Northwest wheat varieties dominated 1949 Pacific harvest
A government survey shows nine tenths of Pacific Northwest wheat acreage planted to ten varieties in 1949. Turkey wheat covered about one fifth, with Elgin Golden Federation Rex and others following. white varieties led at 51 percent, club types at 25 percent, with hard red winter near 22 percent.
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Pacific
Northwest
Bureaus of Agricultural Economics and‘ Plant Industry
Elgin
Orfed
Preliminary Pacific Northwest Wheat Report Highlights Small Share of Varieties
A preliminary Pacific Northwest report covers soft red winter and hard red spring wheat, each about one percent of the total. It notes the report was prepared for Washington Oregon and north Idaho wheat growers and their representative agencies, with a more detailed state report to follow from the bureau of plant industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
North
Idaho
Oregon Wheat Commission
Washington Wheat League
Pacific Northwest Crop Improvement ‘Association
Bureau of, Plant, Industry
Rhythm in Room Harmony and Decorative Examples
This piece explains how rhythm creates harmony in room design through repetition and scale. It notes the risk of monotony from overuse and suggests balancing sizes, using a dramatic feature like a large mirror with flanking pictures, and encourages imagination beyond a fixed plan.
Ford Safety Contest Offers 700 Prizes Totaling $100,000
G W McCune owner of the McCune Motor Co Preston Ford dealer entered his dealership in a national Ford safety contest for $100000 in prizes. 6400 Ford dealers entered during September and October. 700 prizes include 28 new Fords five trucks 100 bonds 200 50 bonds 350 25 bonds. National Safety Council supports program. Free car safety check with no obligation. Insignia awarded and entry blank provided. Motorists must submit a 50 word statement endorsing periodic safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McCune
McCune Motor Co
Ford
Preston
Ford Motor Company
McCune
U.S
National Safety—council
Inter-Industry
Highway ‘Safety Committee
Ned
H.dearborn
National Safety, Council
L. D. Crusoe
Ford Division
Jury to Judge Winners in National Safety Contest
A jury of prominent safety figures will determine the winners in a national contest. Only one entry per car or truck is allowed. Additional contest details are available at McCune Motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCune
Different Ways To Use Stewed Hens Says Idaho Nutritionist
Miss Mildred Haberly of the University of Idaho offers many uses for stewing hens as a good winter purchase. She notes cull hens from laying flocks are affordable, store well, and can be prepared as appetizers sandwiches pies casseroles soups and various chicken dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred
Haberly
University ‘of
Idaho
Potato Growers Prepping Diggers Ahead of Harvest Start
Idaho agricultural engineer Elmer N. Humphrey of the University of Idaho reports potato farmers in the Aberdeen area are already servicing diggers and tractors in preparation for the fall harvest. Letters from other areas indicate similar readiness.
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Idaho
Elmer N. Humphrey
University of Idaho
Humphrey
Aberdeen
University
Cigveray Boate
Igh
Harvest work emphasized by engineers for tuber safety
Mrs. M. M. Reeves Honor Party prompts notes on harvest timing and machine setup. Engineers caution that rush digging can cause tuber damage and frost losses, urging ready equipment and careful digging to avoid costly spoilage. Humphrey cites digger efficiency targets and potential yield impacts.
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Humphrey
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