Trench silos prove practical for preserving ensilage in tests
Ohio State University engineers report trench silos as effective for silage storage. A 40 by 12 foot trench 7 feet deep in a gravel ledge held well packed silage. Walls should slope inward. rubber tires compacted the material. For 10 cows, plan about eight feet length per month of projected feeding.
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Ohio
Ohio State
University
R. C. Miller
Agricultural Engineering Department
Potatoes Should Be Sprayed When New Growth Starts
Ohio potato growers are urged to spray fields as new growth begins after warm spells with standard Bordeaux mixtures 4-4-50 or 4-68-00. Add calcium or benate for flea beetles and use a 20-80 dust mix if applying dusts. Ensure sprayer settings distribute chemical on vines, not ground. The 1996 yield was the smallest since 1925, underscoring protection against insects and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
E. B. Tus- Bing
Ohio State University
Irrigation May Pay Very Well In Ohio
Virgil Overholt of Ohio State University says near market access and inexpensive equipment could let Ohio farmers profit more from irrigation than western counterparts. He notes Ohio rainfall often suffices with irrigation. comparisons to Utah and Colorado show western farms rely heavily on added water. With proper wells and pumping, farmers can boost yields in drier seasons, making irrigation a profitable investment for many Ohio farms.
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Ohio
Virgil Overholt
Ohio State University
Overholt
West
Utah
Colorado
Esrenttural I
Uni
Overhit
Transplant Poppies While They Sleep
In Columbus Ohio August is ideal for transplanting oriental poppies dormant in July and August. Victor Ries a floriculture specialist says transplanting is easy when top growth dies back late summer. New varieties offer pink lavender wide yellow colors and larger blooms. crowns should be planted just beneath the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Victor H. Ri
Onia State Univer
Ries
Ohio
Livermore Neeley
Mtwich
Thie
Powell To Attend Farm Bureau Camp
Merritt Powell, manager of the Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, will attend a series of cooperative managers camps under the Ohio Farm Bureau educational department in Columbus. Announcement from the county farm bureau offices notes Powell’s participation as part of statewide cooperative leadership programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt Powell
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Ohio Farm Bureau
Columbus
Northeast
Fish May Be Good Crop On Ohio Farms
Columbus Aug 12 Ohio farm fish culture urged by T H Langlais chief of the state bureau of fish propagation. He says ponds can yield bluegills brown bullheads minnows and crayfish for sale with proper fertility and warm water. Blueprints for pond building and drainage are available from the Ohio Division of Conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
T. H. Langlais
Ohio Bureau of Fish Propagation
Langlais
Onio Division of Conservation
Origi
Home Demonstration Agents Gain Support From Farm Women
Farm women cited lower doctors and grocery bills as key benefits of a home demonstration agent in their county. W. W. Brownfield collected testimonies showing improved meal planning, household budgeting, and health. The push helped justify agents across 39 Ohio counties in 436. prior totals hovered near 29 counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Brownfield
Brownfield
Ension Division
Teld
Miami County
Ohio
Farm Group Heads Attend State Cooperative Camp
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association president EL Campbell and Lorain Farm Bureau Credit Union president Glenn I Hahta Oberlin along with Mrs Nobbs will attend the statewide Cooperative Camp for presidents and their wives at Camp Ohio near Utica August 13 to 16. The camps are held across Ohio this month and next under the Educational Department of the Ohio Farm Bureau. Counties will convene at Camp Manatuc Anna rom October 4 to 6.
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Roscoe EL Campbell
Wellington
Lorain County Farm Bureau Co-operative Aassociation
Glenn I. Hahta
Oberlin
Lorain Farm Bureau Credit Union
Nobbs
Camp
Ohio
Utica
Educational Department of the
Ohio Farm Bureau
Shorts And Middlings Report On Agriculture Outlook
R W Lang says Belmont county farmers favor alfalfa as a solution to drought. Ottawa county growers benefit from rains. Pickle and tomato contract growers expect fair crops. Tomatoes to can Aug 12. Apple crops suffer sunburn and spray injury from heat. Fluid milk and cream demand rises. A G Black notes dairy prices may peak this year. Federal livestock feed agency reports ample feed for cattle through year end. Henry county farmers receive fall lambing outlook. E A Bond cites 301100 western and 5009 native lambs fed last winter.
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Ottawa County
Carl S. Bittner
Henry County
E. A. Bond
Rescuers Mistakenly Treat Sleepy Doctor for Prostration
A police rescue squad responding to a call for heat prostration woke Dr. H. M. Heintz. Heintz resisted and corrected the responders, who had mistaken his condition for a victim needing artificial respiration.
