Weekly Farm Paper Review Highlights From Missouri to California
Reports show canibalism in laying flocks peaks when pullets begin laying in winter and again in spring. Recommend avoiding crowding, balanced rations, exercise, vigilant catching, and anti pick guards. An orchardist in Kansas demonstrates quick bearing trees plus intercropping boosts yearly cash and tree growth. California inbreeding trials with 36 bulls indicate daughters outperform dams, boosting milk and butterfat. Soybean feed note warns hogs tolerate up to 6 percent whole beans to prevent soft pork per Iowa data.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Missouri
Missouri Experiment Station milk can washing plan
The station advises rinsing in cold water to prevent milk from sticking, then scrubbing with hot water and washing powder. Use a solution of 1/2 lb soda to 10 gallons for tinned utensils and a tri sodium phosphate washing powder for glass bottles to attain shine.
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Missouri Experiment Station
Wallace
Illinois Station Sees Spring Wheat Need in Freeze Thaw War
Prairie Farmer notes harsh temperatures threaten winter wheat fields in the corn belt. Illinois Experiment Station forecasts many failures and advises farmers to consider Progress spring wheat for emergency planting, with Illinois No. 1 as a second option. The No. 1 line is scab resistant but flour quality remains medium to low.
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Ilinois
Illinois
Illinois No.1
Lighted Hens Require More Feed
Michigan Farmer states artificial lights only make hens eat more if extra feed is supplied. New Jersey Experiment Station advises 2 to 4 extra pounds of scratch feed per day per 100 hens under lights and, after limiting scratch intake, to stimulate consumption with as much moist mash as hens will eat in 15 minutes at noon.
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Michigan
New Jersey
Hog feeding tests favor tankage over soybean meal gains
Wisconsin Experiment Station tests show tankage produced faster gains than any soybean meal ration. Expeller processed soybean meal at high temperature cost 13c less per cwt than tankage. Average daily gain: soybean meal 1 lb. tankage 1.22 lbs. Raw soybeans and low temperature soybean meal were unsatisfactory.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Dairyman
Pasture Improves Clovers and Tonnage at $3.40 Per Ton
Ohio farmers collaborating with Ohio Experiment Station doubled white clover stands by liming and added 400 lb per acre superphosphate to boost feed yield. Phosphate was disked 1 to 2 inches deep between Oct 1 and Apr 1 when soil lended.
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Ohio
Salt enables concrete mixing at subfreezing temps record
Washington State College reports that adding salt to water allows concrete to mix at temperatures as low as 10 degrees below freezing. Michigan Farmer notes the recipe: add one pound of salt per 100 pounds of water and reduce the water in the mix. Keep a scrapbook.
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Washington State College
Michigan Farmer
Practical farm sketches show fencing, poultry cages, and irrigation
An old article describes a simple method to secure fence staples with wire around a post. It notes Rhode Island Red hens in laying cages, safe bull confinement in separate pens, and a shallow basin lister that digs deep furrows to form earth dams every 10 feet to hold rain water.
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Rhode Island
Combine
Lister
Early Garden Work Suggestions For Ohio Gardens
With the first of April near, Ohio gardeners can uncover protected plots. Remove fallen leaves and mulch to form compost, taking care not to disturb plant labels. Use a pitch fork for final cleaning and mulch removal as advised by extension floriculturist Victor Ries of Ohio State University.
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Columbus
Victor H. Ries
Ohio State University
Hand labor tips for spring garden labeling and debris
The guide suggests hand picking leaves and mulch with a tarp, single or two-person handling, then inspecting plants for heaving and replanting. It advises checking plant labels, updating weathered ones, and using durable zinc labels made from cut sheet zinc with writing ink of hydrochloric acid and butter of antimony for longevity.
Start Pigs Right To Avoid Trouble Urges Specialist
Ohio farmers are urged to prepare farrowing quarters in advance and adjust sow diets for thriving litters. Professor J S Coffey of Ohio State stresses clean pens, pasteurizing water, and a staged feed plan with bran middlings oats and tankage, plus lime and iron practices to prevent anemia and parasitic infection.
