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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1955
Page
6
Morley county agent predicts 1956 will be good for egg producers with a spring shortage and prices above 1955. Quality eggs command 8 to 13 cents more than current receipts, as Kansas demand rises and marketing efforts shift producers toward larger flocks.
ERIE requirements for the 4 H Club clothing project Planning a Wardrobe have been changed for the current club year, Talmage Eagles, county club agent, said today. Members enrolled in the project must make a one year clothing plan including clothes and accessories for all activities. From the plan, 4 H'ers select three garments or ensembles to make, with guidance to choose diverse uses such as school sports or play nightwear parties church and travel. A revised leaflet with requirements and suggestions is being prepared by extension clothing specialists at Kansas State College Manhattan and will be available in county offices.
A district agricultural extension advisory committee meeting will be held at the Memorial Building here tomorrow starting at 10 a.m. Representatives of agriculture home economies and 4-H divisions of each county extension council will meet with the State extension office to make suggestions and recommendations Mahlon Morley Neosho County agricultural agent said. Representatives from the Neosho council planning to attend the meeting are Ed Bussman agriculture Mrs Ralph Reinhardt home economics and C R Thurman 4-H
At the University of Missouri Farm Forum in Columbia Coy McNabb an agricultural economist outlined advertising as a partial remedy for farm surplus. He noted that advertising and promotional channels could move surplus products to consumers.
Chicago reports that a Minnesota soil study shows starter fertilizer raised 1954 corn yields 18 to 21 bushels per acre and boosted 1955 oats to 40 bushels. Tests in Nicollet county used 0-20-20 fertilizer with varying nitrogen. oats gains in 1955 rose from 15 to 24.7 and 40 bushels, with profits tied to nitrogen rates.
The USDA reports Americans drank more milk and used more dairy products in 1954, raising per person intake to about 700 pounds from 688 in 1953. Lower retail prices, higher real incomes, government disposal programs, and promotions boosted demand, aided by vending machines in workplaces and public buildings.
The National Humane Society campaigns against common slaughter methods condemning shackling hoisting sticking and bleeding of conscious hogs and the use of the pollax on cattle The leaflet What You Don t Know About Hamburger and Pork Chops argues humane reform and cites Denmark Britain and others adopting humane or stun-based practices The piece notes limited use of captive bolt pistols and electrical stunning in the U S and mentions Farm Credit Administration loan data for 1955 with regional loan gains and higher outstanding balances compared with 1954
An Erie training session for 4-H officers runs 9 to 11 a.m. at the new Erie High School. All officers including presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers reporters song and recreation leaders are urged to attend. Neosho County extension agents and 4-H leaders assist with the school with Paul Nelson of the Erie Record teaching the reporters class.
The FCA states former members of the 498 production credit associations borrowed 1.1 million dollars in the first 110 months of 1955, up nine percent from the same period in 1954.
C. R. Roberts, extension horticulturist from Kansas State College, Manhattan, will present a rose and yard shrubbery lesson at the Erie courtroom next Monday from 9:45 a.m. to noon. The event is open to the public and to Neosh County home demonstration units. He will cover culture propagation soil preparation and pruning of roses and yard shrubs.
The article notes that Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency at age 42, making him the youngest person to hold the office in U.S. history. It recounts his rapid rise and the circumstances leading to his succession.
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns that winter confinement increases injury risk for livestock moved from ranges to winter quarters. Common injuries include bruises cuts and horn injuries from nails barbed wire and icy slips. Farmers should isolate wounds and seek veterinary care. avoid strong disinfectants on open wounds and consider surgery and antibiotics as advised.
New York report says fall pruning of late summer blooming shrubs helps mature wood and reduces die back. Gardening Council experiments with roses and blooming shrubs show less die-back when pruning before winter starts, example blue mist reduced from 18 to 9 inches.
Brief notices of family dinners and guest visits across Chanute area include Clark Myers Wagner Winans and others. Attendees span rural Chanute homes with extended family from Galesburg Ulysses and Albuqurque.
Manuel Fletcher and Mrs. Pearl Wheeler of Tulsa plan to visit their sister before returning. Mrs. Loren Trammell of Erie and Mrs. John Hendrick and baby called on Mrs. Mabel Thornton.
Mr and Mrs Vyrl Roberts and family with Mr and Mrs A W Roberts attended a family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Lester Roberts near Garnett. Mr and Mrs Johnny Mitchell with Bonnie and Billie and Mr and Mrs Kennet Clark were thanked.
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