Farmers Approve County Agent Work in Rural US Areas
A Mississippi farmer near Cattlesburg praises the county agent and assistant for helping secure seed and stock, arrange labor, assist with grain marketing, and obtain reduced prices. The letter to the USDA argues no county can do without an agent and that unified local effort benefits the entire community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Mississippi
Cattlesburgs
Dre
United Effort Inj Basing
Seliine
Pormyers
Elardestre
United States Harvested For Grain Corn Practices
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture estimates that about four fifths of the corn crop is harvested for grain. It details methods used to harvest and the distribution of the crop processing, including silage, leaves pulled, and stalks left in the field for pasture or plowed under. It notes wasteful stalk burning and the large forage value of corn stover, averaging over two tons per harvested acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United &.Ment of Agricultur
Bureau
United States
South
Corm Belt
Pacific States
Garden Plans and Old Christmas Lore
Garden tips on seed lists soil testing lime and greenhouse use mix with seasonal verse by Eugene Field about Christmas behavior. Notes on equipment repairs harnesses and early plant starts appear alongside rustic anecdotes about Grandpa Willie and wild West shows.
Community Notes From EPSOM and Surroundings
Rain aided corn and young clover growth while locals made visits and trips to Elnora Bedford Odon Plainville and Indianapolis. The Old Settlers gathering drew attendees Friday and Saturday as the McCalls aided in tearing down the Brown Dredge Boat. Cider making begins August 14 1919 with weekly Thursdays and a 25 gallon minimum. empty barrels for sale and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Neeriemer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weatherwax
M. B. Ulrich & CO
J. M. Scott
Ral Fistate
Elmer
Bretpoe
Xea
Daniel Boone
Jore
Bill
Willie
Sherwin-Williams
Qodon Drug Company
W.R. Neeremer
Indiana
G. W. Henderson
Odon, Ind
Plainville, Ind
Epsom
J. A. McCall
Elnora
Clarence McCall
Bedford
S. E. Bowman
Henry Wathen
Odon
Russell Hindman
Ohio
Alvey Hindman
James Smith
Salis Mallett
Plainville
D. L Myers
Washington
Verna McCall
Old Settlers
Theodore and
David McCall
Sam Courtney
FC Keller
Seth Hart and Family of
Indianapolis
Geo. Hart
Family Sunday
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