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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1913
Page
6
Extension Department leads a nationwide campaign to promote alfalfa cultivation as a higher yielding crop. Professor P G Holden directs the effort with mobile trains and farm-home meetings joined by schools, colleges, banks, clubs, and farmers institutes.
Charles E. Yanney of McLean County reports six acres of alfalfa on George S. Hanna Place yielded strong returns starting in 1908. After initial field work in 1906, the crop produced 2 tons per acre in 1907, and by 1908 a herd of hogs added $420 to alfalfa value. In 1909 the field yielded 31 tons per acre in three cuttings while pasturing 83 hogs, with total returns per acre around $109 to $115.50.
The article extols alfalfa as superior feed, noting its benefits for soil humus, milk flow, and cattle condition. It argues alfalfa boosts corn yields, supports hog pasture, and should be widely cultivated, framing it as a key modern farming practice. It also discusses grain production trends, suggesting western movement trends may shift with planned irrigation.
Alfalfa is being successfully grown in every agricultural county in New York and on at least one farm in nearly every township. It is possible to grow it on some part of practically every farm in the state.
The article extols alfalfa as superior hay for all livestock and especially valuable for horses and hogs. It highlights alfalfa as a profitable hog pasture, a sailing crop, or hay, calling alfalfa fields a hogs heaven.
Alfalfa resembles red clover in root growth but has a stronger taproot. When properly managed it yields three to four cuttings annually and stays productive for many years. Red clover suited land tends to support alfalfa only if inoculation and lime are adequate.
Alfalfa fares better when planted by itself. Sowing with oats or barley often leads to failures as these grains consume excessive soil water and cause alfalfa to die.
Alfalfa cultivation signals a milestone in contemporary farming as advances in agronomy push yields upward and farmers adopt newer methods. Researchers note improved resilience and longer harvest windows, while producers anticipate stronger supply chains and regional expansion.
The quotation declares alfalfa as the richest hay food known, praising its superiority over every other crop. J. W. Spillman is cited as the source of the claim, underscoring alfalfa’s valued status in agricultural discussions.
Long call for expanding alfalfa cultivation across the Corn Belt with emphasis on its role in boosting state wealth. Cites low US yields, limited virgin land, and cropland needs, urging farmers to start with one acre and scale up to meet national food and feed needs. Highlights Kansas Nebraska Colorado California Idaho as top alfalfa states and notes potential soil and economic benefits.
Coburn extols alfalfa as the pinnacle of modern farming praising its sun loving growth and financial benefits. He calls alfalfa nature’s gift to the homestead and a mortgage lifter for thrifty farmers.
The Corn Belt region is noted as most valuable for alfalfa due to abundant starch like fodder content and its lower protein levels. This brief summary emphasizes regional suitability and nutrient balance in historic agronomy notes.
The Hon A P Grout of Winchester Illinois lauds alfalfa's feeding value and long term benefits while Joe Wing of Ohio cites proven yields and deep state impact. They urge widespread cultivation to boost farm wealth and livestock nutrition.
Pleven notes alfalfa provides feeding value equal to ten pounds of bran while costing half as much per pound, establishing alfalfa as a superior price to bran in animal feed.
J W Lindley offers careful handling of all legal matters with office on the north side, upstairs. He invites clients to seek prompt service for legal business in his established practice.
Isaac H Kalley Attorney at Law offers prompt handling of all legal business with specialties in collections and probate. Money to loan on long or short time at easy terms. Office located on the ground floor of the Sullivan State Bank building.
John C. Chaney attorney at law will practice in all courts. Business entrusted to him will receive prompt attention. Offices listed as Suites 4 and 6 Citizens Trust Blog in Hays and Hays.
The record notes W. L. Latrent of Skelburn Indiana with an old telephone listing 76 03 for contact.
A midwestern business card style list features A G McNabb attorney at law Otley Citizens Trust Co building AL Price attorney law notary public Hunt's Drug Store West Side Jas R Brown J Schroeder and W E Wood dual roles in estate management and examination services with offices in Crowder building and Usrey's Store West Side.
Chas. D. Hunt and Gilbert W. Gambill announce their law firm Hunt and Gambill Attorneys-At-Law. All business entrusted to them will receive careful and prompt attention. Office location over National Sir Cor Washington and Main streets.
Attorney announces will practice in all courts where services are required. Office located on the North side square, upstairs.
A veterinary surgeon, graduate of Indiana Veterinary College, maintains an office at the Parts and Knotts livery barn in Sullivan, serving the local Indian community and livestock needs.
Announcement for Hunt and Gambill Sullivan Indiana with Dr George Knapp Vincennes Davis House office hours set on the third Friday monthly at the Vincennes location.
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