Spacing Influence on Corn Yields by Corn Types
USDA bulletin reports on spacing between hills of corn showing prolific type more productive overall and better at increasing ears per plant, while single-ear type yields heavier ears. Prolific better adapts to variable field conditions, yielding more per acre. Free copies available from USDA, Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Department
United States
Washington, D.C
Acid Phosphate Safe for Soil Says Experiments
Experimental data show heavy use of acid phosphate does not sour soil and may slightly reduce acidity. The trade name arises from treating raw phosphate with sulfuric acid, but the material itself is not harmful and is expected to yield beneficial results.
Feeding Pigs Skim Milk Boosts Growth Rates
New Jersey agricultural experiment station reports a breeding trial with market pigs. Lot 1 fed shelled corn and wheat middlings. Lot 2 same feed plus 50 pounds of skim milk daily. Skim milk increased gains enough to justify its cost, with pigs ready for market sooner. Pasteurization advised for milk from tubercular cows.
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Animal Husbandry Department
New Jersey Agricultural Eexperiment Station
Milk as Vital Feed for Healthy Chicks
Milk serves as a key growth stimulant and disease defense for young chicks. Sour milk or buttermilk often helps treat coccidiosis, the major chick illness, supporting rapid growth to reduce disease susceptibility during the first eight weeks.
Sub Station Progress Near Completion at Nebraska Gas & Electric
The new sub station west of the power plant is nearing completion. It will step 23 000 volts down to 2300 and includes a lightning arrester protecting the lines. A cement foundation supports the arresting gear and a 15 foot square steel tower holds the Delta Star switch. A 35 by 35 foot ground space is enclosed by a high steel fence. Workers include H J Turk Marysville Mo Thos Wizzard Genoa Chris Dane Jersey City N J Duke Packard Cedar Rapids and Hugh Donelson Fullerton.
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Nebraska Gas & Electric Co
H. J. Turk
Marysville
Thos. Wizzard
Genoa
Chris Dane
Jersey City
N. J
Duke Packard
Cedar Rapids
Hugh Donelson
Fullerton
Baby Swallows Safety Pin Tragedy Strikes Hackberry Family
The six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Richter of Hackberry swallowed a safety pin last Sunday. An operation was performed that afternoon but she died Monday. Neighbors and friends deeply deplore the sorrow of the parents.
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Carl Richter
Hackberry
Mr. L. Myers
Stromsburg
Wm. Neville
Mark Kinney
John Inks
Boys and Girls Clubs Ready Expects for County Fair
Miss Mary Borreson, a clubs leader, visited Osceola and Stromsburg sewing clubs in Stromsburg and met Polk area clubs at the basement of the First Baptist Church in Polk. Clubs prepare exhibits for state and county fairs.
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Mary Borreson
Sestler
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
First Baptist Church
Norfolk birthday party attended by Brandt family
Mr and Mrs W F Brandt drove to Norfolk Saturday for a birthday party honoring Mrs Frank Lamb mother of Mrs Brandt. Guests included Gust Bartholomew Mrs Frank Allen of Norfolk and Mrs Sadie Kulb of Omaha with Kulb returning to Omaha Tuesday morning after a brief visit.
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W. F. Brandt
Norfolk
Mrs. Brandt
Frank Lamb
C. E. Hastert
Farwell
John Hastert
W. W. Yerty
van Gegrift
Frank Leiber
Reunion Party Honors Kenneth Stoner and Family
A family reunion at Mrs. C. D. Stoner's home Sunday celebrated Kenneth Stoner and Mrs. Bruce Maybell from Cottonwood Kansas. Also visiting were Mr. Maybell and daughter Loraine, S. C. Stoner family from Seward, Hollis Dolan and family, and Alma Dolan with daughter Lillian of Osceola for a pleasant gathering.
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C. D. Stoner
Kenneth Stoner
Bruce Maybell
Andrew Stoner
Cottonwood
Kaw
Maybell
S. C. Stoner
Seward
Hollis Dolan
Alma Dolan
Lillian
Osceola
Thanks to neighbors for flowers and sympathy
We extend gratitude to neighbors and friends for beautiful flowers kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs Oscar Deputy Mrs Lucy Walker and family Mrs Mary Howard and family David Deputy and family.
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Oscar
Lucy Walker
Mary Howard
David
First M. E. Church Weekend Services Notice
Sunday school and morning service planned for next Sunday. No evening services due to the shautau. W. H. Hull, pastor.
