Lower Mill Feed Prices Driven by New Food Rules
Missouri Division of the Food Administration reports lower mill feed prices under new rules. Bran sells in bulk near 1 per hundredweight with margins for sacks and profit. Mixed feed remains cheaper, with mills limited to 60 cents over bran price. The message notes wartime relief and public lectures by Mrs. L O Middleton and Miss Belle Kearney at the Linn County W C T U convention in Brookfield August 14 and 15.
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Food Administration
Missouri Division
Linn Co. Woman's Christian Temperance Union
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Brookfield
L. O. Middleton
Kansas City
Belle Kearney
Europe
Sak
Hedge height and road safety urged by Missouri officials
Roads overseers must enforce hedges cut to five feet, despite labor shortages. Obstructed views at intersections cause accidents, and all property owners are urged to trim hedges near roads. Missouri wheat growers are urged to plow early to combat Hessian fly as coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Missouri agricultural groups.
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Missouri
State Highway Department
Ze of Agriculture
Unof
Hessian fly devastates 1916 wheat yields in Missouri
The 1916 wheat crop suffered heavy losses from hessian fly, with average yields in 20 counties at 4.6 bushels per acre and 40 counties at 5.3. Experts advise early plowing to bury the pest and cultivate to control weeds, plus improving soil moisture. Also notes drought stressing corn and the push for silos and better seed beds to reach a strong 1919 wheat harvest.
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Missouri
Talbert
Bureau News
Linn
Wyoming site promotes gated farms for new settlers
An immigration agent describes Wyoming as an ideal region with favorable soil climate education and transport. He notes gated farm projects as among the best government efforts and invites interested readers to consider relocation, listing Route 138 Burlington Building as contact.
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