Plan Ahead for Spring Tree Planting in Erie County
Erie County agricultural agent Bill Dickson urges early planning for spring windbreaks and tree plantings. Readiness includes site selection north and west of structures, proper spacing by species, and ordering stock now through Kansas State University distribution program. Evergreens, deciduous trees, and 100,000 pecan and walnut stratified nuts are available with low prices and minimum orders.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Kansas
Dickson
Kansas State University
Vitamin D3 Yeast Aids In Animal Health Claims
The article promotes Piolak Yeast vitamin mineral supplement as a solution to animal stock problems. It touts 225 million live yeast cells per dose to reduce digestive troubles colds scours off feed slow gains and improve feed conversion and profits.
Farm Facility Loan Program Changes Listed
Modifications to the farm facility loan program set new rules for borrowing to buy or build farm storage. The maximum loan equals 85 percent of out of pocket cost or 30 cents per bushel of capacity, whichever is greater, with a four percent interest rate on unpaid balances. Loans are through the Commodity Credit Corporation via the ASCS county office and require eligibility for price support on all commodities produced.
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Fredonia
Farm Facility Loan
Leon Choate
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Choate
Commodity Credit Corporation
ASCS
Males to Speak at Wilson County Soil Meeting
L. L. Red Males banker and Sand Stone Creek Watershed promoter will address the Wilson County Soil Conservation District meeting at the high school on January 16. He will present color slides showing the watershed before and after organization. Five outstanding conservation farmers were chosen for awards and an election for one three year supervisor term will be held.
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Neodesha
Wilson County Soil Conservation District
L. L. “Red
Sand Stone Creek
Cheyenne
Okla
Soil Conservation District
Extension Department
Agricultural Statilization Conservation Committee
Wilson County 4H Club Days Planned
Wilson County 4 H Club Days set for February 27 and March 2 with 290 members to compete in demonstrations talks plays musical numbers folk games and dances and one act plays. County agent Dan Pherigo notes plans developed in December and January meetings.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Dan Pherigo
Rose Mulch Not Designed For Warmth
Erie expert Bill Dickson explains that rose mulching aims to keep plants dormant, not warm. A six to eight inch soil mound after freezing protects dormancy, then a three to four inch mulch of straw or leaves is added and removed after danger of frost passes.
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Erie
Bill Dickson
Dickson
Neosho Soil Meeting Sets Goals and Appointments
Neosho County Soil Conservation District met in Erie for the January 30 1963 session. Nine new conservation farm plans approved one completed and 1963 goals set with finance equipment contests and education committees. Walter Poor reappointed to a three year term. officers and attendees listed and exchange program stats noted.
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Erie
Neosho County Soil Conservation District
State Soil ‘Conservation Committee
Walter Poor
Poor
Chanute
Tom Miller
Lavenburg
L. G. Dulavey
Thayer
Kansas
N. L. Gulick
Galesburg
James Beech
Glen
Dunlop
Charles P. McKinnie
Soil Conservation Service
Special guards in Tokyo subway stations push riders into cars
Special guards in Tokyo subway stations are tasked with shoving riders into jammed trains. The measure aims to manage overcrowding and maintain boarding efficiency in peak hours.
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Tokyo
Extend Soil Bank For Another Year
Farmers with Conservation Reserve contracts expiring in 1962 may extend land diversion for 1963 under the Food and Agriculture Act of 1962. Leon Choate says eligibility will be reviewed. grazing allowed with reduced pay, tree planting aid at 100 percent, and ACP cost-sharing available where deemed advisable.
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Leon Choate
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Choate
Chon ‘Ince
Mice Battle Lines Drawn In Cold Weather Eradication Plan
Erie county agricultural agent Bill Dickson outlines a triple attack against invading farm mice. Steps include cereal bait in accessible containers, water soluble bait for faster death, sugar in the anti coagulent mix, weekly replacement, and traps placed in runways. He notes bait combination and practical measures reduce odor and improve catch.
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ERIE
Bill Dickson
First Feeder Pig Sale A Success at Wichita Stockyards
The Kansas feeder pig sale held December 8 in Wichita attracted a large crowd. About 500 head averaged 62 pounds and brought 33.52 dollars per hundredweight, or 20.99 per head. Pigs ranged 25 to 135 pounds with varied prices. consignors spanned McPherson, Marion, Sedgwick, Butler, Sumner, Harvey, Wilson, Pratt, Woodson and Stafford counties. Future sale dates listed as March 2, May 25, Aug. 24, and Dec. 7 next year.
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Fredonia
Kansas
Wichita
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
McPherson
Marion
Sedgwick
Butler
Sumner
Harvey
Wilson
Pratt
Woodson
Stafford
Wichita Union
Pherigo
Kansans Honored for Long Soil Conservation Service
Seven Kansans received certificates recognizing 22 years of service to soil conservation. They have led county districts and helped build 69 miles of terraces on their farms. Honorees include Fred Prell Bremven C C Gaston Theodore Myers Fredonia Homer Hatch Burlington George Fuhrman Scott City Chester R Beer and Lewis Boyd Larned.
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Fred Prell
Bremven
C. C. Gaston
Axtell
Theodore Myers
Fredonia
Homer Hatch
Burlington
George Fuhrman
Atchison County
Scott City
Chester R. Beer
Lewis Boyd
Larned
Soil Conservation District
Fuhrman
Kansas State Soil Conservation Committee
Kansas Assn. of Soil Conservation Districts
Hays
Poultry Houses Need Ventilation
Dan Pherigo of Kansas State University warns against fully sealing poultry houses during cold weather. He notes that closed spaces cause ammonia buildup from manure, coughing hens and reduced egg production, while allowing southern openings provides needed fresh air.
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Fredonia
Dan Pherigo
Wilson County
Kansas State University
Pherigo
Turner Held In Murder Of Reach
Alvin Russell Turner a 35 year old soldier is held without bond for a preliminary hearing on December 27 in Olathe Kansas for the murder charge connected with the robbery slaying of attorney John Keach Dee 11. He admits driving Roy Jack Loren to the beach home where Loren formerly did yard work and says Loren carried out loot from the house. ballistics tie the bullets to a gun Loren owned found in Turner's laundry bag.
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Kansas City
Alvin Russell Turner
Turner
Olathe
Kan
John Keach Dee
Kansas
Roy Jack Loren
Loren
Keach
Wanted for Christmas Pup Sale A.K.C. Basset Puppies
A local pet dealer advertises AKC registered Basset puppies 12 weeks and dachshunds nine weeks for Christmas homes. Reduced prices promoted to attract buyers.
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A.K.C
Hollywood Bowl Amphitheater Noted For Superb Acoustics
The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles is praised as the world’s largest natural amphitheater with superb acoustics allowing performers to be heard without microphones in distant rows. The 120 acre venue seats 20,000 and has only postponed three performances due to rain in forty years of concerts.
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Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles
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