Erosion Reduction by Direct Planting and Hay Between Rows
ARS and Wisconsin researchers report that planting corn on freshly plowed ground and seeding a hay crop between rows reduced erosion on silt loam soils with 16 percent slopes. The method protected soil during hay growth and spring rains, though effectiveness requires summer hay establishment and adequate soil moisture. Corn yields fell about 18 percent due to wider 60 inch rows, but soil loss decreased and hay produced more feed than oats in the rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
ARS Iscientists
Wisconsin.Agricultural, Experiment, Station
Research Needed in Food Fiber Fields
Members of USDA’s Vegetable Research and Marketing Advisory Committee urge an immediate rise in basic research to meet future food and fiber needs. They emphasize foundational studies because practical solutions take a generation to develop from earlier findings and call for expanded work on nondestructive methods and automatic sorting for grading raw and processed vegetables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Crafting Simple Concrete Feed Troughs At Home
Small concrete feed troughs are cast in ground-dug forms. The form is dampened and smoothed with a trowel, reinforced with chicken wire or iron rods, and wooden molds beneath the wet concrete shape the legs.
Pantryful of Nutrients Boosts Crop Yields Says OSU Expert
Dr. Orlon Musgrave of Ohio State University extension agronomy urges accurate soil tests to determine plant food needs. He explains fertilizer choice depends on crop nutrient demands and soil supplying power, and outlines a two stage fertility plan: build reserves and maintain high fertility.
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Orlon
Musgrave
Ohio State
Dadvershy
Extension Agronomist
Midwest
National Plant Food Institute
Plant Food Gives Americans Top Living Standard
Dr. George E. Smith of the University of Missouri says fertilizer keeps food affordable and production high. If fertilizer vanished, food would cost more and many workers would toil longer for basic staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Smith
University of Missouri
Soil Department
Smith
WBBM
Chicago
National Plant Food Institute
Midwest
Soil Tests and Plant Food Set Stage For High Profits
Dr. R L Cook of Michigan State University notes that soil testing guides fertilizer use to secure higher yields and lower risks. He cites improved drainage, practices, crop varieties, and disease control as factors boosting soil fertility demand and farmer profits.
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Hiis
R. L. Cook
Soil Science Department
Michigan State University
Cook
Fragmentary Bible Verse Note
A damaged page fragment mentions readings from Philippians 1:1 80 and a greeting to the church. The legible text centers on a scriptural citation and a devotional header without full context or complete verses.
Fragmented Reflection on Morality and Society
A garbled excerpt discusses human nature and morality, referencing biblical themes and societal judgment. It weaves observations on good and evil, hope for change, and the burdens of living in a troubled world, hinting at a broader religious discourse.
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Guests
Sunday and Wednesday visits highlight a series of social callings. Mr and Mrs Lee Loring hosted Richard Loring and guests while Mrs Hart Melby received visitors including Mrs Albert Jack and Mrs Larry Hobsey. Weekend travels shade reports from Salina and Jamestown households.
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Hart. Melby
Albert Jack
Larry Hobsey
Ole Erickson
Cindy
Robison Family Visits Larson Home for Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Charles Robison and family spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Richard Larson and Kevin at their home.
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Charles Robison
Richard Larson
Kevin
Local families share social visits this Sunday and week
Mr and Mrs Oscar Linden were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Russell Anderson and family. Mrs Earl Melby and boys spent Thursday morning at Lawrence Nondorf home in Courtland. Mrs Dale Sanderson and Mrs Hugh Medlin were Tuesday morning guests of Mrs Agnes Cardwell. Mr and Mrs Roy Thomas spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Milner. Mr and Mrs John Cady were Saturday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson.
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Oscar. Linden
Russell Anderson
Earl Melby
Lawrence Nondorf
Courtland
Dale Sanderson
Hugh Medlin
Agnes. Cardwell
Roy Thomas
Frank Milner
John Cady
Mrs
Lars Hanson
George’ B. Nielson and Sons
Visiting kin from Roswell stay week with Shaffer family
Mrs Glenn Shaffer and Glenn of Roswell New Mexico visited a week with Mr and Mrs Harley Shaffer and other relatives. Guests included Alfred Shaffer Alfreda Taylor Jewett Dwight Della Kivett Jerry Shaffer Judy Richards from Concordia Rev and Mrs Donald Jewett of Washington Pvt Keith Walters of Texas Leonard Brown of Delphos Mr and Mrs Harold Larson and Abbs y Larson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn, Shaffer
Glenn
Roswell
N. Mex
Harley Shaffer
Turpols Air Force Lt Flies Across Europe Visits Italy France Germany
Lt Ronald Anderson stationed at TriPoli Africa reports to home that he has been flying extensively and has visited several European countries including Italy France Germany Denmark Greece and Spain.
