Wilson Men Plan Fair Association
Thirty Wilson County citizens organize a Wilson County Fair Association Inc. to oversee a fair with assets over five thousand dollars. Ted Myers Jr. named chairman, C. E. Cauble secretary, Charles Parker Jr. treasurer, and a nine member board elected for terms up to three years. The plan focuses on alfalfa in wide row corn, aiming to boost feed and reduce soil erosion while using Wisconsin research on one-pass planting to save time and resources.
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Chicago
Fredonia
Wilson County
Wilson County Fair Association Inc
Middle West
University of Wisconsin
Crosse
Ted Myers Jr
C. E. Cauble
Charles Parker Jr
Lewis Cline
Rex Thomas
Lowell Shire
Philip Wing
Byron Porter
Myers
Gilbert Borland
Marvin Ambrose
Orlie Chapman
Lee Thomas
Thomas D. Hampson
Art Peterson
Wisconsin
Peterson
Sleeping sickness warnings from veterinary leaders urge mosquito control
Veterinary officials advise keeping animals away from swampy areas and implementing strong insect control. The Foundation notes symptoms mimic heat stroke rabies and other illnesses, stressing accurate diagnosis and that losses can reach 60 percent in unvaccinated herds. Afflicted horses and mules should be isolated under insect free conditions to stop spread.
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Foundation
Weed Killer Picks Emphasize 2,4-D Content Over Brand
Agronomist W. M. Phillips explains that weed killer value hinges on 2,4-D content per gallon rather than total price. He notes two formulations ester and amine salt, with esters delivering faster action but risking crop injury, while amines are cheaper and gentler on crops. Volatility and fumes, not drift, affect spray choice and safety.
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W. M. Phillips
Ft. Hays
Sleep Ailment Danger Near Sleep Ailment Danger Near
A Des Moines Iowa report warns of sleeping sickness in horses and mules spread by biting insects. The American Foundation for Animal Health urges prompt action with annual vaccination, noting immunity lasts one season and warmer weather raises insect numbers.
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Des Moines
American Foundation For Animal Health
Ration Tests Compare Roughage to Grain for Beef Gain
Kansas State College tests show 1 part alfalfa to 3 parts grain yields 2.2 pounds daily gains in 700 pound heifers, versus 2.32 with 1 to 5. Heifers on the leaner ration consume 200 pounds less grain and 200 pounds more alfalfa in 125 days. Different roughages show little carryover effect after three years. prairie hay alfalfa hay sorghum silage and corn cobs with supplements yield similar daily gains around 2.1 to 2.2 pounds.
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Kansas State College
Manhattan
Lester Griffith
Jersey Breeders Plan Springfield Meeting
Springfield Missouri hosts the 88th annual American Jersey Cattle Club meeting in early June drawing Jersey owners from across the United States and several foreign countries for the largest gathering of Jersey breeders in southwestern Missouri.
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Springfield
Missouri
American Jersey Cattle Club
United States
Farmers Must Track Gasoline Use for Federal Refunds
Farmers should start keeping precise records of gasoline used in farming after June 30 to qualify for a refund of the federal excise tax. Claims must be filed on form 2240 between June 30 and October 1 with the U S District Director of Internal Revenue.
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Fredonia
Lester Griffith
U. S. District Director of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Offices
Farm Tax Clarifications and Gasoline Refund Policy
The notice explains that refunds are not available for gasoline used off the farm for transportation on public roads. It also clarifies that a farm may be operated by a custom operator or a neighbor in relation to cultivating soil or harvesting crops.
Wilson County Men Buy Western Sheep
Wilson County farmers bought 230 western yearling ewes through the county cooperative buying program. The ewes cost 15.55 dollars each in Texas with 67 cents per head freight. Purchasers include Bob Compton Alta Polson John Stover Roe Krebs Murray Orr Fred Atherton Everett Olson Lee Campbell Loren Van Huser.
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Fredonia
Wilson County
Lester Griffith
Texas
Bob Compton
Alta Polson
John Stover
Roe Krebs
Murray Orr
Fred Atherton
Everett Olson
Lee Campbell
Loren van Huser
Guernsey Association Reelects Its President
PETERBOROUGH New Hampshire R H McMurtie of Huntingburg Indiana was reelected president of the American Guernsey Cattle Club at its 79th annual meeting in Philadelphia. Lloyd B Wescott Clinton New Jersey was elected first vice president and Kent B Hayes Oklahoma City Oklahoma second vice president. E B Musser and R D Stewart remain executive director and secretary. A separate note states in 1890 only 4.5 percent of married women had jobs, now 23 percent.
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Peterborough
N.H
R. H. McMurtie
Huntingburg
Ind
American Guernsey Cattle Club
Philadelphia
Lloyd B. Wescott
Clinton, N.J
Kent B. Hayes
Oklahoma City
Okla
E. B. Musser
R. D. Stewart
UNESCO Board Meeting Held at Federated Church Erie
The Neosho County UNESCO executive board met last night at the Federated church with twelve board members and five guests. Rev. J. R. Torrence presided, and three new members were reported. Brian Liedst won the U.N. essay contest and received a five dollar prize. The next meeting is set for June 25 at the Meeker home with Rev. Black as speaker at a dinner gathering. Arizona population rose 23.8 percent from April 1, 1950 to July 1, 1954.
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Erie
Neosho County
Unesco Executive Board
Federated Church
Henry Watkins
J. R. Torrence
Wright Horton
Thayer
Brian Liedst
U.N
Watkins
United Nations
Neosho Unesco
Walter Meeker
Black
Scotland
Iola
Ray Carter
Ray Grillet
St. Paul
Mahlon Morley
Meeker
Torrence
Eric
L. K. Olson
Earlton
Horton
J. LeRoy Barker
Lee Francis
Clyde Russell
Chanute
Judge rules charitable trust valid in Wellington case
Judge B M Dunham denied Mrs. Catherine Billings bid to set aside the Harry L Woods trust. He held the will creates a valid charitable trust and that Billings receives income only if her assets dip below need. With assets over 50 000, she is not entitled to income from the 150 000 estate. City of Wellington opposed the suit with City Attorney W M Ferguson.
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Wellington
B. M. Dunham
Chanute
Sumner County District Court
Catherine Billings
Harry L. Woods
Wellington Daily News
Dunham
California Panty Raid Penalties Hit 14 UC Students
Berkeley officials penalize four UC students for a May 16 panty raid. Dismissal recommended for one, two receive half year suspensions, and two seniors are off the graduation list. Officials report about 10000 dollars in damage to dorms and clothing from the raid in which about two thousand men participated.
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Berkeley
Calif
University of California
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Wilson Men Plan Fair Association
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E. Main
Jersey Breeders
Guernsey Association
Unesco
Arizona
Chapman Feed Service
Ebur Schultz
Lin Sud
Kansas
Schultz
Judy
the Tribune
Authorized Sales & Claims Office
W. A. Pownall
S. Highland
Sohn Gorton Farm
REP
Mound Valley Branch
Mound Valley Station
Pawnee
Wichita
Triumph
Ponca
Andrew
Cherokee
Nemaha
Reno
THE
Bank OF Commerce
Chanute, Kansas
F.d.lo
ELY Bros
South
Barston
the Farmers of
Southeast
Chanute Production Credit Association
Arthur Solomon
Sec'v. Treas
P.O. Box
N. Highland
Rae
California
Chanute Sales
Mid-America
North Santa Fe
Humboldt
Lor Bros
Sievers
S. Santa Fe
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