Planimeter A Tool For Measuring Michigan Farms
Michigan farmers learn the planimeter as a new word in the 1939 program canvass. Township soil conservation committees explain enlarged aerial photographs where one square inch equals ten acres and use the planimeter to trace field boundaries, taking multiple readings for accuracy to determine exact farm size.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Township Soil Conservation Committees
Michigan Agriculture
Chicago Street Notes engagement announced for Fred Kaiser and Miss Sarah Wallach
Martin Roth of M. Roth and Sons returned from a Florida trip. Fred Kaiser and Miss Sarah Wallach’s engagement was announced with a wedding planned within three months. Arthur W. Large of Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway returned from a Dade county potato tour in Florida.
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Martin Roth
M. Roth’. Sons
Florida
Fred Kaiser
Sarah Wallach
Mr. Kaiser
Jeer Company
Arthur
W. Large
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
South Dade County
F. C. Peters
F. C. Petera, Inc
Goulds, Fla
Isbey Resigns as Michigan State Fair Manager
Detroit businessman Frank N. Isbey resigned as manager of the Michigan State Fair, announced from Lansing by Governor Fitzgerald. Isbey, head of the Detroit Fruit Auction Company, wired his resignation from Los Angeles where he attended a fruit and vegetable association convention. The governor praised his administration for boosting drawing power and revenue.
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Detroit
Frank N. Isbey
Lansing
Mich
Fitzgerald
Isbey
Detroit Frust Auction Company
Los Angeles
United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association
Blizzard Stops Chicago Potato Trade on Monday
A severe blizzard paralyzed Chicago potato trading, with streets blocked and no business possible on Monday. By Tuesday demand remained light though improving by midweek, while outside demand lagged due to weather. Receipts were ample and prices drifted. Idaho Russets and Colorado McClures showed mixed movement across days, with a steady overall tone at week’s end.
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Chicago
Here
Idaho
Colorado
Florida Biles Triumphs
Florida
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Russell
Wiston
Red McClures
North ‘Dakota
Oregon
Onion Market Steady in Chicago This Week
The onion market in Chicago remained steady with moderate offerings and fair inquiry. Idaho whites sold at 1.40 to 1.50 for 60 pound sacks, western Spanish 1.05 to 1.20, homegrown and Midwestern yellows around 0.75 to 0.85 per pound, and Midwestern Globes at about 0.80.
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Chicago
Idaho
California
Colorado
Florida
Louisiana
Shallota
Snow Closes Chicago Produce Markets Amid 15-Inch Snowfall
Chicago digged out after 14.9 inches of snow in six hours tied up produce trading on local fruit and vegetable markets. A northeast gale from Lake Michigan produced six foot drifts on South Water Market, halting shipments as trucks battled slush and streets. Suburban lines ran on time, but most buyers and sellers could not reach markets, delaying deliveries and keeping trading quiet into midweek.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
South Water Market
Fulton Market
Weather Bureau
Chicago Weather Bureau
Large Group Admitted to Honorary Society
East Lansing Mich Feb 3 a class of 119 farmers the biggest on record was admitted to membership this week in the Michigan 300 Bushel Potato Club a society sponsored by State College and the Michigan Crop Improvement Association. The 1938 class shows larger enrollment due to county and state contests and a plan for a junior class in 1939. J D Robinson of Pellston led with 621 bushels per acre. 119 members posted yields from 303 to 621 bushels.
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East Lansing
Mich
Michigan
SY Ae Xpice State College
Nigan ‘Crop Improvement Association
Upper Peninsula
Farma
Upper ‘Peninsula
Henry C. Moore
Michigan State College
Smith-Hughes
J. D. Robinson
Pellston
Robinson
Michigan professor cites Scottish fertilization method for potatoes
East Lansing Feb 3 Prof Howard B Rather head of Michigan State College farm crops department urged Michigan potato growers to adapt Scottish practice of applying fertilizer a year before planting. He noted Scottish yields from 350 to 900 bushels and said straw manures reduce insect and virus pressures, improving overall crop results.
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East Lansing
Mich
Howard
Rather
Michigan State College Farm Crops Department
Michigan
Scotland
Ruther Gald
Insects Rare in Scotland Says Professor Rather
Professor Rather notes that aphids fleas beetles and leaf hoppers are scarce in Scotland, adding that people do not need screens to keep errors from entering homes. The comment highlights unusually low insect activity and minimal need for seasonal door and window protection.
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Rather
Scotland
Minor Changes Made in 1939 Fruit Spray Schedule
Urbana Illinois February 3. Illinois fruit growers will follow the 1938 spray plan with minor modifications to suit seasonal changes. H W Anderson and W P Flint outline adjustments in Circular 447. Special directions will be issued during the growing season based on observations.
