Agriculture Prospects In Tennessee Present Bright Financial Outlook
Tennessee farmers can expect higher profits in 1957 with cash receipts improving as hog prices rise and livestock margins firm. The report by Eugene Gambill notes a generally good economic outlook, modest farm price increases, and continued government support to sustain export volumes amid normal weather.
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Tennessee
Knoxville
Avrea
Fez Tebor
Taro
Fechapa
Pruning and Houseplant Care For Winter Gardeners
Henry Free answers reader questions on pruning trees in mild winter days, choosing rooting media, and proper soil for African violets and gardenias. He notes winter pruning is viable, explains vermiculite concerns, advises on soil mixes for African violets, recommends greenhouse care for gardenias, and includes reader Q A on reviving coral bells and evergreen vine suggestions.
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Henry Free Wetter
Ballom
Owl Hits Power Line in Clinton Massachusetts
A vehicle collided with a 33 000 volt power line in Clinton Massachusetts. The crash injured four people including Lowry Guy and Oscema, with the current sweeping through the area and affecting surrounding communities.
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Clinton
Tour Communities Inc
Clinton Deep
Waren
Lowry Guy
Oscema
Better Ration Costs Less For Dairyman
In Enorvilie an experiment by Homer Bright on a 29 cow herd showed that shifting from a corn and cod meat based mix to a ration featuring corn cob meal gais and wheat with soybean meal steamed veg meal and salt increased daily milk yield from 568 to 680 pounds. The new mix reduced total digestible nutrient value yet cut cost per cow while maintaining production, with a revised feeding rate and hay processing. Dairy specialist John Brower advised the reformulation improving efficiency and value.
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Homer Bright
Bright
Loution County
Daly
Marmer
John Brower
Farm Workers Drop But Production is Up
Washington report shows 1956 farm employment fell to 7.46 million from 13.5 million in 1910-14 era, with 6.03 million family and 1.85 million hired workers. Indexes hit record lows near 50 percent for family and 54 for hired workers, amid technology boosts and shifts in living and work patterns.
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Washington
Tm Agriculture Department
Dal
Fmily
Legislators Return To Capitol Desk For Week Ahead
Legislators prepare for a busy week at the State Capitol with a full agenda. Senator Clement is expected to present a hospital funding proposal and other midhouse items such as highway program and teacher pay provisions. They will gather for a 7 p.m. head session and a 7:30 p.m. general bill session.
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Sasimillep
Retira c. West State Capel
Go Clement
Gemient
Figran
New Avalabie
Ecere
Coun Tubde
Eurerdioc
Board of
Trusiney
Tenziessee State Medical Association
Prigram Clement
Farm Milk House Heat Keeps On-Farm Chores Comfortable
A farmer explains how an insulated 16 by 28 foot milk house attached to the barn uses two heat sources to maintain a warm interior during winter. A 1,000 watt space heater provides general warmth while four 250 watt heat lamps give spot warmth over the washing vat. Thermostats keep the lamps at 40 degrees to allow unhurried cleaning and grinding of utensils.
Family Scrapbook on Mothers Working and Children
The passage discusses mothers working while raising school age children, noting potential effects on children. It references studies and global opinions about the impact, with unclear details and varied views on the necessity and consequences for families. It also mentions the market for school instruments and related demands.
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Bristol hosts soil conservation conference with leaders from Virginia association and local officials. Ellington and Miller discuss watershed protection, station discussions, officer elections, and cooperative programs between soil conservation and government agencies.
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Ellington
Brunswick
Soil Conservation Service
Giles Ho Miller, Jr
Culpeper National, Bank
Farm Problems Topic Of Meet At McPrers Bend
Me Bheeters Bend Community Club hosts the first 1957 meeting on farming issues with Troy Hinton of Church Hill High School as instructor. The club plans goals in livestock dairying poultry strawberries and youth and community activities while promoting a March of Dimes drive and fundraising at churches and stores.
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Mcprers Bend
Ross Cavin
Hill High School
H- Henry
Spruce Pine Club
Detroiter Seeks Return Of Missing Door In Odd Incident
Charles Telmier reports a near zero wind day incident where a side door disappeared from his Detroit home. He chased four men seen running down an alley and hopes the missing door is recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charles Telmier
Trimien
Corrective actions to curb erosion in Farmers Corner
A fragmented report discusses erosion control in Farmers Corner. It highlights surface soil loss from slopes, pasture washouts, and the need for conservation practices, drainage, and storage-tank maintenance. The piece mentions consulting a conservation service and the potential role of Southwest River stock and weed management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Corner
Uae
Soul Conservation Service
Mnachinery
New Dairy Program Urged By Grange
A National Grange group promotes a new dairy program to restrain overproduction and boost farmer income. An advisory committee will draft alternatives to give dairymen more control over their economic destiny amid plummeting prices and rising costs. The plan aims to halt the cycle of increased production as a response to price declines.
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Washington
William B. Pearson
Opiyu Minn
Minnesota
State Grange
U. States
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