Local Socials and Farm Report From Shiloh Area
Shiloh notes list visits by Herschel Harper and family and others to Chestnut, Marson, and related households in Washington Odon and Newberry areas. Births announced for Willard Byrer and Byron Allen. The semi monthly crop report from Indiana USDA statistician George C. Bryant covers cool temperatures, heavy regional precipitation, light frosts, wind damage, and crop maturity updates including corn, wheat, oats, and potatoes.
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George C. Bryant
Indiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Half Million Pooled in Fair Prize Payouts
State and county fairs plan to award over half a million dollars in cash prizes to farmer swine growers within two months. Early shows report record entries as breeders seek top spots for purebred hogs. Mr. Jess Overton notes Poland China hogs lead in quality and price, predicting strong sales and low costs for buyers this fall.
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Jess Overton
Overton
Agricultural Conditions Report Highlights Fruit Quality
Favorable overall farming conditions with excessive rains and cooler weather slowing fruit ripening. Peaches are larger than usual and of excellent quality. Livestock remain in good condition and the farm labor situation is about normal.
Notice of Final Settlement for Wm Sims Estate
Creditors heirs and legatees of Wm Sims deceased must appear in Daviess Circuit Court Washington Indiana on October 1 1923 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Jennie B Sims Executrix Alvin Padgett Attorney 21 9 T 14
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Wm. Sims
Daviess
Washington Indiana
Jennie B. Sims
Alvin Padgett
Infectious Disease Hurts Turkey Industry
The turkey business faces losses as many birds die from blackhead, an infectious disease with no known cure. Officials warn the disease threatens profits and possibly supply. Farmers seek solutions to prevent further outbreaks and protect stocks.
Extensive Experiments With Apples for Swine
The Washington State college reports cull apples at 19 dollars per ton as hog feed. Over a year, pigs starting at 94.8 pounds gained 66.1 pounds, about 1.38 pounds daily, while consuming 4.22 pounds apples and 4.17 pounds grain per day. Each 100 pounds of gain used 4.08 pounds tankage, 31.7 pounds millet, and 94.42 pounds barley. 206.0 pounds of apples were fed.
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Washington State College
Bizzy Guy Branding Himself a Busy Town Biznessman
A playful local piece profiles the Bizzy Guy rushing around town with Mead and Peet, boasting his Busy Biznessman persona. It contrasts him with real workers who do their jobs with heads, not feet, and hints at social observations about town life.
Ravages of Flies on Cattle Treated by Home Remedies
The article outlines multiple home remedies to reduce fly damage on cows. Methods include applying a carbolic oil mix, pine tar with lard, and a coal oil emulsion spray. It also recommends spraying setup for efficiency and keeping cattle in darkened shelter during peak heat to lessen fly exposure.
Hay Curing in Windrows Favored for Quality Alfalfa and Clover
The article argues windrow curing yields finer hay than swathing. It notes side-delivery rakes help form windrows and turn rain-soaked hay. It cites Wisconsin station observations that capped alfalfa retains more bone and muscle-building nutrients than weathered hay.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
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Cal's
Ernest Williams
Karr and
Alberty
Dr’s. Boner and McKittrick
Washington, Indiana
Ira Bowman
UTO
Shiloh
Herschel Harper
Cletus
Thomas Resler
Miss Gail
Elisha Chestnut
Washington
Jacob Chestnut
Oli Chestnut
Charley Marson
Oaktown
Susie Myers
Ora Chestnut
Odon
Roy Chestnut
Newberry
Ed Ferguson
Near Newberry
Will Harper
Maggie
John Harper
James Chestnut
Ben Chestnut
the Marsh
Charles Anthony
Elmer Overton
John Montgomery
Tom Rosier
Mahala Chestnut
Jack Chestnut
Mrs
Warren Byrer
Willard Byrer
Byron Allen
Neeriemer
THE
Odon Journal
Ocon, Indiana
Jno
B. Storrs
Hlmer Bunch
Tion
Chamberlain
Chiropractors
John E. Carr
D. C
Katherine E. Carr
D.C
Spring St
Elnora St
Eth Second House
Harry Ste Stevenson Si
Odon Realty Office
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Des Moines
Iowa
BUICK
Washington Buick CO
East Main ST
Brady & Cooper
Turkey
Keck & Bowman
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