South Dakota Youth Earns State Corn Crown and Awards
Harry Christenson a 14 year old Brookings corn club member won the state crown by yielding 113 3 4 bushels per acre last year. He swept state and county prizes, showing both quantity and quality. State leaders note 448 youths now enrolled in corn projects gaining lifelong skills. Also noted are safety reassurances about sprayed garden produce with arsenicals after an extension entomologist cites experiments.
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Brooking
Harry Christenson
Corn Club
Brookings
South Dakota
Harry
Sinia
State College
Must Keep Outlet Clean In Farm Drainage System
An extension engineer warns that clear tile drainage outlets prevent buildup of sediment. Regular inspections at least twice yearly remove rubbish to avoid water backing up and reduced system capacity, which wastes money and reduces drainage effectiveness. Washing sprayed crops like cabbages and lettuce is advised to limit arsenic exposure.
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Evan Cous
R. L. Patty
State College
Edith Rice Brand Named After Wright Daughter
Sol Wright of Louisiana developed a new rice variety and introduced the Edith brand named for his daughter. The unique seed in her possession was valued at $300 and helped establish American rice superiority in recent years.
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Sol Wright
Louisiana
Tanlac testimonial from Knoxville veteran prompts local bet on relief
Capt. Geo W. Womble of Knoxville credits Tanlac with curing long standing stomach and intestinal trouble after months of suffering. He reports renewed appetite and vitality and urges others to try the remedy as he did. The piece also notes a nationwide Farm Bureau referendum on farm policy and freight rates with questions on financing, credit, regulation, taxes, and road building.
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Geo. W. Womble
Jennings St
Knoxville
Captain Womble
Tanlac
Ady
Dan M. Chambliss
Kuhlman & Chambliss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Holds Referendum on Agricultural Legislation
The South Dakota Farm Bureau federation will soon take state wide action on proposed agricultural legislation. Members vote on key policy changes influencing farming practices and rural interests across the state.
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Farm Bureau
South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation
Great Climax Scene From Friendly Enemies
A dramatic excerpt centers on a son aided by his wife and lifelong friend Henry Block as Kard Freiffer recognizes the patriotic truth of Americanism. The scene emphasizes personal bonds, national sentiment, and a moment of moral resolve.
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Henry Block
Kard Freiffer
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Wildwood
E. H. Swenston
Rosholt
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Peever Shipping Association
John Kelly, Mgr., Peever, S. D
Holt Motor Company
Sisseton, South Dakota
Great Lakes -St. Lawrence
Wilson
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