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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1930

Page

5

Corn Borer Control Report Featured on Farm Radio Program

Progress in corn borer control and cotton grade methods highlighted in the National Farm and Home Hour by the Department of Agriculture. The show, via 38 radio stations and NBC, also covers market views and other farm topics with experts from the Bureau of Agricultural Economics and related divisions.

Department of Agriculture National Farm and Home Hour U. S. Department of Agriculture National Broadcasting Company Meek Tly Laat A. Bucrasteter Hvestac Bureau of Aycullurak Evoromiva W. B. Lanham Evoromist Bureau of Agutara Economics

Garden Calendar and Dairy Show News Summary

The week features a Garden Calendar by W R Gealdls on October crops and pruning tips for dahlias, with advice on staking, feeding, and proper harvesting. Dairy Show reports note broadcasts from the National Dairy Show in St Louis, with coverage by the National Farm and Home Hour across multiple stations and a price-forecast talk by Dr O C Mine on October 16.

W. R. Gealdls Bureau of Plant Incustry L. H. Worthiey Colton D. A. McCandiss Agricultural Statistician Bureau of Agricultural Economics Second Farm Board Banker Land Grant College D. H. Otis Agricultural Committee Americana Association Federal Crop Reporting Board National Farm and Home Wiz New York WIR Detroit KWE St. Louie KSTP St. Paul WRVA Richmond WJAX Jacksonville WHAS Louisville WHC Memphis WIDX Jackson VOD Tulsa KPRC Houston WKY Oklahoma City WRC Washington WDAT Kansas City Springfield WBZA Boston WELAN Rochester KIX Chicago WREN Lawrence WEEBC Sunerlar-Duluth WIOD Miami Beach WSM Nashville Web KHQ Spokane EFI Los Angeles KPO San Fran Homo Beattie WTMJ Milwaukee Department of Agriculture St. Louis Missouri National Broadcasting Company Aone Fs Associated National Dairy Show Citners O. C. Mine

Numerous Flowers Bloom Constantly in Ohio Gardens

Ohio State University specialist Victor Rien Tau on lists about 700 flowering plant varieties for continuous bloom from spring to frost. The circular, free from the Agriculture Extension Service, aims to help home owners select plants for steady color throughout the growing season.

Columbus Victor H. Rien Tauson Ohio State University Poet Home Ownang Mys Ries Feagen Coumuaria

Fall Army Worms Threaten Lawns This Season

Entomologist Dr Tarrimer of the U S Department of Agriculture advises a poison bran bait to protect green lawns from fall army worms. Mix 3 pounds Paris green with 1 pint water and 4 quarts bran, stir well, ensure each bran particle carries poison. Apply thoroughly to affected areas.

W. H. Carrgimer U. S. Department of Agriculture Tarrimer Paris

Pumpkin Preservation Woes Highlight Farm Report

In October reports from local farms many pumpkins show uneven preservation. Some keep well while others decay rapidly, leaving farmers like J. Van Dyke and neighbors puzzled by storage outcomes on My and Mrs. Parker Saye der properties near here.

Parker Sayeder van Dyke

Local Poultry Records Highlight August Leaders

Logan October report from Hocking County poultry shows Miss Vira Davis of Haynes leading with a flock averaging 1697 eggs per month. Nineteen other top flocks include Mira Kuhn of Big Pine with 14.46 dozen eggs per bird and Jonas Rheinacheld’s flock leading year to date at 163.43 eggs per bird.

Claude Hart Ds Wilson Eas Taurehite Washitston Sande

Prospects Poor For 1730 Potato Crop In Ohio

Ohio State University Rural Economics reports drought and wet spell hurt potato production. Projections show a drop to under a million bushels in some areas, with Mattie’s output down from 60 million to 47 million by September 1. Blight and weather fueled losses. government reports mark October 10 as a key release date. Frederick Hayes Copeland and Athens extension agent Thomas F. Johnson plan to attend the National Dairy Exposition in St. Louis October 19 to demonstrate the Babcock milk testing method.

Bastede Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University Ohio Mattie Frederick Hayes Charlen J Goneland Hocking Valley Livestock Club Thomas FH. Johnson Athens County St. Louis Hayes Copeland Babcock

Meigs County farmers report unexpected oat crop success

In Meigs County two farmers describe an unplanned oat harvest from a short spring sowing after early warm weather. Despite a partial crop due to drought, field work continued and the trial prompted further testing with local crops and nearby test plots.

Meigs County Efyrel Liege

Scientists Breed Corn Borers in War On Pests

Blington October 4 Four million European corn borers are being raised in a U S laboratory to study parasites and odors that attract borers to corn. The work aims to control one of the worst pests by releasing parasites and testing an olfactometer device to identify appealing scents from plants and various odors. Researchers note early parasite species and plan further trials to prevent spread and aid farm production.

Blington Mase United States Infanta Europe Thompsoni Tarméra Kbs Kerr “USA N. Batchelder Balleven Ait Barthett Foe Arrighn Mast Corm Botet PD. W. Domes

Barefoot King and the County Pedal Oddities

A fragmented OCR item describes elderly residents in Mugs County and Orange Township confronting a nomination controversy over a farmer’s age and a bicycle issue. It mentions a barefoot figure and a contentious vote, with partial names and vague events.

Suter Orange Township Melas Mugs Chile

No Surplus of Ohio Wheat Predicted Now

Market reports indicate reduced wheat production in Ohio with no surplus forecast this season. Analysts cite lower yields and domestic demand pressures affecting prices and supply stability for farmers and traders.

Ohio

Synthetic Milk From Robot Cow Unlikely, Wooster Expert Says

An Ohio State dairy expert doubts progress toward a practical synthetic milk, arguing limited advances despite clever manufacturing. He notes inconsistent fat and vitamin content, high costs, and uncertain consumer acceptance, predicting little near-term impact on real milk prices or production.

Wooster

Old Pick Pullets In Poultry House

In Columbus Ohio the poultry operations discuss keeping pullets in a coop, trimming and housing, segregating older birds from younger to prevent disease and improve growth. Advice covers housing timing, lice inspections, and cautions against disease risk while promoting better milking and productivity in the industry.

Columbus Orange Ponttey Tha Ohte Btata University Umea Powler

Pattern listings for women and children sewing patterns

The Athens Messenger bogs sewing pattern notices in which numerous pattern numbers are listed. It details sizes, yardage requirements for specific fabrics, and instructions for monograms and embroidery. The advertisement emphasizes fifteen cent price points and mail order service from Patten Potters Department in New York City.

Edusmd Hasan Sereliee Saereco Air Mall AtRom Mewenger Potters Department York City Sage Whiner

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