Study of Anthrax Has Long History
A historical overview traces anthrax from ancient references to modern science. It details the Bacillus anthracis bacterium discovered in the 19th century, animal hosts, transmission through water, feed, and insects, and the high mortality in cattle and other livestock. The piece notes sporulation, persistent soil contamination, human risk from handling infected hides, and past wartime exposure through contaminated items.
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Ean
K-State Agriculture
Manhattan
Siberia
France
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Washington
United States
Leather Shows Comeback Signs in Livestock Industry
Fredonia reports the Wilson County Farm Bureau notes leather use has revived after a postwar decline. It cites shifts from horse gear to autos and synthetics, with 85 percent of leather going to shoes and 15 percent to goods like bags and jackets. Domestic hide prices and foreign demand remain concerns.
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Fredonia
Wilson County Farm Bureau Assn
Farm Bureau
Color and Flavor Control Seen for Poultry
Dr. George M. Briggs of the National Institutes of Health spoke to 400 poultry scientists at a nutrition symposium in St. Louis. He urged basic research and imaginations in genetics, suggesting broilers could reach 3 4 pounds faster with goose or duck genes and eggs could rise to two or more per day via hormone treatment, as U.S. population growth could strain future meat and egg supply.
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ST. Louis
George M. Briggs
National Institutes of Health
Briggs
U.S
4-H Club Events Judged at Erie
Neosho County 4-H club events were judged at the Erie high school with 150 girls in the style revue and 29 girls in home economics judging. Winners will be announced Saturday night and will advance to the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson September 14 to 19.
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Erie
Neosho County
Dale Hensley
Erie High School
Hutchinson
Big Bank Role In Farm Credit
Stark Kansas bankers report 1956 farm lending dominated by local banks with 185.8 million in outstanding farm loans on Jan 1. Insurance companies hold 98.5 million, Federal Land Banks 68.6 million, Farmers Home Admin 29.0 million, and Production Credit Assns 14.5 million. Banks provide most production loans and farm mortgages while commodity credit loans total 98.1 million. banks see longer repayment needs and real estate credit for capital improvements.
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Stark
Kansas
Lloyd E. Swanson
Stark State Bank
Swanson
Kansas Bankers Assn
Neosho County
Agricultural Commission of the American Bankers. Assn
Farmers Home Administration
Commodity Credit Corporation
Electricity Used In Seed Research
A device developed by O A Brown and associates at the U S Department of Agriculture station in Knoxville Tennessee enables low frequency electrical treatment of seeds. Experiments show faster corn germination, improved soybean seed prep, and inhibited germination in some seeds. The glass tube apparatus uses glow discharge radiation at low pressure to treat seeds.
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Knoxville
Tenn
O. A. Brown and
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Market Margin Dips Slightly In Past Year
The 1956 marketing margin for meat fell to 24.7 cents per pound, still near the 25 cent all time high of 1955. The USDA cites rising costs in marketing livestock slaughtering wholesaling and retailing, with labor, rents, and depreciation driving main expenses. Improvements in merchandising since 1950 have reduced some costs but not enough to offset higher marketing services.
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Agricultural Marketing Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Kansas Farm Use Of Power Increases
Kansas farms are seeing electricity use double every five years, said Perry Miller executive secretary of the State Assn. of Electric Co-ops. He noted rural co ops struggle to hire enough trained workers to meet rising demand at a Kans Co-ops board meeting.
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Wichita
Kansas
Perry Miller
The
State Assn. of Electric Co-ops
Miler
Kans&s Co-Op
Milk Producers Nearing Return After Anthrax Quarantine
Oklahoma state officials expect about three fourths of milk producers in the northeastern area under anthrax quarantine to resume business by today as Harold Hutton, president of the State Board of Agriculture, says the cattle disease outbreak is nearly under control. Two more weeks are needed before livestock movement embargo can be lifted, though the egg embargo has already been removed.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Harold Hutton
State Board of Agriculture
Hutton
Quarantine Targets Oklahoma Counties Over Livestock Disease
Quarantine covers Craig County and parts of Ottawa and Mayes counties since July 17. The outbreak caused 850 cattle deaths across the three counties while about 125,000 head have been vaccinated in efforts to halt the spread at dairy farms that meet inspection and vaccination criteria.
