Contouring Potatoes Boosts Yield and Practice Notes
Cornell studies show contour planting increases potato yield by improving rain capture on slopes. An Ohio farmer reports 20 years of contour rows yielding more potatoes. Ohio Experiment Station finds adding 320 pounds of 16 percent superphosphate to manure per acre raises corn by about 10 bushels, wheat by several bushels, and clover hay by over 800 pounds in a three year rotation.
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Cornell University
Ohio
Wisconsin Crop Reporting Office
Nicotine Spray Protects Squash Vines Against Squash Borer
New York Experiment Station reports nicotine spray protects squash and pumpkin vines from the squash borer when applied under high pressure at proper intervals. It costs more than arsenical sprays but kills eggs and larvae. Apply to the four feet of vines near the roots. Request a circular with full instructions from the station in Geneva, New York.
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New York
N. Y
Geneva
N.Y
Wisconsin and Illinois agronomy notes on grasses and corn
The report discusses smooth brome replacing bluegrass for permanent pasture, noting its year round forage and the need for nitrogen, with alfalfa sown with brome as a solution. It covers grain drill use, planting adjustments, and yields from oats and barley by date. Illinois corn yield findings show legume sod boosts corn, soil phosphorus effects, double disking impacts, seed treatment gains, and hybrids outperforming open pollinated varieties.
Animal Sterility a Symptom Not a Standalone Disease
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station experts note that sterility in cattle and other farm animals is a symptom of diverse diseases and conditions, not a single illness. Farmers often seek a single medicine to fix barren cows without examining the animals, risking loss of valuable breeding stock.
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Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
C R Denham
Veterinarians urged as key in livestock fertility care
Farmers are advised that only accurate diagnosis and treatment can save animals from diseases causing sterility. The community relies on a well trained veterinarian to advise on persistent livestock health issues and breeding readiness.
Mrs. HH. Rogers Honored On Her 78th Birthday
A family picnic at Mr and Mrs Harry Rogers residence in Grafton celebrated Mrs Rogers 78th birthday with relatives including Charles Harris and two Garrettsville daughters Frank Coburn Virgol Coburn and daughter Ravenna Lawrence Huff Buron Ray Huff Eastern Heights Cleveland Arthur Abel and a friend.
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Grafton
Harry Rogers
Rogers
Charles Harris
Garrettsville
Frank Coburn
Virgol Coburn
Ravenna
Lawrence Huff
Middlefield
Ray Huff
Burton
Arthur Abel
Eastern Heights
Cleveland
Amherst Firm Sells Modern Wall Material
Amherst firm promotes Yankee Fiber Tile as a low cost, easy to apply wall material for homes stores and offices. The 4 by 12 foot sheets come in plain colors tile patterns and wood or marble looks with mouldings for quick permanent installation. Distributed and installed by A Nabakowski Co with long serving staff and local contacts inviting inquiries on building remodeling and roofing projects.
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M W. Nabakowski
A Nabakowski Co
Amherst
Yankee
Walter Barris
Nabakowski
W H Nabakowski
Lloyd Haas
Ralph Wohlever
M W
J. F Nabakowski
Norma Beesing
LaGrange Juvenile Farmers Convene
The LaGrange Juvenile Farmers held their August 17 meeting. Reports were read and a roll blackboard purchased for the council room as a community project. Members gave talks on marketing turkeys and aerodynamics and flight. Wayne Aldrich and Harry Butler led the club to county demonstrations and state fair selection. Advisors and a parent visited member homes on August 20 to assess management grades.
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LaGrange
John Dawson
Melvin Moulder
Eileen Campbell
Merle Aldrich
Gerald Dunlap
Alice Day
Wayne Aldrich
Harry Butler
Campbell's Grove
Funeral Facts booklet offered free by Fulton Funeral Home
Fulton Funeral Home of Grafton announces a free copy of Funeral Facts a complete authoritative booklet with guidance on selecting a funeral director and understanding prices. The firm says ambulances are available 24 hours a day and invites requests or visits for a copy at West Main Street.
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Fulton Funeral Home
Russell D Fulton
Grafton
Fulton's
West Main Street
Russell D. Fulton Funeral Home
Cooperative Youth Council of Dist 1 Elects Officers
District 1 Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council held its monthly meeting at Henrietta High School. Officers elected for the coming year include President Alex More, Vice President Russell Portman, Secretary Arlene Northeim, Treasurer Howard Ladrach, Recreational Leader Vernon Munn, Asst Recreational Leader Wayne Leimbach, Discussion Leader Ardith Bauman, News Reporter Vernon Munn, and Advisor Merritt Powell. Plans were made for a folk games and dances demonstration at the Ohio State Fair on August 29 by a group of twenty. final rehearsal set for August 28 at La Grange Town Hall with the county-wide Youth Council meeting at 7:30 PM.
