Fall Forage Field Day at KSU agronomy farm Sept 3
The second annual Fall Forage Field Day at the Kansas State University agronomy research farm in Manhattan will be Sept 3 starting at 9 30 a m A silage harvesting demonstration will showcase latest equipment for forage sorghum and corn along with demonstrations on corn plant population row spacing fertilizer use and rootworm control A soybean demo and sudangrass comparisons plus high moisture grain handling will be shown A program for ladies is planned and fairs in Lane Richmond Ottawa are highlighted with judging schedules and exhibits Also Purdue research on sow heat stress and embryonic mortality is summarized noting critical periods during breeding and early gestation for pigs and the importance of sow comfort
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Kansas State University Agronomy Research Farm
Manhattan
Lane
Richmond
Ottawa
Purdue
Cool It With A Tree Windbreaks Improve Comfort and Profit
Earl L. Wier explains windbreaks using trees reduce wind chill and soil erosion, protect crops, livestock, and buildings, and improve moisture retention. Windbreaks around homes enhance surroundings while the USDA Soil Conservation Service offers guidance on placement, spacing, species, and soil suitability.
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Usda Soil Conservation Service
Your Hobby May Fit In Well At County Fair
Franklin County fair invites entries in a new Fine Arts class including Oil Painting Tole Painting Charcoal or pastel Drawing or print Ceramics Metal work Plastic craft Leathercraft Mosaics Decoupage and Crafts not listed Entries must be by exhibitor with a one entry per class limit Deadline 4:00 p.m. August 20. Also tips on selecting ripe watermelons and cantaloupes with maturity signs and simple freezer methods for both melons.
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Carole M. Grigsby
Franklin County
New York Police Defy Mayor With Tough Guidelines
The Patrolmen's Benevolent Association will issue guidelines to its 29 000 members on handling civil disorders. President Cassese says the union will enforce the law 100 percent, accusing Mayor Lindsay of ordering leniency and citing a shift from restrained policy.
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NEW York
City Policemen’s Union
John V. Lindsay
Howard R. Leary
Patrolmen’s Benvolent Association
John J. Cassese
Lindsay
Cassesse
Cassese
Showmanship and grain exhibits at county fairs
Crop Displays County Fairs Show. Biz. Techniques By BILL MERHOFF. The article outlines how showmanship applies to crop exhibits, detailing selection, cleaning, and presentation of sorghum, corn, and wheat. It also covers 4-H safety rules, electric project basics, and the Kansas 4-H Key Award, including entry deadlines and qualifications.
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Kansas
Chicago gang leader sentenced for murder solicitation
Eugene Hairston 24 leader of the Blackstone Rangers received three concurrent terms of 5 to 15 years in prison for solicitation of murder. Before arrest last September he worked as a $6,500-a-year assistant for a federally financed job training program on Chicago's South Side.
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Chicago
Blackstone Rangers
Eugene Hairston
Hairston
South Side
Ottawa Herald Briefs August 15 1968 Page Five
Brief items from Ottawa Herald dated August 15 1968 cover local notes and small items of interest. Notable entries include community announcements and short reports from area organizations referenced on page five.
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Bozworth Report
Earl L. Wier
Bill Merhoff
Cities Service Oil Company
Kansas 4-H Foundation
4-H
West 17Th Street
Fairgrounds
RCA
Singer
Joel Cutting
Ben Printy
Jean Printy
Mildred McKee
Rule & Shrum
Welborn
Ottawa Herald
IHCC
Cheldon
S. Walnut
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