Extension notes offer farming and craft guidance for Myrtle Point
A C A Extension note from the Myrtle Point section highlights valuable suggestions for county extension work. It lists fifteen manual training teachers for 1916 17 and where they will serve, including A E Turner Junction City and Harold W Turner Salem. Additional topics include carpentry electrical wiring and printing for high school annuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Oregon
A. E. Turner
Junction City
Harold W. Turner
Salem
Paul Almort
Ashland
A.e.‘Achbold
Grants Pass
Wi. C. Reeves
Marshfield
Frank A. . Stru
College Livestock Exhibits At State Fair Salem
Oregon Livestock Association urged the College to join other exhibitors at the State Fair in Salem. The best College animals will be shown, though traditionally the college, state supported, did not compete with private producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Livestock Association
Salem
Rural Credits Amendment Could Ease Farm Debt Burden
O. A. C. Press Bulletin notes that if the rural credits amendment passes at the next election, farmers could escape high costs on about 80 million dollars of debt. Interest drops from about 9 percent to five percent, plus one percent to reduce principal, wiping out the debt in 36 years with six percent annual payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. A. C. Press Bulletin
College Denies Secret Growth Agent Offer
Oregon Agricultural College officials reject reports of a $20,000 payment for a secret massage preparation claimed to boost fruit yields. Professor C S Lewis states the college has not endorsed such a plan and cites known methods using nitrate of soda and sulfur that have shown substantial yield increases at experiment stations. Readers can contact Corvallis or branch stations for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
Press of
Oregon
C. S. Lewis
College
Southern Oregon
Talent
Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon Agricultural College hires assistant in vegetable gardening program
New Garden Specialist at Oregon Agricultural College expands to include an assistant for investigation instruction and extension. M. L. Butler, formerly with the Bureau of Plant Industry in Washington D C, is chosen. Butler, a Purdue graduate of 1915, brings extensive practical farming and vegetable growing experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural College
M. L. Butler
Bureau of Plant Industry
Washington, D. C
Purdue University
United States Bureau
Summer Extension Work At Oregon State Continues Strong
Extension director R D Hetzel says summer extension activities at Oregon Agricultural College continue nearly as full as winter. Representatives are in the field for weeks on assignments, focusing on contesting associations, fruit marketing, government contract plans, drainage and irrigation, educational outreach, and Girls and Boys Industrial Clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College
R.D. Hetzel
O. A. C. Extension Service
Imro
Prevention of Infantile Paralysis Epidemic Control
Washington July 31 United States Public Health Service outlines measures to break the infection chain of infantile paralysis. Emphasizes sanitation, avoidance of common drinking cups, strict cleanliness, pest control, and quarantines, with hospital care and careful handling of secretions.
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Washington, D.C
United States Public Health Service
Frye
Pérgori
United States
New York City
Salcong
Oregon Industry News Notes Jobs Projects and Legislation
Industrial Review reports Portland hosts an open shop clearing house for dock work with 60 cents regular and 75 cents overtime. Linn County ends rural school supervisors. Oregon funds roads through federal aid. Pendleton sees Tribune sale to a new company. Marshfield and Salem announce new mills and advertising efforts. Ballot measures include Tax Limitation and Rural Credits. Notable: government timber sales, logging camps, and beet sugar efforts across multiple counties.
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Portland
Southerlin—Everfresh
Linn County
Salem
Oregon
Cee
Cee .Pendleton
J. P. McManus
Evening ‘Tribune
Strong New Company
Medford
Oregon Power Co
Coos Bay
Pendléton H. B. Blydenstein
Irving Co
Amity—Company
Baker—Plang
Kerry—Columbia
Nehalem River R. R
Hood River
Bandon—Moore
Chicago
Pittsburg
Pendleton—Tribune
Salt Lake
Roseburg
Douglas County Fire Patrol Association
Yale—Warmsprings Dist
Livesley
T. A. Livesley Co
Broadway
Hasley
Bandon
Curry
Banks
Farmers Meeting by Lane Granges and Unions at Eugene
A Saturday gathering in Eugene on July 22 brought together the Lane county Granges and Farmers Unions. O A C Extension staff participated with Professor E B Fitts lecturing on dairy cow feeding, C C Lamb speaking on egg production and cooperative marketing, and Miss Helen J Cowgill delivering talks on canning and canning demonstrations.
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Granges
Lane County
Eugene
E. B. Fitts
C. C. Lamb
Helen’ J. Cowgill
Healthograms by Dr R R Daniels Summer dietary tips
Healthograms offers advice on summer eating and activity. It warns against preserves and heavy foods, favors light footwear, suggests sour fruits, warns picnic meals can cause stomach issues, praises green corn when chewed well, advises vegetables in salads, and recommends delaying water after meals while drinking between meals.
Tea And Coffee Worsen Heat By Nervous System Strain
The article notes that hot weather discomfort is not worsened by tea and coffee as much as by their negative impact on the nervous system. It argues caffeine and related effects can aggravate heat stress, body tension, and unease during high temperatures.
Lemonade and Ice Water Effects on the Stomach
The article notes lemonade is not wholesome after a hearty meal as acid may hinder bread and potatoes digestion. It says lemonade suits the late forenoon or afternoon when the stomach is empty. It warns ice water as a major enemy to the stomach in hot weather.
Headache Causes and Eye Strain in Medical Opinion
The article explains headaches arise from excess waste material in the body with exceptions for eye strain and nasal sinus disease. Eye strain headaches often blur vision when using the eyes and worsen with activity, reflecting the need to address underlying ocular stress.
Headaches Linked to Accumulated Body Poisons
A reader explains headaches arise from poisons built up in the body from undigested food, excess heavy meals, and stimulants like coffee tea and tobacco. The piece notes the liver detoxifies some poisons but buildup continues until the body fights back, and urges practical town boosterism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
Advertising to Grow Your Community and Prosperity
A promotional note from the American Press encourages boosting advertising efforts to help the community and individuals prosper, urging ongoing persistent effort.
Feischter Couple Visit Baker Area Ranch
Mr and Mrs J C Feischter travel from their Feischter Summerlin ranch near Baker and are noted visiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C.feischter
City
Feischter-Summerlin Ranch
Baker
Auction at Boone Ranch in Sumner Oregon
Mike Boone will sell all property at public auction on Saturday August 12 starting at 10 am. Items include 7 horses and harnesses 9 dairy cows with Coos Bay Testing Association records 3 Holstein bulls 1 Jersey bull 1 Durham bull 15 beef cattle tuberculin tested dairy and farm implements dairy utensils and milk equipment household furniture and more. Notes for 6 9 or 13 months accepted with bankable security. Lunch provided. Mike Boone owner 401 Col Nick Johnson auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Boone
Coos Bay
Nick Johnson
Big Timbers Built for Howe Truss Bridges
Salem editors invited to Dallas to view large timbers from Polk County sawmill, including 8 by 16 sticks 66 feet long and 8 by 12 pieces 66 feet, used for Howe truss bridges in California. Two cars required to haul the bulky timbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Polk County Observer
Marion County
Dallas
California
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C.A. C
Myrtle Point
C. A. C. Press Bulletin
Industrial Review
Prince
Albert
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N.C
United Stament
Beg Uch
Soorrigatine Yy
R. R. Daniels
Pride
Boone Ranch
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