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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1915
Page
6
The brief item lists the Indiana County Agent Publishing Co based in Plainfield Indiana with roles for Editor and Business Manager and notes a Saturday publication cadence. It identifies a local printing operation and staff titles without additional event context.
Rates list 3 years for 1.00 and 1 year for 0.50 with club shipments to one address at 0.25 annually. Canada and foreign subscriptions priced at 1.00 per year, payable in advance. Guarantee acknowledges discontinuation at expiration if payment is current.
An advertising guide appeals to meritorious articles for farmers and excludes unwholesome or quack ads. It pledges to report advertisers acting in bad faith and emphasizes businesslike dealings, aiming to serve up‑to‑date Indiana County farmers and protect reader profit and satisfaction.
Walter Moon notes a crop of 42 bushels from three Grimes Golden trees and offers storage guidance. He warns against personal strain and suggests preserving produce by disinfecting with potassium permanganate and formalin to kill fungi and pests. He distinguishes farm woodland from farm woodlot terminology.
The article emphasizes that the key factors of a woodlot's value are the home needs of the farm the land's character and the current and future market for wood products. It discusses how these elements influence decisions about management and utilization of woodland resources.
Geo N Lamb spoke at Sugar Grove on October 8 urging timber sales coordination through County Agent Orr. He notes rising black walnut demand for gun stocks, veneer needs for large diameter trees, Indiana firms buying walnut and white oak for veneers, high stump and tree prices, best spring planting window, and priority timber values led by black walnut white walnut white oak cherry poplar hickory ash birchwood.
Inquiry from H Fitzpatrick of the Extension Dept about organizing husking bees to improve seed corn in Hendricks County. The Crop Improvement Committee invites newspapers and clubs to promote simple husking events, share instructions, and possibly form seed corn clubs with attendees’ seed needs and sales plans.
New ruling ends February exam and special tests. The October session will be the only licensing exam for teachers under 24 months, to be scheduled on the last Saturday of October.
A farmer outlines steps to raise butter quality and price. Emphasizes hand separator cream, cold-water surrounds, careful ripening at 75 to 80 degrees then 55 to 60, and thorough mixing. Cites straining, not overfilling, gentle agitation, washing to remove buttermilk, granular texture, light salting, and proper packing for market appeal.
The article advises horsemen to avoid grease on barb wire wounds and to wash with warm water. Clip surrounding hair, rewash, and use absorbent cotton for debris. Do not suture deep ragged wounds, and use a drying powder mix of slaked lime sulphur and charcoal. For hoof nail wounds, open for drainage and apply antiseptic dusting powder daily.
Farmers urged to cull the flock and sell surplus fowls now to boost egg production and prices. Discard second season hens after laying stops, remove useless cocks, and keep only the best old stock. Dispose of deformed or undersized young cocks and pullets. select only strong layers with alert appearance.
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