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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
A field test near New Providence Iowa compares two ear samples from the same seed lot. It shows a ten statk yield gap and varied maturity, with observations on husk tightness and ear quality. The piece also discusses breeding practices for hens and chicks, incubation care, and Purdue Station findings on incubation temperature and air.
Off unofficial township reports show petitions for appointing an agricultural agent in Daviess County drawing pledges for the necessary county share. Farmers donated mainly 1 each, with some larger gifts, while Fordice expert D. D. Ball praises local Chamber of Commerce efforts and township cooperation in funding farm programs. Indiana poultry guidance urges better seasonal practices, housing repairs, and marketing to boost wartime food production.
The article notes weak vitality as the major loss factor for chicks, stemming from poor parent stock, inadequate egg care before setting, or improper incubation. It emphasizes that faulty breeding on farms contributes most to this problem.
Gardeners and truck growers complain of dogs digging and destroying vegetable beds overnight. Home confinement is urged to protect crops like peas beans and radishes and to avoid losses to gardeners.
Raise every chick hatched and keep early pullets for egg production next fall. Hatch all possible chicks this spring and use late hatchers to bolster meat supply. Retain hens until September 1 and avoid selling laying hens in spring for better long term egg and meat output.
The May 1 crop survey from Indiana and the United States notes winter wheat forecasts of about 25.06 million bushels in Indiana and 366 million bushels nationwide, with high May 1 conditions near long-term averages. Reports describe improved stands, rapid spring planting, and shifts from wheat to other crops due to seed shortages and favorable rains.
Recipes describe chocolate custard with grated chocolate added to scalded milk and soft custard steps. Macaroon custard layers sherbet glasses with custard macaroons, covered by meringue and grated macaroon, topped with candied cherry. Other ideas include sponge cake centers with jam fruit and meringue and soaking stale cake in custard.
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