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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1966
Page
5
Kansas State University reports on calf self feeding with 3 parts starter to 1 part hay in pelleted feed, urea and DAP as protein sources, milk composition changes from roughage and concentrate feeding, and hay versus silage as storage and nutrition options.
Wilson County farmers may hay and graze diverted acreages under ASC approval due to drought. The program covers land under CRP and CCA, plus wheat and feed grain diversion, aiding livestock forage while reducing payments for diverted lands. About 953 farms participate across conservation programs.
Thousands of 4 H club members prepare for the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson September 17 to 22. Exhibits span clothing foods home improvement photography entomology woodworking gardening and club booths with livestock crops and horse shows.
Clothier J Clyde Kimmel of Robinson Illinois says in 29 years he has never failed to deliver rental clothes as promised though he has faced two recent strains. He asserts reliability amid service delays and vows continued prompt deliveries to customers.
Chanute Kansas dispatch outlines city events and community updates for September 13 1966. Reports include civic notices school activities church events and local milestones affecting residents and businesses.
Reed Ranch polled Hereford cattle dominated at Cherokee County Fair in Columbus and Inter-State Fair in Coffeyville. They earned three grand championships two reserve championships 14 first places and seven second places. Charles Reed received a trophy for the grand champion heifer at the Inter-State Fair.
Kim Mel traced misdirected prom night jackets, traveling from Robinson to Mattoon and then Elwood, spending 30 on long distance calls. He retrieved 16 jackets misrouted to Elwood, saving the outfits and ensuring 16 youths had their prom attire ready for the dance.
Ballots for the lamb and wool promotion and market development program referendum have been mailed to Wilson county producers. Alva Lambert, ASCS county committee chair, explains that approvals depend on two thirds of votes or production volume. If accepted, deductions up to 1 cent per pound on wool and 7 1/2 cents per hundredweight on lambs would continue through 1969. Voting ends September 23 with preliminary results in early October.
Kansas State University recommends Bermuda Midway for adapted areas to avoid winterkill and dead spots. Tilgreen does well only in extreme southeast Kansas. Meyer Z-52 is best for Kansas, though iron chlorosis limits western areas. Buffalograss suits western Kansas and drought resistance guides seeding or sodding.
The 4.H Club News notes David Marple presiding after a High Prairie church supper. Members named rib bons won at the fair for roll call. New officers include Ed Wiltse as president and Mike Ayres as vice president.
Secretary Freeman announced an 8.9 million acre increase in the 1967 national wheat allotment raising it to 68.2 million acres. He said higher production can boost farm income due to strong domestic demand exports and food aid. Future allotments will depend on the wheat situation. Wheat stocks are below desired levels amid ongoing demand.
Indigenous communities in Australia's cattle country imitate American cowboys by wearing Wrangler clothing whether they work stock or not, reflecting strong cultural influence from U.S. Western films and fashion trends.
Southeastern Kansas Feeder Pig Association sold 448 feeder pigs on September 10 in Fredonia. Market prices ranged up to 49.50 per hundred with weights around 32 to 67 pounds. Association plans anticipate sales exceeding 1,500 hogs as farrowing and sale dates align, with next sale scheduled December 3.
The Conshelf program seeks to show humans can live and work comfortably in sea bed stations on the continental shelf. Initiated in September 1962, the project envisions long range underwater habitats for industrial and scientific use.
An advertisement pitches Puri-lak Pow R Pak a vitamin enhanced supplement for home grown or other rations. It claims stabilized Vitamin A D2 D3 and yeast content to boost blood, digestion, and production profits. Call for details.
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