Local notes from Ragleville and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Geo W Rosie arrived Saturday to visit relatives in the area. Cassel Burris, recently drafted, returned from Camp Taylor Saturday after a defective vision discharge. James M Garten south of Odon and Leamon Stuffle attended the stock sale at W D Madden farm in Venus Van Buren Monday. Aru Trusblood and family of Washington township spent Sunday with uncle John T Trublood at Center church. John KEisey and wife south of Shilot visited Curtis Riggins and family south of here Sunday. Mrs Homer Myers visited her parents, Mr and Mrs John Riggins, Tuesday. Miss Elsie Wadsworth spent Thursday night with Miss Arnie Wadsworth. Mrs Sarah Stoy of Arkansas visited relatives. M B Kutch and wife of Burns City were here Thursday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Russell Smith of Washington spent Saturday night at D B Wadsworth's. Wm Miller came home from Bicknell Saturday to visit over Sunday with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Garten
Odon
Leamon Stuffle
W. D. Madden
Venus van Buren
Aru’ Trusblood
Washington Township
John T. Trublood
Center Church
Community News: Local Families Spend Sunday Visits
Individuals and families from Washington Worthington Eads Ritter May Faith Burkhart Young Ritter and others visited relatives and neighbors on Sunday and over the weekend. Travel included trips to Newberry Linton and Marsh with several households hosting gatherings.
Sour stomach relief guidance and local sale notice
Eat slowly and masticate thoroughly to ease sour stomach. Abstain from meat for a few days and if symptoms persist take Chamberlain's Tablets after supper. Red meats worsen sour stomach. consider cutting them out. For sale by the Odon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Drug Co
Weekly Cider Making Session Announces Rates
W R Neeriemer invites participants to make cider on Thursdays each week. Pricing starts at 2 cents per gallon for 25 gallon and larger orders with a minimum 50 cent charge. Participants should bring ample barrels as the cider will not be boiled.
Community Visits Round Mt Olive Area
Lowell Boyd of Akron Ohio visited Mt Olive and home folks last week. Henry Sipes and daughters Helen and Ruth spent Sunday at Philip Miller's. John Erwin and family returned to Mt Vernon after visiting relatives here. Elmer Stichels accompanied them for a short visit. Jacob Bechtel visited Henry Ledgerwood and family Sunday. Myrtle Mowery visited Eva Miller Sunday. Henry Taylor and family. Minera Ketchem with Grace and Britta Ketchem spent Sunday at Oscar Wallick's. Dan Mowery and Tom Stout also visited Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Boyd
Akron Ohio
Henry Sipes
Helen
Ruth
Philip Miller's
John Erwin Ana
Mt. Vernon
Elmer Stichels
Henry Taylor
Minera Ketchem
Grace
Britta Ketchem
Oscar Wallick’s
Mrs G H Smith Endorses Chamberlains Tablets for Indigestion
Mrs G H Smith of Brewerton New York reports years of stomach trouble and says Chamberlains Tablets relieve indigestion and heaviness after meals and act as a pleasant laxative. The ad notes the tablets tone the stomach and restore natural function with sale at Odon Drug Co.
Raise More Corn And Less Water
Farmers are urged to optimize corn harvest by selecting maturing grain crops, avoiding overly tall sappy stalks, and using silage wisely. The article emphasizes testing local seed lots, choosing varieties that yield in the region, and planting seed grown and cared for in the farmer’s area.
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Boone County
Best Time for Lawn Planting in September North Central to New England
U.S. Department of Agriculture specialists advise September as the optimal window for seeding a new lawn from North Central and Middle Atlantic states to New England. Early autumn is also best for lawn repair in these regions, with spring planting favored only in the northern tier where soil seed beds open earlier. The guide outlines soil preparation, amendments, and a Kentucky blue grass blend: 17 parts bluegrass, 4 redtop, 3 perennial rye, 1 white clover, with 4–5 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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North Central
Middle Atlantic States
New England
Potomac
Ohio
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Ecates
United States
Three essentials for spring beekeeping stressed
Beekeepers should ensure plenty of stores, ample brood space, and strong winter and spring protection. Feed granulated sugar if stores are low, provide two hives per strong colony for brood growth, and keep wind protection in place. Focus on honey production as prices rise this year.
Alfalfa Seeding Care For Early Growth Stages
Guidelines suggest delaying clipping of spring and early summer alfalfa until plants reach about 12 to 18 inches and begin blooming. Set the mower cutter bar high to avoid injuring the crop, especially when weeds are not a choking threat.
Brooding System for Young Chicks and Farm Woodlands Payoffs
The article discusses farm woodlands as a bank account adding profits from firewood fencing timber and other products. It cites North Carolina leading in forest product value and notes two thirds of forest lands are on farms with vast production potential and local market access. It also covers a farmer’s chick-raising experiences detailing colony houses, a hard coal brooder stove for up to 500 chicks and incubator use, plus feeding notes and methods for efficient brooding.
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North Carolina
Earth Sand Clay and Gravel Roads In Rural Highways
Summary of Department of Agriculture Bulletin No. 463 on earth sand clay and gravel roads. Discusses road materials construction maintenance drainage grading width and location considerations for future highway development and efficient upkeep. Includes typical specifications and guidance on road drags and machinery for these road types.
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Office of Public Roads and Rural Engineering
U. S. Department of Agriculture
United States
Department of Agriculture
Liming Needed On Limestone Soils For Alfalfa
Limestone soils suit alfalfa but are often acid and require liming to grow this crop successfully.
Permits for Import of 127 708 Canaries Issued
The Biological Survey issued permits for the importation of 127 708 canaries during the past year.
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Canaries
Biological Survey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co-operative Telephone
Wilice
Flint-Kyle
Co-operative
Raglesville
Geo. W. Rosie
Cassel Burris
John Kkeisey
Shilot
Curtis Riggins
Here Sundey
Omer Myers
John Riggins
Elsie Wadsworth
Spen
Arnie Wadsworth
Sarah Stoy
Arkansas
M.B. Kutch
Burns City
Mrs. Russell Smith
Washington
D. B. Wadsworth’s
Wm. Miller
Bicknell
Jim Town
Frank Eads
Virginia
Leonard Eads
Seth Eads
Alma Webber
W. A. Lucas
Floyd Eads
Lee Crance
Worthington
Clyde Shaver
Newberry
Charey Faith
Lee Faith
Calve
Ruth Ritter
Audrey May
Clyde Burkhart
Thomas Young
Daisy
Verna
von’ Kate
May Wilkins
Chester Stepp
Chas
Young
Linton
Mammie Ritter
Epsom
Maude Ritter
James Pruett
Wayde Pruett
Freedom
Geo. Hackler
Art Woodruff
Farview
James Ritter
Elizabeth Borden
Marsh
Lela Kail
W.R. Neeriemer
MT. Olive
Jacob Bechtel
Henry Ledgerwood
Myrtle Mowery
Eva Miller
Dan Mowery
Mrs
Tom Stout
Chamberlain
M. B. Ulrich & Co
Just
Price
Cabel & Kauffman
Washington, Indiana
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