Soil survey works to map and classify U.S. soils
A soil survey reveals depth productivity and texture, plus erosion and salinity. Field work by a soil scientist combines bore tests and aerial maps to publish land capability classes I to VIII. Classes I–III are cultivable, IV marginal, V–VIII not suitable. about half the nation has published surveys. Franklin County completed but not published. The national survey is a cooperative effort of the Soil Conservation Service and state agricultural experiment stations.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Franklin County
Soil Conservation Service
She Raises And Plans To Harvest Sponges
Mrs. Enos Horn of 1144 W. 7th grows a sponge plant from Texas seed packets planted in April. The vinelike vine climbed a trellis, bloomed yellow, and produced sponges 12 to 18 inches long. She plans to harvest after drying, then process the sponges for washing cars and floors.
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Enos Horn
W. 7Th
Texas
Mrs. Honn
Kay Mitchell
S. Sycamore
Kay
Crafts To Be Topic Oct 19 At County Craft Day
Crafts will be the topic October 19 at the county wide craft day starting 9 30 a m at First United Methodist Church 203 E 4th Teachers include Mrs Odena Detwiler for chair caning and Mrs Casandra S Lindberg for hair pin lace Other crafts listed are flat bead pieot beads propeller bead flowers bead rings crochet pearl necklace and macrame Each class lists required supplies and fees plus a nursery and craft booklet display plan
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Ardis Foust
First United Methodist Church
Odena Detwiler
Casandra S. Lindberg
Harry Hough
A. W. Keefer
H. E. Brown
Tony van Leiden
Forestry Teaches Conservation in Kansas 4-H program
A Kansas 4-H forestry booklet introduces youth to six topics on forest knowledge and practice. It covers tree identification, growth and age, planting and care, forest products and value, and tree appreciation. Special three day forest camps, run with extension foresters and agents, reinforce learning and conservation.
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David R. Smith
Kansas
Exotic Breeds Display At Manhattan Livestock Event
Kansas growers will view purebred Simmental Limousin and Maine Anjou bulls plus exotic cross calves at Riley County Fairgrounds on Saturday Oct 30. Registration starts 9 am with speeches on European experiences and progeny data from Canada and the U S. A Dutch lunch will be served and the program ends by 3 pm.
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Kansas
Manhattan
Charles Michaels
Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit
KABSU
Kansas State University
U. S
Riley County Fairgrounds
Cico Park
Europe
Canada
First Aid Lesson Includes Treatment of Shock
Health project 4 H members learn that treating shock is a key first aid skill. The guidance notes shock accompanies severe injury or emotional distress and emphasizes prompt care.
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Soil Survey
Tsandle
Ottawa, Kansas
Uela ‘Sale
Box Springs
Markay
Ottawa
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