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M. E
Excerpt on Epworth League meeting draws large youth turnout
Walter Herrmann son of Rev Matthew Herrmann gave an exceptional exposition of the Epworth League Lesson. The illustrated lecture drew a large crowd of young people and was the best attended yet. There will be forenoon meetings next Sunday with no evening services. J A Klein pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Herrmann
Matthew Herrmann
J. A. Klein
Hanna Style Shop Evening Hours Notice
During July the Han na Style Shop will be open after room hours only with additional evening hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Milk Plant Operation Methods in Dairy Distribution
A Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines best practices for milk plant operation from arrival to bottling, washing, and sanitation. It covers bottle reuse, cost and speed of bottling machinery, waste reduction, and methods to track receipts, sales, and driver pay to keep producers and customers satisfied.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Bulletin Tesls
Good Poultryman Will Cull Flock Year Round
The article advises yearly thorough culling of a flock to improve production. It notes the mid mating period as the proper time, typically mid July to early October, to identify poor layers. Culling reduces feed costs without lowering egg production for serious farmers.
Equipment arrives for Chautauqua in city
J H Fielder of Denver arrives with his corps to set up the Standard Chautauqua Co. tent 65 by 120 feet and a 16 by 24 stage. 990 chairs await patrons as sales push to meet a large guaranteed lineup for six days of performances starting tomorrow.
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J. H. Fielder
Denver
Standard Chautauqua Co
E. H. Potter
M. O. Phelps
Mr. Foster
Mayme Hancock
Procenium
No Title Provided
The speaker notes ease of cutting living costs by removing nonessentials and jokes about taking a vacation. The Boss directs travel and The Junior chooses attire.
Assessors and Brad Street Reporter Team Up for Rounds
A new plan suggests the assessor and Brad Street reporter join forces for their rounds. The proposal aims to improve coverage and efficiency by coordinating inspections and public notices.
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Bradstreet
Alliance Plans Road Markers Between Town and Scotts Bluff
Bob Simmons promotes Western Nebraska during the campaign promising value in advertising even if no other actions. The note hints at organizational efforts and a comparison to past fruit prices, suggesting fiscal considerations and regional impact.
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Alliance
Scotts Bluff
Bob Simmons
Western
Nebraska
Thrift Habits Highlighted by a Young Woman
A remark notes how some women save scraps for thrift, while a young woman uses leftovers to avoid washing dishes. The line contrasts frugal practices with a practical motive rooted in domestic chores.
Practical guidance on rearing free range turkey poults
The article advises that poults need free range once strong, but should stay out of wet grass at dawn until dew disappears. Do not crowd them. use a foster hen, preferably turkey or common, to range with them. A common hen handles seven to nine poults, a turkey hen 15 to 18, though experts suggest about ten as ideal. Plan to have a setting or turkey hen ready to accept poults after hatch.
Editorials and Meetings Span National Editor Gathering
A reader notes the difficulty of covering both the National Editorial Association meetings and related excursions in a single month, highlighting the clash between professional duties and travel opportunities. The writer implies a busy schedule with simultaneous industry events.
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National Editorial Association
Boy complains of pain in the interior of his exterior
A short whimsical note from a Wahoo boy to his mother mentions a severe ache described as in the interior of his exterior. The odd phrasing gains a humorous newspaper tone reflecting a childlike confusion.
Remark on medical politics and Henry Ford popularity
A quirky opinion compares medical professionals to political dissenters and frames a conservative view as level headed. It suggests Henry Ford’s popularity stems from not being blamed for price increases, contrasting him with other rich men.
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Henry Ford
Impolite Driving Habits Would Spare No One on Walks
A quip suggests if drivers were as rude on foot as behind the wheel, many pedestrians would bear black eyes as a permanent mark.
Proper Feed for Young Turkeys and Health Checks
Guidance on feeding poults with ground dry bread and hard boiled egg, then fine chick scratch grain after one week. Emphasizes sour milk for digestion and growth, warns of low vitality and digestive disorders, urges clean feeding, post mortems to assess liver and organs.
People debate control of political organization power
The text argues that many believe in organizational order but distrust political control, claiming the function should be free from leaders' whims and subject to oversight.
When Confrontation with The Boss Shapes Legislative Views
The speaker notes that arguing with The Boss guarantees being wrong. The piece mentions common stereotypes about legislators as former horse thieves or croquet players and the belief that exposing them is the key to progress.
Child man mistaken for hootch drinker in lubricant mix up
A man from Chidren near cashing in the other day drank hootch thinking it was horse oil used for interior work. He made a mistake and faced potential health risks from the mislabeled liquid.
Three Year Old Mervin Harris Dies in York Neb
Mervin Merill Harris born May 20 1920 died July 22 1923 at Clinic Hospital York Neb at age three years two months and two days. He leaves a twin sister Marjorie a mother an older sister and brother. Funeral held at the Harris home with Rev Carter and Rev Neal. burial beside his father in York Cemetery. There is no flock but one dead lamb. Born to Roy Parkis a girl on July 18. Nora Johnson rode to Central City Monday. Numerous local notes recount visits and travels among Polk York and surrounding areas including church events and family movements.
