Men of Earth: John Hervey’s county agent legacy in Ohio
The piece profiles John Hervey and his county agent impact in Washington County Ohio, detailing his work building dairy and beef programs, expanding 4-H, and founding Camp Hervida. It follows his daily outreach to farmers, club leaders, and homemakers, illustrating how one educator shaped leaders, improved markets, and inspired a regional farming movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Washington County
Ohio
Jersey Center
State University
County Jersey Association
Farmers’ Club
Hervey
Hervida
John Hervey
Ida
John
Cain
Marietta
The
Baptists
Dyarses
Organization
Spirit of American Agriculture Aj
Smith-Hughes
Co-Operative
Tie
America
Texas
New England
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Florida
Oregon
Western Newspaper Union
Pat
State
Pennsylvania
Cone
Pittsburgh
When a Boy Was Sorry and the Prodigal Son Lesson
Lesson text outlines sin origins and universal guilt with Genesis and Romans, then presents divine remedy through Christ, repentance, and forgiveness. It centers on the parable of the prodigal son, detailing his insubordination, departure, degradation, and restoration, ending with justification by faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Calvary
Peter
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
The County Agent John Hervey and His World of Characters
A reminiscence of early agricultural extension work and its colorful personalities. The narrator recalls county agents across America including John Hervey, highlighting their eccentricities, dedication, and impact on rural communities and milk trade conflicts in Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie
California
Gray
America
Germany
Julius Caesar
Socrates
Joan of Arc
Visagraph Reading Aid Wins Wetherill Medal
Robert B R Naumburg of New York will receive the John Price Wetherill medal from the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on May 15 for the Visagraph invention. The device reads printed material for the blind by photo electric cells and embosses enlarged letters on a tactile strip. It first tested at Perkins Institution Watertown MA and is used there, enabling reading without Braille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Price Wetherill
Robert BR. Naumburg
New York
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Naumburg
Perkins Institution
Watertown
Mass
Literary Digest
Grape Nuts Ad Promotes Dizzy Dean Winners Prizes
An advertising column touts a Dizzy Dean Winners program linked to a Grape Nuts promotion. The note invites readers to read the adjoining column for details and how to join for a chance at free prizes.
Garden Logic Behind House Door Maintains Neat Grounds
A garden's value rests on neat upkeep as flowers enhance the surrounding area. The informal adage ties tidiness to whether a plot deserves the title of garden. The emphasis is on orderly borders and well cared for planting.
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Russell ‘Lord
Garden of Eden
Satan
Eve
Adam
Paul
Sinnera
Uniform International
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Peony Bible Institute of Chicago
Select Products, Inc
23Rd St
Long Island City
N.Y
Pierce
Buffalo
Stearns Paste
Roman
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