Dogwood's A Blooming Again In Ozark Hills
Mountain folk of the Ozarks await the dogwood bloom each spring. The legend ties the tree to Christ's crucifixion, giving it slender form and cross shaped petals with nail marks. The dogwood's beauty, utility, and nearby redbud Judas tree are noted as nature lovers celebrate and hill festivals begin.
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Grover Brinkman
Central Press
Eureka Springs
Ark
Ozark Chain
Tinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Christ
Ozark
Jesus
Ozarks
Quark
Florida
New England States
Ozark Villa
Ozark Trails
Treatment of Garden Seeds Advised by WVU
WVU extension urges seed treatment for successful gardening. Simple, inexpensive methods use small packets of treating dust applied to seed in the package. Follow basic steps using a garden knife point to place dust in the seed packet, then shake to coat seeds.
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WVU
West Virginia University Agricultural Extension
Wonder Salve and Medicated Soap Sold Locally
Army developed salve and soap promise relief for itching skin rashes and eczema. Product touted as safe for children and adults with refunds offered. Available at Beckley stores Conen Orag and White Cross and King Drug in Mutels and local druggists.
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Beckley
Conen Orag
White Cross
Mutlens
King Drug Store
Potatoes in West Virginia Study on Fertilizers and Planting
Agricultural researchers at West Virginia University examined fertilizer placement and timing for potatoes. Results suggest top backs and drill placement yield better returns. surface methods show mixed value. Early varieties may need higher total pounds and banding across furrows improves uptake. combining nutrient materials with pest control shows promise for higher yields.
Fayette Women Set Leaders Training Schedule
Fayette County Farm Women’s Clubs announce a leaders training session at the Home Economics Cottage on April 2 with Miss Eloise Cofer of the University of Food and Nutrition in charge. The program, titled Protein in Family Meats and Making Family Meals Attractive, covers demonstrations and lessons to improve home meal planning.
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Cayetteville
Fayette County
Ims
Eloise Cofer
Kidney function and relief claims in a dubious remedy note
A garbled health ad warns about kidney issues and urges care for kidneys. It touts Dean's Pills as a remedy over years, claiming to support kidneys and reduce urinary discomfort despite unclear, inconsistent wording and dubious medical assertions. It mentions various nonspecific symptoms like backache and headaches.
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Gowen
Mitivene
Dean
Farm Briefs Highlight Southern West Virginia Agriculture
Southern West Virginia farmers show gains by using land to its capability. John Pennington develops pasture on former brush land, now pastured for sheep. John Bryant enters poultry under Beckley Feed Co contract with 2600 trailers of feed and infrared lamps. G Curtis Turner rehabilitates pasture in Clear Fork with lime and fertilizer. A multi flora fence marks one field with wildlife shelter. Walter Elkins manages cover crops hairy vetch rye in school gardens, with 400 lettuce 200 cabbage plants for early market. Nitrate feeding boosts leafy greens. A E Miller reports Grimmalfal in a 20 acre stand.
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John Bryant
Clear Creek
Beckley Fee and Feed Co
Bryant
G. Curtis Turner
Clear Fork High School
theClear Creek
Turner
Turner Farm
Raleigh County
Walter Elkins
Pattick Stockdale
Colcord
Elkins
Dairy Show Set July 29 Entries Being Received
West Virginia Dairy Cattle Show at Jackson's Mill runs July 29 to 31. Dairymen must submit adult entries by June 1 to breed secretaries for Guernsey Holstein and Jersey classes with owner registration proof. Junior entries via County 4-H or agents also due June 1. Only WV cattle eligible. entries must be in owner names with registration certificate presented when shown.
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Jackson's Mills
Morgantown
West Virginia
Baker
All Stars
Jackson's Mill
Gopher Killer Weighs In On Boise Project
SYRING BOISE Idaho It is near time for gopher trouble on the Black Canyon unit of the Boise irrigation project where William Adam Batzner 36 devised a faster cleaner method using calcium cyanide powder blown through gopher runs with compressed air to release hydrocyanic gas and kill pests instantly The Bureau of Reclamation plans to extend the method across western irrigation projects to reduce gopher damage and cut costs
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William Adam Batzner
Batzner
United States Bureau of Reclamation
Black Canyon
Boise Irigation
Bas
Baizman
Reclamation Bureau
Imore
Dry Hill Farm Women Decide On Projects For Year
Dry Hill Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. W. K. Miller's home on April 18 to choose community projects for the year. Guest speaker F. F. Rothlisberger of the Soil Conservation Service presented a talk titled Muddy Rivers with slides. The next meeting is set for May 16 at Mrs. L. Z. Tyree's home.
