History of the Silo and Its Construction
The article traces silo history from pit storage to the upright pose, noting tile brick and lumber linings, and outlines essential design factors. It details materials wood tile concrete brick and steel, plus key points on airtightness moisture handling and door fit to prevent air intrusion. Capacity estimates relate radius, height and silage density with a formula and table.
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Histary
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
BTS Ahn i
State Fair Judging Contest Opens With Purdue Scholarships
The sixth annual state fair judging contest offers four Purdue University agriculture scholarships worth 100, 75, 50 and 25 dollars to Indiana boys aged 16 to 20 who are not enrolled in an agricultural program. Winners must pursue either the four year high school or eight week Purdue courses, with some past entrants already graduates and employed in agriculture. Full details are available from Purdue's agricultural extension department.
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State Board of Agriculture
Purdue University School of Agriculture
Indiana
Purdue School of Agriculture
Purdue University
A. J. Hunter
Indiana Serum Company
West Lafayette
R. E. Arnett
Peru
M. B. Cromer
Munele
P. R. Bausman
Dayton
Ind
Purdue
Agricultural Extension Department
Epworth Institute Officers Elected At Battle Ground Meeting
The Epworth Institute at Battle Ground held a morning service led by Dr Loren Edwards during which officers for the coming year were chosen. President Rev A L Miller of Rockville. vice presidents Rev Loren Edwards Mishawaka Rev Edward E Monger Terre Haute and J Edward Morris Indianapolis. secretary O H Limpus Indianapolis. treasurer J Howard Walker Pendleton. Committees named and a camp-meeting planned for next year followed by a baseball game pitting students against preachers ending 19 to 17 for the preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Epworth Institute
Battle Ground
Loren Edwards
Elmer Williams
A. L. Miller
Rockville
Mishawaka
Edward E. Monger
Terre Haute
J. Edward Morris
O. H. Limpus
J. Howard Walker
Pendleton
B. BE. Kirkpatrick
Crawfordsvitel
John M. McFill
Charles H. Smith
Roy Stovel
Preachers
C. E. Guthrie
Northwest
Indiana
de Pauw
Boston University
Normal
Garrett Biblical Institute
Chicago Training School
Indiana Farmers Praise Roads Schools at Indiana Visit
J A Paschall advertising manager of Farm Journal with three colleagues toured Indiana for six weeks interviewing farmers. He praised Indiana growers for better roads and education noting a Terre Haute example where five of six children graduated from the State Normal School and others teach or manage farms.
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Indiana
J. &. Paschall
The
Farm Journal
Philadelphia
Indianapolis
Paschal
Stat
Paschall
E. G. Gussman
S. A. Westermann
A. §. Jenkins
Baptist Assembly Closes at Franklin College
The Indiana Baptist assembly wrapped up at Franklin College with high quality lectures on church and Sunday school work. Notable contributions came from Dr. George Guille of the Moody Institute and Rev. William E. Chalmers of Philadelphia, with Miss Marguerite Glenn and Miss Mae Nicholson featured in arts and piano. Over two hundred delegates enrolled and sixty certificates were issued for completed study.
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Indiana Baptist Assembly
Franklin College
George Guille
Moody Institute
Chicago
Marguerite Glenn
William E. Chalmers
Philadelphia
Mae Nicholson
Clayton
Claude Hanna
Worthington
Charles Colbert
Plainfield
Clatton
C. M. Dinsmore
Anders
Indiana Baptist State Convention
Indiana Rural Carriers Get Paid Under New Basis
Vouchers totaling 215000 will pay 2600 Indiana rural mail carriers for July work. The new wage plan, effective July 1, bases pay on route length, pieces carried, and mail weight, increasing pay for many without reductions. State payroll rises about 20000 from prior 195000 monthly total. Indianapolis carriers earned 1124 to 1240+. Standard routes exceed 24 miles. pay now starts at 480.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Demand for Coal Improves At Indiana Mines
Demand for Indiana coal rises with better domestic quality. Retail dealers offer winter supplies at lower prices than midsummer, spurring buyers. Operators accept slim margins to keep mines running while railroads provide prompt service and dealers have orders on hand for prompt car hauling to consumers.
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Indiana
Farmer Chides Discount In Store Bait and Switch
A New York jewelry seller recalls a Pennsylvania town episode where a farmer objected to a five percent discount offered only on purchases of one dollar or more. A pocket comb sale of five cents each highlighted the debate over discount practices. Announce Meeting Dates set September 17 and 18 for the Northern Indiana Editorial association in Fort Wayne with speakers Governor Ralston and George T. Birmingham. Articles of Incorporation filed for Ogden Fiber Gear & Tire, Columbus and Ridenour Emison Agency, Vincennes. Carthage Telephone Company dissolves.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Ques
Northern Indiana Editorial Association
Fort Wayne
Harry Darling
Laporte
McCormick
North Judson
Charien I. Biederwolf
Ralston
George T. Birmingham
Seciety
Chicago
Indiana
Ogden Fiber, Gear & Tire Company
Columbus
D. Ogden
L. B. Ogden
Hubert
Method of pruning grapevines by C M Bhultz
The article emphasizes simple, rules based pruning for grapes. It explains how to identify fruit canes versus wood canes, retain two fruitful canes per vine of four feet or ten to fifteen buds, and leave two long jointed canes from the old wood near ground level to produce next year’s fruiting wood, ensuring easier work and better fruiting wood.
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C. M. Bhultz
White hellebore and other remedies for garden pests
The article outlines home pest control methods for currants and gooseberries using white hellebore, notes its toxicity, and warns about flea control in pets. It discusses gipsy moth parasites, birds as insect destroyers, and practical checks for tent caterpillars, woolly aphids, and cabbage worms with simple treatments like torching, dusting, or soap-suds.
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Bessie Ll. Putnam
India
Japan
Pumpkin Growing Advice from France Compared to the States
The article contrasts rough American pumpkin growing with French methods. It describes seed placement, hotbeds, cold frames, and well manured hills, plus care through shading, spacing eight feet apart, pruning fruiting branches, and restricting one fruit per stalk. It notes Paris area use of large yellow Dutch pumpkins with thick orange flesh.
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France
Paris
Time to Plant Trees This Fall
Fall is a good time to plant trees as the growing season ends. Planting now helps trees establish before harsh weather and reduces impact from seasonal changes.
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E. Caldwell
Department of Dairy
Purdue University Agricultural Extension
Epworthers
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board
Miami County
Miami County Board of Review
Ed Stenger
Board of Appeal
Baptist Assembly
Ilinaia
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