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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1931
Page
16
An Ohio agricultural note explains that sunlight or its substitute vitamin D is essential for hens to absorb lime for eggshells. Experiments show solar access doubles production versus no sun, while cod liver oil in mash raises output further. Use special glass to allow UV, and supplement mash with cod liver oil for winter health.
With two exceptions all Department of Agriculture programs of the National Farm and Home Hour will yield to special broadcasts from the National Dairy Show airing during the week beginning Monday October 1. The exceptions are the monthly crop report on Monday October 12 and the dairy production trends report on Thursday October 15. The crop report will be by the Federal Crop Ensuring Board, J B Shepard will present dairy production trends. The National Farm and Home Hour runs 12 to 1 30 pm Eastern Time on WJZ New York HDKA Pittsburgh WGAR Cleveland WLW Cincinnati.
Dairymen must cull cows more tightly to boost profits as dairy prices fall. Emphasizes keeping only efficient cows, using cow testing associations, and maintaining precise business records. Encourages herd improvement by selecting productive cows and selling off poor stock.
For dry soil, choose species that thrive in arid conditions. yuccas cinquefoil globe mnistle junipers heather native roses nee holly and portulaca suit this classification and tolerate drought well.
Fink identifies cracks in stucco as resulting from overly rich mix or poor stucco material and rapid drying. Major cracks usually stem from wall settlement or movement within the structure, indicating structural factors behind surface damage.
Ter re Laval argues France stays strong financially by diversified agriculture and warns the U S to avoid single crop dependence. Ohio farmers similarly embrace mixed crops, poultry, livestock, and woodlands, with Director Guthery backing diversification for profit. Frost dates and Ohio ag stats from 1930 show mechanization rising as farm numbers shrink.
Federal meat inspection marked its 25th anniversary on October 1. Since 1906 inspectors have annually examined 42 to 79 million animals, totaling about 1.6 billion. By 1924 inspections covered about 67 percent of slaughtered livestock, with exemptions for intrastate firms, farm slaughters, and non‑retail channels. The service aims to keep pace with rising meat demand amid a population growth and per person consumption of roughly 145 pounds of meat and lard annually.
The Bureau of Home Economics offers guidance on canning preserving pickling drying and storing native fruits and vegetables for winter. It notes non acid vegetables require steam pressure to sterilize and warns against unsafe canning of items like peas beans corn okra and squash. Publications cover various methods and are available free from the USDA offices.
POMEROY October 10 John S Ep ple an ex farmer who now lives in Pomeroy took five days off and drove over the country He noted abundant buckwheat fields promising buckwheat cakes for winter honey from bees and plentiful sorghum molasses This year Nature provided richly with yellow jackets and plenty of nuts and squirrel provisions The complainer is described as ungrateful and improvident.
Knights of the Crusades brought hollyhock seeds from Jerusalem, introducing the flower to Europe. The note recalls the plant first appearing in European gardens after medieval crusading expeditions.
Athens Messenger invites readers to mail questions to The Messenger Agricultural Editor for free, with detailed personal replies on lawns dens flowers poultry and general farming. Send inquiries to Van Gorder Service in Washington DC.
An Ohio State University horticulture specialist outlines precise steps for packing apples to ensure full, tight baskets. The letter, distributed to Athens County fruit growers, covers sizing, face tightness, paper liner, and a final lid press to eliminate air gaps and rattling.
C H Hunt of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station notes vitamins and minerals are essential for human and animal health. A varied diet prevents gaps where a single food may be lacking. No proof pure vegetable or meat diets are superior. a mixed diet ensures adequate vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats for growth and disease resistance. Farmers adopt mineral and vitamin knowledge to boost livestock gains.
The Athens Messenger's Agricultural Editor will publish a fall rose planting list and a catalog of over 350 roses in various classes with color designations. Readers may request the free rose list by writing to the Agricultural Editor at Van Gorder Service in Washington, D C, including name and address for delivery.
Ohio State University extension specialist F H Beach outlines proper apple picking and handling for Athens County fruit growers. The letter covers variety by variety picking windows, careful handling to prevent bruising, temperature and humidity targets, and notes on late picking and storage to avoid decay. The guidance also includes garden borders and pest notes for flowers, emphasizing space for growth and spider-like thrips control with water spray and flower sulphur.
Rose growers face key questions on when to plant and what stock to use. Fall planting risks frost damage if top growth develops too early, so plant late autumn to establish roots before hard freezes. Use well draining soil with organic matter, avoid overly fertile soil, and prefer two year old field budded stock for quality and lasting growth.
The Athens Messenger Pattern feature previews Unigérie fabrics and color trends for a fashionable season. It highlights slips to wear beneath sheer woolens and velvets, pjamas for all ages, and affordable home sewing options with patterns 008 1093 1054 1130. It promotes lace trim, delicate fabrics, and a fall winter catalog with yardage and ordering details.
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