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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
4
A historical overview explains how durable press fabrics gained popularity for wrinkle free laundering. It details limitations from hydrophobic fibers, introduces soil release as a remedy, and describes two main approaches. Benefits include easier stain removal, improved comfort, and longer fabric life, with a forecast of near universal adoption.
Sunnyslope Hampshire Farm Ottawa reported the top barrow weighing 200 pounds with a ham loin index of 101 and second in the live show. The carcass had 14.98 percent ham and a 5.2 square inch loin area, with James Chamberlain the largest loin eye among several high-index carcasses. The top five live-show barrows included Floyd Rochenower first, Sunnyslope arm second, James Chamberlain third, Edwin Horstick fourth, and Howard Simcox fifth. The rest covers fungicide use on fall plant seed to boost stands and yields, including guidance on products, application methods, seed cleaning, and safety precautions.
Chicago AP reports Sen. Edward Kennedy emerges as the Democratic focal point after Robert Kennedy and John Kennedy eras. Despite James Humphrey’s victory, Kennedy’s draft stance reshapes party prospects toward 1972 or 1976, with McCarthy and McGovern signaling support if asked. California leaders promote Kennedy while Kennedy declines the nomination for personal reasons.
Contour farming has spread statewide as a key cropland practice reducing soil erosion and fertility loss. Kansas State University findings show erosion cuts of up to 16 tons per acre yearly, with moisture gains of 2.5 to 15 percent and average yield boosts in corn, sorghum, and wheat. Terrace integrity improves, lowering maintenance and preventing erosion between terraces.
Instructions urge 4 H members to update and submit project records by Sept 19 to County Extension leaders with Sept 5 for County Champion Award entrants. Describes record contents for knitting, home improvement, and livestock. Ends with a summer party suggestion and a Slap Jack game.
Seeding waterways requires rapid field work and a rich seedbed with barnyard manure and 300 pounds of 30-100 fertilizer per acre. Bromegrass seeds at 30 pounds per acre with wheat at three pecks per acre, using grain drills or broadcast spreaders with proper covering and packing. Fall rains may germinate seeded soil. Separate game instructions describe Dodge Ball and Streets and Alleys activities for 4-Hers, with Sept. 14-19 Kansas State Fair events at Hutchinson. More than 7,000 exhibits expected across clothing foods home improvement photography entomology woodworking gardening and livestock divisions. Horses appear Sept. 17.
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