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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
3
An agricultural meeting at the Star theater heard Purdue expert advice on careful seed selection and testing. The focus covered shallow tray and rag doll methods, with emphasis on seed germination, proper fertilization using acid phosphate, and accurate planter calibration to boost county corn yields.
Discussion of securing a county agent for Daviess County occurred at the Star Theater meeting. Farmers urged to raise 500 dollars by subscription, with the state covering salaries, as 42 counties already have agents and 14 more have applied. An expert in farming and stock raising would assist without cost, and subscriptions are being circulated under W R Neeremer’s coordination.
Local committees push financially for farmers to plant this season amid corn price pressures. Banks offer favorable rates as a Colon Realty Co meeting reviews financing and seed testing to raise yields. Emphasis on seed selection, testing, and proper potato seed treatment with formaldehyde solution.
Citizens urged to plant potatoes beans and other crops to aid allies and secure food for winter. Emphasizes filling vacant lots with turned earth and sprouts as a patriotic duty. Warns about food prices and calls for action now to support British and French soldiers overseas.
Potato seed should be kept in a cool place and cold storage is desirable. If storage becomes too warm, spread seed on a spacious dry barn floor and expose to direct air to prevent rapid sprouting and lanky sprouts that sap vitality.
Seymour Republican reports Jackson County orchardists forecast an apple yield less than half the normal due to a late hard freeze. Buds and blossoms show damage. some trees stillalive but fruit may drop before ripening.
Warm days bring garden work and a push to clean premises and screen against flies. Start control immediately by trapping and swatting large flies, encouraging neighbors to remove rubbish and improve town appearance. County Agent Butler spoke to Barr township farmers on duties of an agricultural agent and the more food problem.
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