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Toulfvo
H. M. Heintz
Farm Bureau Men To Attend Columbus Meet
More than 500 farm bureau petroleum sales and service men from Indiana Michigan Ohio and Pennsylvania will attend the Farm Bureau Oil Convention in Columbus October 23 and 24. The four state farm organizations own the Indianapolis blending and distributing plant. Lorain County leaders Chester Carpenter Julian Perkins Herbert Fisher and Merritt Powell will attend.
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Farm Bureau Petroleum
Farm Bureau Cooperative Association
Columbus
Farm Bureau Oil
Silas Vance
Qhe Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Oil Company
Indianapolis
Farm Bureau Cooperative Associations
Indiana
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chester C. Carpenter
Julian J. Perkins
Herbert Fisher
Merritt Powell
Lorain County Farm Bureau Association
Styles for Men Styles for Men
A fashion note on summer footwear stressing polished shoes to complement outfits. Advises white or white-brown combos with bright accessories, noting white buck as a seasonal favorite in plain tip and perforated bluchers. Contained anecdote about a dean known for sharp yellow unpolished shoes and a local voter in Brownsville, Cal., C. C. Beever, who has voted in every precinct for 60 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern University
Brownsville
Cal
C. C. Beever
Guide to Charm Tip-to-Toe Beauty Aid
A home facial is possible with time and skill, but a pro beauty salon visit one or two times yearly can dramatically rejuvenate the face. The guide details a salon sequence from arrival to final makeup, including massage, infrared heat, skin cleansing, masks, and finishing touches like rouge, eye makeup, and perfume.
Hoppers Attack Baby in Broadus Yard
Mrs. F A Reichert reports grasshoppers and Mormon crickets attacking humans in Broadus Montana. Her baby was found lying on the grass in the yard suffering from an insect attack, prompting concern over the pest invasion and its impact on families.
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Broadus
F. A. Reichert
Driver Jailed for Trembling Timeplate Oddity
Kingston police detain George Crispell after state troopers spot anomalies in his automobile license plates. Officers note the plates appear to be dated back to 1330 and charge him with the offense.
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Kingston
N. Y
George Crispell
Crispell
Good Health Reminder On Tetanus Risks And Prevention
The article warns of tetanus risks as summer and outdoor activities increase after the Fourth of July. It explains how wounds from barefoot play, gardening, swimming, and auto accidents can introduce soilborne spores from horses and livestock into the body. Tetanus bacilli are tiny and dormant spores persist in soil until moisture and warmth trigger infection.
First Lady Leila Roosevelt Denis Heads Congo Expedition
Mrs Leila Roosevelt Denis widow of Armand Denis returns from a Congo expedition with her explorer husband Edna Olmstead. She drove a truck for fourteen months, acted as cook and more, aiding repairs and photography amid jungle dangers. The trip sought unrecorded native religious rites with risky, first pictures.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Armand Denis
Leila Roosevelt
Congo
Frank Buck
Nairobi
Jack Romsport
Moness
Denis
Poison Disease From Wounds Spread by Nerves
Wounds from old nails glass thorns or splinters risk a deadly infection that spreads along nerves rather than multiplying. Air exposure inhibits spore growth, making airless penetrating wounds most dangerous. Early signs include irritability restlessness fever chills insomnia and stiff jaw making opening the mouth difficult.
Tetanus Danger and Prevention Emphasized by Hospitals
The description explains how tetanus attacks with full body spasms and rigidity, causing extreme pain while the victim stays conscious. It notes the death risk and stresses immediate tetanus antitoxin after any potentially infected injury as the only effective prevention, urging rapid action and hospital use.
Beauty Tips and Urgent Medical Advice on Scalp Condition
A reader reports dry hair and large scaly patches on the scalp resembling ringworm and seeks remedies to restore hair. The advice urges prompt medical attention from a doctor to prevent permanent baldness and warns against home treatment. The column then shifts to cosmetic guidance on violet shades for skin tones and how to wear them with appropriate makeup choices.
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K. L
Removing Chewing Gum From Fabric Tip
Use a hot iron on the gum area to melt it, then lift away melted gum with a cloth dampened by rubbing alcohol. Repeat as needed until the residue is gone.
Knox attacks New Deal while praising select measures
Beverly Hills reports Colonel Frank Knox addressing a Cannersville Indiana audience where he assaults the New Deal as wasteful and extravagant yet credits certain administration measures. He advocates partnership over competition, aligning with Landon on cooperation and criticizing class appeal.
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Beverly Hills
Frank Knox
Cannersville
Oecars
Washington
Landon
Knox
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R. W. Lang
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A. G. Black
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