Electric industry head runs a simple New York dairy farm
Owen D. Young, GE chair, treats farming as hobby and mission field. His modest Van Hornesville farm features basic electrical gear, a top dairy herd with Holstein bulls, and crops to feed the stock. He aims to show electrification is affordable for average farmers.
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Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
van Hornesville
N. Y. Schnectady
Young Bas
Young
Denver the Great
General Electric
van Harpesville
Dodge Hunt cures plant diseases in fungus studies
Dr Bernard Dodge, new plant pathologist at the New York Botanic Garden, reports producing a fertile hybrid between two species of mold fungi. He suggests hybrids may explain plant diseases like wheat rust and claims this could aid future plant pathology efforts. He notes that other fungi might form similar hybrids and cites Canada wheat prospects and rising egg prices in related items.
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Bernard ©. Dodge
New York
LD Botanicml Garden
Dodge
Auce
American
Prairies
Fac
York
Canada
Dominion Bureau of Statistics
Max Heston
Amesville
G. O. Shanks
Cool-jsss9ville
Morton
Albany
Arent
George
Ohio Potato Premiums Over U S Prices Ranked Across A Decade
Over the past ten years Ohio potato growers earned about 25 cents per bushel more than the national average, with premiums ranging from 3 to 50 cents above nearby states. The study credits market access and regional demand, noting Ohio’s farm prices benefited from proximity to urban markets while local production often lagged behind state demand.
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Ohio
United States
Charles W. Hauck
Aura Economics Department
Ohio State University
Mar- Ohio
Okio
Qhin
Stiff Straw Needed for Heavy Grain Loads in Ohio
Agricultural report notes the need for stronger straw to support heavier grain yields. Researchers study old and new varieties to tolerate heavy applications as farmers adopt better cultural methods and new harvesting practices in Ohio.
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Ohio
My. Stringfield
Farmer nets $2000 profit from five acres of tomatoes
A Oklahoma farmer J Cornelius Jeffreys of County reports net profit of 2000 dollars from five acres of tomatoes. Disease, floods and pests are blamed but his success is due to constant vigilance and management.
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J. Cornelius
Jeffreys Fon County
Okla
Torna
America
Old Rome Beauty Orchard Dusting Experiments Prove Value
Experiments at the Old Rome Beauty orchard show lime sulfur and Bordeaux mixture work, bringing new varieties into bearing. The State Farm’s open house featured S C Hartman explaining dusting and spraying results, highlighting changes in orchard practices and the enduring value of Bordeaux mixture.
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Old Rome
J. H. Ballou
Washington County
S. C. Hartman
Southeastern West Farm
Rome
Jerry Carpenter
Bordeaux
Balof
Lou
Hinl
Mr. Wallan
Orchard Mulch and Crop Care For Winter
Farmers in Southeastern Ohio discuss orchard maintenance and mulching to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Some trees may be cut back now if moles threaten, with mulch kept until spring and watched for pests. An essay by a 13 year old on a 4 H project highlights rural life and a separate note reports a city power dispute ending in a blackout after mayoral tariff objections.
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Ichard
Howes
Ohio
Endtan Hoy
Odanah
Ashland
Time for picking apples shown by test from Ohio station
The Ohio Experiment Station report outlines best picking times for varieties like Jonathan Stayman Winesap and Grimes Golden. Ground color, greenish yellow to red, signals readiness. overripe fruit risks water core breakdown and reduced storage life.
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Jonathan
Grimey
Baldwin
Stayman
Winesap
F. H. Howlett
Ohia
Ohio
Grimes
Eugene Blake Arrested in Prohibition Raid at Home
In Muncie Indiana on October 6 Eugene Blake was arrested for violating prohibition laws after police raided his home and found four half pint bottles of whiskey hidden in the seat of his wife's devalid chair.
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Muncie
Ind
Eugene Blake
207 Club Members Displayed Exhibits at Hocking County Fair
In Logan on October 6 the Hocking County 4 H clubs showcased 207 exhibits across clothing food handicrafts and farm products. Floyd Anthony led poultry entries while Roscoe Mowery and Howard Kitchen headed potato projects. Several clubs achieved 100 percent participation under local leaders.
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Hocking County
Robert W. Lang
Logan
Texy Bac
Floyd Anthony
Union Furnace
Roscou|Mowery
Howard Kitchen
Rip Saw
Marion Township
Russell Brown
Washington Township
Clarence Skinner
Merry Boosters
Laurel Township
Harold Alter
Stitch and Chatter Club
Bert Ingmire
Jolly Sewing Club
Enterprise
Lawrence Evans
Merry Maids Clothing Club
Gibisonville
Edith Stiverson
South Perry
Minnie Weaver
Laurelville
Helen Mettler
Fifteen Begin Shop Course At Local High School
Fifteen young men attended the first meeting of the shop course at the high school. Six chose metal work while the others opted for wood. Additional students are expected to join, with some expressing interest in attempting both trades as facilities permit.
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Igh School
Aix
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Pomona
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Farraday
T. Frederick Farraday
T. Frederick
Athens Messenger
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