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Dry Hill Farm
W. K. Miller
Harry Wallace
F. F. Rothlisberger
Soil Conservation Service
Mother's Day Program Planned by Pemberton 4-H Club
The Willing Workers 4-H Club of Pemberton finalize plans for a Mother's Day program at Methew Church hosted by Mrs. E D Parker. A wine roast will be featured at their next monthly meeting.
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Willing Workers 4-H Club
Pemberton
E. D. Parker
Methtwcist Church
Turkey Growers Plan Increased Production
1951 turkey production reached 1.062 million birds, up from 885,000 in 1950, per the Federal State Crop Reporting Service. Past year marketing totaled 1.048 million birds at an average 18.4 pounds and average price of 39.4 cents per pound. Fayette County 4-H youths forecast 65,000 birds for 1992 with 23 groups planning breeder hens and various program openings and vesper services as part of the county program.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Federal
Fayette County
Cind
Fire Destroys Water Reservoirs in State
DON WILLIAMS of the Soil Conservation Service notes parallels between river floods and erosion in Wyoming and broader national issues. He warns that intensive farming raises flood risk, urges preservation of natural reservoirs such as leaf litter to protect soil and water, and calls for wiser land use to safeguard homes, wildlife, and scenic beauty.
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West Virginia
Ormy
Switzerland
United States
Fayette County 4 H Field Day Slated May 10
Fayetteville announces Fayette County 4 H Field Day at Camp Beckwith on May 10. Activities include a 9 30 assembly, 10 volleyball tournament, 1 30 field meet with centipede rate wheelbarrow sack races soft ball throw dashes and relays. A leaders camp at Jacksons Mill runs May 23 31.
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Fayette County
Fayetteville
Fayette
Camp Beckwith
James Baker
Telephone Project Set By Fayette Farm Group
Fayetteville reports improved telephone service for the Danese community between Clifftop and Layland as a Farm Bureau project led by John Finley. The group hopes to extend service eastward across the county with Field Man F. O. Billings aiding in mapping and organization.
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Fayette Farm Group
Fayetteville
Clifftop
Layland
The
Farm Bureau
John Finley
F. O. Billings
U. 5
Landisburg
Rural New River Watershed Conference Activities Set
The New River watershed conference kicks off Thursday at Beckley Memorial Building with a morning session from 10 to 12 presided by Paul B. Earwood. Speakers include Walter Gumbel on conference objectives, R. F. Rocheleau on water conditions, and Stanley C. Higgins on industrial needs. A luncheon at 12:15 features F. Stromp and C. Shackelford, followed by workshops at 2 pm led by Charles H. Archer and Jus F. Walker among others, covering land and water, urban and industrial, and recreation themes.
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Memorial Building
Beckley
Paul B. Earwood
Rural Development Council
Walter C. Gumbel
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
New River Basin
West Virginia
L. L. Lough
Soil Conservation Commission
Kistler
R. F. Rocheleau
State Water Commission
Paul A. Price
Robert Smith
United States Geological Survey
Stanley C. Higgins
New River Coal Operators Association
el Chico
C. T. Shackelford
F. T. Stromp
Jus F. Walker
Health and Recreation Commission
Seed Disinfectants Protect Sown Seeds From Fungi and Bacteria
Home gardeners can use seed disinfectants to guard seeds sown indoors or outdoors from molds and germs that threaten germination and seedling growth. Methods include dusting seeds or soaking them, following directions, and using copper oxide sprays to control damping off with weekly or ten day applications until seedlings pass danger.
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Raleigh Register
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Bob Owlgite
Tren
Pesearelle
Athens
Beckley, W. VA
Fayette Women’s Club
John Pennington
Pennington
A. E. Miller
Rock Creek
Gophers
Richard Is
Syring Central Press
Boise
Idaho
William A. Batzner
Pemberton 4-H Club
Turkey
Don Williams
Wyoming-McDowell Counties
Mississippi
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Frigidaire
Home Outfitting CO
Oak Hill
Mt. Hope
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