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Craig County
Ottawa
Mayes
Sooner Lawmaker Seeks Study On Combines Fee
Oklahoma State Rep. Don Greenhaw has urged the Legislative Council to study possible fees for combine operators from states that charge Oklahoma crews. He noted Oklahoma imposes no charge, while some states levy up to 25 dollars per machine for moving through or operating in their areas.
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Oklahoma City
Don Greenhaw
Sentinel
Oklahoma Legislative Council
Oklahoma
Sign-up Dates For '56 Wheat Acreage Plan In Erie
In Erie the 1953 wheat acreage reserve sign-up runs Aug 26 to Oct 4 as announced by E L McCan chair of the county ASC. Farmers must file a Crop Information Report for 1956 and 1957 and bring it to the ASC office. The county will set a soil bank base from 1956 1957 crops before an acreage reserve agreement. Base crops include all small grains corn sorghums soybeans and related grasses.
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Erie
Neosho County
E. L. McCan
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
ASC
McCan
Sudan
Acid Soils Require Lime for Better Farm Profits
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee cites Iowa State College agronomists who warn that neglecting lime on acid soils cuts fertilizer efficiency and crop potential. Liming makes soils sweeter, aiding legume seedings and boosting beneficial soil bacteria for higher returns per acre.
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Chicago
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Iowa State College Agronomists
Iowa
J. A. Stritzel
Iowa Agronomy Staff
Iowa agronomists urge soil testing before liming
The article explains liming accelerates organic decay, releasing nitrogen and phosphorus for crops while boosting soil calcium. Iowa agronomists recommend soil testing prior to lime application to avoid excess or insufficient lime, optimizing soil fertility and crop growth.
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Iowa
Room judging results announced in Montgomery County
Gertrude Howe, home economics agent, judged fifteen rooms across Montgomery County. Blue ribbon winners include Lois Borland for Painted walls and refinished floor. Norma Robinson who converted a small kitchen into a bedroom. Carol Anderson who helped paper a room and rearrange furniture. Janice Collins who refinished woodwork and made curtains. Mary Ellen Braman who redecorated in lavender and pink. Sandra McMillan who painted walls and added a dressing table.
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Fredonia
Gertrude Howe
Montgomery County
Lois Borland
Lucky Beginners Club
Norma Robinson
Homebuilders Club
Carol Anderson
Vilas Vikings
Janice Collins
Happy Hustlers
Mary Ellen Braman
Buffalo Boosters
Sandra McMillan
Chanute Tribune notes and rates listings
Chanute Tribune public notice and subscription rates detail local mailing costs for Neosho Allen Wilson and Woodson counties. Includes publication hours and AP affiliation. Rates show monthly, quarterly and yearly options for in and out of county readers.
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Neosho
Allen Wilson
Woodson
84 000 Dollar TV Winnings For Dairy Farmer
Harold Craig a 26 year old Granville dairy farmer increased his TV winnings to 84000 dollars. He will return to NBC Twenty One next week to face John Baird a 35 year old Los Angeles lecturer writer and consultant at 1000 dollars a point after Craig defeated George Munroe on geography questions.
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New York
Harold Craig
Granville
N. Y
NBC
John Baird
Los Angeles
Baird
Craig
New York City
George Munroe
Pasture Choices for Night Grazing Cows
Pastures for night grazing of dairy cattle should be chosen as carefully as day pastures. Cows graze heavily after morning and evening milkings.
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
A consumer guidance piece outlines practical steps to ensure safe purchases. It emphasizes research, price checks, return policies, trusted sellers, and preserving receipts to support refunds or disputes. The advice aims to prevent scams and fraud in everyday shopping.
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Ady
U S Specialists Prepare for Deep Freeze Antarctic Expedition
A Washington report states a PA group of 4147 Navy Marine Corps and Air Force specialists will depart for the South Pole on this year's Operation Deep Freeze the third and largest Antarctic expedition in three years. Thirty one planes and ten ships will move the force with four icebreakers among the surface vessels leaving U S ports late this month and others in November.
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Washington
U.S
South Pole
Antarctic
Navy
Marine Corps
Air Force
U. S
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