Facts of Interest in Athens Second Economic Survey
The second part of the Athens city survey by Ohio University researchers details streets sidewalks and highways. It notes 20 miles of sidewalks, 20.5 miles brick paved, 1.5 miles asphalt, eight miles of alleys with two paved, and various state and federal routes plus no streetcars. It covers public buildings, banks, savings institutions, building and loan associations, and postal facilities with figures on resources, deposits, and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Department of Economics
Ohio University
Albert Gubitz
Lancaster Street
State Street
Lancaster
Court Street
Union Street
Annapolis
Washington
D. CC
Parkersburg
Cincinnati
St Louis
Kansas City
Sacramento
California
Pomeroy
Columbus
Findlay
Ohio
Athens-Marietta
Hocking County
Circleville
Old Man's Cave
Libana
Carbondale
Laurelvilla
Nelsonvilla
Red Star Bus Company
Ohia Transit Company
Red Star
Marletta
Glouster
Ohio Transit Co
Albany
Corning
Giouster
Good County
City of
Athens National Bank
Bank of Athens N. Bs
Security Savings Bank
Federal Reserve Banking System
L. G. Worstell
Bank of Athens N. B
Athens , National Bank
W. B. Lawrence
Athens County Savings and Loan Company
Mutual Home and Savings Association
J.C. McClannahan
M. IM. Kerr
Savings and Loan
Mutual Home and Savings
Athens Post Office
Parce! Post
Wheat Plots Tell Interesting Story at Wooster Farm
Eight of Ohio’s county and district farms show the same conclusion from eight plots at the central Wooster farm. Liberal fertilization and timely seeding produce good wheat, while unfertilized plots yield little, with some areas as low as one to two bushels per acre and nearby fertilized plots reaching up to thirty bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wooster
M. A. Bachtell
Plata
Apples in Ohio Valued Over Idaho Rome Beauties
C. R. Dair, veteran fruit buyer from Cincinnati, praises Ohio apples grown on high ground and young trees as superior to Idaho Rome Beauties. He spent weeks at Lew Humphrey's in Hockingport and has 40 years of buying experience from Maine to Florida. He notes Rome Beauties from Hockingport and Athens County rival top selections from Idaho in color and size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Dair
Cincinnati
Br. Dair
Lew Humphrey's
Hockingport
Maine
Florida
Pacific
Atlantic
Georgia
Sand Athena County
Rome
Mr. Dair
Ohio
Dair
Idaho
Pink Bathrooms Trend Stirs Home Design Interest
An increasing vogue for pink bathrooms grows as designers cite its psychological effect. Homeowners can add color without special plumbing by tinting walls and coordinating curtains towels and accents.
Smuttox Proves Effective Against Smut in Oats in Ohio
A Ohio State University report shows Smuttox a formaldehyde dust controlled oat smut across 11 counties including Ashtabula Auglaize Carroll Clark Columbiana Coshocton Cuyahoga Mercer Wayne and Wood. Untreated seed averaged .88 percent infestation while Smuttox treated plots averaged .136 percent with most plots free of smut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
A. L. Plerstorff
Ohio State University
Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Wooster
Ashtabula
Auglaize
Carrol
Clark
Columbiana
Coshocton
Cranford
Cuyahoga
Mercer
Wayne
Wood
Beef cattle negative on predigested feed finds losses
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports a feeding trial on ten Hereford calves showing no gain or higher weight from predigested roughage. Converter added to roughage and soaking did not improve outcomes, while grinding and proper digestion performed by other methods yielded better results. The study, appearing in the station bulletin, compares monthly and yearly price indices and notes high 1928 prices but lower cash income due to factors like a weak wheat crop and hog marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Paul Gerlaugh
Animal Industry Department
r+ 'histastia
Ohio
Gerlaugh
J. I. Falconer
Hemet
Falconer
United States
Fatcontr
United State
Unitedates Department of Agriculture
Thys
Immature Potatoes Firm in Storage Despite Late Planting
Ohio agricultural notes report immature potatoes remaining firm in storage when mature plantings were delayed by spring weather. The article discusses storage conditions, moisture, and temperature, noting mature and immature tubers stay firm if dry and cooled quickly. It cites seed stock behavior and emphasizes drying before storage and minimal ventilation unless needed for temperature control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bushnell
Asson
Qhio 7
Tahoe
Ohio
Bath Time Color Coded Bath Goods Mentioned
A fragment notes children and bath items like toothbrushes soap wash rag towels and color coded objects. The text suggests color assigning makes evening baths longer though some children enjoy the hues.
Inspected seed offered in Ohio counties for sale
An Ohio seed inspection list shows registered and certified wheat from multiple growers across many counties including Clark Wayne Huron and Summit. Prices range from 1.75 to 2.76 dollars per bushel for certified and registered seed up to 2.76 for registered seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Itrom
Anglaise
Clark
Erle
Marion
Wayne
Huron
Henry
Tucad
Mercaddiese
Seneca
Summit Ashtabula
Brown
Jamiston
Mahoning
Medina Shirby
Washington
Major Stuart Warns of Forest Fire Losses During Fire Prevention Week
Major Stuart, head of the Forest Service, cites 1927 forest fire losses at 33 million dollars from about 158000 fires. He notes 82 percent of unprotected areas lack organized fire protection and urges farm owners to prepare for fire hazards with simple tools, fire lines, and planned winter fuelwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Forest Service
Ton-litters in Fairfield County hog project weigh producers
Reports from J. W. Watchet and H. I. Thayer detail ton-litters from Fairfield County farms. Pigs six months old reach over a ton when fed uniformly with sows and pigs, with examples weighing 2 255 pounds from 10 pigs and 3 040 pounds from 12 pigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield County
J. W. Watchet
H. I
Grant Kirns
County Boys Industrial School
Learn Quack Methods for Poultry Parasite Control
U S Department of Agriculture officials debunk several external parasite cures marketed to poultry growers in Technical Bulletin 60 T. The bulletin explains why many internal medicines fail to eradicate parasites and warns against relying on ineffective treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Hocking Valley apples win foreign markets under federal inspection
Athens County apples from Valley Farms at Hamley Run move by rail to Copenhagen Lis Pool Germany and Argentina in a new export drive. Varieties Black Dar King Davids Rome Leautpes lead the shipment. The orchard has 1 436 bearing trees and an estimated 11 500 bushels this year. Federal grading and packing inspection boosts grower confidence and public demand. An Athens County display appeared at Old Home Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsonville
Hocking Valley
Athens County
Valley Farms
Hamley Run
Copenhagen
Lis Pool
Germany
King Davids
Rome
B. R. Houser
Ohio
West Columbus Street
Sticking Doors Hidden Help in Simple Soap Trick
A damaged note suggests rubbing a sticking door or drawer with soap to ease friction. The text hints at a basic household remedy to fix nuisance doors and drawers that stick, though specifics are unclear.
Fruit Pictures Hang in Living Room After Renovation
Go up into the attic to retrieve one of the old fruit pictures once hanging in the dining room. Have it renovated and then hang it in the living room. The pieces are styled and ready for display.
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Smuttox
Smut
John K. Madsen
Mt. Piasant
Utah
Salt Lake Chey
Fairfield
Ippies Shippcy Across Waters
Europe
Messenger
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