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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1937
Page
11
Ohio State University specialist E. B. Tussing argues the public undervalues potatoes as a cheap, nutritious staple. He notes potatoes supply minerals and vitamins while other foods claim similar calories, and offers cooking tips to improve potato enjoyment amid high food costs.
A college scholarship contest for Ohio 4-H members is announced by Ohio Drain Tile Manufacturers. First prize is 100 dollars, second prize a trip to the National 4 H Club Congress in Chicago, and third a trip to Farmers Week in Columbus.ة
A collage of farm tips and notes on poultry costs, worm control for pullets, and gate hinge hacks. Mentions raising pullets at 1.04 dollars per bird to 20 weeks, Maine potato growth gains, worming advice, repurposed Ford axle spindles as gate hinges, foreign clover seed yields, and straw berry irrigation boosts in Indiana with potential million dollar harvests.
A home made door prop is shown held against the door by a hook or cleat when not in use. Washington Experiment Station reports herring fish meal as a satisfactory protein source in laying rations. Rations from 2.12 to 9.2 percent fish meal increased egg production and hatchability when added to a 13 percent base, with no flavor change in eggs.
Ohio growers unite under the Ohio Apple Institute to promote Ohio apples with a one cent per bushel donation. The program aims to boost demand by replicating citrus marketing success, emphasizing grocers service sets, news sheets, price cards, and outreach to chain and independent stores. Lorain County joins others. nine local growers have pledged support, with more to follow.
Walter F. Hach of Medina county traces 11 years in a dairy program focused on production records. His 20 cow herd averages 25 pounds of butterfat per cow annually, with minimal grain and ample hay and ensilage. He prioritizes production over show type, notes inbreeding risks, and uses two bulls with daughters averaging 433 to 485 pounds of butterfat, while dams average 385 to 435 pounds.
Ohio State University extension entomologist T. J H Parks notes rains reduce grasshoppers chinch bugs and codling moths while wet weather favors corn earworms cankerworms armyworms elm leaf beetle Mexican bean beetle cabbage worms grape leaf rollers corn rootworm and European corn borer. He warns corn is stressed as pests bite ears stalks and roots and notes armyworms damaged corn in several counties before being controlled. No effective pest control exists for the corn earworm despite its wide reach. Rotetone, a nonpoisonous insecticide to humans, is recommended by Parks as a treatment option.
University expert Professor H D Brown notes freezing as a rapid fine food method for American homes. He cites a company with 20 million pounds of frozen peas this year, beyond last year’s total, and adds shells and storage factors, enzyme inactivation, color retention, safety records, and potential for wider home use via cold storage lockers.
July and August prove toughest for milk output as pastures fall short and water supplies drop. Keep cows in good flesh with supplemental feeds such as green crops hay silage or grain. Turning cattle to alfalfa fields or silaging first crops with molasses can boost late summer production and profits. Adjust herd size to available feed and monitor milk flow closely to prevent a prolonged slump.
A rosenone-based control is provided for cabbage worms and the Mexican bean beetle. It is applied as a dust for cabbage and can be used either as a dust or a spray on beans.
Kipton notes report several family visits and travel. Mrs. J L Brown and Harold and Mrs. Davis hurried to New Smyrna Florida upon the illness of Charles Finley. Vermilion on the Lake hosted the Moebl family reunion. John R Whitney family presition is at Calden High School on August 1. Guests at W F Betts included Radcliffe, Betts and Laverne from Milan, Karl and F A Perkins from Kipton, and Robert Brown of Wakeman. A fish fry near Kipton hosted Karl Perkins, F A Perkins, Mrs. F E Harding, Madeline Ellsworth and David, R J Davidson and family, John Davidson and family, and Nettie Wood. Bridga dinner guests included Fred Brumby and sons from Wakeman. Phil Ronk and Mrs. Cleveland visited. Madeline Ellsworth visited the Harding home in Cleveland. Barry Weber of Oberlin visited J N Weber. Frank Hagerman of Marblehead visited his parents. Karl Perking and son left for Chicago after a week with the Perkins family. R W Baker and Sally Sue from Morristown NJ joined Mrs. Baker at her mother’s home, Nelle Obitts, for a visit.
In Rev. Ralph Alton’s absence on a four weeks' vacation from the M E Church guest preachers speak each Sunday. Rev. Frank Baker of Goodwill Industries discussed his work. Missionary Week includes Mrs. Earl Kline Mrs. Pete Kinder Mrs. Merle Shook Mrs. David Yeager and Mrs. Clifton Aldrich. Several local residents entertain and travel news includes trips to Canada and Pennsylvania plus social events. All biologists accept evolution but differ on mechanisms.
New York portrait notes long time studios and homes of Chase Cornwell Goldberg Grant Falls Hiller Wortman and others as they cling to blocks near Central Park West and West 67th Street. Observes Lowell Thomas public life and dining spots like Chris Cella's while cautioning visitors about street scams and pushy vendors amid summer city scenes.
About fifty people including Ladies Aid Society members and visitors gathered at Mrs Cc H Swan’s home Thursday for a pot-luck lawn dinner. After games and contests, the Sunshine Sisters were announced and another drawing planned. The next meeting will be at Mrs Charles Strickland’s home.
Mrs. Frank Honey hosted the Women’s Club monthly session on Wednesday evening. Ten members entered the county fair canning contest. Program included Roberta Carpenter singing, Mrs. Lute Alexander storytelling, Lois Hahn reading, and Elza Durkee singing. Refreshments served to thirteen guests. next meeting set for August 18 with location to be announced. Short items note Young People’s Group Indian Camp Fire at J Linden home. Mrs. Roy Jackson hip injury and hospital stay. Kenneth Crowell and family visiting from Meadeville. BE B Adama and Edward Hance family visits in Westfield Pennsylvania.
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