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Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council
Henrietta High School
Alex More
Brownhelm
Wayne Leimbach
Russell Portman
Henrietta
Frank Hermann
Amherst
Arlene Northeim
Margaret Hurst
Carlisle Township
Howard Ladrach
Marion Knittle
Elyria
Vernon Munn
William Kneisel
Ardith Bauman
Raymond Trinter
Vermilion
Jane Baird
Merritt Powell
la Grange
Trown Hall
Rochester Two Caucus Chooses Local Officials
Rochester village caucus draws over 75 attendees at Town Hall Monday night with nominations for Township Trustees clerk Harold Ringler Justices Graydon Jewett and C D Setterfield constable Leroy Riebe School Board Albert Campbell and Mrs Margaret Wolfe Village Mayor W E Crandall clerk Mrs Lulu Setterfield marshal Ralph Rowland treasurer Mrs Abbie Jewett councilmen Carlos Snyder Clyde Setterfield Wade Knapp Giles Seger George Davidson and Arthur Jewett.
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Rochester
C D. Setterfield
Arthur Jewett
Amanda Gariss
Ralph Taylor
Harold Ringler
Graydon Jewett
C D Setterfield
Leroy Riebe
Albert Campbell
Margaret Wolfe
Crandall
Lulu Setterfield
Marshal
Ralph Rowland
Abbie Jewett
Carlos Snyder
Clyde Setterfield
Wade Knapp
Giles Seger
George Davidson
Birthday Table Honors Mrs Schallon and Mr Miazmierczak
A centered table displayed a large gold and white birthday cake with yellow candles at the ends. Mrs Rose Schallon and Mike Miazmierczak were the guests of honor among 21 attendees from Grafton and Mr and Mrs W G Schallon and daughter Frances of Richmond Hills NY.
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Rose Schallon
Mike Miazmierczak
Grafton
W G Schallon
Frances
Richmond Hills
N VY
Valley City Street Fair Opens Friday
Valley City hosts a three day street fair Friday through Sunday August 25 26 27 hosted by the Volunteer Fire Department of Liverpool Township. Ray Spieth notes the event will offer free entertainment and dancing each night with a Saturday pet show. Refreshments include pies cakes potato salad baked beans sandwiches coffee ice cream and soft drinks run by firemen’s wives led by Mrs Ralph Feuchter.
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Valley City
Liverpool Township
Ray Spieth
Ralph Feuchter
Carlisle Grange Picnic Sunday at Penfound Home
Carlisle Grange will hold its picnic for members and families on Sunday, August 27, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Penfound. Each family should bring a main dish, dessert, sandwiches, and dishes.
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West Ridge
Carlisle Grange
Merle Penfound
Old Glory Grange Plans Guest Day
Old Glory Grange will host an ice cream social and an evening of entertainment at their hall on Thursday night August 24 at 7:30 PM. All members are urged to attend and may bring a guest. Chinese checkers bingo and other games will provide the entertainment.
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Old Glory Grange
Good Horse Care Pays Dividends
National horse population figures show a drop of 328 thousand between 1938 and 1939 and foaling numbers down 61 thousand. Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine urges farmers to rest sore horses, prevent heat stroke, and seek veterinary help at the first sign of illness or sleeping sickness.
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College of Veterinary Medicine
Ohio State University
Family Gathering Held at Grafton Home
Mr and Mrs Albert Kazmaierczak hosted a family gathering Sunday at their Grafton residence. A supper was enjoyed with relatives in attendance, reflecting a warm community welcome and togetherness in Amherst surroundings.
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Grafton
Albert Kazmaierczak
Amherst
Four-H Club Wins At Cuyahoga County Fair In Be rea
North Olmsted Banks High 4 H Club finished 168 cent, winning prize for a special exhibit titled Pot Holder Love. The scene shows a garden with flowers, sun and decorative elements drawn in chalk. Edith Mae Torne earned a Columbus trip for best dress display. Wanda Mdema line won first for best play suit.
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North Olmsted
Wen Don
Cuyahoga County
Berea
Edith Mae Torne
Columbus
Wanda Mdemaline
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