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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1930

Page

12

Garden Club Program on National Farm and Home Hour

Garden Club broadcasts detail October and November programs with talks by U S Department of Agriculture staff and home demonstration workers. The National Farm and Home Hour airs weekly across 39 NBC stations from 12:30 to 1 p m Eastern, with schedules for a wide list of stations and guest speakers from W E agencies and state colleges.

National Farm and Home Hour National Farm National Broadcasting Company Progressive Garden Club United States Department of Agriculture Tom Weloher United States Department of Age Office of Co-operative Extension Wail Department of Adrustice Bes Fritey Hoy CC Potts Sperint Jet Bureau of Agricultural Economics Ctober W. BR. Beattie Bureau of Plant Industry L. M. Davia Speciftcal C. V. Whalj White House Farm Busines Eisen Jyower U. S Department of Agriculture Edgar Markham Federaly Yat: Board Chris Ye Christensen Federal Farm Board National Farm and Home Alalions WIZ New York WIR Detroit St Louis KSTP St. Paul WRYA Richmond WJAX Jacksonville WEHAS Louisville WNC Memphis WIDX Jackson HYOO Tosa KPRC Houston Wkr Oklahoma City WRC Washington WDAF Kansas City Springfield WEZA Boston WHAM Rochester KFIX Chicago WREN Lawrence WEBC Superior-Duluth WiGb Miami Beach WSM Nashville WSB Atlanta WEMNB New New Orleesnns WRAA-WBHAP, D #11 as Fort* Worth WOAI Ban Anton WOW Omaha KDKA Pittsburgh Wapl Biemingham KTHS Hot Springs KFAB Lincoln WLY Cincinnati WKTR Raleigh WRAL Ballywoor WHO Des Moines WOC Davenport KOA Denver WFLA Clearw Water TSUN St. Petersburg KGO San Pranecikes KGW Portland RHQ Spokane Los Angeles KPO San Prianeisco KOMO Seattle Wim Miewanker

Land price decline linked to foreclosure surge and credit

A Utah State University survey shows land prices at peak 1920s levels slumping due to foreclosures and weak loan renewal. Foreclosed properties fetch low sums while psychological impact depresses buyers as credit conditions improve with the farm cycle turning upward.

Icience Petrleatinus Utehig Association of Iiteal Kiwinly Boarda Department of Ural Economics Sialon Onlo State University

City Rural Gap Widens, Says Wisconsin Economist

Madison reports Professor Colbert of the University of Wisconsin cites church and rural decline as factors widening the city country gap. He notes urban rural differences persist despite federal and local efforts and urges rural churches to address spiritual neglect.

Madison Wis BR. J. Coliart Cipet Bureau of Economics and Sodiology University of Wisconsin The Christian Church Colbert

Heifer Calves and Prominent Dairy Industry Notes

The article argues defending heifer calves to sustain dairy production amid recent shocks. It warns against destroying herd genetics, highlights the value of dairy products, and calls for stronger education by dairy extension agencies to boost demand and nutrition awareness. Max Verily voices confidence in future dairy improvements.

Walter B. Krelck Imag Hinself Wititzor

Chemists Aid Agriculture Abroad in Global Effort

Dr. A Browne head of the U S Bureau of Chemistry and Spin reports returning from a European tour on applying chemistry to farming. He visited Germany France and England observing fertilizer needs and leaf analysis methods, noting international cooperation among agronomic chemists and the shared challenges across nations.

Tk A. Browne Bureau of Chemistry and Spin Unitat Meth Agriculture Doctor Howne Puy Europe Bortur Browne Germany France England

Adams Cultivates Exceptional Elberta Peach Orchard

Adams, known as a western growing champion, cultivates an orchard with peaches from 42 inches in circumference. Trees yield 2 bushels each, with some reaching over 800 fruit in a season. He attributes success to thorough fertilization, manure placement, soil quality, irrigation, thinning, pruning, and vigilant care.

