Bantam Talk Of The Farm Chick Hatches In Tree Nest
A buff Bantam hen in a July farmyard chose a tree fork to brood seven eggs, daily climbing from the nest to eat and relax, then returning to hatch four chicks that later left the tree. The motive remains unknown, with notes she previously hatched in a bar loft.
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Joan Istas
Henrietta
Emily
Hints For Fabric Buying By MARCIA HOUCK
Ottawa fabric sales abound and now is a good time to buy thread notions and fabrics. Use simple patterns with less easing for synthetic suede and knits then pre shrink all materials. Provide tips on notions needles press cloth and pins plus sewing methods for sweater knits and suede like fabrics.
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Marcia Houck
Ottawa
Kansas farm families see 10 percent rise in living costs
Kansas State University analysis of Farm Management Association records shows 455 families averaged 10,665 dollars in living expenses for 1976, while net income dropped 52 percent to 8,574 dollars. Utilities, medical, auto, and food costs rose, with per person shelter costs highest for couples at 4,880 dollars.
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Manhattan
Farm Management Association
Kansas State University
Kansas
Larry Langemeier
Kstate
4 H Work Tax Deductible Guide for Volunteers
Volunteer work with 4 H can be deductible for travel costs up to seven cents per mile with two options: actual expenses or a flat allowance. Keep a record of dates mileage parking and tolls and note meals lodging if trips require overnight travel. Time spent and nonreimbursed expenses also qualify under IRS rules.
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Susan Verdoorn
IRS
Kansas
Field Day Funks Mile At Jon Schmitt Farm
Field Day Funks Mile is set for 4 p.m. on August 25 at the Jon Schmitt farm three miles south of Princeton on Central Heights road, then one and a half miles east. Seven varieties will be on display and the public is invited.
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Funks
Jon Schmitt
Princeton
Central Heights
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