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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1973
Page
4
The Herald reports on a Franklin County Fair cross section survey of 4-H steers to gauge the impact of price controls and market expectations. Farmers, buyers, and housewives voice contrasting views as the Sept. 12 deadline nears and discussions of a future beef shortage continue.
In advice to farmers, Robert Bozworth outlines fumigation steps to protect stored grain from insects, including timing six weeks after bining and monthly fall checks. He details surface leveling, spray techniques, and dosage based on storage conditions, plus a note on using garden sprayers or power pumps. Chuck Marr adds ripeness cues for watermelons including curl dertermination, hollow versus solid sound, and the yellow belly indicator for Crimson Sweet and related varieties.
A Kansas Franklin County note explains ponds attract communities for swimming fishing boating and picnicking but warn of drowning hazards. It urges landowners to use Soil Conservation Service safety designs designate safe areas install a rescue station and keep signs and guards. Plan ahead to remove hazards during construction and know liability laws. Pond safety designs are available at local conservation offices.
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