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Ronald Anderson
U.S. Air Force Base
Tripoli
Africa
Europe
Italy
France
Germany
Denmark
Greece
Spain
Jamestown Visitor Lars en at Clarence Gile Home
Dennis Larsen of Jamestown is visiting the Clarence Gile home. The note records a social call or guest visit between the individuals and location.
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Dennis ‘Larsen
Jamestown
Clarence Gile
Johnsons Spend Sunday Evening With Hamm ers
Mr and Mrs Joe N Johnson spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Harvey Hammer and family.
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Joe N. Johnson
Mrs
Harvey Hammer
Mrs Olga Hugos Visits Mrs Glara Blakeley
Mrs Olga Hugos spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Glara Blakeley in a social call.
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Olga Hugos
Glara Blakeley
Real Christians and the price of being different
A preacher reflects on what it means to be a real Christian as defined by living like Jesus. He cites a Kentucky boy who was shunned for fiddling and wearing glasses as a parable of how society fears difference. He notes Jesus faced universal opposition and warns against seeking universal praise.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Kentucky
Jerusalem
Jesus
Hastings trio visits Lars Hanson neighbors Sunday
Mrs Frances Hanson and Kim and Larry of Hastings Nebraska spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Lars Hanson at their home renewing friendship and sharing news in a small town visit.
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Frances Hanson
Kim and
Larry
Hastings, Nebr
Lars Hanson
Belleville and Munden residents visit Vernon Smith family
Mrs Charley Smith and Glenn of Belleville and Mr and Mrs Perry Smith and family of Munden were Sunday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Vernon Smith and Ramona.
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Charley Smith
Glenn
Belleville
Perry Smith
Munden
Vernon Smith
Ramona
Sunday Dinner Guests At Local Homes
Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Larson and family Betty Hammer Sgt. and Mrs. Glenn Shaffer and Glenn. Mrs. Etta Nystrom hosted guests Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nelson of Jamestown and Mr. and Mrs Lée N. Johnson. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Watson Robert and Mark of Manhattan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Nystrom and Larry and Mrs. Ella Burns of Courtland.
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Harry Nelson
Jamestown
Doe
Flossie Larson
Kid McCaull
Harley Shaffer
Harold Larson
Betty Hammer
Sgt
Glenn Shaffer
Glenn
Etta Nystrom
Lée N. Johnson
Clyde Watson
Robert and
Mark
Manhattan
Lawrence Nystrom
Larry
Ella Burns
Courtland
Glen
Kirk, Kim and Linn
McCook, Nebr
Glenwood Freed
Roger
Paul Clark
Wallace Freed
Mark Rockwell
Arthur Freed
Bob Brant
Kenneth
Alfred Walker
Belleville
Emer Larson and Don Larson Families Dine Together
Mr and Mrs Emer Larsen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Don Larsen and family sharing a family meal with relatives.
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Emer Larsen
Mrs
Don Larson
Couple in Grand Island Visit Mae Isaacson and Oscar Johnson
Mr and Mrs Ralph Clark of Grand Island Nebraska spent Sunday with Mrs Mae Isaacson and Oscar Johnson in a family social gathering noting hospitality and companionship.
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Ralph Clark
Grand Island, Nebr
Mae Isaacson
Oscar Johnson
Hanson Family Share Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Everett Hanson hosted Sunday dinner with Kath ryn and Jeanette from Courtland and John Hanson from Hays visiting Mr and Mrs Richard Larson and Kevin.
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Everett Hanson
Kathryn and
Jeanette
Courtland
John Hanson
Hays
Richard Larson
Kevin
Social visits spread across Concordia and Lincoln
Mr and Mrs Milo Johnson visited Mrs Mae Isaacson and Oscar Johnson on Sunday. Hugh McMullen of Lincoln spent Friday with Fred and Mrs Jackson. Mrs Harry Appel from Kansas City visits Frank Isaacson. Fred Jackson and Levi Bouley hosted Tressa and Keith Jackson and family from Concordia. Arthur Jackson and family spent Sunday with Fred Jackson. George Barleen visited Clarence Gile and family. Clarence Gile and family hosted Irpin Currie Lena Fogelberg and Don with Bertha Larsen of Concordia on Sunday.
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Hugh McMullen
Lincoln, Nebr
Fred Jackson
Levi Bouley
Tressa
Keith Jackson
Concordia
Arthur Jackson
George Barleen
Clarence Gile
Irpin Currie
Lena Fogelberg
Don
Bertha Larsen
Treating Enemies With Love
A sermon urges Christians to love enemies and take initiative toward peace. It cites Jesus urging reconciliation before worship, saying if someone has a grievance you must be reconciled before offering gifts at the altar. The message stresses action over passive peace.
