Farmers profit as winter demand lifts sales
Southwest Ohio farmers and growers show gains amid a generally quiet winter market. County Farm Agent Howard Rogers notes the harvest improves with careful planning and broader tenancy options, while a Columbus department report highlights rising milk output in Leois County and a Brownhelm farmer, W. F. Kneisel, shows 2,670 pounds pork from twelve Chester White pigs in six months.
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Ainco
County Farm
Howard Rogers
W. F. Kneisel
Brownhelm
Ogers
Chester
Farmer Joyce Sets Hog Weight Record in Lorain County
Wording indicates farmer Joyce Rogers of Lorain County set a local hog weight record by raising hogs to over a ton in under six months. The claim credits county agent Yward Rogers and notes the record as a first for the area.
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Dom
Yward Rogers
Lorain County
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs. Bush
Mrs. Delbert Bush of Massena New York reports relief from a long illness after taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She describes weakness headaches and nervousness and credits the remedy with restoring health and energy.
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Lydia E. Pink
Ssona
New York
Lydia E. Pinkham
Delbert Busx
D. 1
Massena
N.Y
Es. Bush
Romance of Farm Machinery Returns as Economics Guide
An Ohio State University analysis states farmers shift from owning impressive new equipment to maximizing tractor use and efficient storage. The piece notes barns and gear reflect practical economics, aiming for year round crop storage, convenient layout, and profitability through economical use of machinery.
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Ohio
Ohuo State University
Insects Take One Tenth of Ohio Farm Crops
Entomologist George A. Dean of the U S Department of Agriculture estimates that ten percent of Ohio farm products are lost yearly to insect pests. He notes insects have grown more numerous and destructive despite agricultural progress and urges proper cultural methods to control pest damage.
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Ohio
States
The
Union
George A. Dean
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Kr. Dean
United States
Proper cultural methods to defeat crop insect pests
The article argues that most insects spend part of life cycle in soil and that effective farming aims to make conditions hostile to pests. It lists strategies including crop rotations, clean cultivation, field selection, planting and harvest timing, burning, plowing, fertilizing, trap crops, high quality seed, and thorough seedbed prep.
Potatoes Spraying Boosts Ohio Yields Say Growers
Ohio potato growers adopting regular Bordeaux spraying report an average 42 bushels per acre increase, based on three years of Ohio State University data. Four sprays at two week intervals yielded more gains than three, with continued late season spraying advised to protect underground growth from pests and disease.
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Ohio
Ohio State University
T H. Parks
Preparation of Seedbed For Oats
Ohio Experiment Station tests show disked land yields reach 2.83 bushels per acre over fifteen years, while plowed land yields 53.92 bushels. Disked when seedbed unprepared yields 47.43 bushels, and in two seasons unprepared seedbeds sometimes outperformed. Plowed land shows fewer white-top weeds in bad seasons, so thorough tillage is safest when seedbeds are not weed free.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Bulletin Describes Currant Varieties
The red and the white currants is the title of Bulletin 37 now ready for mailing to currant fanciers by the Experiment Station, Wooster, Ohio. This bulletin results from extensive research and study of the longest currant varieties, focusing on history and identification rather than culture or uses.
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Wooster
Ohio
Dr Kilmer Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Cure
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney liver and bladder issues claiming it fulfills manufacturers promises. It urges readers to request a sample by mail from Dr Kilmer Co and notes availability in drug stores.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Rules for Raising Healthy Baby Chicks in Spring
County Agent H Rogers urges poultry firms to follow proven rules to reduce spring chick losses. Ensure a disinfected broad house on clean sod, separate housing from old stock, provide one square foot per four chicks, hatch by May 15, feed after 48 hours, feed MILX and Ohio or approved rations, include green feed, separate cockerels from pullets at 6 to 8 weeks, shelter chicks from bad weather, and place outdoors when weather allows.
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H. Rogers
Ist
Broeder
Ohio
Ohioans Seek Ton of Pork Each Year in Ton-Litter Club Plan
Ohio farmers across 38 counties target producing one ton of pork from a litter in 180 days to qualify for membership in the Ohio Ton-Litter Club. Last year 201 men entered. 34 achieved the 39 ton-litters. Fayette leads with 18 entries. Williams and Miami counties follow with 16 each.
