Decrease in Farm Production Predicted by Snow
Chicago crop expert B W Snow forecasts a 1923 drop in overall farm production in The Farm Journal. He cites cold wet spring, winter-killed acreage, and labor limits reducing yields, with wheat likely to fall amid global competition and potential price shifts dependent on Argentina Australia and India.
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B. W. Snow
Chicago
The
Farm Journal
Mr. Snow
Advancce
Argentina
Australia
India
Real Estate Transfers in Sullivan County Record
A list of property transfers and deeds filed in Sullivan County including Dugger, Farmersburg, Shelburn, Hamilton Township and Jefferson Township. Notable entries include Dora Barrett to Geo DeNeve for 1550 dollars, Bert Wood to Charlie St Clair for 800, and C T Jackson to Wm Davenport for 2500 with coal rights and fractional acres.
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Schroeder & Price
Sullivan County
Olson
West Side Square
Dugger
Dora Barrett
Geo. DeNeve
Dugger & Nealist
Curry
Bert Wood
Charlie St. Clair
Farmersburg
Rachel E. Bottorff
Hallie M. King
Crosson
Two Methods for Home Garden Tomatoes
USDA guidance on starting tomato plants indoors and hardening them. It covers seed sowing timing, transplanting, indoor pot hardening, and outdoor acclimation. It compares staking and pruning versus free-standing growth, noting better fruit quality and earlier ripening with staking.
START OKRA IN BERRY BOXES
United States Department of Agriculture offers guidance on growing okra in warm soil. Start in berry boxes or direct sow after frost risk passes with 4 foot rows for dwarfs and 2 feet between plants. Okra needs rich soil, shallow cultivation, and yields best pods on young plants. Pods are used in soups and can be dried or canned for winter.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lime Benefits Clay Soils in Small Plot
Hydrated lime to a 30 by 60 foot plot loosens heavy clay and binds loose sand. It corrects soil sourness from drainage issues, requires proper drainage, and should be spread after plowing before harrowing. Do not apply lime with commercial fertilizer or manure as it releases nitrogen. apply fertilizer one week after liming.
Illinois Central System Defends Railroad Valuation
The Illinois Central System argues the Interstate Commerce Commission valuation of railroads is fair. It cites 1922 capitalization figures, equipment values, and Chicago area property to show track and roadway worth more than construction costs. The company invites constructive criticism and suggestions.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Valuation
Illinois Central System
Pei Gt Cays
Ieee
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Great Loop
Minois Central
Ilinois Central
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Julius Hatry Shoe Co
ST. Louis
Globe—Democrat
Daily Globe-Democrat
Mail
Daily Globe- Democrat
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Globe-Democrat
ST. Louis, MO
the Peoples State Bank
Peoples State Bank
Southwest Corner Square
Sullivan, Indiana
Sullivan Is
ISING
Shelburn
Rebecca J. Shake
Didema Grover
Buckley
O. M. Sebring
J. E. Sebring
Lovelace
Highland
Cozy B. Thompson
Alma A. Shipman
C. P. Riggs
Hamilton
C. H. Kirk
G. H. Simmers
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