Electrification Boosts Farm Output at Motz Farm Near West Farmington
A Westinghouse and Ohio Public Service Company study of the Joseph Motz farm near West Farmington Ohio shows electricity reaching the 262 acre operation in 1944 yielded a 51 percent rise in hourly earnings by 1950. Production per hour increased from 66 cents to 1 17, with gains persisting after adjusting for price changes.
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Joseph Motz
West Farmington
Ohio
Westinghouse
Ohio Public Service Company
Motz
Metz
New Potato Products Help Hold Markets Against Competition
New potato products and distribution methods are holding market share against rival foods. Chips, frozen fries, pre peeled potatoes and consumer packed potatoes, plus aggressive advertising aid growers. Grading and labeling publicize Maine and Iowa potatoes and the campaign aims to reverse three decade decline in consumption. Potato chips make up about 9 percent of all potatoes used, totaling 22 million bushels in 1950 and more than 80 percent of processed potatoes, a $200 million business. Pre pealed potatoes, treated to prevent darkening, gain wide acceptance in restaurants and institutions.
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Maine
Iowa
Boyilngs World Price Record Steer Sells for 21000
13 year old Andrew Tatsch of Crabapple near Fredericksburg Texas sold his grand championship steer Shorty at the San Antonio restock show for a world record price of 21000 dollars. The 1600 pound animal highlighted the sale as the event’s top prize. Tatsch plans to buy a ranch with the proceeds.
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Andrew Tatsch
B. B. McGimsey
San Antonio
Shorty
Young Tatsch
Crabapple
Fredericksburg
Texas
Cancer in Large Animals Hard to Detect and Treat
The Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association notes detection of stomach cancer in large animals is practically impossible now. The death of Cacique, a renowned pure Arab stallion, highlights how early diagnosis is unclear and symptoms are vague, with death potentially swift.
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Cacique
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
Stock Tank Heater Cited As Low-Cost Freeze Preventer
An electric stock tank heater offers an affordable solution to keep small, well-insulated tanks from freezing.
Bond Issue Is Question for Voters in Cheyenne County
The ballot for Cheyenne County Nebraska’s April 24 hospital election asks voters to approve bonds and a tax levy exceeding constitutional limits. The measure schedules serial bond payments through 1971 for a county hospital and a three mill levy to fund principal and interest. Voters will choose For bonds and tax levy in excess of constitutional limitation or Against bonds and tax levy in excess of constitutional limitation. The polling places listed include Brownson School House and Sidney City Hall among many districts.
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Cheyenne County
Jack Knicely
Los
Cheyenne
Nebraska
Brownson School House
Bunkerhill School House
Largest Republic Brazil a vast South American nation
Largest Republic Brazil is described as the biggest American republic and among the world’s largest countries. It occupies much of South America, extending about 70 miles north to south and 20 miles east to west, highlighting its vast continental scale.
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Brazil
Weekend Guests Visit Minatare and Nearby Towns
South Sund notes weekend visits with Mr and Mrs B Barnhart in Minatare Neb Ruth and Bennie Barnhart joined the Kolb home. Nearby, Louie Van Raay family and Anton Oliverius Sr. visited the Oliverius home in Lodgepole. Ed Ahlberg attended Alex Reid rites in Sterling. Kokes family hosted guests and Sheriff Brown called on Frank Kokes. Continuous visits spread across Sidney and Sterling areas.
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Lodgepole
Joe Schimka
Sidney
J. R. Brown
Sterling
Glenn Dickinson
Ben Rieken
Donnie
Leonard Rieken
Frank Kokes
Sheriff
E. M. Brown
Busy Body Clubs Meet at Madden Home in April
Busy Body Clubs met at E L Madden's home on April 2 with the president presiding under parliamentary procedure. Members shared club material, discussed record keeping, and planned camps and a judging day for summer. The Sheep club added Richard Hurt and Carma and Wendell Paris joined other clubs. Next meeting at J E Robirds on April 12. lunch was served by Mrs Madden.
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E. L. Madden
Sheep Club
Richard Hurt
Carma
Wendell Paris
J. E. Robirds
Madden
Donald D. Hawkins
Harold Boehlken Named Lodgepole Boys State Representative
Harold Boehlken, a Lodgepole High School junior, is chosen as the town’s Boys State representative. His trip is sponsored by the American Legion with Kreider Implement Co. and the Farmers Elevator as co sponsors.
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Lodgepole
Harold Boehlken
Lodgepole High School
American Legion
Kreider Implement Co
Farmers Elevator
Foot and Mouth Disease False Alarms Boost Eradication Hope
False alarms regarding foot and mouth disease in Mexico have occurred several times, with animals showing symptoms later diagnosed as foot rot or vesicular stomatitis. No official outbreaks have been recorded since 1949, reinforcing hope for eventual eradication.
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Mexico
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