Power Is Key to Modern Farming
A late 1920s to 1930s era piece notes mechanization transforming farming. It cites the tractor's rise, electric power in 95 percent of rural homes, and how vehicles and roads bind farmers to city life. Mahlon Morley and Gene Cleavinger are named with county and state contexts. Upcoming events include Neosho County Crops Tour on May 25 and related farm calendar dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Wright
Erie
Neosho
Mahlon Morley
Gene Cleavinger
Kansas State
Kansas State College
Parsons Better Dairy
Parsons Better
Four-County Prospects Bright As Work Rolls Along on Farms
Four-county farm conditions show general improvement over last year with wheat stands good to excellent and alfalfa promising while oats suffer from March freezes. County agents Morley, Mullen, Armstrong, and Griffith report corn planting 50 to 80 percent complete, pasture grasses hurt by drought, and rainfall needed to boost moisture. Beef and dairy cattle numbers hold steady. Neosho County adds 190 Texas ewes to flocks as Wilson wool growers add 700 Texas ewes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Curl
Mahlon Morley
Neosho
Gale Mullen
Allen
Joe Armstrong
Woodson
Lester Griffith
Wilson
Morley and
Griffith
Mullen
Allen County
Armstrong
Wilson County
Woodson County
Morley
Neosho County
Wilson Counties
Texas
Lone Star State
Spring Farm Show in City Park This Week
The program highlights the Spring Farm Show at City Park on Thursday through Saturday. A grand display features a one quarter‑million-dollar exhibit of tractors implements cars hardware tires appliances and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A's
Amateur Contest Finals and Drum Corps Schedule
Finals in the amateur contest Thursday followed by a Friday drum and bugle corps event. A team pulling contest is listed with a 7 30 p m start and an 8 00 p m timeslot. Saturday features a tractor trailer backing contest.
Seed Testing and Soil Preservation in 4-H Farm Notes
Index to farm sections discusses fertility levels aided by lime, saving soil as a constant task. Highlights include Rock Springs Ranch for 4-H clubs and future farmers studying skills with farm analysis by Mrs. John Thielen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io Cave
John Thielen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harshman
Thayer
Tribune
Neil Gray
John Gray Jr
Tony
Gray
Neosho Counties
City Park
Big Creek
H.D
Janice Dennis
Janice
Verle Dennis
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