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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1970
Page
16
The article cites 7,000 farmers killed nationwide last year with $2 billion in damages. It notes 1,000 tractor deaths, 60 percent overturns, 25 percent highway, 15 percent other. It discusses safety gear like roll-bars, seat belts, lights, and the orange slow moving triangle. National Farm Safety Week runs July 19 to 25, with emphasis that every week should emphasize farm safety.
Merle Vaughan reports that 160 people from Montgomery, Lincoln, Warren, St. Charles and Franklin counties attended a Corn Blight Meeting in Warrenton. University of Missouri speakers discussed seed classifications, blending, planting timelines, grain drying, and mold risks, stressing early planting and careful corn handling to minimize losses.
Farm notes warn cattle may suffer vitamin A deficiency and oak poisoning in fall pastures. Signs include night blindness, appetite loss, rough coat, diarrhea, and pneumonia in young cattle. Guides from University Extension cover blue stems and management to reduce risk, with vets advised for suspected cases.
The note discusses regular cutting and debris removal at Hatenston Center in Melos and considers approaches to prevent thatch buildup. It mentions dethatching machines, salt, and using shade to mitigate thatch, with reference to an UMC Guide available at the lean frame and a Mexico audience. It notes placing trees to accent yards and the idea of screening backgrounds.
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