Profitable Apple Orchard Near Nelsonville Expands
The Eberle Welch orchard, started twelve years ago on a Nelsonville hunch, now cores 4200 trees on 65 acres within a 120 acre farm seven miles south of town. This year it is expected to yield as many as 16000 bushels, with twelve to fourteen workers busy picking.
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Nelsonville
Eberle-Welch
Mr. Eberle
Messenger
J. M. Wood
F. W. Bush
Jonathan
Rome
Unusual Apple Picker Finds Double Blossoms on Fruit
In Perry county an apple from the Inizoist orchard was found to have two blossom ends and a single stem, a rare graft. The owner explains tree care including nitrate feeding, mulching, pruning, and four annual sprays to protect against disease. graded apples are sold in bushel baskets, with early market prices up to 18 cents per apple and some stored fruit fetching a dollar per peck.
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Perry County
Cecenty
Robert Lang
Barre
Springfield
Potato growers unused rot risk from late in-ground storage
Dr. B R F Foote of North Carolina State College warns that leaving potatoes in soil to ripen or to tolerate light frost invites rot organisms. Injured roots allow fungi to invade, harming crops and harvest prospects.
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BR. F. Foote
North Carolina
Coltecee
Southern farmers shift from cotton to fruit and vegetables
Atlanta October 23. Southern farmers abandon cotton and move into fruit and vegetable production. Urban growth and city demand are cited as the main drivers, making these crops easier to market and more profitable than cotton.
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Tlanta
Saves Chicks In Massachusetts Farm Incident
James Brown a Falls township woman hatches chicks at her incubator but eggs fail to absorb yolk as it hardens. She performs surgery on a dozen chicks, removes the hardened yolk, sews the incisions, and the birds survive. They are prepared to join her layers.
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James Brown
Falls Township
Damaged Grain Feeding Advises Pigs On Pasture
Farmers losing spoiled grain and sprouted harvests debate salvage strategies. G Bohstedt of Ohio State recommends feeding damaged grain to pigs and poultry on pasture to avert total loss, noting horses and sheep are vulnerable to moldy feed and cattle tolerate it poorly with caution.
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G. Bohstedt
Ohiof
Cholera Moves in Cycles Says Hog Specialist
Ohio State University extension expert John W. Watcher warns cholera outbreaks cycle every few years, tied to immunizing herds and feeding conditions. He notes future outbreaks may be isolated but urges routine herd treatment and vaccination for hogs at risk, especially during vulnerable seasons and around weaning.
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John W. Watcher
Ohio [State University
Membership Drive In Hocking Shows Greater Interest
Campaign Manager Blum reports rising interest in the Hocking county farm bureau membership drive. Prizes include silver cars for the counties with largest new members, greatest percentage increase, and highest rural membership rate, plus fountain pens for managers and a pen for state sponsors with the most new members.
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Farm Bureau
Hocking County
Blum
Lomo Farm Bureau Federation
Muddy potatoes should be dried before storing
A reader notes muddy potatoes should be dried and sorted before winter storage to prevent hidden rot and rat spread. Ohio tests show sound potatoes store well whether muddy or dried first, though only sound tubers should be stored. The piece also mentions tobacco cultivation declines and rising costs.
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South America
Ohio
John Bushnell
Wheat yield big in Marion Township crops
Marion township farmers report a fine wheat yield this year from the Trumbal variety. Yields range from 30 to 40 bushels per acre on hill farms, with other varieties also producing good yields.
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Marion Township
Exchanges Detrimental to Cotton Growers Highlighted
Jardine reports frequent complaints about manipulation at cotton exchanges harming growers. Agriculture officials discuss improved farm practices, tuberculosis control, and growing cattle tests monthly amid lower cotton prices. Canadian apple crop dips 3 percent. Ohio corn breeding advances aim to combat the corn borer.
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Jardine
Jardine l
G Sardine
Agriculture
South
Department of Agriculture
County Ships Stock Valued More Than $3000 at Market
County reports stock valued above 3000 dollars at market, highlighting asset valuation as a key metric. Officials note the record reflects market prices and ownership stakes, with potential implications for tax assessments and budgeting.
Health champ Alberta Hopph tops Midwest farm girl contest
An 18 year old farm girl from Cedar Rapids, Alberta Hopph, is named the healthiest farm club girl across 12 mid western states, scoring 91.1. Ohio live stock cooperatives marketed 1.32 million dollars worth of stock in September through 87 county associations, with 15,000 head of lambs distributed in the cooperative pool under the National Live Stock Producers.
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Lberta Hopph
Cedar’ Rapids
Mid-Western
Ath- Lens
N. E. Mills
County Live Stock Association
Alterstate
National Health Marketing Department
Ohio
International Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
National Live
F. G. Ketner
Western Territory
National Co- Operative
Texas
Nebraska
Colorado
Leghorns Top August Egg Producers in Athens County
Leghorn flocks lead August egg charts in Athens County with an average 14.0 eggs. Five flocks surpassed state averages, led by E. H. Stout 17.6, Carl Mayes 15.33, George Fraser 16.25, B. Barker 14.21, and Vailey Farms Bailey Run 74.1. Cooperators include Mrs. Jamies Mansfield, J. I. Montte, Mrs. H. J. Hoskinson, and Mrs. G. 2. Shanks.
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Athens Couny
Hie
Athens County
E. H. Stout
Carl Mayes
George Fraser
Barker
Vailey
Bailey Run
Good Roads and Modern Storage Aids Apple Market
Ohio apple growers using premium storage facilities market a large share of their crop directly to retailers and consumers. Extension specialist C. S. Holland notes storing apples enables growers to control sales for eight to ten months, especially for those within trucking distance of markets. Direct market apples command premiums as they’re sorted and reconditioned and packed to meet demand, with common storages near northern Ohio markets.
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Ohio
C. S. Holland
Olalatote Tier Glarves
Cleveland
Holland
Okio River
Columbus
New Cow's Menu Alfalfa Replaces Bran in Bes Hon Will
Historical note on alfalfa hay replacing corn meal and wheat bran in dairy rations. Describes experiments showing alfalfa hay supporting or increasing milk yield, reducing reliance on bran, with notes on palatability and digestive effects. Mentions Ontario experimental farm findings on maintaining milk flow with minimal corn meal.
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Willy
Isi
Ontacia
Women Active in Farm Bureau Drive Says Women Take Part
County Farm Bureau president notes greater female participation in farm bureau work. Mentions grand champion Jersey bull at Philadelphia Sesqui Centennial Exposition and Royal Winter Fair, with Griffith citing women’s active roles in plans and programs.
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County Farm Bureau
Benedictine
Oxford Roy
Dent Griffith
B. H. Gull
Anf
Sons of Bramp
Reton
Ontario
Phila
Farmers’ Instituts
Delphia
Silon
Griffith
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Hocking
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National Capitol
United States Department of Agri-lof
M.J. Meyora
Ohio Bap University
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Athens
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