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Urbana
Imness
H. W. Anderson
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
W. P. Flint
College of Agriculture and
State Natural History Survey
Illinois
Anderson
Strawberry Plants Thrive After Winter Storage in Illinois Tests
Urbana Illinois February 3 Winter storage of strawberry plants may open new market outlets for Illinois nurserymen according to A S Colby chief in small fruit culture at the University of Illinois Plants dug in fall and winter and stored in cold storage at 17 30 32 and 36 degrees proved equal or superior to freshly dug plants when transplanted in spring The 17 degree storage killed plants while 30 32 and 36 degree storage yielded strong growth and more runners Some leaves appeared wilted after storage but transplanted plants grew quickly and further studies will refine storage timing
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Urbana
Ill
Illinois
Colby
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
United States Department of Agriculture
Colby Aald
South Water Market Bowling Faces Lively Interest in Leagues
Chicago February reports show four South Water Market bowling leagues with shifting lineups and strong scores. Major League leaders include Sportsmen's Club and Applebaum-Missner Co, while others like New City Packing and Mid City Packing posted solid records. Market cabbage, carrots, celery, and lettuce prices are noted with steady to firm tone as supplies stay ample.
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Chicago
South Water Market
Sportsmen's Club
jJim's Barsesesseeseeee
Applebaum-Missner Co
New City Packing Co
Mid City Packing Co
Elk's Tavern
Mark Owen Co
Wilensky-Tash-Mages
Chicago Produce
Goodman Bros
A, Schwartz Co
Csenes
Tony
Ecssesse
Texas
LaManila Bros
sArrigo Co
Fischman & Son
Fry Distributing Co
Omed! Motor.Co
Meyer Schuman Co
California
Riley-McFarland Co
Harry Wickman
Wesco Foods
South
Meyer
Michigan
Florida
Arizona
Milwaukee Green Vegetable Market Barely Steady in Tone
Milwaukee Wis Feb 3 The green vegetable market showed a barely steady tone with ample arrivals and limited inquiry. Best quality beans moved well while off quality sold weak. peppers and tomatoes were in weaker demand. Prices varied for Florida ham pers, wax beans, broccoli, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and onions as shipments and regional supplies affected activity.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Florida
California
L&e
Edwards trophy winner at Central States Poultry Show
William Pickens of New Castle Route 2 won the Edwards trophy cup for the best display in any breed at the Central States Poultry Show held at the New Castle armory. The grand champion male Buff Rock cockerel was shown by Mrs. Charles Mendenhall, with a Buff Rock hen owned by Mrs. John E. Davis earning best female entry. Exhibitors from eight states attended, with 42 country exhibitors displaying 300 birds.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Pickens
New Castle
Armory
Charles Mendenhall
John E. Davis
Greensfork
Center of Michigan Agriculture Mapped Amid Study
Hastings, Feb 3 John C. Ketcham reports locating Michigan agriculture center midway between Hubbardston and Palo and an income center about four miles west of St Johns. Huron county shows highest income per farm at 1160 dollars while Berrien county leads in overall agricultural income.
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Hastings
Mich
John C. Ketcham
Michigan
Hubbardston
Palo
St. Johns
Huron County
Berrien County
Proper Question. A little girl asks about the world
A Montreal Star joke item recalls a girl asking why people say they go to the far corners of the earth after learning the world is round. The father reassures her with a simple explanation, highlighting the humorous child’s logic about geography.
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Montreal Star
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Carlot, Trucklot and
L. C. L. Receivers, Distributors
Carlot Department
Tatoes
Gordon Tyrrell CO
South Water
Celery
Tess
Smith—Cordel CO
Chandler-Allen CO
Carlot Hrokera
L. D. Canal
Hicago
Bia
Seeley
Uth
Rubin Produce Co
Chicago ‘Street Notes
Frank A. Davis
Palmer:Farms Growers Co-operative Association
Sarasota
Fla
Shippers
Palmer House
Circle P
Harry Day
Illinois Fruit Growers Exchange
Carbondale, Jr
Logan Colp
Merkel Brothers Company
Karl Merkel
Steve Clark
South ‘Water Market Basket & Supply Company
Gridley, Maxon & Co., Inc
J. J. Lyerly
Callpatria
Calif
Washington Hothouse
Sumner Rhubarb Growers Association
Sumner, Wash
Sumner
C. H. Robinson Company
la Mantia Bros.Arrigo Company
Gordon Tyrrell Company
Rosenthal & Stockfish, Inc
Dallas
Frank Isbey
Grafton
N.C
Cavalier
Walsh
Grand Forks
Trail
Grafton ‘High School
P. J. Flaten
Hoople
H. C. Rather
Red Bliss
Triumph Potatoes
F.C. Peters, Inc
Goulds
W. J. Engel CO
Canal
L. D
Florida Bliss
Port Voce Tapes Cazae Des Moimes
Iowa
Triumph
F.C. Peters
INO, Goulds
FLA. We
J. A. "McEvilly
Air Fresheu
Connell Brokerage Co
Banco DI Napoli Trust CO
Federal Deposit Insurance Corpo
Tennessee
Mississippi
Indiana
Center of Michigan Agriculture
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