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Ohio
Ohio Ton
Fayette County
Williams
Miami
Highland
Butler
Ross
Madison
Clinton
Darke
Montgomery
Fairfield
Defiance
Franklin
Pickaway
Mexican Bean Beetle Reaches Ohio In 1920s Farm Pest
Entomologists from the Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Experiment Station report that the Mexican bean beetle has spread to ten southern and south central Ohio counties since 1923. They warn of potential bean crop damage this year and outline control methods using dust mixtures or magnesium arsenate sprays for leaf undersides.
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Ohio
Department of Agriculture
Ohio Experiment Station
United States
Mexico
Mississippi
Alabama
Large Crops Grown In Ohio Greenhouses
Ohio leads states in greenhouse vegetable production with over 19 million square feet of glass and a total annual crop value of 7 052 560 in 1919. Vegetables account for 2 740 686 of this. The industry began in 1894 at the Ohio Experiment Station, which aided its growth through soil and crop research and disease control. Lettuce tomatoes cucumbers muskmelons spinach watercress kephabi and bush beans are the main crops.
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Ohio
Green House
Ohio Experiment Station
Station experiments to expand with new givehouses
The article notes continuance of studies at the Station and announces new givehouses to be erected this year to greatly enlarge the work.
Steer Feeding Experiments At Ohio Station Livestock Day
Sixty white faced Colorado steers are on a winter feeding test at the Ohio Experiment Station. The study compares oilmeal versus no oilmeal in steer rations with corn and hay, soybean hay versus clover hay, and protein balance effects on performance and profit. Livestock Day details to be announced later.
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Colorado
Ohio Experiment Station
Ohio Peach Crop Injured By Winter
Peach buds in the Ottawa district show severe damage from the January freeze. Elberta crop doubtful, Crosby Lemon Free and Salway may still yield. Southern Ohio reports partial hardy-variety crops. Wooster district foresees few peaches as experiments reveal high bud kill. Plums and cherries show injury but a moderate fruit crop is possible with good blossoming weather.
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Ottawa
Ohio
Wooster
Crib Corn Not Safe to Plant Says Crib Corn Is Not Safe to Plant
Farmers relying on crib seed corn face germination risks after January’s extreme cold. Tests show crib corn germination damaged, while well dried fall seed remains safer. Market shortages mean late purchases likely disappoint, so testers should evaluate seed now for strong germination.
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Ohio Station
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria and Surrounding Areas
Real estate transfers listed include Mary L F Pope to Della Map for Lot 4 in East Avenue Elyria at 4000 dollars. Fanny Wright to Alies Lot 76 in Wrights addition for 1800. James C Scott to Alexander J Simpson Lot 167 East H Lead Co ad Elyria 7500. Pearl S Miller to Ada Smith Lots 1 and 2 Foster's addition Elyria 2500. Taylor Duffy Ward Co to Joseph Andrews Lot 6 Block 7 Garden Acres allotment Elyria 400. Sunnyside Beach Realty Co to Rockport Realty Co two tracts in their allotment Brownkels 7500. Anthony Nieding to Chas Travis Sr Lot 91 East Broad Street Elyria 1000. I Gilbert to Chas Travis Sr Lot 185 Avondale Part allotment Elyria 500. Mike Nyerges to Mike Papp Lot 1965 1-2 Sheffield Land Co ads to Lorain 3000.
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Mary L. F. Pope
Della Map
East Avenume
Elyria
Fanny Wright
Wright
James C. Scott
Alexander J. Simpson
E. H. Lead Co
Pearl
Miller
Ada Smith
Foster
Taylor - Duffy - Ward Co
Joseph Andrews
Garden Acrea
Sunnyside Beach Realty Co
Rockport Realty Co
Brownkels
Anthony Nieding
Chas Th Travis, Sr
East Broad Street
I. W. Cilbert
Lubricating Oil Emulsion Fights Orchard Scale Insects
Investigations in Ontario and other states show Lubricating Oil Emulsion as effective as Lime Sulphur for dormant spraying on orchard trees. It may be cheaper, easier on the operator, and stable in age and freezing. For details contact County Agricultural Agent H. Rogers at Livria.
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Onfs
H. Rogers
Liyria
Shrubs and Flowers Beautify The Home
Practical tips urge readers to improve home surroundings with hardy plants shrubs and trees. The piece stresses judicious planting to enhance curb appeal and suggests grouping hardy shrubbery for attractive borders.
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