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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary headline notes AITV agent AUAINT LE aUL and references to A. W. Orr in agriculture. Mentions Bridges Tlome Economics and Fred M. Breedlove PaULing. No clear event or outcome established in readable text.
A statement outlining the collaboration of forces promoting individual advancement, cooperative effort, community progress, school life, agricultural education, and vocational training to express aims, ideals, and accomplishments.
The notice lists pricing by region including 3 years for £1.00 and L year 50 cents, 25 cents per year in local clubs, and $1 per year for Canada and foreign countries. It states subscriptions are payable in advance and that the paper will be discontinued at expiration, so reception implies payment.
Advertising policy stressing meritorious ads for farmers and excluding unwholesome or quack promotion. Warns it will report bad faith dealings by advertisers and aims to serve readers with reputable advertisers trusted by farmers. Emphasizes businesslike farming and patronage of those offering profit and satisfaction.
Announcements invite inquiries to the Indiana County Agent in Plainfield Indiana covering agricultural topics livestock household economy and practical recipes. Notices list Hendricks County Poultry Show January 17 22 Danville Indiana and Hendricks County Corn Show December 16 18 with premiums for corn wheat oats clover soybeans rice popcorn and pearl popcorn.
Quail on property should be posted for protection during Open Season to prevent hunting. Keeping birds through winter reduces future insect pressure and benefits next summer's ecosystem.
A student viewpoint laments lack of opportunity on farms for educated youth and urges credit access at fair rates. It argues better trade credit without usury will empower farmers and attract young people into agriculture.
A proposal urges farmers to install up-to-date smoke houses this fall to smoke hogs and sell surplus winter meat. Using hickory chips, farm cured ham and bacon could attract buyers and provide steady income during the cold months.
A farmer delayed stacking wheat for 34 years waiting for better prices, despite poor seed and weather concerns. The piece notes ancient seeds and odd histories of crops from Egypt to Kansas, England to the Aztec tomb, arguing that stacking is prudent despite sacrifice.
The Danville Gazette reports County Agent A W Orr will leave office January 1 after a two year term. Township trustees decided this at an earlier meeting and will seek a successor, with Purdue University required to approve any appointment. Some trustees oppose hiring another agent, but a majority favor continuing the Agricultural Extension work.
The article stresses rapid action for hog cholera outbreaks. It notes the county's first case and criticizes a farmer's two to three day delay before contacting the cholera station. It urges immediate notification of the Hog Cholera Station or a veterinarian and warns against selling sick hogs until confirmed free of cholera.
On November 13 1913 many county agents received salary increases and extension funds totaling about 10000000 a year. The Hendricks county expenditure stands out as six times higher. The movement is a business venture demanding broad cooperation and support for success.
Arthur E. Woods of Clayton receives fourth prize in the Home Orchard class at the State Apple Show held in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis this week.
A visiting real estate man sought to buy a Plainfield store for a wealthy client. He spoke with three merchants in line for sale and all said they were doing well and did not want to sell. He doubts such satisfactory conditions exist elsewhere in the state.
J B Carr manages the Plainfield Machine Shop established in Plainfield. The facility sits south of the Christian Church and features a complete equipment set including lathes drilling and planing machines.
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