Survival of the smartest in early Vermont notes
Weekly column by JOHN C county extension agent recounts Native American life, Indian artifacts found in Vernon corn trials, and reflections on pre civilized living versus modern farming. The piece notes indigenous crops like maize and potatoes, old world introductions such as wheat, alfalfa, and grapes, and compares land use to contemporary agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnc
Page County
University of Vermont
Christopher
Chris
U.S
Vernon
Connecticut River
Ken Varney
AVM
Old Country
Kansas
Missouri River
Nature
Columbus
Will writing basics shown by Vermont pamphlet
A University of Vermont Extension pamphlet argues a will can matter more for modest estates than large ones and outlines three settlement methods. It explains assets, joint ownership, and the benefits of wills, urging readers to organize affairs and consider official guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
University of Vermont Extension Service
Morrill Hall
UVM
DOL
Wheat gamble as Kansas farmers face Russian grain deal
In Kinsley Kansas farmers debate the 1972 U S Soviet wheat deal and its impact on earnings. Elmer Frick sold 4 000 bushels at 1 27 a bushel before the announcement. others sold at 1 35 to 1 38. Land, equipment and rising costs frame a tough business with few new entrants.
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B. Drummond Ayres
New York Times
Kinsley
Kaw
Las Vegas
United States
Soviet Union
America
Elmer Frick
Frick
Kansas
U.S
Bob Anderson
Anderson
Vernon van Nahmen
Washington
van Nahmen
Chocolate Walnut Torte With Date Filling Recipe
Homemaker's Corner presents a three tier chocolate walnut torte with date filling. Rich yet not overly sweet, it uses dates, walnuts and a creamy semisweet chocolate filling to crown the layers.
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G—Bennington Banner
Spokane, Wash
UPI
Robert Goodson
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Dakotas
C. W. Allison
Kinsley Bank
Wayne Worthing
Venter
Bal
Scentral
Vermont Public Service Corporation
de Monte Peas
Swifts
Ver
Windex
Oreo Cremes
Sox
Pepperidge Farm
Gueg
Turkey
Sted
Fordhook Limas
School Street
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