Merchants sponsor the farm page in Progressive Farmer
A weekly page sponsored by High Point merchants features farm notes with articles on farming, home economics, and conservation. Local merchants list as sponsors and urge farmers to contribute marketable products or ads, aiming to connect producers with fair prices and community support.
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High Point
Lipstad
Ita
High Point Merchants
APS
The
Association
Align Press
Ames
Bestans
W. Brown
Es Begnon Hardware
Brackett
Apital
Grocery
Ler
P. c ‘Annon
Fetzer
Cheese making advances spark rural industry potential
A discussion on American cheddar cheese notes rising prices and the viability of small scale production. It highlights milk supply, factory logistics within four miles, costs per pound of cheese, daily milk needs around 4 000 pounds, and regional suitability including Great Lakes and northern regions with department of agriculture support through extension services.
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Tigewine
Soneonahia
Comwina
Ehaesa
United States
Great Lakes
Great Plaine
United States Department of Agricualire
Wil
Fifteenth Farmers and Farm Women's Convention in NC to Meet
Arrangements are nearly complete for North Carolina's fifteenth annual Farmers and Farm Women's state convention at State College of Agriculture and Engineering beginning August 28. The event aims to boost food production and conservation with sectional meetings, joint sessions, and lectures. The National Emergency Food Garden Commission advises on canning methods for beans turnips and cherries and promotes government and private support for canning manuals.
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Farmers’ and Farm Women’s
State College of Agriculture and Engineering
North Carolina
National Emergency Food Garden Commission
Charles Lathrop Pack
Commission
P. 8
Ridsdale
Department of Agriculture
Raise Rabbits for Meat in City Back Yards
U S Department of Agriculture biologists say rabbits and Belgian hares can be raised in urban back yards to boost meat supply during wartime. Rabbits mature quickly, cost about 6 cents per pound to produce, and need little space. Females can breed at 8 to 10 months, producing about four litters yearly.
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Europe
America
United States Department of Agriculture
Livestock Program Expanded At State Convention
The Farmers State convention will feature a much stronger livestock program under Dan T. Gray, head of the animal industry division. This August, up to 45 lectures and demonstrations on livestock and poultry will be offered, far exceeding the previous eight or nine.
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Dan T. Gray
Animal Industry
Peanut seed supply urged for southern peanut drive
The U S Department of Agriculture asks extension workers in the south to promote a campaign doubling peanut acreage this year. It has arranged with peanut handlers to withhold ample Spanish variety seed stock until July 1 if needed, at 2.50 per bushel f o b Virginia and Texas shipping points. With global shortages of food fats and oils, demand for peanuts is expected to rise in coming years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
South
Virginia
Texas
Farewell Banquet for Longtime Law Professor Thomas Bogle
Ann Arbor faculty of the law department held a Friday night farewell banquet for Prof. Thomas Bogle who resigned after 25 years on the faculty. They presented him with a traveling bag.
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Ann Arbor
Thomas Bogle
Detroit Free Press
How He Feels About It
Johnny Spencer imagines the sting of wealth like Nick Romanoff with 400 million hidden away. The Tampa Tribune notes even vast sums would feel lethal, as a coroner’s jury might declare death from shock if suddenly informed of enormous fortune.
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Johnny Spencer
Nick Romanoff
Tampa ‘Tribune
Manager Honus Wagner Still Tops Big Show Hitting
The Pirates skipper Honus Wagner remains one of baseballs elite hitters as he sticks with the 500 set while guiding his club. National league base stealing lags behind American league pace, Hal Chase struggles with steals, and Reds catcher leads NL but trails top hitters. Sam Caldwell of the Yankees is flagged for misconduct, while Slim pitches well before infractions trigger penalties.
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Honus Wagner
Pirates
Hal Chase
Staik
Reds
Cascker
How to Can Baby Beets for Winter
Washington July 11 guidance from the agriculture department advises garden owners with an abundance of early crop beets and canning supplies to preserve baby beets. Steps cover selection washing blanching packing jars and sterilizing, with drying as an alternative for surplus beets.
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Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Old paraffin may be cleaned and reused
Paraffin used in canning and preserving can be cleaned and reused. Brush in cold water to remove dirt, then heat to boiling and strain through cheese cloth. If still dirty, strain again. recover paraffin from the cloth by reheating. Zloczow Also Menaced and unrelated quips follow.
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Washington
Saya
United States Department of Agriculture
Winter Gardens for North Carolina Farms
A joint session during the 1917 convention focuses on Winter Gardens for North Carolina Farms due to food shortages. Experts will discuss vegetables that can be grown and conserved through fall winter and early spring with a horticultural demonstration at the college grounds led by Prof. J. P. Pillsbury.
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North Carolina
College
J. P. Pillsbury
Kidney Pills Praise From Mississippian Advertiser
A. M. Humsucker of Boguetto Mississippi reports suffering kidney and bladder trouble with dizziness. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave his complete relief and credits the remedy for alleviating pains in the side and back, aching muscles, and swollen joints. Mann Drug Co. advertises the product.
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A. M. Humsucker
Boguetto
Foley
Tirt Mann Drug Co
Department Bulletin on Raising Rabbits Issued
The department released a bulletin intended for readers interested in starting rabbit-raising. It provides practical guidance and tips for beginners and hobbyists evaluating this pursuit.
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V. Wand Co
Kiveit
Locine, Joe
Baypp
Matton Drag Co
AiOdht
HAL McRith Farnishing Co
Nha Yeeeshy
Ard Leilan
Perdue Peppies
Fura
Poor
D. ‘ Powell
Robertson
A. Fennley Wo Ps
Enterprise
Rone
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Ring, Drug Co
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Z. M. Seagraves and
Murphy
Stone, Oy Ye Siewell
Hardware
O. Smith
Milk
Stamey
W. tb.Printing and Pub. i
Cheldar
A. and E. College
National Emergency Food Garden
Goamission
Nivese
Paie
FISK
Fisk Tires
Thre Fisk Rubber Company
Chicopee Falls
Mass
National Reacuers
Sam” Caldwell
Yankees
USA
Zloczow
Macon Telegraph
Chero-Cola
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