Wheat harvest trials show variation across Douglas County fields
Douglas County farmers report 1964 wheat mainly awaiting harvest due to wet fields and worm damage. A Carl Johnson farm demonstration, planted Oct 1 with fourteen varieties, showed test weights and yields in uniform soil. Varieties listed include Pawnee Triumph Wichita Commanche Ponca Concho Kaw and Ottawa.
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Douglas County
Carl Johnson
Duallyn Road
Pawnee
Triumph
Wichita
Commanche
Ponca
Concho
Kaw
Ottawa
Carl Johnson Cooperative
Warrior Enema
Turkey
Tuscosa Nenewennn
Rodco
Onan
Ponca Tne
Renee Inne Nnn
Enn
Anteeteneneneeenee
Omaha Metre Teneee
Rene Reneeeeensemmeesneeeseesnenenne
Kawach Seaesieerenrertinp Rere Np Eennenennee Serrresininndiad
Concho Aenea Et Renten
Anneewenin’ A
Bison
Laundering Advances With New Aides and Techniques
Laundering grows more complex with improved machines and detergents. Detergents have three jobs: wetting fabric, loosening soil, and suspending it for rinsing. High and low sudsing options exist. measuring with a standard cup is key to proper use. Water hardness alters detergent needs and iron stains can form with chlorine unless a conditioner is used.
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Wool Bureau, Inc
New York City
Topping Seeks Better Water Management and Grassland Improvement
Chester Paxson recounts working with Charlie Topping on soil erosion and water management. They plan a reservoir site and discuss pasture improvement for Raymond Goff, emphasizing native grasses, deferred grazing, and drought-resilient pasture restoration.
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Raymond Goff
Needlework Meet Part of 1964 National Wool Contest
Knitters and crocheters from Maine to California will compete in the 1964 National Wool Needlework Contest. Local judging occurs at the Douglas County Free Fair August 13 to 15, with six category winners feeding into a national round in New York later in 1964. Max Bahnmaier, fair secretary, Lecompton, handles entry details.
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Maine
California
Douglas County
New York
Max Bahnmaier
Fair
Lecompton
July 1 Deadline for 4-H State Fair Entries
4-H members must have registration papers in their name dated before July 1 1964 to show purebred beef or dairy animals at the Mid America Fair Topeka and Kansas State Fair Hutchinson. Papers for swine and sheep breeding entries are checked but the July 1 deadline does not apply to them. Colts at the Kansas State Fair must be registered in exhibitor's name and in the breed stud book. Details available at the Extension Office.
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Topeka
Hutchinson
Aries through Pisces Horoscope for the Weekend
Aries plans for the weekend should stay within bounds or risk losing friends as ideas rise. Taurus lighten obligations with care for dependents and avoid neglecting others. Gemini pressure eases with compromise and respect for differing views. Moon Children take initiative and work hard for higher ups. Leo explore new expression but travel safely and stay cheerful. Virgo focus on security and family trips. Libra accept help and be fair before enjoying a leisurely trip. Scorpio finance improves with ingenuity and powerful guidance. Sagittarius explore new channels and network tonight. Capricorn finish small duties and help the less fortunate. Aquarius seek career help through conversations and social duties. Pisces show conscientious loyalty to elevate prestige and gains.
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ARIES
Taurus
Gemini
Leo
VIRGO
LIBRA
Scorpio
Tuisten
Sagittarius
Capricorn
Aquarius
Tackling Dog Ticks This Summer
Many dogs are heavily infested with ticks this summer. Most are dog ticks, not wood ticks. Spraying yards and areas ticks inhabit is effective but hard in large spaces. Tick baths and spraying dogs help, and a new oral medication is being evaluated for control.
Striking Unions Resume Talks At 15 Elevators in KC
Union grain handlers from Local 16 halted a two day walkout at 15 Kansas City terminals to rejoin mediation. Meetings with each company expected tomorrow morning, with full market operation to resume Thursday. A picket incident occurred at the Cargill elevator injuring a truck driver. Disputes include wages pensions health benefits and a 40 hour guarantee.
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Kansas City
Federal Mediation Service
Grain Millers Union Local 16
J. A. Leveridge
Union
Leveridge
Wind and Rainstorm Cause Damage Across Kansas City Area
An afternoon storm dropped .10 inch of rain and caused scattered wind damage in the Kansas City area. Debris shattered a car windshield near 12th and Locust as sheet metal blew from a new federal building. Over 20 reports of downed trees and power lines, 25 crashes, and multiple lightning strikes reported. KMBC-TV knocked off air for two hours. power company logged 3,000 emergency calls.
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Kansas City
Greater
Missouri
Federal Office
12Th
Locust Streets
Kmbc-Tv
Kansas City Power & Light Co
Maryville
U. S. 71
U. S. 136
Sedalia
Death Threat Report For Mayor of Dallas
Former Dallas Mayor Earle Cabell and his wife disclosed death threats that led to constant police protection for two months after the Kennedy assassination. The guard began November 24 the dayOswald was shot by Jack Ruby and ended January 21 after threats ceased.
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Dallas, Tex
Dallas
Earle Cabell
Wednesday
Kennedy
Lee Harvey Oswald
Jack Ruby
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County Extension News
Oletha Blevins
Mrs. Blevins
Connecticut
Chevrolet
Scout
Studebaker
Lark Wagonnaire, & Cylinder
Plymouth
del Ray
New Hampshire
Federal Land Bank Association
East
Lawrence
Kansas
Farm Fresh
West Feed Store
John Deere
Hao
Farm Equipment, Inc
By Chester Paxson
Charlie Topping
Topping
Goff
Paxson
Rank IN Drug CO
Massachusetts
Bowersock
By Bill Handley
Hundley
Kard Rubber Stamp CO
J &N
Carroll Righter
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