Agricultural Tips From Rural Weeklies On Poultry Grapevines And Crops
Farmers are advised to keep chicken wire floors clean with weekly peat or rock phosphate Treatments. Propagation tips for blackberries raspberries and cuttings for warm frames are given. Molasses is recommended in horse and mule rations and for winter feed. Colorado's San Luis Valley potato crop quality and washing costs are noted with price effects.
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American Poultry Journal
Colorado
San Luis Valley
San Luis
Missouri
Farmer Feeds Second-Year Sweet Clover To Dairy Herd
Elmer Burton of Lenawee County Michigan challenges the idea that second-year sweet clover is poor roughage. He harvested the bloom stage cut a large area, cured it, processed it through a roughage mill, and fed it to a large dairy herd and beef pasture cattle. He reports the cattle like it as well as any roughage he has used.
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Hoard’s Dairyman
Elmer Burton
Lenawee County
Michigan
Lambs saved by bluestone drench on Kentucky pastures
A Kentucky Experiment Station report credits a 20 year pasture routine of bluestone drenches every 30 days from June 1 to November 1 for controlling stomach worms in lambs. The piece also notes vitamin D in mash raises egg production in poultry, and Illinois data on rainfall absorption by alfalfa.
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Kentucky
Haseen
Pennsylvania
Kernel hardness does not affect hog feed results
A Iowa Experiment Station test fed hogs rations with soft, medium hard, and hard dent corn. They found kernel hardness had no impact on digestion or performance, contrary to common belief among hog raisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Wallace
Farmer Advice On Milking Machine Cleaning
A Pennsylvania farmer describes a cleaning method for milking machines using cold water suction through the system while the operator lifts milking cups to pull air through. The process is followed by flushing with hot water at least 160 degrees without air.
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Pennsylvania
Glass substitutes warm poultry houses, NJ station reports
New Jersey Experiment Station finds glass substitutes in poultry house windows raise indoor temperatures. With outside temps about 17 degrees above zero, houses averaged 13 degrees warmer, according to Pennsylvania Farmer.
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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Purdue moves four A houses on home made rig
The article describes Purdue University moving four A houses at a time using a homemade rig. Jim Kirk of Gage County Nebraska fills a 300 foot trench silo for three years straight and uses steers to tramp down silage claiming better packing than a tractor. It also notes a method to relieve cattle belching with a bloated cow and the use of old iron pipe as guard rail in a corner post setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Jim Kirk
Gage County
Nebraska
Ohio Bee Colonies In Good Condition
Beekeepers in Ohio report healthy colonies this year after severe winter losses. W. E. Dunham of Ohio State University notes earlier brood rearing, warning that rapid brood growth will deplete stores. Bees gathered pollen by March 7 as clover and legumes bloom, potentially reducing available forage.
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Ohio
W. E. Dunham
Ohio State University
Dunham
Billion Dollar Wheat Crop Seen For U S
Washington April 14. USDA forecast 656,019,000 bushels of winter wheat would yield the first billion dollar crop for American farmers since 1927, with spring wheat adding about 260,000,000 bushels for a total above 900,000,000. If prices hold near 1.40 a bushel the 1937 crop could be worth about 1.35 billion.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Ohio Winter Wheat Crop Seen At 44.4 Million Bushels
The Federal State Crop Reporting Service estimates Ohio winter wheat will total 44,415,000 bushels for 1937, up from 40,126,000 last year. Conditions were uneven after March freezes though most wheat survived well, and pasture stocks remain below normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Wallace
Department of Agriculture
United States
Crop Reporting Board of
The
Department
Columbus
Ohio
Federal
Glenn S. Ray
Urges Passage of Ohio Soil Conservation Bill
J S Cutler regional conservator urges adoption of the soil conservation districts act in Ohio. The bill, from John L Richards, would let farmers petition for a conservation committee to form districts for soil and water conservation. Seven states have similar acts and erosion surveys show the need for statewide soil and water conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
J. S. Cutler
Soil Conservation Service
John L. Richards
Carroll County
Cutler
State For Conservation Committee
Be accorded some of the prosperity denied them last year
The passage hints at improved prospects for workers and households as honey supplies are expected to be plentiful next fall, signaling stronger agricultural or policy support. It suggests an optimistic outlook for restoring prosperity and stability after a prior deficit.