Cari Adams Jay Adiame Western America Adama Utah Iowa Seth

Crops Run Out With Caution Says Ohio Expert

G H Stringfield of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station explains that “running out” is often misinterpreted. Cross fertilization and environmental changes affect seed production but rarely cause permanent heredity shifts. Wheat, rye, and corn show limited cross effects. many crops adapt and seed yield changes reflect environment rather than true hereditary decline.

G. H. Stringfield Ohio Agricultural Iapertment Station Ohio Agriculturial Experiment Station

Beauty in Porkers Is Only Skin Deep from Ohio Study

Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station marketing specialist W. B. Stout reports hog grade at shipping does not reliably predict slaughter yield. Data from about 7,000 hogs show heavy animals graded A No. 1 sometimes dress similarly to lower grades, while errors and other factors affect yield.

Olumbus W. B. Stout Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Sitorminlion Ghipping Point Packer Stout Ohio

Potato yield outlook improves in Ohio despite heat

Columbus reports larger potato harvests than the last official estimate of 5,700,000 bushels due to showers and weather. F B Tussing of Ohio State University Extension warns drought and heat have reduced statewide production, with dry fields affecting tuber quality and potential storage losses. He advises maintaining high humidity and cooling storage to prevent shrinkage and losses, including temporary earth and straw coverings and lowering pit temperatures to around 40 degrees.

Columbus F. B. Tussing Extension Ohio State

Cattle Arrival Signals Beef Herd Trial Start

Thirteen head of Polled Angust cattle arrived at the Southe eastern Ohio Test Farm as part of a new beef cattle trial. The herd of 12 heifers and a bull will be managed by B C Hartman to evaluate profitability and suitability for local farms. Transportation came from the Ohio Experiment Station at Wooster and cost records will be kept to compare with receipts. This marks the first cattle experiment at the Southeastern Ohio test farm, previously conducted mainly at Wooster and Ohio State University.

Oho Nvar Carpenter Southeastern B.C. Hartman Ohio Wooster Hales Paige Ohio State University

Suitably Maintaining Winter Poultry Diet for Weight Gain

The article discusses keeping laying hens in good condition during their dry period to ensure they emerge heavier. It notes that hens kept in good health during the dry period produced more milk, implying a similar benefit for birds in winter production.

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Planting Pointers for House Plants in Winter Care

Bureau of Plant Industry advises house plants require extra attention for five months as adverse conditions arise. Maintain high humidity, moderate temperatures, and careful watering. keep water sources available to humidify air. seek maximum daylight with southeastern exposure. avoid overwatering and overly high room temperatures. water only when soil is dry to the touch. use immersion watering for quick moistening without pooling.

Bureau of Plant Industry U. 8 Liparinnet of Agriculture

Quality Soil For Inoculation In Legume Crops

Ohio State University expert C J Wilbird notes soil quality affects nodulation and crop yield in inoculating alfalfa and sweet clover. Fall soil collection from well nodulated fields is advised. select soil from nodulated plants and include nodules. Proper soil handling ensures effective inoculation and higher yields.

H. W. Batchelor Ohio Experiment Station Roy UOW Barc Olor Ohio Agriila Tural Experiment Station Wooter Ohio

Tariff Holds Theoretical Gain For U S Farmers

MT VERNON Oct 25 The tariff’s theoretical annual advantage of 102 to 402 dollars per farm under the new law is cited by Secretary Arthur M Hyde in a Republican rally address The milk and dairy industries face expansion after the recent drought and depression and tariff protections are argued to shield farmers from price drops Hyde claims the American market pays higher prices for farm products than foreign rivals and asserts the tariff raises farm family production value by about 448 dollars per year

MT Vernon United States Arthur M. Hyde Trewin Hyde Secretary of Agriculture

Patterns Home Sewers AcIive Effect The Gurgy Simple Details

Patterns for children's frocks and kiddie outfits with sizes 1,3,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20 and 24. Yardage given for 36 to 46 inch fabrics, doll transfers with three figures offered, book features embroidery and inexpensive gift ideas. Send 15 cents for pattern 1031 and 1038 plus pattern details to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York.

Athens Athena Meeca Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York

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