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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1931
Page
18
By Dan P. Van Gorder the article notes tomato juice rising as a national beverage and staple. It cites 1929 and 1931 production figures, describes health benefits rich in vitamins A B and C, and argues the surge could boost acreage, improve market stability, and expand demand for tomatoes while requiring investment in processing equipment.
Columbus November 28 Governor White cited Ohio as leading the United States in sheep population density with about two million sheep producing roughly sixteen million pounds of wool annually. J B Palmer, president of the Onto Wool Growers Association, supported the claim noting Ohio wool is higher quality and production has grown since 1914.
Athens Messenger offers free agricultural guidance from its editor. Readers may write with questions on lawns gardens flowers poultry livestock and general farming to receive detailed personal replies by mail addressed to The Messenger Agricultural Editor Van Gorder Service Inc Washington DC.
F. S. Howlett of Ontario Experiment Station outlines picking times for Delicious and Stayman apples. Greenish yellow ground color signals readiness, with careful cold storage to maintain quality and prevent water core and scalding. Overripe fruit softens, while Stayman Winesap requires careful handling to avoid bruising and water core development.
United Press reports two major causes of farm price squeeze in Ohio: chaotic distribution and lack of production control. Ohio Farm Bureau official Murray Lincoln urges farm cooperatives to run local marketing, cut distributing stations, and link to world markets to reduce price gaps between farmers and consumers. He envisions a massive cooperative farm organization handling purchases, market studies, and financing without profits to farmers.
The Athens Messenger highlights a sewing pattern feature with choices for tall and short figures using fabrics such as canton crepe, velvet, and semi sheer crepe romaine. It details patterns 10, 1089, and more, including sizes, yardage, and a winter fashion catalog offer.
Thomas Shafer details a field day at the Southeastern Experiment Farm with Kauffman on Wan sheep testing 1921 Delane stock, four lots with varied grain rations, and labor return differences. Mrs Ferguson speaks on poultry diseases while Hartman shows Apple disease effects, soil tests, and packing house notes.
Southeast Ohio farmers hear of John Parker who grafted varieties to form a large, hardy apple with four traits. The fruit, described as big red like Red Delicious yet distinct, measures about 3.5 inches diameter and stores well for cooking. Parker notes two seven year trees in Athens area and invites interest from fellow orchardists.
Poultry roup or contagious catarrh commonly appears in fall after birds are moved to winter quarters. It is infectious and contagious, making prevention the most practical and profitable defense. Cures are costly and laborious, and the disease severely reduces egg production and flock vitality. Early symptoms include labored respiration, loss of appetite, and rapid weight loss as the illness progresses.
Nine West Virginia farms in the Parkersburg area report average profit per hen of 71 cents over nine months from Jan 1 to Oct 1. Stelzer, WVU assistant farm economist, notes 127 eggs per hen, 5226 receipts per hen, and costs including 1.65 dollars breed per hen. Best flocks yielded 154 eggs, worst 104 cents profit per hen, with egg prices 29 to 15 cents per dozen and feed costs per dozen ranging 9 to 32 cents. The largest flock numbered 21 birds. additional data show eggs prices higher recently and feed costs lower than nine month average.
WEAO Ohio State radio listing outlines a November 30 program with Farm Night Melody Makers multiple segments hosted by H G Ramsower and others. Topics include profitability, hatchability feeding, Ohio grown foods, composers, lighting, FFA Congress, marketing, dwarf fruit trees, and homemakers half hour from the School of Home Economics.
Agricultural editor provides a simple guide to diagnose common flock ailments by examining exterior appearance and behavior of sick birds. The chart helps owners compare symptoms to identify diseases, with a free copy by mail upon request to the Athens Messenger Agricultural Editor.
Prof FH D Munro notes warm fall weather and excessive lighting and feeding have driven early hatcheaters into a fall molt. Birds shed weight as scratch and milk feeds are increased, and a moist laying mash with more egg feed is recommended to restore feathering and condition.
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