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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1971
Page
4
Earl L. Wier analyzes a century of farm practices in the United States, noting loss of organic matter, crust formation, and plow soles in the corn belt. He urges mulching with crop residues, rotations of grasses and legumes, and varied plow depths to restore tilth and reduce runoff while maintaining production.
Craig Ludwig of the American Hereford Association presented a Beef Judging contest type demonstration in Kansas City. He urged focusing on tall, long beef with neat heads, 63 to 65 percent meat from high price cuts, and avoided double muscling or straight shoulders. Trophies went to Mike Flory of Douglas County, Gary Poss, and Gary Chandler among 4 H and FFA judgers.
Agricultural notes discuss snail and slug damage on plants and how to identify culprits by slime trails. Night feeding dominates, with slugs lacking shells and snails bearing age shells. Pest control suggests evening pesticide bait and local supplier checks for commercially prepared products.
Bagworms have appeared on evergreens in Franklin County and can severely damage trees and shrubs if not controlled. Treat before bags form using Levin Three teaspoons per gallon of water, Diazinon One tablespoon per gallon, and arsenate Nine tablespoons per gallon. After bags form, apply toxaphene three teaspoons per gallon to halt the worm.
The district horse show will be held July 27 at the Franklin County fairgrounds starting at 1 p.m. with 4-H'ers from Lyon Osage Coffey Anderson Lynn Miami Douglas Johnson and Franklin counties. Events include Western pleasure horsemanship saddle seat and various equitation and reining classes. Purple or blue ribbons qualify for the state 4-H horse show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson September 25 26.
Scientific farming raises the agricultural pilot as key. Bill Dempsay Jr and his father Marion run D and D Aero Spraying in Rantoul with eight pilots and 21 planes including the Snow. They spray greenbugs, grasshoppers, musk thistle and brush across Old Mexico, New Jersey and Pennsylvania at rates from 12 cents to 11 dollars an acre. The season is short, often four months, with long days. Dempsay also works fires in Washington under a Forest Service contract for 90 to 120 days.
A guide for new brides balancing meals and budget through planning. it urges measuring time for cooking and shopping, weighing convenience foods, and comparing costs. It highlights that ready prep can save time but not always money, and advises tracking ingredient costs and container sizes to minimize expenses.
Franklin County 4-H'ers host an evening at 7 p.m. with businessmen and supporters invited to a picnic supper at the city park. If weather turns bad the event moves to Lincoln School auditorium. Patty Wasmund will read after the supper as 300 plus attendees expected.
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