Terracing Shown as Key to Preventing Soil Erosion on Slopes
A United States Department of Agriculture guide explains how stripping land clearsed on slopes risks erosion. It notes that slopes under 15 degrees can erode and safety varies by soil, urging farmers to test locally and prefer leaving land unmoved if doubt remains. Terracing is highlighted as highly effective to keep soil on upper levels and maintain water absorption.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Forest Service
Value of Wood Lot Timber and Farmer Knowledge
The piece warns farmers lack of timber selling know how hurts woodland value. It urges learning timber grades, measurement methods, value estimation, selling methods, markets, and current prices. Farmers Bulletin 715 offers detailed guidance, including locating good markets and assessing standing timber value.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Meed
Farmers
Grain losses from fires prompt stricter storage rules
A report notes grain in fields is destroyed yearly by fires that spread via stubble or lightning. It urges larger spaced stacks and firebreaks, plus precautions to stop trashing engines igniting grain and to safeguard each stack group against fire.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Resolutions from Madison Township Farmers Association
The committee expresses gratitude for support of the Short Course at Odon on December 11 and 12. Local newspapers and business leaders aided publicity. the Christian church lent its space. the Odon High School chorus and Billy Bair provided entertainment. Purdue University supplied notable talent. organizers pledge another course next year. Signed by Russell Ward, Jao Mumaw, and Chas A Sims.
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Madison Township Farmers Association
Odon
Odon Journal
Elnora Record
Washington Herald
The
Washington Democrat
Christian Church of
Billy Bair
Purdue University
Purdue
Russell Ward
Jao Mumaw
Chas
Sims
Balsam firs dominate Christmas tree trade and byproducts
The balsam fir emerges as the primary Christmas tree in Boston New York and Philadelphia with many shipped to Chicago and the Midwest. Its wood, straight grained and white, is used for toys excelsior fruit baskets butter boxes and other packaging as well as for paper products aiding holiday observances.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Middle ‘West
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Jewelery Department
Ingersol
Kodak
Checkers & Boards
Bibles
Dominoes
M. B. Ulrich and Co
M. B. Ulrich & CO
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New England
East
Midwest
Ford Motor Car Company
South
Mitted
Ford
Dillon, Hasler& Ross
Elnora, Indiana
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