Dairymen Benefit From Weather and Silage Lessons
North Carolina dairy farmers report drought last fall spurred silage use as hay shortages threaten. Families across Rowan, Madison, Robeson, Anson, and Moore counties say silos cut costs, feed more cows, and provide insurance against feed gaps. County agents note group silo plans and examples from Bailey Brothers and local herds highlight silage profitability.
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North Carolina
Rowan
State College Extension Service
Sayers
Route 2
Cleveland
Rowan County
Bailey
R. W. Murdoch
Tractor
Moore County
Homer
Johnson
Colorado 4-H Club foresters promote wildlife with pheasant project
Colorado A and M extension backs a wildlife program by turning 4-H Club foresters into junior game wardens. In 1951, 131 4-H clubbers from 16 counties hatched 421 pheasants and released 189 in total.
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Fort Collins, Colo
Ins
Colorado A&m College Extension Service
North Carolina Cotton Yields Rise in 1951
North Carolina reports 1951 lint cotton per acre around 382 pounds, up from 149 pounds in 1950. Total farm output in 1951 is estimated at 42 percent above the 1935-39 average and nearly 4 percent above 1950.
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North Carolina
Food recovery marks Japan postwar strength
In Tokyo reports show Japan's food situation greatly improved since WWII. Rail stations sell food with high prices but no travel discomfort remains. Wheat and rice subsidies are outlined as Japan joins international wheat talks while fish catches steadily rise, signaling early signs of recovery.
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Tokyo
Japan
Gintama Peer de Sonore
Farmer Richard W. Brown Converts to Sheep and Cattle
Richard W Brown, a 200 acre dairy farmer three miles from Trinity, has switched to sheep and beef cattle. He follows advice from the State and now keeps about 40 head, including Herefords, with many expected to grow in spring. His only help is a Shepherd on the Experiment Farm.
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Farmer Brown
Richard W. Brown
Trinity
Richard W Brown
Brown
Spedeley
Four H Clubs Honored For Fifty Years Of Service
Washington reports the 4H clubs recognized for 50th anniversary with new commemorative stamp. About 90 000 clubs and 250 000 women volunteers support youth through demonstration, scholarships, breeding stock, and awards. Members learn farming, nutrition, forestry, soil conservation and leadership while community, state, and international exchanges expand impact.
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U. S
Washington
Spri Ld
United States
Congress
Department of Agriculture
State Colleges of Agriculture
Rarath
4-H
International Farm
Hybrid seed cartainment boosts corn yields in war era
A note on hybrid seed use during World War I claims it dramatically raised corn yields. It also mentions the discovery of over 200 new crop viruses in the preceding four decades.
Wacky Street Names Live On In Britain
Odd street names across Britain showcase playful and risqué humor from Pickled Herring Street to Airdale Park. The London area mentions Candy Street, Angel Alley, and Charity Court while references to Pickled Herring Street, Haunch of Venison Yard, and Slippery lanes reflect a catalog of humorous totemic names in urban life.
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London
INS
Britain
Manchester
Little Love Lane
Leicester
Cuckoo Hill
Latate's Court
Dorchester
Airdale Park
Liverpool
Angel Alley
Petticoat Lane
Skand
Buck
Broke
Adam and Eve
And
Andy
mPa
Ho Lane
Charity Court
Lana
Turner
Ferdinand Street
Tuba Court
Blow
Ruin Road
Eliza
Tipsy
High Street
Bacon Grove
Fool Proof Bathtub Unveiled by Elmira Inventors
Elmira men Arthur E Fowler and Albert Dressler Jr patent a new bathtub aimed at preventing slips. The design features a knee level door that stays closed while water is in the tub and allows straight entry. After nine years of work the device relies on a cylinder mechanism to keep the seal tight.
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Elmira
N. Y
America
Arthur E. Fowler
Albert Dressler, Jr
U. S
Thas
Arma Armen
Women to discuss defense planning for rural areas
Mrs. Weaver notes 56 North Carolina counties have civic defense groups with local units weak. Mrs. Ester G. Willis of the Southwestern District leads a series of meetings on women’s roles in defense. Plan calls for home demonstration clubs to sponsor groups, teach first aid, emergency planning, and neighborhood protection measures in 17 counties of the district.
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Weaver
Northrolina
Ester G. Willis
Canal Y
Ceding
Canae
North Carolina
Willis
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Harry G. Silver
Wade Lee
Polkton
Anson County
Ray Lee
Learned
Robeson County
W. J. Griffin
Fairmont
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Davie County
T. R. Green
R. G. Allen
C. B. Angell
A. C. Baker
B. A. Boger
F. E. Peebles
Leroy Grice
Bolton
Colum
Sue
Wldlife Aid
Farm News
Johnstown
Nana
Prescription Headquarters
Fountain Service
Orae
Rush Hill
Great Scott Street
Droop Street
Spooners Yard
B. F. Johnson Agency
N. Main
Gilbert E. Marsh
Vine Street
Stans
Stransaeg
OS Enz
West 42Nd Street
New York
Wood
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T.w.wood & Sons
Richmond, Virginia
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