Electric mouse trap banned in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Agriculture Department bans the Hanover House electric mouse trap sold by Hanover House Inc of Hanover Pa citing risk of electric shock and imminent safety hazard. The department seeks a recall and refunds. UW Madison engineer Theodore Bernstein notes exposed bare wire at power entry and accessible electrocution coils. Contact consumer protection director Jane Jansen at 608 266 8512 for details.
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Wisconsin Agriculture Department
Hanover House, Inc
Hanover, Pa
Jane Jansen
The
Department
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Theodore Bernstein
Lyme disease in dairy cattle health issue noted
Lyme disease is a health problem for cattle as well as humans. Young stock in farm woodlots can be infected by ticks. Symptoms mirror human illness, including skin rash and arthritis-like signs. Blood tests detect infection and early treatment with antibiotics is possible. Vic Wagner, Clark County agent.
Oil refund deadline nears for farmers eligible in 1973 81 case
Farmers who bought oil or petroleum inputs between August 1973 and January 1, 1981 may apply to the Department of Energy by December 31 for refunds from a $4.5 billion pool funded by major oil companies. Independent dealers require a usage estimate form. cooperatives may receive funds for disbursement.
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Department of Energy
DOE
Co-op
Kansas
Dairy Farmers Rank 65th Among U.S. Advertisers
Dairy farmers placed 65th nationwide in September on Advertising Age list of 100 leading national advertisers. The article notes soft drink rivals ahead, with PepsiCo at No 10 and Coca Cola Co at No 24.
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Advertising Age
Pepsi Co
Coca Cola Co
Farm building rent rates and guidelines
A summary of estimated rent rates for farm buildings and storage. Machine sheds 10 to 15 cents per square foot per season. Grain bins 1 to 22 cents per bushel per month with six month minimum. Corn cribs 1 to 2 cents per bushel per month with six month minimum. Silo 1.25 to 2.50 dollars per ton per season. Hay storage 2.50 to 5 dollars per ton per season. Dairy barn 5 to 10 dollars per cow per month. Dairy cow equipment 4 to 8 dollars per month per cow. Heifer buildings 2.50 to 3.50 dollars per head per month. Heifer equipment 1.50 to 2 dollars per head per month. Feeder hogs buildings and equipment 2.50 to 5 dollars per head. Farrowing facilities 2.50 to 5 dollars per month per sow. Farrow to finish facility 5 to 7 dollars per month per litter. General purpose buildings 5 to 20 cents per square foot per season.
Tim Reed Shines in School Christmas Play
In a rural 1920s school of 47 pupils with one teacher, Tim Reed, long overlooked, rises to lead the main Christmas play after Roy Ream falls ill. Tim’s quiet dedication and memory of lines earn him the role, delivering a moving performance that astonishes the audience and his proud parents.
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Tim
Roy Ream
Woodcutting Scene Near Ferryville in 1920s Farm Work
A wood cutting scene near Ferryville in the 1920s shows men preparing to saw wood for farm stoves on the Oscar and Carl Everson property. Albert Emerson owns the sawing, a brother-in-law of the Eversons, with the image submitted by Mrs. Gerald Bishop. Tim’s father stands proud as Tim’s mother quietly weeps while the crowd applauds.
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Ferryville
Oscar
Carl Everson
Albert Emerson
Eversons
Gerald Bishop
Oscar Everson
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Clark County
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Wisconsin
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Down County Agriculture
Olga Wetzel
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Him
Roy
Bethlehem Town
Little Lord
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