Early Start Urged On Reserve Plans
Erie report urges farmers to begin planning for the 1958 conservation reserve with EB L McCan noting contracts will be available in the early fall. The program allows cropland to be diverted to soil water forest or wildlife conservation in exchange for upfront and annual payments. A second excerpt notes nitrogen dioxide dangers around silos where vapors can cause farmer's lung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Soil Bank
EB. L. McCan
Neosho County
National Farm Safety Week Highlights Fatal Farm Accidents
USDA reports 12 600 farm fatalities from 1949 to 1953 with machinery drownings firearms and falls as leading causes. Age groups 40 to 60 and 60 to 80 show high risk. 1955 figures cite 3 700 farm resident deaths and 300 000 injuries. Safety measures include red flags lights and reflectors on tractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
National Safety Council
Department of Agriculture
USDA
Warning on toxic silage gas prompts farmer alert
Farmers should watch for nitrogen dioxide gas when ensiling alfalfa and forage this summer. The Iowa State College Information Service says the odor alerts detection, and urges caution due to its extreme toxicity.
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New York City
N. Y
Iowa State College Information Service
Oat Silage Boosts Beef Yield per Acre in Purdue Tests
Oats harvested as silage rather than grain can produce up to 600 pounds of beef per acre, according to the Middle West Soil Improvement Committee citing Purdue University results. Calves fed silage plus small portions of corn and supplements consumed about 39 pounds daily, with legume silage yielding 34.4 pounds per calf. Illinois tests show a 60 bushel oats crop returning $125 per acre when fed as silage, versus $45 if harvested as grain. The committee notes benefits include faster removal of grain for legume seedings and recommends lime, approved seed varieties, balanced fertilizer, good tillage, and pest control.
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Chicago
Middle West
Illinois
McCan Outlines 1956 Wool Payment Rates
E L McCan, chairman of the Neosho County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, explains incentive payments under the 1956 wool program. Wool payments equal 40 percent of producer receipts, with higher sale prices yielding larger incentives. lamb sales receive 71 cents per hundredweight for their wool content. Mohair payments are not made as Mohair prices average 84.4 cents per pound, above the 70 cents incentive.
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ERIE
E. L. McCan
Neosho County
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Kansas Farm Safety Week Highlights Safer Agriculture
Kansas reporting improved farm safety with 1956 farm accident deaths at 43, about one third of mid-1930s levels. Agricultural machinery crashes, mainly tractor overturns, caused most fatalities. Gov. George Docking urged family participation to boost safety awareness during Farm Safety Week.
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Kansas
Safety Week
W. I. Boone
Kansas Farm Bureau
State Board of Health
George Docking
Fertilizer Boosts Corn Yields For McNew Farm
Robert E. McNew of Holton Indiana reports corn yields rising from 25 to 105 bushels per acre after applying nearly 1000 pounds of fertilizer per acre. The continuous corn field received more nitrogen and phosphate, with clover and lime boosting soil fertility. Last season he used 950 pounds of fertilizer per acre, including 800 pounds of 12-12-12 and 68 pounds of nitrogen from urea, all plowed under except 150 pounds.
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Chicago
Robert E.mcnew
Holton, Ind
Middle West
McNew
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Plans Aug Picnic At Legion Hall
The American Legion auxiliary met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Lotta Gelwix. Unit president Mrs. J. S. Burt presided. The group reviewed the unit history winning first in the district. A picnic is set for Aug 22 at 7 pm at the Legion hall with chicken and pie provided by each family. Hostesses are Mrs. Ray Beeman Mrs. Dale Anderson and Mrs. J. S. Burt. Mrs. Burt presented the book Survival to the unit for distribution to local schools libraries clubs 4 H and H D units. Refreshments served to a long list of members and guests including Dan Morgan Ira Hague and others. Several local residents visited during the week and neighbors visited, with several trips to Parsons and Tulsa noted.
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J. S. Burt
P. W. Kraus
Will Berkenmeir
Parsons
Paul
Anita Carson
Tulsa
A. J. McCready
Jean Minnich
Moran
H. M. Minnich
Jesse Johnson
Luraine Whisman
Alan Thornton
McNew Maintains Low-Tillage Pace in 12-12-12 Planting
Notes mention the 12-12-12 fertilizer added during planting and McNew keeping tillage to two cultivations, indicating a compact field management approach.
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McNew
Four 4-H Delegates Named to State Camps
Erie Neosho County 4-H Club Council selects four members to attend two statewide camps at Rock Springs Ranch near Junction City. Aug 1-7 junior leaders camp includes Pat Porter and Lyla Hansen. Aug 7-12 health camp features Phil Stanley Dryden and Karen Ferguson.