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Mervin Merill Harris
Clinic
York
Nebr
Marjorie
Harris
Carter
Neal
Polk
Earl Becker
Lincoln
Alice_Lindburg
Grand Island
Harry Shafer
Kermit
Burg
Peterson
Charles
Central City
G. W. Mitchell
Giltner
W. M. Overstreet
Bert Cummings
Mix
A. W. Shafer
D. J. Patrick
Shelton
J. M. Bay
Hile
Miss Moore
C. H. Lindburg
Gust Nelson
Omaha
J. A. Sedam
Benedict
E.E. Alton
Aile Fried
Sarouville
Oscar Strand
Kathleen
Premium Money Used to Purchase Seed for Desirable Crops
A Nebraska county used 46 dollars from premium winnings at the state fair to buy seeds of crops vegetables and melons not grown locally. The seed was shared with four volunteer growers in distinct sections to plant on good soil and later exhibited at the state and county fairs. Over 450 exhibits across more than twenty crops were sent to the state fair.
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Kolth County
Neb
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Local residents return to work and travel notes
Alex Lind resumes real estate and insurance work from his desk after wandering the western part of the state. Harry Schultz plans a week in Beatrice before returning to Alaska. I T Samuelson escaped the hot office for harvest work. D N Mills sold a Jewett Special Sedan to Frances Gruber of St Paul Neb and delivered it Sunday. He sold Chevrolets to C N Davis of Clarks and Alvin Peterson of Bradshaw Monday.
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Alex Lind
Harry Schultz
Ed Schultz
Beatrice
Alaska
I. T. Samuelson
D. N. Mills
Frances Gruber
St. Paul
Nebr
C. N. Davis
Clarks
Alvin Peterson
Bradshaw
Easily Digested Feeds for Ducks and Feeding Tips
The article explains ducks thrive on soft easily digestible foods. It emphasizes avoiding many whole grains and stresses the value of greens like clover alfalfa and fresh grass. It recommends twice daily feedings of a mash of wheat bran corn meal low grade flour grit and meat scrap.
Parasite Release Aimed at European Corn Borer Control
Over a million Habrobracon brevicornis was reared and released in New England to combat the European corn borer. Canadian authorization enables an Ontario introduction plan with entomologists from the Arlington lab receiving training. Additional promising parasite species from France are being reared and prepared for liberation.
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New England
United States Department of Agriculture
Ontario
Fa Ee
Dominion Bntomologia
Arthur Gibson
Asttea
Arington
Masg
Canada
France
Arlington Laboratory
Panels Erected to Separate Mixed Hogs in Car
DeKalb County Adviser Tom Roberts recommends installing panels across hog cars to separate different lots and prevent fights and losses. Prairie Farmer notes a few planks of rough lumber suffice and only moments are needed to fit them, with a single saved hog worth the cost.
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DeKalb County
Tom Roberts
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Grace & Valley Churches
Roy Parkis
Nora Johnson
J. E. Pelton
R. L. Cox
H. M. McGuffin
Auto
Colorado
H. A. Johnson
B. A. Darrow
Beaver Crossing
Bert Bay
Bolk
C. E. Putman
Dr. Westfall
Dana
Arthur Peterson
Crete
Mesdames
Ellen
Martha Larson
Dot Barber
Miss Peterson
Stromeburg
Mae Lindberg
Berent
Miss Smith
Knoxville
Deisy Stusser
Greud = Island
F. B. Stusser
Drown
Free Methodist Church
A. W. Gustafson
Gustafeon
Wayne
Margaret Stouffer
York Exchange
J. L. Stouffer
H. R. Harris
J. L Davis
L. S. Gion
Arborville
E. M. Anderson
Katie
Amita Moser
Shelby Bert Hotchkiss
A. C. Dunning
Harry Reeder Movio Shelby
Frank Smith
J. W. Goetz
Ainsworth
Hubertina Thelen
Humphrey
C. W. Moon
R. T. Buelow
D. C. Cole
Ida Nordstrom
W. J. Thelen
Kelley
W. H. Kelley
Alonzo Merrick
J. C. Hotchkiss
Mrs. Black
R. T. Beulin
Madge
Bt. Elizabeth Hospital
Rasp
Gresham
John C. Rasp
Alta Bland
S. J. Funkhouser
Shelby
Jessie Lucas
John
University Place
Lucas
Aden
Palmetta Reece
Walter Ballenger
Marie Scholz
Evelyn ‘Babcock
Shelby Hospital
Josephine Scholz
Columbus
Kensington
Emil Schott
Mrs. Schott
H. W. Winshier
Jas. Dobbs
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