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Jesus
The Church as Peacemaker and Its Silent Quarrels
The author urges that Jesus instructs to treat enemies as friends through humble service and patience. He questions whether the church, despite its peaceable Lord and global reach, acts to settle local quarrels or speak on international relations, noting its frequent silence and impotence.
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Jesus
Church
Christians as Salt and Light Guide Towns and Faith
The piece argues Christians should directly engage with their communities, noting gratitude fades when unseen yet people grumble in darkness. It suggests "Christians are welcome" misses the mark and that Christians are needed, as towns without churches deter residents and business.
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Jesus
Concordia Families Dine With Shaffer Hosts
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Larson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Shaffer and Alfreda of Concordia and S Sgt and Mrs. Glenn Sheffer and Glenn visited as Friday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harley Shaffer.
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Allen Larson
Alfred Shaffer
Alfreda
Concordia
Glenn
Sheffer
Harley Shaffer
Miss Vernice Swanson Visits Omaha Relative
Miss Vernice Swanson of Omaha Nebraska spent the weekend with her mother Mrs Edith Swanson and Vernon.
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Vernice’, Swanson
Omaha, Nebr
Edith Swanson
Vernon
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs George Hastings of McFarland visited Mr and Mrs Bill Moe and family. Bruce Quantic of Manhattan spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs H C Quantic and Lois. Saturday guests included Allen Larson and family and Maurine Larson. Various couples and families from Republic Bellville McCook and Manhattan gathered for meals and visits with Freeds, Clarks, Jonsons, and others.
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Bruce Quantic
Manhattan
Mrs. H.C. Quantic
Lois
Flossie Larson
Allen Larson
Maurine Larson
McCook visitors visit relatives and attend Belleville coffee
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Kirk along with Kim and Linn Kirk of McCook Nebraska spent the weekend visiting relatives in town. Mrs. Dale Lewellyn and Mrs. Loren Florell joined a Monday coffee at Elliott Coffee Shop in Belleville for Mrs. Buela Byrd of Bakersfield California.
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Glenn Kirk
Kim and Linn
McCook, Nebr
Dale Lewellyn
Loren Florell
Elliott Coffee Shop
Belleville
Buela Byrd
Bakersfield
Calif
Visitors Callers At Frank Lervold Home List Local Names
Last week visitors at the Frank Lervold residence included Mrs. Benny Lervold Rev George Nielson David Mrs Reuben Johnson Mrs Carrol Anderson Mrs Roy Thomas Mrs Elsie Johnson Miss Josie Robison Mr and Mrs Carl Erickson Bill and Mr and Mrs Dale Lervold and Jim Mr and Mrs Lee Bettis and son and Mr and Mrs Babe Evert and Pamela Also Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Evert and Sunday coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Isaacson included Mrs Harry Appel of Kansas City Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe and Mrs Beecher Davis and her grandmother of Wichita
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Harry Appel
Kansas City
Frank Isaacson
Frank Lervold
Benny Lervold
George Nielson
David
Reuben Johnson
Carrol Anderson
Roy Thomas
Elsie Johnson
Josie Robison
Carl Erickson
Bill
Dale Lervold
Jim
Lee Bettis
Babe Evert
Pamela
Fred Evert
Stanley Moe
Beecher Davis
Wichita
Saturday Overnight and Sunday Dinner Guests List
Colleen Thompson stayed overnight Saturday with Sonia Larson and Sunday dinner guests included the Florell family and Vickie . Loren Florell Carl Florell and Ben Florell with Gaylord shared the meal. Harold Johnson and his sons from Belleville joined Saturday evening supper with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Johnson.
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Colleen Thompson
Sonia Larson
Donard Florell
Loren Florell
Vickie
Carl Florell
Ben Florell
Gaylord
Harold Johnson
Family Names in Johnson and Nystrom Lineage
Mrs Aaron Johnson and Mrs Mary Nystrom appear with Mr and Mrs Reynold Nystrom and their daughters in a family listing.
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Amy SE Tig
Sexson
Rohaig Ani
Foreman
Paul
Wand
Lee
Loring
Glenn ‘Loring
Gany
Richard, Loring
Mrs. Todd
Canwell
Salina
Mrs. Raymond
Cardwell
Milo Johnson
the Church
Nee Ee
Juan Eaten
Oe Meu
Charaka 2
Eeevice
Bas Ines
Obrien Tinea
Onal Om Galette
U.S AL
Ty Dopamunity
George Hastings
McFarland
Bill Moe
Hastings
Moei.ar¢. Disters
Mrs. Wallace. Aspegren
Republic
Reece
Jack Davie
George Stromberg
Belléville
Art-Grueber
Rudolph Johnson of
Zena Stofer
Aaron Johnson
Mary Nystrom
Reynold Nystrom
Mr Ee Ue
Beri
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