Clean-Up On Farm Urged To Protect Livestock Health
Ohio farmers can cut disease and parasite risk in $1968 948000 worth of livestock by spring-cleaning barns and yards. Remove mudholes, drain wet spots, burn or plow under old straw stacks, remove manure buildup, seal holes under buildings, and scrub feed boxes with lye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
W. F. Guard
Veterinary Department
Ohio State University
Guard
Rain drops studied by U S engineer in Ohio study
U S Department of Agriculture hydrologic engineer W D Ellison leads rainfall research on Mill Creek Coshocton county Ohio. The 5009 acre study uses multiple instruments to track rainfall runoff soil erosion ground water and plant transpiration involving local farmers.
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Columbus
Ohio
Mill Creek
Coshoction County
W. D. Ellison
United States Department of Agriculture
Ellison
Arkansas
Missouri
Indiana
Oklahoma
Delaware
Coshocton
Finishes 33 Years As Grange Lecturer
Rev. J. Scott King of Little Britain retires after 33 years as the Grange lecturer in Orange County Pomona. The longtime member of the Grange in Orange County has served continuously in that role, marking a record of dedication in the community.
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Grange
Orange County
New York
J. Scott King
Little Britain
Pomona
King
Long-serving pastor honored in Little Britain
The Rev. Mr King has served since May 1890 at the church in Little Britain, nearing 47 consecutive years of pastoral work. He is described as a popular, best-loved clergyman and a leader in religious and civic affairs across the county, supported by diverse groups and the Grange.
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Little Britain
New York State
King
Planning Advised For Efficient Use Of Power On Farm
Ohio State University engineer KR D Barden urges careful planning to maximize power use on farms. He compares horse and tractor costs, noting 400–500 annual productive hours for each to justify the investment. Tandem hitching saves effort, while idle power adds to costs.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio Farms
KR. D. Barden
Ohio State University
Ohio
Barden
Medina County
Red Cross Seeks Help For Grafton Road Family
The Elyria Red Cross appeals for household furnishings for a Grafton Road family displaced by a recent fire. Donors may call the Red Cross office at 2895 to arrange pickup of items such as furniture stoves rugs dishes and other essentials as the family moves into a replacement home.
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Elyria
American Red Cross Today
Grafton Road
Edith Metcalf
Red Cross
Boy Prefers Cowboy Movies Over School
In Portland Oregon a ten year old pupil skipped two weeks of school to watch cowboy films. Detectives traced the youngster who admitted spending his lunch money on movie showings and said he preferred western pictures to classes.
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Portland
Ore
Pueblo official reveals marijuana grown and shipped as embroidery
Pueblo Colo officials disclosed that a local youth cultivated marijuana and sent it to New York described as embroidery sold at ten dollars per pound.
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Pueblo
Colo
New York
Wellington Ohio Wool Shipments and Local Happenings
Lorain County wool growers will ship to Columbus with assemblies at the McConnell farm near Wellington and the Nash farm north of Oberlin. The Wellington lodge F and A M convened with Fellowcraft work and three Odd Fellows and three Graton lodge members performed third degree work. AdoFy sipr pupper served after the degree. Noble Grand Russell Buck led supper. Col J C MacDermott spoke on Texas to Junior High chapel. A prom program committee works on a spring Junior-Senior event. A Brighton alumni play and vaudeville acts are planned at the Brighton school auditorium. The body of Fred W Burdick was moved to Wellington for interment in Greenwood cemetery. Wellington Grange plans Raising Colts talk. a Mary Whitney directed play follows. Osling? C Olsen, 131 freshmen at Ohio State engineering and optics earned B or better. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Livermore hosted a dinner, carnations and snapdragons given. Mrs Florence Belville visits Wellington. Mrs Clair McCaffrey requires hospital care. Mrs Hazel Edwards Beal rushed to hospital.
