vimoutiers during the revolution era. A physician Joseph Karim promoted a monument to her in Vimoutiers after discovering her Camembert recipe and influence. The cheese gained world popularity, aided by dairy grass and regional cows whose milk yields a unique flavor.
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Marie Ward
Vinoutiers
France
Marie Harel
Camembert
Little
Normandy
Founder
Aris
Harel
Marie Werel
Fer- Vimoutiers
Dr. Dentu
Marie
Marie Hare
Beau Moncel
Vimoutiers
Chee
Tn Marter
Maki Yi
Joseph Nnrim
New York
Vimiera
Kneim
Pr. Tentu
Peatyn
Dentu
Besw Moncel
Pr. Bentu
Viemoutiers
Split Fertilizer Use for Corn Shows Hills and Broadcast Mix
FR M chief agronomist reports from Ohio experiment stations that hill applications support early growth and frost protection while broadcast applications meet later nutrient needs. Tests at Wooster show manured, phosphated corn yields higher totals, suggesting a combined hill and broadcast strategy with manure and fertilizer may outperform either method alone.
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Cork
FR. M
Onlo Exper
Wooster
Ter
Ohio
Farm Bureau Membership Surges in Ohio Counties
Ohio farmers join County Farm Bureaus at about 24 000 in April. Director J R Allgger of the State Bureau reports current membership is roughly 16 percent higher than the same time last year.
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Ohio
J. R. Allgger
State Bureau
Umeé
Fort Gower and Dunmore Camp Sites Proposed for Tourists
A writer laments the difficulty of locating Fort Gower and Dunmore's Camp along the Hocking River and urges improving access. Proposed steps include marking sites with large crosses, linking routes from Hockingport to Little Hocking, and promoting Paul Jones land and Blennerhasset's Island to attract summer visitors.
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Ohio
Fort Gower
Dun
Dunmore
Carthage Gap
Dunoré
Pickaway Plains
Canaanville
Paul Jones
Gower
Washington
Blennerhasset
Hockingport
Little Hocking
Coolville
Athens
Athens County
Chicks' Rapid Growth Linked to Poultry Ailment Report
Poultry investigators explain a fast growth related disorder in young chicks known as crazy chicks. It causes lameness and spasms resembling intoxication, mainly in large rapidly growing males. To treat, reduce feed, dilute bran mash, and gradually revert to the original ration to spur recovery.
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D. Kennard
Ohio
Athens County Livestock Sale Reports Mixed Prices
An Athens County livestock sale on May 4 reported best sheep bringing 805 dollars on a declining market and pest yearlings at 12.50 per 100 weight. Calves topped at 15.50 for 4 single galt, with multiple buyers named across Gursville Amesville Shade and surrounding towns.
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Athens County
FB. Mills
Elmer Brandeberry
Coolvitlesaunt
J. 1
Mantle
Alax Smith
Horaltio Swisher
Robert Ruth
Gursville
P. Norris
Dawson Mak
John Cowan
Shade
J. E. Gifford
Amesville
Charles Dailey
Lester Cordyay
Lan Walle
Athens
Ebon Gillespie
Midgeld
Chicks Show Distinct Symptoms When Lacking Sunlight or Oil
The text describes chicks kept indoors lacking direct sunlight or cod liver oil as a substitute. It notes leg weakness rarely appears before six to eight weeks and contrasts symptoms with “crazy chicks” that act erratic. Chicks may lag, squat, and move with difficulty rather than flutter or head back, indicating a different condition.
Chile Potato Club records cited in 1927 farm notes
The 500 Club became the 4 Ue Bushel Club after four years in Chile. Three members surpassed 560 bushels and A Ramseyer is noted for raising 606 bushels per acre in 1927.
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Chile
A. ©. Ramseyer
Chester and Pomeroy recall Civil War era raids and town life
The piece recalls Pomeroy on the Ohio River and Chester during the Civil War era with raids by Morgen and raiding parties along the river. It notes local women sewing circles, wartime enlistment from Chester and Meigs County, and residents like Wells who served in the Seventh Ohio Cavalry.
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Pomaroy
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Oceroy
Chester
Mote County
Thrahunt
Morgen
Ohio
Indiana
Meigs County
Paint i
Facmer
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