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Erie
Neosho County
Rock Springs Ranch
Junction City
Pat Porter
Lyla Hansen
Neosho Valley
Phil Stanley Dryden
Busy Bees
Karen Ferguson
Prairie Schooners Club
Explanation of FHA supervisor loans for Kansas farmers
Erie county supervisor Hanserd House of the Farm Home Administration explains loans available to farm families in Kansas unable to obtain bank or credit sources. Farmers harmed by recent heavy rains or flood are urged to contact him for credit assistance.
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Erie
Farmers Home Administration
Kansas
Hanserd House
FBA
House
DeSoto Visitors Report Local Sightings and Travel
DeSoto Kansas was visited Tuesday by Mr and Mrs Jim Hannon Wade and Justin at Edna. Mike Lowrance brought his sister Mrs Lena Black home Saturday from Oklahoma City after medical treatment. Lawrance returned to Texas Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jack Calhorn of Chanute were Sunday guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Calborn. Mrs George Zugmier had surgery Wednesday at Neosho Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs Earl Peterson Mrs Eva Pownall and Mrs Ina Craig are vacationing in the Black Hills.
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DeSoto Kansas
Jim Hannon
Wade
Justin
Edna
Mike Lowrance
Lena Black
Oklahoma City
Lawrance
Texas
Jack Calhorn
Chanute
Frank Calborn
George Zugmier
Neosho Memorial Hospital
Earl Peterson
Eva Pownall
Ina Craig
Black Hills
Walnut community notes include meeting, vows, and accident update
Walnut residents report the July 15 Home Demonstration unit meeting at Mrs. Faye Shireman with lesson Living in 24 Hours led by Mrs. Nelle Shireman and social host duties by Mrs. Shireman and Steve Shireman. Upcoming Aug 19 meeting led by Mrs. Amy Clapson. Bertha Ann Polhlopek and Raymond Rolinskas marry June 1 at Nativity of Our Lord in Chicago. Buck Patterson, formerly of Walnut, released after near Nowata Oklahoma crash with over 400 stitches. his two sons were affected.
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Walnut
Walnut Home
Faye Shireman
Steve Shireman
Nelle Shireman
Business Center
Pittsburg
Amy Clapson
Bertha Ann Polhlopek
Raymond Rolinskas
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
Chicago
Lyons
Rolinskas
Mary Polhlopek
Polhlopek
St. Patricks School
Buck Patterson
Coffeyville
Nowata
Oka
Bartlesville
Patterson
Family in Walnut and Pittsburg Remembered in Obituary Notes
A broken arm and leg marked injuries to a man with half brothers Harold and Lloyd Patterson, both tied to Walnut and Denver. Harry G. Heatwole, 62, former Walnut resident and Pittsburg operator, died July 15 at Mt. Carmel Hospital after a year of illness. He was WWI veteran with several lodge affiliations and survived by his widow Ophelia and son Milo among others. Interment was at Highland Park Cemetery. Relatives and visitors were noted in Walnut, Pittsburg, and nearby towns. Keith Perkins attends the National Boy Scout Jamboree in Gettysburg, and Roger McClung visited in the home of Clell McClung in Sedalia.
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Lloyd Patterson
Bartlesville
Walnut
Denver
Harry G. Heatwole
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Pittsburg
Heatwole Motor Service
First Baptist Church
American Legion
D.A.V. Pittsburg
A.F. & A.M. Fort Scott Consistory
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Ophelia
Milo
Anna M. Heatwole
Margaret Foster
Roy Long
Ellsworth Chapel
Clyde J. Askins
Highland Park Cemetery
Bill Cover
Carroll, Iowa
Alma Cover
St. Scott
Fred Rowe
Keith Perkins
Walter Perkins
Lebo
Gettysburg
Keith
Myra Hess
Roger McClung
Sedalia
Clell McClung
Residents and visitors report on social calls and hospital update
Don McClung returned home with him for a week's visit. Mrs Len Mein of Carroll Iowa spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Fred Rowe. Miss Rita Smith visits Coffeyville to see Mr and Mrs Paul Beech and Aunt Mrs Jim Duffy. Mr and Mrs J L Moore visited with sister Mrs Joe M Johnson of Fort Scott. They called on Mrs Mary Daling at Mercy Hospital where she is much improved.
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Don McClung
Len Mein
Carroll
Iowa
Fred Rowe
Rita Smith
Coffeyville
Paul Beech
Jim Duffy
Duffy
J. L. Moore
Joe M. Johnson
Fort Scott
Mary Daling
Mercy Hospital
Irrigation Costs and Yields For Kansas Farms
A Kansas State College study details how much water crops need and the costs of sprinkler irrigation. It covers alfalfa corn sorghums and soybeans, storage needs for evap oration losses, and per acre expenses plus scale effects. It notes river or pond water sources and suggests careful projected returns before installation. A weekly tip says cattle on feed July 1 1957 indicate fat cattle prices may stay steady to slightly lower in 60 to 90 days.
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Engineering Experiment Station
Kansas State College
Southcentral
Kansas
Dept. of Agriculture
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