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Wellington Lodge F. & A. M
Masonic Hall
Odd Fellows Lodge
Graton Lodge
Adofysikr Pupper
Noble Grand Russell Buck
Col
J. C. MacDermott
Texas
Homer Barbe
Jack Perry
Thorne Cassell
Howard West
Nettie Naegele
LaVaughn Kepler
Lenore Sutliffe
Brighton School
Brighton Alumni Association
Christian Endeavor Society
Wellington Church of Christ
Fred W. Burdick
Elyria
Wellington
Greenwood Cemetery
Burdick
Russell Jameyson
Wellington Grange
Mary Whitney
Ina Dunkle
Orrying C. Olsen
K. J. Olsen
Barker Street
Ohio State University
Olsen
Wellington High School
Orange
N. J
Lawrence Livermore
Girls 48 Piece Band To Appear Here Monday
Mr. Wahl of Oberlin College will present his 48 piece band of girls from the college Monday night at 8 oclock at the Congregational church under the Wellington Parent Teacher Association. Public invited. The church parlors host the Home Mission department meeting at 2 30 Wednesday. Mrs. Charles Sheldon conducts a devotional period. Mrs F M Jones will speak on Light Bearers. Easter offering envelopes urged. Floyd Smith rushed to Cleveland Clinic for major operation Monday night.
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Wahl
Oberlin College
Congregational Church
Wellington
Parent-Teacher Association
Home Mission Department
Woman's ’Association of the
Charles Sheldon
F. M. Jones
A. W. Shields
Frank Murray
Floyd Smith
Cleveland Clinic
Memorial Day Plans Form in Amherst Ohio
The American Legion and local civic groups in Amherst Ohio coordinate Memorial Day events for the coming observance. James Brennen is general chairman with Herman Short marshal of the parade. Music by Amherst and Brownhelm bands, program leaders named, graves to be decorated at six in the morning, and a devotional service led by May Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
American Legion
C. E. Cooper
W. G. Schaeffer
Knights of Pythias
William Ehrman
Legionnaires
Herman Short
Harry Sabiers
Franklin Moebius
James Brennen
Clyde Donnelly
Schaeffer
Brownhelm Hi
Mayor Cooper
Cooper
Traveling Grange Completes Tour
The traveling grange of the county completed its tour with a meeting at Hickory Tree Grange on Tuesday evening. A joint meeting of Lorain County Pomona Grange with Cuyahoga County Pomona Grange was announced for Brooklyn Heights on April 24. A Lorain county subordinate granges officers banquet was set for Ridgeville on April 29. Nine granges attended. Penfield Grange led with 43 members. Old Glory Grange of LaGrange presented a program including a grange chorus, readings, and speeches on progress and dual citizenship. Refreshments were served by Hickory Tree Grange to about 200 guests.
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Hickory Tree Grange
Pomona
Lorain County
Cuyahoga County
Brooklyn Heights
Ridgeville
Penfield Grange
Old Glory Grange of
LaGrange
Old Glory Grange
Wilcox
Russell Opfer
Jane
George Mowatt
Betty Holcombe
Bessie Zigbee
Darkey
League Holds Reception For 1937 Confirmands
The April meeting of the Intermediate League of St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church was held Tuesday evening at the church parlors. The fore part of the evening was devoted to the event.
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Intermediate League of St
Midweek services and meetings listed for local groups
The First Evangelical church holds a 7 45 pm midweek prayer service. The Lorainco Education Association spring meeting meets at the local high school with a program and business session. Stone City Eastern Stars Past Matrons meet at Mrs E E Foster home with Mrs Conrad Zilch assisting. Circle 2 of St Peters Women Union meets Thursday at Albert Kreeger home with Mrs Minnie Nickel and Mrs John Dellefield hosting. Circle 4 meets Thursday at Mrs Earl Bliss home with Mrs Lena Lersch assisting.
