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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1940

Page

10

Forest and erosion control clash over flood plan

The article argues against relying on terraces and strip cropping, urging reforestation and erosion measures. It notes quick runoff reduction only with watershed control and emphasizes soil porosity from decaying organic matter as key to absorbing rainfall. It warns large-scale organic matter input poses short term production risks.

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Petersont ointment relief for piles advert headline

A million dollars to relieve piles is spent each year. Druggists say soothing Peter son’s Ointment relieves pile torture in minutes. 35¢ a box 60c in tube with applicator. Stops itching promptly and brings relief with money back if not delighted.

Peterson Adv

Surface incorporation of organic matter to curb floods and boost yields

The article argues that surface discing of organic matter, not deep plowing, improves soil granularity, water infiltration, and subsequent crop yields. It cites Nebraska experiments showing 2 tons of straw discing increased water retention and grain yield, discusses practical steps, and notes challenges with hard clay, sod, and timing. It concludes with a call to adopt surface incorporation as a natural flood-prevention and productivity measure.

Soil Conservation Service Somes Nebraska Experiment Station

Hudson Six Proves Top Economy In 1000 Mile Test

In an official 1000 mile test on Bonneville Flats Utah the Hudson Six averaged 32.66 miles per gallon under AAA Con test board supervision with overdrive and rear axle ratio. Even in stop and go driving Hudson Six delivers remarkable economy along with performance, roominess, luxury, safety and easy handling in a low priced car.

Hudson Bonneville Flats Utah

G O P shows strength in Ohio primary contests

United Press reports Ohio special congressional primaries favoring Republicans. In the 17th district Republican J Harry McGregoux led with 7,648 votes to Oliver Dockery's 3,109, while Democrat Byron Ashbrook led with 4,423 over George McDonald 2,631. In the 22nd district Frances Bolton, widow of Chester Bolton, won the Republican nomination unopposed and will face Democrat Anthony Fleger, who defeated Merritt Vickery 7,720 to 1,905, in the February 27 election.

United Press Ohio Congress William A Ashbrook Johns Frances P. Bolton Euclid Chester C. Bolton Anthony A. Fleger Parma Fleger Merritt A. Vickery Ashbrook George J. McDonald Newark Richland County McDonald Ben A. Arneson Delaware Frank Cave Mansfield William Hass Burch B. Ferenbaugh Danville

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