Experts to discuss crops soils and dairies in Erie meeting
A Friday public meeting at the Doric Theater in Erie begins at 10 a m with Kansas State agricultural extension specialists E A Cleavinger and Ralph Bonewitz. Topics cover minimum tillage hybrid sorghum wheel track planning plant rates spacing pasture rotation irrigation and fertilizers plus dairy production testing programs and barn labor saving feeding economy.
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Erie
Doric Theater
E. A. Cleavinger
Ralph Bonewitz
Kansas State College
Manhattan
Cleavinger
Bonewitz
First National Bank of Chanute
Morley Publishes Barbecue Sauce Recipe
Erie reports county agricultural agent Mahlon Morley provided a five bird batch barbecue sauce recipe in response to many requests. The method includes butter, water, malt vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, chili powder, black pepper, paprika, onion, garlic, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces with a simmer of one hour.
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Erie
Mahlon Morley
Morley
4-H Achievement Party in Fredonia Highlights Local Talent
The annual 4-H Achievement Party was held Saturday night at Fredonia High School. The program featured the Kelley Puppets of Topeka and Lester Weatherwax of Wichita.
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Fredonia
Fredonia High School
Kelley Puppets
Topeka
Lester Weatherwax
Wichita
Advertising Is Your Guide to Safe Buying
In this column advertisers offer safety tips for shoppers. Experts emphasize checking prices, reading warranties, comparing quality, and avoiding high pressure sales. The guide outlines steps to verify sellers, inspect goods, and document purchases for protection.
Scales in Neosho Tested by State
Neosho County had 22 of 28 scales approved after Tests by the State Board of Agriculture Weights and Measures division. Six scales were condemned for errors over 2 pounds per 1000. Testing in Neosho was led by deputy state sealer Bryan Sprang with 21,000 pounds of test weights on a truck. All 2,500 state scales are tested annually.
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Topeka
Neosho County
State Board of Agriculture
J. Fred True
Bryan Sprang
True
Sprang
Five Ways To Improve Meadows Returns
The Middle West Soil Improvement Committee and Dr. J. L. Haynes of the Ohio Experiment Station outline five methods to boost meadow yields. Emphasizes firm seed beds, band seeding, adequate seeding rates, ample fertilizer and lime as needed, and selecting winter hardy, wilt resistant legume and grass seeds suited to the area.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
J. L. Haynes
Ohio
More Danger in Injury To Stock During Winter
Livestock are at higher risk of injury as cold weather confines animals to winter quarters. Horn wounds bruises cuts and scratches from barbed wire nails and other sharp objects are common. Risk includes slipping on ice or frozen objects in yards. First aid includes applying a pressure bandage.
Management Plans Fertilizer Boosts Crops
University of Wisconsin agronomists say fertilizer and good management could raise corn yields from 44 to 100 bushels per acre, alfalfa from 2.2 to 3.5 tons, oats from 48 to 75 bushels, and potatoes from 200 to 400 bushels. Soil tests are needed to tailor applications.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
University of Wisconsin Studies
Wisconsin Agronomists
Agronomists
Farm Leader Sees Bright 1957 outlook for farmers
Marvin J. Briggs president of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives told the Omaha Bank for Cooperatives stockholders meeting that Agriculture Secretary Ezra Benson is doing an excellent job and the 1957 farm outlook looks favorable. He cited stable material prices and improving market conditions as reasons surpluses may drop and exports rise.
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Omaha
Marvin J. Briggs
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Ezra Benson
Briggs
Indianapolis
Omaha Bank For Cooperatives
56 Farmer Tax Guides Are Available Now
Erie farmers can obtain free 1956 tax guides at the county agricultural extension office. The 63 page booklet from the Department of Internal Revenue explains deductions depreciation inventories and includes instructions with examples for completing income tax forms.
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Erie
County Agricultural Extension Office
Department of Internal Revenue
Cold Water Treatment Best For Yule Tree
An Erie agricultural agent urges cold water as the best method to preserve Christmas trees and prevent fire risk. He advises soaking the cut butt, setting the tree in water, keeping it cool and shaded, and using a water-filled metal holder. A five to six foot tree may need up to a cup of water daily.
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Erie
Mahlon Morley
Morley
North Star
Jackie Gleason
Amelia Scott
Church Officers Elected For New Year In Humboldt
The Rev Robert R Wheatley announced church officers chosen at the annual meeting. Carl Ladd won a three year trustee term and other posts went to Anna Hoke Marvin Wellcome Wayne Gillham Paul Puckett and more. A Christmas party for the Jolly Eight Pinochle club followed with gift exchanges and scores noted.
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Presbyterian Church
Iola
College of Emporia
Humboldt Church
Paul L. Carnter
Betty Jo
E. N. Hill
W. L. Drake
Robert A. Finney
Louise Lehrack
H. H. Stewart
St. Louis
A. J. Hall
Kansas City
Humboldt
William A. Horn
Olathe
G. W. Horn
Horn
J. H. Ohmes
John Calovich
Richard Adamek
C. G. Puckett
Santa Fe
Lawrence
Puckett
A. W. Weertz
Boone
Florida
Minnie Towles
MYF
The
Methodist Church
Gene Taylor
Robert R. Wheatley
Carl Ladd
Anna Hoke
Marvin Wellcome
Wayne Gillham
Paul Puckett
Jesse Phebus
Carl Pull
Ray Middendorf
Herman Crawford
Wheatley
Kenneth Pratt
Walter Clum
Betty Crawford
Robert Holtz
Ed Johnson
Joan Davis
Mary Elizabeth Kirby
Alexine Chaney
Walter Headley
Albert Middendorf
Jolly- Eight Pinochle Club
Ernest Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Mrs. Gardner
Lewis Haskin
Carl Olson
J. A. Purtle
Francis Jewett
Beaten to a Beat: Automation, Bees, and Odd Facts
Miami Beach columnist HAL BOYLE collects curious bits from mail includes heart sizes and counts, centipede legs, epidemics, and goofy observations. It notes automation threatening bees and recalls quirky quotes about patience, hair care, and fashion from 1956.
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Hal Boyle
Miami Beach
Fla
Teresa Brewer
America
Mel Allen
Gas Savings Forecast by Kiger for State Agencies
Topeka reports Kansas agencies could save $70,000 next year by consolidating gasoline purchases through the Highway Department. Martin M. Kiger, administration department director, said bids were opened last month under the plan, but contracts have not been awarded yet.
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Topeka
Kansas
Martin M. Kiger
Highway Department
Kiger
Farmers Expect Higher 1957 Farm Income Amid Demand Shifts
At the Fifth National Agricultural Credit Conference in St Louis last week, bankers educators and government officials projected a modest rise in U S farmers gross income in 1957 by about five percent if the nation avoids war. They noted rising nonfarm take home pay population growth and foreign demand as factors likely to boost demand for meats grains fruits and vegetables while droughts soil bank policies and low prices could limit production.
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St. Louis
American Bankers Association
United States
Middlewest
Donest
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