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First Evangelical Church
Lorainco Education Association
Stone City
Eastern Stars
E. E. Foster
Cleveland Avenue
Conrad Zilch
Circle 2
Women’s Union of
St. Peter’s Church
Albert Kreeger
West Avenue
Minnie Nickel
John Dellefield
Circle 4
Earl Bliss
Jackson Street
Lena Lersch
Parish plans spring conference and honor group
A local committee named Mrs Bek, Mrs Jaco, and Mrs Atenee Hae as delegates for the fifth district spring conference to be held at Buyers April 23. The event featured two groups with honors awarded to Mrs George Krieg and John Michael.
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Ae George Bek
Jaco
Atenee Hae
George Krieg
Joba Michael
Regular Meeting of Jessa Mine Lodge D S O F
The regular meeting of Jessa Mine Lodge Daughters of Scotland was held Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellow Hall. Business proceeded as usual followed by a social hour bingo and other games with meals served.
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Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Legion
Jessamine Lodge, Daughters of Scotland
Odd Fellow Hall
Parochial School PTA Meets in April Session
The April meeting of the Pare nt Teacher Association of St Joseph parochial school was held at the school hall Tuesday afternoon. Sister Beatrice Marie led prayer and Mother attendance awards went to Sister Beatrice Marie’s room. The Rev James H Smith spoke on the Eucharistic Congress to be held in Lorain in May. The afternoon closed with bingo and refreshments for 75 attendees.
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P.T. A
Parent Teacher Association
St. Joseph Parochial School
Beatrice Marie
Harold Brown
James H. Smith
Lorain
Standen Funeral Rites Set for Mrs Mary W Standen
Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary Wilford Standen aged 60 will be held from her Cleveland avenue home at 2 pm Thursday. Rev James Lyon of Cleveland, formerly Amherst Methodist pastor, will officiate. Burial follows in Elmwood Cemetery under Conrad Zilch supervision.
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Standen
Mary Wilford Standen
Cleveland Avenue
James Lyon
Cleveland
Amherst Methodist Church
Elmwood Cemetery
Conrad Zilch
Funeral rites for Mrs. Harriet Spicer Curtis held at LaGrange
Rev B H Ryan officiated at the funeral from the home of her daughter Mrs Charles Foster in LaGrange. Attendees included Mrs J R MacKenzie and Mrs Thomas Bruce at the Lorain county Council of P T A session in Eaton Tuesday. Rev and Mrs B H Ryan were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs C G Rush. F R Powers attended the Lorain county P T A Council meeting Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Ryan
Harriet Spicer Curtis
la Grange
Charles Foster
J. R. MacKenzie
Thomas Bruce
Lorain County
P. T. A. Council
Hospital News Admits Birth at Local Facility
Admissions list includes Mrs. Rudy Peru sek of Georgia avenue Lorain who gave birth to a baby girl Tuesday. Discharges note Mrs. John stone of Lorain.
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Hospital News
Rudy Perusek
Georgia Avenue
Lorain
John Johnstone
Mrs Mary McCann Hosts St Ann's Circle Meeting
Hostess Mrs Arthur Pender welcomed Circle Two of St Ann's Society at St Joseph's Church with a brief business session followed by 500 and Fan-Tat. Awards were presented to Mrs J J Ryan and Mrs Louis Leib. Refreshments were served to 20 guests and the group plans to meet with Miss Rose Plate in two weeks at Cleveland Avenue.
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May Smith
Mary Ellen Wacker
Betty Ehlert
Betty Herbst
League
C. E. Schmidt
Ruth Fleckner
Mary McCann
St. Ann’s Society
St. Joseph
Arthur Pender
Prospect Street
J. J. Ryan
Louis Leib
Rose Plate
Cleveland Avenue
Madrid’s 10th Century Moorish Outpost Madijrit
In the 10th century Madrid served as the fortified Moorish outpost of Madijrit. The text places Madrid within a frontier context as a defensive base in al-Andalus during that era.
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Madrid
Relief for Psoriasis Symptoms With Resinol Ointment
An old formulation claims to ease itching and irritation from psoriasis via Resinol Ointment. Use Resinol Soap with warm water, apply ointment overnight, and continue treatment until any trace of eruption fades. Sample free from Resinol, Dept. 19, Balto. Me.
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Balto. Me
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