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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

12

Does fertilizer pay in sweet corn and other farm notes

A 1928 Plymouth Wisconsin test shows fertilized sweet corn ears outperform unfertilized ones, with 3-18-9 fertilizer boosting yield. Other items note turkeys contracting erysipelas via sheep grazing and Tennessee hog tests finding a protein mix of tankage soybean meal cottonseed alfalfa meal raises gains and reduces cost per cwt.

Plymouth Wisconsn Rothing Tennessee Experiment Station

Kansas Watermelon and Agricultural Notes Spur Varieties

The article reviews the New Early Kansas watermelon introduced in 1930, noting its early fruiting and widespread spread across states. It also mentions Purdue trials finding Indiana Baltimore tomato superior in vigor and yield, plus guidance on alfalfa pasture for dairy cows and baby chick starting rations using all mash with cornmeal and cod liver oil.

Kansas Union Purdue Indiana Baltimore Indiana Ohio Experiment Station

Experimental pest control and silage methods in farm field notes

The piece recounts early pest control with 12 000 oriental fruit moth larvae in a Geneva peach orchard reducing infestation from 48 percent to 18 percent before a cold winter wiped out the trees. It notes Purdue and Michigan State findings on field size and silage yields from oats and clover, describing a south upland field optimal for rapid farming and seven tons of silage per acre from oats without chopping or molasses.

New York Experiment Station Geneva Purdue Experiment Station Clyde Bottum Lafayette Stonycreekmouth Farm Michigan Caile

4 H Club Meetings Reported Three Times Weekly

A club news item notes that 4 H club meetings are published under this heading three times weekly on Monday Wednesday and Friday. News reporters receive reports the day before publication.

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Club Minutes Note Ball Purchase Motion and Refreshments

Gerald Laver moved to buy a new football, seconded by Dale Ainsler. Ted Takacs and Dick Gibbons to provide refreshments at the next meeting. A collection was taken before adjournment, refreshments served by Edwin Cotton. Next meeting set for June 26.

Gerald Laver Dale Ainsler Ted Takacs Dick Gibbons Edwin Cotton

Home Artists Four He club meets at Carlisle Center school

The fifth meeting convened at 1 30 Friday afternoon at the Carlisle Center schoolhouse. Plans for a picnic and camp were discussed. Demonstrations covered sewing machine seating by Ruth Hilidabrant, making strawberry jam by Mar Hallett, unmoilding film by Juanita Heiser, and melon cutting by Shirler Pixlex.

Four-H Club Carlisle Center Ruth Hilidabrant Mar Hallett Juanita Heiser

Souls Ridge Mothers Helpers Four H Club Meeting Summary

The Mothers Helpers Four H club met with Esther Beal for a Thursday afternoon session. Shirley Bals and Kathryn Mulch will enter the health contest soon. Girls worked on sewing projects and enjoyed outdoor sports organized by Helen Linden. Shirley Balls will host the next meeting on July 2.

Souls Ridge Mothers’ Helpers Four-H Esther Beal Shirley Bals Kathryn Mulch Helen Linden Shirley Balls Helen Sherwood

Hay Cutting Dates Vary By Weather For Better Quality

Ohio State agronomists advise timing cuts for maximum hay value. Protein falls from heading to full bloom, while yield peaks early in head and bloom before leaves drop. Red clover and alfalfa should be cut around half to full bloom, with regional timing differences along the Ohio River and Lake Erie. County agents provide best dates and curing tips.

Oif Isie Ohio State Ohio Ohio River Lake Erie

Moisture Test Of Wheat Advised Before Harvest

Farmers urged to test wheat moisture before combining as efficiency rises in using combines yet much grain is lost due to improper adjustments and speed.

Federation Reports on Mik Price Range for May Milk

The Cleveland market and Oran County producers are cited by the Alaska Producers' Federation of Cleveland. For May 1–15 prices ranged from 1.70 to 1.76 dollars and May 16–31 from 1.46 to 1.52 dollars per unit, all on 35 percent test. Butterfat differential was three cents per point except one buyer. The May average price for all milk ranged from 1.58 to 1.64 dollars.

Cleveland Oran County Alask Producers’ Federation of Hax Producers Federation Federation United States Department of Agriculture

Harvest timing tips for Ohio wheat and combine use

Ohio State agr engineering prof McCuen warns against early harvest and urges moisture testing to guide cutting. Sample grain at about 10 days after binder date. 14 percent moisture is safe for combining. Adjust concaves for better separation. speed depends on crop condition and cutting height. leave some grain to avoid straw grinding losses. Oats and wheat rotation notes suggest waiting a few days if oats are dead ripe to reduce losses.

G. W. McCuen Ohio State University McCuen Ohio

Awnings Enhance Home Comfort and Beauty in Elyria

The Imperial Furniture Company operated by A. H Goodspeed promotes awnings as sun protection and decorative features for windows porches doorways and terraces. It highlights Rusco Venetian all metal awnings offering year round protection with ventilation and light control and invites customers to inquire at Teleprore 2653.

Imperial Furniture Company A. H Goodspeed Elyria Goodspeed

Milk Receipts In Cleveland Decline Report

A Cleveland report notes milk receipts have fallen since the May 31 peak in deliveries, with a faster drop in the first three weeks of the period. The piece emphasizes ongoing declines in dairy shipments and market impact on local suppliers, without citing specific figures.

Cleveland

Henrietta Hill School reunion draws about 150 attendees

About 150 people gathered for the third annual Henrietta Hill School reunion and picnic at the Centralized School building on Sunday June 23. Dwight Page of Wellington was reelected president, and Russ Bernice Page secretary treasurer.

Henrietta Henrietta Zith Bertin Heights Rex Lees Auditorum Dwight Page Wellington Archie MeceDowell Bernice Page A. Ko Jenne Ambhers Prick Adam Aer Christian Gatts Blanche Derby Prick School Clara Lippus Berlin Heights Adam Aitler Lorain Russ Bernice Page Florida Detroit Chicago Cleveland Elyria Brownhelm Birmingham Amherst la Grange Oberlin Milan Hudson

Annual Outing Of Horse Ass'n Set For Sunday

The Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association of Lorain county will hold its third annual outing Sunday at Wellbs tom fair grounds. The public may attend free all day with picnics. Events start 10 30 a m with races for all ages, followed by horse pulling, hitching exhibition, and a Farmers Go as You Please Race. Lorain county Senior 4 H club runs the refreshment stands. about 2000 people expected.

Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association Lorain County Wellbstom Fair Grounds Litchfield

Girs May Compete In Canning Contest

Ohio Four-H girls may enter the twelfth annual canning contest as announced by Chicago officials. The program, tied to the National Four-H Club Congress, shows last year's state champions and outlines rules and awards. Country winners get medals, state winners receive trips to the Congress, and the top five nationally earn $200 scholarships.

Ohio Chicago

Hoop Skirts and Bussles Pageant Lights Up Grafton

Equipment and costumes arrived at Town Hall for Hoop Skirts and Bussles the Historical Pageant to be staged tonight and Thursday at 8:30. Cast members, after long rehearsals, cooperate with sponsors to make the event memorable in Grafton history. Voters choose the King and Queen on the bulletin board.

Grafton Town Hall Old Town Hall

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