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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1917
Page
3
Farmers report navy beans harvested across the country with uneven quality and small yields. Wet weather and strong vines reduced bean size, while the Kentucky Wonder variety is praised as an ideal canning bean. Prices range from $8 to $9 per bushel as most beans go to home use.
Instructions on selecting superior seed ears from ripe corn explain how to judge stalk strength ear maturity and end fullness. The passage also records a legal notice in Daviess County Indiana, James H. Fanning executor, Kate Thompson et al. being notified of a will contest in the 1917 circuit court with hearing set for November 19 1917.
The article advises removing heads prone to bursting in damp autumn conditions and partially lifting roots so cabbage heads tilt to the side. This reduces moisture transfer to the center, breaking fewer roots and lowering losses. It argues substantial savings in large fields and smaller gardens.
The article urges market gardeners to test lime on their land this fall and winter. It suggests using two tons of ground limestone or one ton of burnt lime per acre as a practical guideline.
Executor Roy R. Winklepleck files final account in Daviess Circuit Court. Hearing set for October 12, 1917. Interested parties must appear to contest or prove heirs and claims. Slimp and Walter, Attorneys.
Huette Poindexter and family with Dennis Seneff drove to Paris Illinois on Sunday for a family outing with travel companions and shared plan.
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