Local News Briefs Include Sales And Visits
Mixed timothy and culver hay for sale in Stacy. Cline Freed and Mrs. John Edis with son Billy Gene visit relatives. Gantz and Jimmy visit Odell family. February and March bargain sale of household articles next week. Local trips include Indianapolis purchases for Odon Milling Co. Penrod operated on. expected back soon. Several personal notices and local ads, with obituary for Blanche Marie Batten of California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
Culver
Stacy
Cline Freed
John Edis
Billy Gene
Washington
Insecta Are Particularly Injurious to Lawns and Crops
The United States Department of Agriculture notes white grubs, larvae of May beetles, damage lawn and grain crops if not eaten by birds. Robins and crows help exterminate grubs, saving cranberry bogs where grubs remain for years. A Massachusetts cranberry area showed vines killed until robins cleared the grubs and vines were revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Lavny
Cranberry
Massachusetts
Government Aids in Killing Many Pests
The Biology Survey of the U S Department of Agriculture teamed with extension services to combat orchard mice in Washington. In Yakima over 20 000 pounds of poisoned grain were spread on 9000 acres for 300 growers, Wenatchee got 750 ounces of strychnine for 200 croves, and Okanogan used poison for hundreds of mice. Dead mice were found on surfaces and many more were seen in runways, confirming effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Orchard
United States Department of Agriculture
Extension Service
To Agricultural Colleges
Yakima
Wenatchee
Okanogan
Good roads aid physician and health in cities
The article argues improved roads and streetcar access expand medical practice and medical relief. It notes earlier limits when physicians could only visit by carriage or on foot, causing unnecessary suffering and reduced health for communities.
Inbreeding Weakens Pigs Finds Crossbreeding Boosts Growth
USDA breeding experiments over 15 years used 34 000 cuiex pigs to test inbreeding. Results show inbreeding weakens animals while crossing inbred families yields rapid improvement, with crossbred progeny surpassing random bred checks in several traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Spring Work Steeped in Home Garden Care
Readers learn to boost early yields by building hotbeds and coldframes from clay or paper pots and dirt bends. Start tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, and peppers early, transplant after frost risk, and use coldframes to harden plants and extend the season.
Economical Feed for Ewes in Lambing Season
For greatest economy the ewe diet should mainly use roughages and legume hay with roots or silage. No grain is needed until about a month before lambing time. Aim to bring ewes to lambing in vigorous condition to ensure strong milk for the lambs.
Miss Autumn Sims Among Winners At Cincinnati Display Meet
Miss Autumn Sims daughter of Charles Sims won a prize in a five day contest by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce for three of the most beautiful models. She models at the Cincinnati Art Academy and participated in a draping demonstration during the Ohio Association of Display Men convention in Cincinnati on February 12 13 and 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Autumn Sims
Charles Sims
Convention Department
Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
Cincinnati
Ohio Association of the Display Men
Miss Sims
Cincinnati Art Academy
Spring Cleaning in Favor of Gene Yerey and 28 Delegates
In a local political column readers learn about a spring cleaning push supporting Gene Yerey and a slate of 28 delegates. The piece outlines community support and upcoming event details for the movement.
Infertile Eggs for Market and Silage Yields
Farmers are urged to separate roosters from the laying flock after eggs for hatching are gathered to avoid market losses from bad eggs. Also discussed is cutting sweet clover for silage only at bloom to prevent plant death, with potential yields of 10 to 12 tons per acre.
Suet for the Birda in the Farmstead Trees
Large pieces of suet hung in trees around the farmstead as birds sing in anticipation of next spring and the natural control of insects they will bring.
Knights of Pythias Meeting at Odon Church
Anniversary roll call meeting scheduled for Monday February 19 at 7 PM at the Odon Christian Church. It is a public meeting with all welcome and a program including an orchestra prayer and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Odon Christian Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
For
Odon
Indiana
J. Ralph Gantz
Jimmy
H.C. Odell
Farmersburg
J. M. Scott
Saturdy the Loth
Mrs. Orvil. Overton
Mary Evelyn
Leary Kingsman
John Sims Auto Co
Lon Correll
Oden Milling Co
Indianapolis
Odon Milling Co
Naomi Laughlin
Bloomington
E . Laughlin
This City
Havel Wagoner
Margaret Moore
Bedford
Indianapoli
Will K. Penrod
Matin
Lawrence
Orange Rep
Deaconess Hospital
Penrod
Aden Long
R. F. Myers
Rexall
Mable Scott
Terre Haute
Fairview Gardens
Elnora, Ind
D. W. Griffith
Blanche Marie Batten
Mason
Laura Allen
California
Darkey
France
Department of Agriculture
Travagant
DON Clothing CO
Putmans
Curlee
Hart Schaffeer
Marx
Odon Clothing Co
Chiropractors
Sohn E. Carr
D. C
Katherine E. Carr
Spring St
Elnora St
Suet
Birda
Roll Call Reading Orchestra
A. B
Claire McCallan
Odon Loarge
Z M Garten Orchestra
R. T. Gwyn
Ater
Keck & Bowman
Ogdon, Indiana
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