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Ohio
J. S. Coffey
Animal Husbandry Department
Ohio State University
Coffey
Ltter
Ohio Law Protects Fertilizer Buyers
Ohio farmers are protected by a state law requiring fertilizer manufacturers to reveal label details buyers cannot judge by inspection. The label must show brand or trademark, name and address, net weight, and minimum percentages of total nitrogen, available phosphoric acid, and water soluble potash. It also requires disclosure if the package contains muck, peat, pulverized leather, hair, or similar materials.
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Ohio
G. M. McClure
Auronomy Department
Ohio State University
Grange Expands Reach In Old and New States
National Grange officials report renewed interest in longtime chapters and rapid growth in new areas. Missouri Indiana Texas Tennessee Nevada Wyoming Florida Kentucky show activity as 35 states are represented, with expansion expected to reach about 40 states at the next annual session.
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Grange
Missouri
Town
Indiana
Texas
Tennessee
Nevada
Wyoming
Florida
Kentucky
National Organization
National Grange
Ohio fertilizer law ensures truth on labels and tests
The Ohio fertilizer law requires at least 16 percent plant food and funds annual analyses of every brand. Earl A. Hanefeld, state director of agriculture, oversees testing funded by $30 per brand. Farmers can obtain reports from Columbus and seek county agent advice for soil-specific recommendations.
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Ohio
McClure
Oho
Earl A. Hanefeld
Columbus
1936 Work Sheets Determine 1937 Conservation Program
Ohio farmers will base eligibility for the 1937 Agricultural Conservation Program on 1936 work sheets. New sheets are needed only for farms with no 1936 filing or changes since 1936. Office assistants urge prompt filing and use of county agents to ensure participation and potential payments for soil-friendly practices.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. C. Ramsower
Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio State University
Ramsower
Directheamsower
Pro
Mechanic Turns Pastor in Beaumont Texas
K W Terrell once foreman of the automobile mechanics department at a local motor company has become Reverend K W Terrell pastor of Amelia Baptist Church in Beaumont Texas. He now balances valve grinding and gospel preaching with equal ease.
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Beaumont
Tex
K. W. Terrell
Terrell
Amelia Baptist Church
Methodist church events and Easter program notes
The Harmonial Society will meet in the dining room Friday with dinner served. The Homebuilder's Class will hold a class and business meeting at the church Friday night. Robert Rodgers and Harold Jackson led Easter Sunday services at the Baptist church. The Epworth League presented Nason the Blind Disciple Easter Sunday eve ning to a full house with strong performances. Cast included Nason Rev Patrick Rhoda Eileen Cassell Mary Martha Lillian Snyder Kathryn Snyder Silas Edward Mourton Parisees Vernon Helfer Lee Conklin Robert Thompson plus Viola Snyder Alma Jewett. Attendees included folks from Clarksfield Sprighton Nova Oberlin and nearby areas. Center Aid Society met at Mrs Brundage home for an all day sewing session substituting the April meeting.
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Rochester
Harmonial Society of the Methodist Church
M. E
Robert Rodgers
Wiliam Rodgers
Harold Jackson
Wellington
Bible Institute
Pittsburgh
Baptist Church
Nason
Methodist Church
Epworth League
Bethany
Jerusalem
Christ
Patrick
Rhoda
Eileen Cassell
Mary
Martha
Lillian
Kathryn Snyder
Silas
Edward Mourton
Vernon Helfer
Lee Conklin
Robert Thompson
Viola Snyder
Alma Jewett
Clarksfield
Sprighton Nova
Oberlin
Center Aid Society
Brundage
Local families gather for Easter visits and affairs
Mrs. Bertha Coats visits sister in law Mrs. Julia Smalley while relatives travel from Newark Cleveland and Toledo for Easter. Several gatherings with the Jewett and Parker families anchor a weekend of visits in Wellington and nearby towns.
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Bertha Coats
Julia Smalley
Cora Bush
Newark
Arthur Jewett
Kathryn Norris
Phillip
Jackie Wise
Cleveland
Louis Jewett
Merritt Parker
Albert Parker
Kenneth Gill
Toledo
Henry Barnes
Ralph McCauley
Everett, Co
Dana Phillips
Akron
Nora Chamberlin
Arthur Sprinkle
Elsa Jewett
Abbey Easley
James Williams
Merritt Fye
Albert Keith
Wellington
Amherst
Don Phelps
W. A. Jewett
Greydon Jewetts
Greydon Jewett
Mr. I. D. Rife
Delaware
Sunday Parlor Guests and Easter Visits Noted Around Wellington
Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Court Palmer of Wellington and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Handley with daughter of Elyria. Walter Jewett stays two weeks with aunt Mrs Handley. Easter guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Mourton and Miss Daisy of Oberlin at Mr and Mrs Charles Black’s.
