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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1982
Page
9
Farmers must file wool sales slips with local ASCS offices by next Monday to qualify for wool incentive payments. The deadline originally set for January 31 falls on a Sunday, but filing is allowed on Monday. Payments depend on reported sales, not total wool value, with specifics required on slips and live weights for unshorn lambs.
Clark County invites churches service clubs patriotic groups farm organizations and youth groups to apply for one of six food stands at the Farm Progress Days show July 19 21 1983 at the Clark County Health Care Center farm Owen. Deadline midnight Feb 21. Apply to Louise Olszewski Rt 1 Box 299 Withee WI 54498. Each stand needs about 45 workers 11 am 2 30 pm and 22 workers 8 30 11 am and 2 30 4 30 pm daily. All stands offer same items at same prices no homemade foods.
A windbreak placed on the west and north of a farmstead, 65 to 100 feet away, can cut fuel costs by up to 30 percent. Three to five rows of conifers or shrubs, often red pine and spruce, with 14 feet between rows and 10 to 12 feet within rows, provide optimal wind and snow filtering. Estimated cost under $100 can be recovered in one winter’s fuel savings. author Gene Hausner notes windbreaks slow wind, ease drifting, and reduce bills.
In 1936 the region endured a bitter subzero winter with 40 days below zero and a blue fog seen at midmorning, followed by a scorching hot dry summer with temperatures near 112 to 115 degrees. Water pipes froze, horses needed blankets, and people slept near lakes and parks to seek relief. By mid March thaws began, snow compacted into 4 to 5 foot blocks, and cattle were hauled to brushlands. The year closed with memories of resilience and survival amid extreme weather.
The ninth annual Yarns of Yesteryear Contest invites Madison and all Wisconsin residents aged 60 and over to submit reminiscences of olden days. Entries must be 500 to 1500 words, postmarked by March 1, 1982, with a separate cover page and contact details. Prizes total 25 to 5 dollars plus memberships and certificates, announced at the Marshfield conference May 1.
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