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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1930
Page
15
State agriculture chief G. S. Ray notes drought and heat earlier in August hurt corn prospects with showers late in the month helping little. Output compares to five-year averages, with apples, grapes, and potatoes also weaker. essay forecasts show substantial regional declines in corn and tobacco despite some crop gains in late season.
Nineteen states including Missouri North Carolina Tennessee Virginia and Mississippi report quarantines for cattle tied to a disease outbreak. Florida Louisiana Texas and Arkansas also under quarantine list new restrictions as inspection teams widen checks and movement limits remain in effect.
Evergreen trees transplant best in fall or spring with moist soil and a full earth ball. Water thoroughly after transplanting and shield windward sides. winter moves require more water and careful digging with intact root systems. Burlap-wrapped balls aid transplanting. remove burlap only after planting and fill with soil. Also notes on onion sets, citrus crop gains, and cooperative spraying efforts in Wisconsin and Saskatchewan.
Kennard leads investigations on Ohio agri practices noting feather picking, cannibalism, and vent pecking reduce flock output. Methods to prevent losses include darkened houses during danger periods, restricted access, and improved sanitation, with emphasis on preventing floor picking and pecking injuries among pullets.
Vague OCR text fragment mentions names and places but lacks readable facts. No clear events dates organizations or outcomes. Unable to determine concrete individuals or actions from the provided readable content.
Columbus reports a shift toward a year round broiler industry per Carl D West, Ohio Arm Bureau Corp research director. A stronger broiler presence could ease storage poultry demand and pressure late summer prices, while dressed poultry in storage declines and egg supplies stay vast keeping prices below favorable levels for months.
In southeastern Ohio poultrymen plan to extend hens' light periods to increase egg production as daylight wanes this fall. County agent Johnson notes benefits include higher winter output, earlier maturity, and greater labor income, with kerosene lamps and limited electrical lights as options in barns.
Reports from shippers show hay supplies in drought regions are plentiful in Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma while western areas face shortages. Surveys by the Grain Hay and Feed News Service aim to aid farmers in obtaining supplies promptly from distribution points and further surveys will track hay availability as needs evolve.
A scanned 1930 agricultural summary discusses corn yields under drought pressure. It notes state and national estimates around eight bushels per acre and references seasonal conditions and preventative measures. The report cites data from September and mentions Lovett and other officials in assessing crop performance.
An OCR scrambled text fragment reports on crops, livestock, and regional agricultural statistics. It references states and regions such as South Dakota Nebraska Montana New Jersey and Colorado, with mentions of percentages, production figures, and various named individuals and organizations. The readability is poor and many names and numbers are garbled.
A vintage advice column promotes easy to make school dresses for girls with practical trims and mint condition patterns. It lists patterns 1022 1020 1033 1028 and 1026 with yardage needs and sizes, detailing collar sleeves and decorative touches, plus instructions to order the Fall Style Book and pattern sales from The Home Messenger pattern department in New York City.
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