Farm Youths Back After Five Months In Europe
Five International Farm Youth Exchange delegates returned to Ohio after five months living with farm families in Finland, Germany, Italy, Scotland, and Sweden. They found people rather than races define nations, praised hospitality, and noted shared values such as independence, hard work, and friendliness across countries.
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Europe
Columbus
International Farm Youth Exchange
Finland
Germany
Italy
Scotland
Sweden
Ohio
Barbara Jean Cruikshank
Cat F Ruff
IFYE
Russia
United States
Joann
Donald J Gehres
Gehres
Betty Anne Hutchinson
Miss Hutchinson
Farm Labor And Fertilizer Seen Higher In 1953
Ohio State University economist Mervin G. Smith says farm labor costs may rise 3 to 5 percent in 1953 and fertilizer prices could edge up 2 to 4 percent. He notes 1953 nitrogen supplies up 11 percent and phosphate 11 percent and potash 17 percent, with alfalfa and certain clovers expected cheaper while seeds for cover crops may fall in price.
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Columbus
Mervin G. Smith
Smith
Ohio State University
Prices Paid To Ohio Farmers Fall In November
Prices paid to Ohio farmers for the month ending November 15 were about 2 percent lower than the prior month and about 8 percent lower than a year ago according to the federal state crop reporting service. The report notes declines in meat animals corn and butterfat offset by higher prices for potatoes apples hay and milk. Hog prices fell 7 percent month to month while slaughter rose, with October liveweight slaughter at 178 million pounds, up 14 percent from September and 3 percent from October 1951. Cattle slaughter rose 16 percent to 85.837 million pounds, sheep and lamb 1.77 million, hogs 86.749 million pounds.
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Columbus
Ohio
Decline Seen In Net Farm Income
Ohio State University economist Mervin G Smith warns farmers nationwide face a about five percent drop in net income in 1953, with Ohio farmers possibly hit harder. He notes rising operating costs and stable marketing value, while farm buying power per person may fall 20 percent from 1947 levels. Non farm purchasing power could rise about eight percent from 1947.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
U. S
Mervin G Smith
Ohio
Smith
United States
Cleaning Eggs Stay Fresher and Sell for More, Study Finds
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station poultry scientist A. R Winter reports that clean eggs stay fresher and fetch higher prices than cleaned or soiled eggs. Wet cleaning preserves shell quality better than dry methods, which cause more breakage. He urges ample nests, clean nesting material, frequent gathering, and dry-housing to reduce soiled eggs. Further details appear in bulletin No 710 from Wooster.
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Columbus
A. R Winter
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Winter
Ohio
Wooster
Age Determines Method of Cooking Game
An Ohio agricultural specialist explains that cooking methods for hunted game depend on age. Young rabbits and pheasants have distinguishing features, while older game requires moist heat like stewing or braising. The note also mentions home demonstration agents for cooking guidance and a remark about Christopher Columbus.
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Columbus O
Olo State University
Robert Davis
Davis
7 000 Hours Without Repairs Is Record Of Root Farmall
Frank Root Jr and his father praise their 1947 Farmall Cub on a 63 acre Avon Detroit road farm after the tractor runs 7 000 hours without a valve grind. Elyria Truck and Implement Co sold about 350 Cubs since 1947 and offers parts and attachments for demonstrations.
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Root
Frank Root, Jr
Elyria Truck and Implement Co
Detroit Road
Avon
Plement Co
Cub
Farmall
Many Foods Plentiful This Month USDA Says
The USDA reports abundant supplies nationwide for December. Turkeys pork and its products are plentiful with large 1952 turkey stocks and 135 million pounds in cold storage as of November 1. Lard prices have fallen and lard is an affordable baking fat alongside ample dried fruits nuts and citrus. Dairy and shortening supplies remain ample with cottage cheese buttermilk and nonfat dry milk in good supply.
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Columbus
Santa Will
United States Department of Agriculture
Turkey
Midwest
Ohio Youth Wins 4 H Electric Project Award
PAULDING OHIO Robert Wyatt of Grover Hill 4 H Club won a national 4 H Electric Project Award at the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago, receiving a 300 scholarship. Among 44 state rivals from 44 states he led projects including wiring a newly built home grain elevator installation and automatic hog waterer. He is 16 years old.
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Paulding
Robert Wyatt
Grover Hill
Chicago
Wyatt
William Jt Wyatt
Firestone Polar Grips Promise Safer Winter Driving
The Firestone Polar Grip tire uses ice cells for exceptional traction on glare ice and snow. Tests showed Polar Grips outperform standard tires on ice blocks, and recapping old tires with Polar Treads offers a cheaper safety option. The Broad Street Firestone store promotes these tires and its one day service, with broader shop offerings available.
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Firestone
Firestone Research Engineers
Broad and
Cedar Streets
Farmers Urged To Think About Oats Planting
Ohio agronomist Verne C Finkner of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station says oats should be planted early for maximum yield and quality. Delays after March 15 reduced yield by a half bushel per acre daily until May 15, with winter prep and seed handling also boosting spring performance.
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Finkner
Ohio Girl Wins National Health Improvement Award
Ohio teen Jean Boetticher of Adena, 17, was chosen as a national health improvement winner in Chicago. She will receive a $100 savings bond to seed a personal health fund. Boetticher was Ohio's health improvement winner at the state fair, noted as a "one-girl county health department."
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Columbus
O—Jean Boetticher
Ohio
Chicago
Boetticher
N. Boetticher
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