Farm Leader Warns Against Crash Programs
Charles B. Shuman of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged restraint on expanding missile spending to overtake Russia. He warned against large deficits, argued for gradual government withdrawal from farm price controls, and noted voters favored reduced price supports at the 39th annual convention.
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Farm land values rise in Kansas and nationwide
Kansas farm real estate values climbed six percent in the year ending July 1, with eight percent nationwide. New Mexico saw under two percent growth. Analysts cite favorable crops, farm consolidation pressure, strong business activity, and a rising price level as drivers. Lester Griffith notes the USDA quarterly market update.
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Schuman Urges Farm Policy Overhaul At Convention
Charles B. Schuman Farm Bureau president told the 39th annual American Farm Bureau convention that government farm programs hinder changes in production and marketing. He called for junking price supports, ending storage purchases and acreage allotments, reforming the soil bank, and using loan programs with emergency purchases for disaster relief.
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Stevens to Aid Big Creek Watershed Effort
Marion Stevens named promotional chairman for the Big Creek Watershed project. Watershed committee considers a booster certificate. Details on ownership of 13 land tracts needed. A committee led by C. P. McKinnie and Bill Qualls will report at the Dec. 19 steering committee meeting. The area covers about 600 farms with borders near Iola Humboldt Chanute Elsmore Savonburg Odense.
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Erie
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Elsmore
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Antibiotics Boost Calf Growth Says County Agent
Erie dairymen are urged to feed aurofac 2A at two teaspoons daily in milk to stimulate growth and reduce calf scours. County agent Gale Mullen notes easier safer calf raising fewer sick calves and lower losses of replacement heifers. Start soon after birth and continue until 12 to 16 weeks old.
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Gale Mullen
Mullen
Economist to Present Tax Data Tomorrow in Erie
Gale Mullen county agent announced a county-wide meeting in Erie to present income tax and social security data for farmers. The session, led by Bill Guy Kansas State College extension economist, will start at 7 30 p m in the county court room. The 1958 Farm-
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Erie
Gale Mullen
Bill Guy
Kansas State College Extension
Unit Leaders to Meet In Training Schools
ERIE and Chanute host officer training sessions at 10 a m on Thursday and Friday. The Erie session is at the American Legion Hall and the Chanute session at the Memorial Building. Attendees include presidents vice presidents secretaries treasurers and PR officers with sessions expected to end around 3 30 p m.
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Erie
Chanute
Marjorie E. Price
American Legion
Memorial Building
Mintener Herd Tops DHIA Average in County
Fredonia farmer J. Mintener of Benedict led the county DHIA average last month with 33.5 pounds butterfat per cow from a herd averaging 61 pounds of butterfat and 1 650 pounds of milk. The Carl Berckefeldt herd of Fredonia set the record high for the month and produced the top pro ducing cow, according to county agent Lester Griffith.
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W. J. Mintener
Lester Griffith
Mintener
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Griffith
Carl Berckefeldt
Checkup Recommended On Farm Livestock
DES MOINES The American Foundation for Animal Health urged scheduling livestock surgery in December or January. Dehorning cattle trimming bull feet removing boar tusks were advised. They urged an annual checkup, noting disease detection nutrition and breeding issues. They also urged ventilation checks in poultry hog and dairy barns with frost on ceilings signaling faulty ventilation and risk of pneumonia.
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Des Moines
American Foundation For Animal Health
Rain Delays Terrace Work in Erie County
Soil conservation efforts report two acres of waterways and about three miles of terraces completed last month by Erie farmers. Wet weather slowed remaining projects while observers note waterways show good stands and erosion in lower sections. McKinnie urges farmers to consult the SCS for help and offers practical tips such as baled hay across waterways to reduce wash.
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C. P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
H. M. Lefever
McKinnie
SCS
Mange infestations threaten hog industry in winter
Fredonia reports a serious housing season problem for hog raisers if mange outbreaks are not cleared promptly. County agent Lester Griffith warned that the rough skin condition weakens hogs and could impact swine production.
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Fredonia
Lester Griffith
New Kansas law may suspend licenses without proof of insurance
Under new Kansas rule, an accident can cost a driver their license unless auto liability insurance or other financial responsibility proof is presented. State Farm offers a policy claiming full protection under this law to avoid driving rights loss.
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State Farm
State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance
Bindweed Meeting Set for Chanute December
Erie A reports a one day bindweed session to discuss control. The meeting chaired by county bindweed supervisor Orval Wood will be held December 17 in the Memorial building Chanute and begin at 10 a.m.
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Memorial Building
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Orval Wood
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Egg Produce Dominates Revenue Among Poultry Raisers
Egg production yields nearly double the national revenue of chicken meat for poultry raisers, reflecting higher market value and demand across the industry.
Dry Air Kills House Plants
Kansas State College extension horticulturist Dick Roberts notes winter plant health hinges on temperature and humidity. He cites light, ventilation and soil as other factors and recommends placing plants near steam from cooking or in moisture trays.
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Dick Roberts
Kansas State College
Lester Griffith
Roberts
Groups Confer To Urge Bills At Commodity Conference
Kansas City reports 35 national and regional farm groups at the National Conference of Commodity Organizations opening in Kansas City. The National Milk Producers Federation says the session runs today and ends tomorrow with six committees reporting since last September in Washington. Proposals include a 40 percent 1958 corn acreage cut under a combined loan and land retirement plan and government land retirement payments.
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National Conference of Commodity Organizations
National Milk Producers Federation
Washington
Legislative proposals drive Chanute Tribune group
The Chanute Tribune reports on a Tuesday December 10, 1957 meeting where a milk federation led a clearing house for farm groups to exchange information. Warrensburg visitor noted. Highway Patrol safety program planned for Galesburg High. Thayer teams face local rivals. grade boys and girls games slated. Fifth and sixth graders elect officers and work on tall tale writing in class.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
Benjamin Franklin
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Alexander Hamilton
Robert Louis Stevenson
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Sharon McMillan
Johnny Kramer
Nona Nieses
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Carl McElroy
Danny Noteware
Karlene Trim
Good Time for Pizza Says Mrs Price
Erie county home economist Mrs Marjorie Price recommends pizza as a hearty option on stormy days. She notes a thin yeast dough with tomato paste and sharp cheese flavored with oregano. sausage pizza is popular, and apples can be used in any form. A green salad and coffee finish the meal.
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Erie
Marjorie Price
Galesburg Team Tops Walnut 41 to 4 in School Basketball
Galesburg grade school defeated Walnut 41 to 4 in a decisive win. Edna prepares to host a high school game next Tuesday. Attendees with perfect six week attendance include Janet Atherton and Mary Sue Wolf. Judy Loffland moves from Neosho Memorial to Wesley Hospital in Wichita after an auto crash. Ben Hammond entertained students with a cartoonist ventriloquist act from Wichita. Football players attended a chicken supper at Lake Farlington with coaches and families. Daryl Allen is noted as a Central Missouri State College student.
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Edna
Janet Atherton
Mary Sue Wolf
Judy Loffland
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Wesley Hospital
Wichita
Ben Hammond
Lake Farlington
Eldon Hill
G. W. McNaught
Daryl Allen
Central Missouri State College
Denver Warmth Breaks 18 Year Record
The temperature reached 71 degrees in Denver yesterday, breaking an 18 year record for the date. The Weather Bureau forecast similar warm weather across most of Colorado and Wyoming today.
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Weather Bureau
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