Missouri farmer warns against Reconstruction Finance loans
William Hirth of Columbia urges Missouri farmers not to borrow under the Reconstruction Finance Corporation unless necessary. He outlines loan limits per acre for seed and crops, fertilizer, fuel, and livestock. stresses prompt garden planting, high interest notes, and potential crop mortgage implications. He advocates farming without new debt and notes better seed options from the Missouri College of Agriculture.
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William Hirth
Columbia
Missouri
The
Missouri Farmers
Missouri Farmers’ Association
New Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Secretary of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
M. F.A
Washington, D. C
Potatoes Seed Variety Tests Underway
Certified potato seed tests are being conducted to evaluate variety performance. Researchers compare yields disease resistance and quality traits across multiple potato varieties, aiming to identify superior options for growers and processors.
Uniform eggs by balanced feeding cautions farmers
A letter from W F Priebe urges poultry raisers to mix common sense with feed and avoid pushing hens to unsafe rapid growth. He cautions that though high production can be profitable briefly, it weakens birds’ bodies and harms long term returns, and stresses balanced rations for egg production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
W. F Priebe
Long Relic Cabinet of 19th Century Items Shown
The article lists an extensive collection of artifacts and family heirlooms from Adair county and surrounding families. Items include a Civil War era powder flask, quilts, rocking chairs, platters, cups, a Dutch oven, a violin, silverware, and numerous other relics dated from 168 to 250 years old. The exhibit credits Mrs. J. E. Marvin and families like Nickell, Peters, Williams, and Gordon, with auctioneers Reuben Alspach and J. E. Courtwright noted. The piece ends with thanks from the Methodist church ladies for loaned relics and help in making the anniversary a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Marvin
Adair County
W. P. Nickell
J.C. Green
Joe Nickell
Margaret Smith
A. A
Ford Williams
Della Peters
A. A. Pipes
W. W. Crawford
E.B. Fields
Ann Moore
J. T. Fleming
Virginia Bolling
Jeanine Epperson
Zella Woodworth
Rayns Carter
Belle Knifong
Ed Hatch
Nathan Keithley
Germany
George Peters
Lakie Mundell
L. J. Vincent
Federick Peters
Herman Adams
Eunice Dickinson
Chicago
M. O. Richie
L. O. Carpenter
Butternut Hull
Rose VanSeggan
C. C. Williams
Charlie William
Dr. Whaley
Effie White
S. H. Linhart
J. C. Green
Melton
Leeds
England
Robinson
Nona Clair Neet
Robinson Family
Lila Williams
J. B. Harmon
Becker
E. B. Fields
J. B
Carter
Hull
Stella Peters
Dr. Brownback
Warren Ogle
Fay Peterson
Helfin
West Virginia
Benford Watson
Ireland
Kentucky
Sarah Hall
Rebecca Prather
J. P. Bolling
Helen Smith
Ohio
Siota
Browning
May ‘Hicks
Gould
Brownback
Campbell of North Scotland
May Hicks
Virgie Mundell
H. C. Pearson
Nina Fanning
Belle Alexander
Leona Harris
Lola Lantz
Julia McQuown
Jennie Epperson
Helen Calhoun
New Mexico
G. R. Woodward
Niagra Falls
M. R. F. Nickell
Philadelphia
V. D. Grice
California
Rose van Seggan
Peterson
W. Va
Ada Bolling
Isaac Dunlap
James M. Maggart
Lockerd S. Nevins
James K. Polk
Nellie Seaman
Mabyn Gooch
Kansas City
Iva Fleming
May Hick
Korean Clover Grower Praises Adaptability in Linn County
Arthur Jobson of Marceline shares a four year experience with Korean clover. He notes its hot dry weather tolerance, winter hardiness, late spring start, and strong pasture value. From three acres he harvested about 300 pounds of seed and plans to sow over 100 pounds this spring on 10 acres of new seed, aiding erosion control on clay soils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Jobson
Marceline
Linn County
Clover Conference
Also Mentioned on This Page
Missouri College of Agriculture
T. J. Talbert
Department of Horticulture
George Washington Tea
Methodist Church
W. H. Dickinson
North Star
M.F.A
Cewt
Early Bird
Browning Farm Club
M. T. Scott
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