Indiana agriculture and Purdue data stretch back to 1915
The fragment cites Purdue graduates from 1883 to 1915 with 11 percent in nonagriculture professions. It notes 224 work in farming and 109 in teaching agriculture. It mentions Indiana corn yield for 1904s decade and compares to a TM average, plus a note on renewal deadlines and subscription offers for the county agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
School of Agriculture
Purdue University
Indiana
Great Growth of Indiana County Agricultural Department
The Indiana County Extension department is highlighted as a leading factor in statewide agricultural improvement. The article cites large increases in acres, bushels, and dollars from enhanced farming methods, crediting the County Agent system and government influence for broader progress in the region's agricultural economy.
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Department
Extension Department
Purdue
Pardhe
Agricultural Department
Indiana
Rainbow Ridge Farm Proposes Future Name Change
Rainbow Ridge Farm operated by Clifford C. Jessup announces continuation of business under the established farm name with plans to operate in the future.
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Rainbow ‘Ridge
Sporrep Portuands
Clifford C. Jessup
Beginning with this issue Davis V M Ds serves as department
A new department begins with Dr Davis V M Ds offering weekly sanitation and infectious disease care discussions and stock advice for farmers. He will answer questions in his veterinary line through the Indiana County Agent columns and asks readers to sign full names and include a stamped return envelope for personal replies.
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Indiana County
la Rue
Davis V. M. D.s
Davis
Indiana
What Is In A Name The Farm Needs A Real Live Name
A reader ponders naming a farm and its home with pride rather than calling it simply The Farm. The suggestion invites owners to give Sunny Book Farm a distinctive name to boost interest and personal touch in discussions.
10th Annual Poultry Show Gathers Top Chickens in Danville
The article invites readers to the 10th annual Poultry Show in Danville next week for poultry enthusiasts. It notes numerous poultry classes and promises a display of top competitors from the national chicken society.
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Danville
Washington D. C
Chicken ‘Society
Mail Order Buying Sparks Local Merchant Inquiry
Farmers in Hendricks county are urged to explain why they send money to Chicago mail order houses instead of local merchants. The appeal offers a new dollar bill for the best answer and asks readers to submit their reasoning today.
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Hendricks County
Chicago
Railroads seek public critique to restore confidence
The Pennsylvania Railroad asks customers to voice grievances and reasons for lacking confidence. A company paper urges frank letters from patrons to address issues and restore cooperation and friendship with the railroad.
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Pennsylvania R. A
Penn.r. R
Plainfield Exhibitors Win Prizes at Greencastle Poultry Show
At the Pulian County Poultry Show held in Greencastle January 4 to 8, Plainfield exhibitors dominated with Fred M Breedlove of S. CO. Reds earning multiple top placings and a best pen silver cup, Frank Calbert with 8. White Leghorns taking first and other top spots, and Fred Little winning with Partridge Rocks including several hens and pullets."
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Greencastle
Plainfield
Fred M
Frank Calbert
Fred “Little
Patridge Rocks
What County Agents Are Doing
A collection of notes from Indiana county agents reports on corn shows attendance and enthusiasm for a larger future event. Farm notes include hog finishing with tankage, school farm management studies, and a Spiceland farmers club forming with steady interest and past averages around twenty two members.
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Rae Sanaa
Diata County Agent Publishing CO
Av Dtees
Galliaee
A. W.orr
Tome
Canada
Pitinfield
Ind
Abe Martin
Persess
Uplainfield
Jonson, Bartholomeew Co
Our County
G. J. Jones
Lawrence. Co
Porasxr Co
Medaryville High School
E.C. Rieuxy
Henry Co
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Spiceland
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