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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1932
Page
12
An article explains causes of brake squeal from worn linings and drum wear and offers fixes. It notes grit from roads, rivet heads, and steel dust cause squealing and suggests rubber liners, metal shims, or harder drums to improve true circularity. Lubricants are discouraged and improper rear anchor tension can create uneven contact and noise.
Newark October 22 An 80 bushel yield and large ears on the stalk are promised for the annual state corn husking contest October 28 at the Alva Oyler farm crossroads of routes 40 and 37 Preparations are being made to handle a crowd of 15000 expected to attend the contest and see demonstrations of corn growing machinery and educational exhibits by the Ohio State University agricultural extension service Grounded in Ohio agricultural event details.
Columbus reports farmers begin using artificial lights in poultry houses to stimulate eating and egg laying. Old hens respond best to all night lights starting October. pullets follow. For remote farms a lantern works. wired houses need low wattage lamps. Ten watt lamps per 70 birds suffice. If eggs go to settings, add green feed cod liver oil and milk to the ration.
At the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs annual convention in Columbus a resolution urged creation of a state department of parks. It also proposed private natural museums for botanical study in multiple areas including Liberty Township Jackson County and parts of Sunfish Creek Monroe County and Rock Hill Butler County with other sites listed.
The Athens Messenger announces pattern 1191 and 1147 designs with wool blends and fur trim options. Simple step by step guides accompany yardage details for sizes 12 to 42 and prices for patterns and catalogs.
Dr Julius Klein Assistant Secretary of Commerce writes that a price rebound follows a June low with farm products leading the rise. He notes poultry butter cheese wheat lard wool cotton eggs and pork up 25 to 70 percent from recent lows, boosting purchasing power in many market areas. The Ohio State University Agriculture Engineering department offers self feeder plans for hogs.
Athens County gardeners should winterize plants for protection from temperature swings and frost heave. Provide mulch for perennials and bulbs, shield roses trees and evergreens, bank rhododendrons, and cover tender plants. Save and compost fallen leaves to enrich the soil rather than burning.
Evergreens transplant best in spring for reforestation, fall is risky due to freeze thaw heaving, though in mulched home plantings moving in late month is fine. Celery stores in a tub with soil and a water tub tile for moisture. milk-fed chickens should not drink water. start poultry lights Oct 1 with 14 hours light. seed potatoes store cold and dry to 38-40F. rhubarb propagates by crown division, 3-6 divisions per crown.
Ohio Highway Director O W Merrell asks sheriffs and county commissioners to enforce traffic laws to prevent overloading of trucks on counties with 40 miles or more of improved main roads. He notes the need to protect road investments through proper enforcement and funding for deputies.
The National Farm and Home Hour Oct 24 to 28 features Department of Agriculture reports on soil erosion research land use dairy management poultry markets hay naval stores and soy beans. Scientists from the Bureau of Chemistry and Soils Bureau of Agricultural Economics and other agencies present daily topics with dates and speakers.
Transfers show Charles W and B M Ulbrick to Albert and Minnie Carpenter in Allendale subdivision 11 two acres and in lots 106 107, Lulu C Baughman to J R Harvey inlot 1714 Warranty deed Anna Gutherie to Roger J Jones in multiple inlets and outlets with several exclusions allWarranty deeds John E and Warren Roush to Harry and Bernice Kuhns in outlet 705 warranty deed Walter M Bean et al by Wayne Wingett sheriff to McArthur Savings and Loan Co inlot 904 sheriff s deed Flora E Johnson to H V Johnson subdivision 1 six point ninety six acres subdivision 2 thirty three acres undivided one half interest in Alexander township. Carthage township coverage begins.
J P Lewis of the Ohio Experiment Station advises fall orchard preparation to guard against rabbits and mice. Clear tall grass and weeds, use ground coverings like coal slack, and protect young trees with cylinders or wax coatings to deter gnawing and feeding.
A series of warranty deeds and certificates for transfers in Waterloo Township and Nelsonville City. Transfers include Albert Carpenter to Charles Ulbrich for 8.13 acres and 20 acres, Robert E. Baker to Ollie Baker and Nellie Wood, Rosa Hoffman to James Rogaski, Minnie Steinmitz to George Douglas, Enos Sargent to Carl and Ethel Sargent, and Guy Young to Maud Young with parcel descriptions such as subdivision numbers and exact acreages.
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