Farmers Doing Their Part in War Effort
Dean Mumford of the University of Missouri declares Missouri farmers are meeting wartime demands with record corn and potato crops and rising wheat acreage. He notes livestock production will rise as farmers answer the call, while poultry indicators advise careful culling to improve flock quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Mumford
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Missouri
College of Agriculture
State Council of Defense
Missouri Livestock Producers’ Association
Dean Mumford
Cull the Flock and Market Old Hens for Profit
The piece urges farmers to cull hens aging beyond one laying season to maximize profits. It notes pullets yield eggs more efficiently, warning that general purpose hens cost more feed per egg. Mark all females past their first year unless kept for breeders, and market uncertain-age birds.
Home Orchards Support Better Farm Planning
Dr. J. C. Whitten argues every farm should have a home orchard for shade, poultry protection, and a continuous fruit supply. He criticizes overly large or poorly chosen orchards and warns against single varieties or many unproductive varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Whitten
University of Missouri College of Agriculture
Ben Davis
New Food Regulation Cuts Off Excessive Price Supplies
Columbia Mo November 30 under a new Food Administration rule in effect November 1 stores that charge excessive prices for no food may lose their supply. The explanation comes from Frederick B Mumford head of the White line administration and food office.
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Food Administration
Columbia
U. S. Food Administration
Frederick B. Mumford
Epa
Y M C A Fund Pledges Across Linn County
The Y M C A fund pledges from Linn County towns total 1109220 with many districts reporting partial gifts. Chairman Chas K Hart thanks all contributors and notes the drive supports men in trenches and camps. Herman Craig serves as secretary.
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Linn Co
New Boston
Linneus
Shefter
North Salem
Marceline
Brookfield
Ness
Browning
Purdin
Laclede
Meadville
Bucklin
St. Catherine
Bear Branch
Gie
Forker
Bethel Church
Chas. K. Hart
Herman Craig
Sec’y
Do You Own Your Home and Invest in Western Lands
A promotional notice urges home ownership and self employment options along Burlington lines in the West. It highlights opportunities in Western Nebraska and Northeastern Colorado dairying, livestock, and grain, offering farm land at 25 to 50 dollars per acre with easy terms, and mentions Wyeingoe Horn e Basin lands available for development. It also notes immigration agents B Howard and L Wyckoff and reports on Paul Warner and Laurence A Hanley visiting the Great Lakes naval camp with furloughs.
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Burlington
Nebraska
Colorado
Wyeingoe Horne Basin
Paul Warner
Laurence A. Hanley
the Great Lakes
J. A. Calhoun
Kansas City
For Sale or Rent in Browning Missouri
A snap appears for a brown ing property with a fine corner location and a five room dwelling. Includes new cement cave and small barn. See J. D. Bowell Browning Missouri for details or rental arrangements.
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Browning
J. D. Bowell Browning
Missouri
Needles large stock of hand sensing ponies seized
A large stock of hand sensing ponies was seized by authorities amid concerns over safety and welfare. Investigators reported irregularities in ownership records and transport documents, prompting a precautionary hold while further inquiries continue.
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Reeves & McCallister
Sullivan County
Federal Land Bank
Y. M.C. A. Fund
B. Howard
L. T. Wyckoff
W. L. Bond
the Farmers Store
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