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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
6
The message urges timely action and strong local organization. It calls district leaders and Mr. Orr to monitor hog health and stresses forming 1 to 4 clubs per township. Liberty Township reportedly has four clubs in Hazelwood Clayton Bellville and Cartersburg.
For years Guilford township schools have operated with too short terms. Patrons deserve better returns on funds. A four and one half month vacation is seen as too long, leading to forgotten work and diminished pupil progress. Short terms are identified as an evil, hindering steady progress.
A fragment urges readers to evaluate candidates’ intentions and vote for the one who will assure better conditions. The wording reflects a civic appeal to prioritize improvements and voter discernment.
This notice urges citizens to register to vote and highlights two registration opportunities on Sept 5 and Oct 5. It stresses planning to avoid last minute issues and encourages thorough candidate evaluation, especially for township and county offices.
Farmers urged to plant every sowable acre with wheat this fall as wheat prices soar with forecasts of a larger next season. experts believe prices could reach two dollars a bushel for wheat and one for corn, driven by wartime losses and high demand in major grain regions.
The passage notes prolonged conflict affecting prices, with typical wartime costs likely to persist. It mentions winter wheat seeding in Europe with near terms for planting and expects lighter acreage due to labor scarcity and general disruption.
A debate among veterinarians and farmers centers on whether pigs have an appendix. The discussion grew from a noted hog on Ed Edgerton’s farm said to have appendicitis, with some doubting the diagnosis. A wager of 50 dollars reportedly awaits the verdict.
The Plainfield Horse Show was praised as the best ever held in the region. Citizens and business leaders collaborated to make it a success, with a perfect day and a large, cheerful crowd showcasing cooperative community effort.
The article argues that wheat yields justify higher land value. It cites Jack Bunten’s field producing 539.79 dollars per acre and a net profit of 20.39 dollars per acre at 19 acres. It contrasts with county averages of 14 bushels per acre. It shows costs 134.60 dollars with crop value 186.20 dollars, leaving 51.60 dollars to cover expenses and interest. It claims land valued above 45.26 dollars per acre would imply losses.
Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. Pastors Thomas Williams and Hugh Shields listed with Sunday School and prayer services.
A fragment notes that magazine advertising exists with focus on composition workmanship and appearance. It asserts that ads withstand time with the same care given to newsprint and Cody. The readable text hints at branding principles without a clear event or date.
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