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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1921
Page
5
E T Meredith former secretary of agriculture analyzes business cycles and argues for optimism in farming as the pendulum swings toward recovery. He cites low wheat carryovers shrinking supplies weaker flour stocks and rising demand as signs farmers may profit from improved prices and direct marketing.
Col. W. H. Spencer argues eastern Washington farmers overpay in harvesting and threshing. He recommends binder and stack methods, on-farm team and hand feeding, eliminating derrick tables and large crews to cut costs and improve grain quality. He urges cooperative threshing, self-sufficient cooks, and a corral shed to protect grain and livestock through winter.
Bankers and grain men estimate Washington's 1921 wheat crop at 45,160,000 bushels with county totals led by Whitman 18,000,000 and Spokane 4,090,000. The Big Bend harvest is over half complete and Palouse is well started. at $1 per bushel, farmers will gain 45,160,000 dollars. Weather is hot, ice cream valued, home demonstration agents aid women, county fairs boost communities, and silos improve efficiency by using all the corn plant with no waste.
Washington Wool Growers push to slaughter sheep at Spokane and Portland plants instead of shipping live to Chicago amid aims to cut freight costs and improve prices. 2500 sheep already sent to New York. 84 hour transit. Capacity at Spokane plants ranges 50 000 to 100 000 per season. growth depends on grower adoption and railroad and packer cooperation.
A Kansas wheat field burned when sparks from a passing freight engine ignited a large area. Protect fields with plowed fireguards, guard yards, spark arresters, and avoid stacking near buildings. Fire protection benefits the whole community, not just individuals.
A list of upcoming fairs across Washington state with locations and dates. From Aug 8-13 in Seattle Skagit County Burlington and Southwest Washington Chehalis Centralia to Sept 27-Oct 1 Lynden Whatcom and Oct 27-Nov 2 Spokane Union Stock Yards. The schedule includes Jefferson Port Townsend Walla Walla Yakima Klickitat Grays Harbor Stevens and Western Washington fairs.
A new division at the state fair in Yakima hosts farm boys and girls club contests across five districts. Winners advance to the state fair. the fair covers freight and living expenses while delegates camp on site. Contests involve leaders and YMCAs guiding teams. participants supply personal items and pocket money.
Reports from 583 manufacturers show gas tractors totaling 203 000 units worth 193 million dollars and over 1 000 000 plows valued at more than 40 million. Farm wagons reach 225 000 units valued near 25 million and 412 000 haying machines at about 25 million, bringing total implements to 537 million. Gas tractors account for more than one third of the value.
Ground will be broken next week for a new wing at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane called the Nurses Home. The addition will include private rooms for students, a large lecture hall, recreation rooms, study rooms, a diet laboratory, a library and demonstration room to enhance nursing training and expand the hospital from 500 beds. The staff includes forty sisters, eighty nurses, and several attendants. If a good harvest of apples is desired for next year, thin now.
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Agriculture officials report a temporary seasonal milk surplus the first since the war began. The article notes reduced demand for dairy exports, urges greater use in human and animal foods, and outlines feeding guidelines for calves pigs and poultry while stressing milk cleanliness and TB-free quality.
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