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Arthur Jewett
Court Palmer
Wellington
Lloyd Handley
Elyria
Walter Jewett
Handley
Frank Mourton
Daisy
Oberlin
Charles Black
Methodist Church
Eugene Babcock
Wakeman
B. A. Gariss
Robert Chestnut
Amherst
Myrtle Herrick
Elizabeth Chamberlain
Cleveland
Mildred van Housen
Frank Rowland
W. S. Clouse
Lodi
Lewis hosts P. H. C. Officers club gathering
Vincent and Mrs. F H Lewis entertained nine P. H. C. Officers club members Friday evening. After the business meeting the group played Bingo before refreshments. A similar meeting is set for Friday April 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Dunford Elyria.
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F. H. Lewis
P. H. C. Officers Club
Clarence Dunford
Elyria
Homer Langton
Columbus
Ohio
George Langton
Local Church Services and Community Notices
Raymond Smith returned home after tonsil surgery at Nemorial hospital. A Friday communion service at the local M E church was led by Reverend Wager of Oberlin and Reverend Paul. D J Hollis suffered a Saturday stroke and showed improvement by Sunday. Progressive Class NM B Church plans a church social Thursday April 1. Various local families hosted guests and celebrated Easter together including the Cooks, Reeses, Hecks, Morrises and McMillans.
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NM. B. Church
Edith Morris
John Cook
Kathryn McMillan
Lorain
Frankie Reese
Adoka Coley
Durard
Elyria
W. Heck
William Heck
J. G. Morris
Gerald
Local residents visit relatives and attend events across cities
Mrs O B Rea and son Don Avon and Mrs C F Senning and daughter Anna Louise visit Toledo relatives. Rowland Trautwein wed his brother’s son as Mrs Rowland Morris visits Buffalo. Elyria and Vincent connections attend Easter gatherings. a M E church service changes time. several families travel or recover at home.
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O. B. Rea
Donavon
C. F. Senning
Anna Louise
Toledo
Ohio
Rea
Cox
Senning
Adam Senning
Rowland Morris
Buffalo
New York
William Trautwein
Trautwein
Rowland Trautwein
Vincent and
Lorain
A. W. Peters
Ann Honneberger
Elyria
Ella Tilden
Anne Tilden
Paul Lane
L. H. Keller
Baltimore
Maryland
M. E
Leonard Dean
William Heck
North Central District
Parent Teacher Association
Congregational Church
Francis Stinebring
Jacksonville
Florida
Ralph Weaver
Polk
T. M. Baldwin
Weaver
Margaret Stinebrine
Janette Keller
Walter Ackerman
Claude Baldwin
West
Combined M E Church Worship and Sunday School Service
The morning service at the M E church merged with Sunday School and followed Book Concern program sheets. The pastor led a responsive reading and short sermon before the baptism of Mary Elizabeth Prindle, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Prindle, followed by an exercise The Anchor by Miss Edith Hurlbuts class with Madelane Olah Josephine Adler Irene Keller Audrey Copas Margaret Knight June Prindle Geraldine Trockley Richard Starr and Sherman Pfeiffer.
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M. E
Methodist Book Concern
Mary Elizabeth Prindle
William Prindle
Edith Hurlbuts
Madelane Olah
Josephine Adler
Irene Keller
Audrey Copas
Margaret Knight
June Prindle
Geraldine Trockley
Richard Starr
Sherman Pfeiffer
Fidelis Class M. E. Church Sunday School Meets at Trockley Home
The Fidelis Class held a week‑end business meeting and party at Mrs. Frank Trockley’s home with ten members present. After business, the group played games and had ice cream and pie for lunch.
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Fidelis
M. E. Church Sunday School
Frank Trockley
Hurd Improves At Home With Daily Cleveland Treatment
E H Hurd, ill for some time, can be at home mostly and travels to Cleveland daily for treatment with son in law James Keefer driving. Loretta Lewis visits relatives in Butternut Ridge and North Eaton, then attends North Eaton school. Jeanette Lewis visits LaPorte and attends East Carlisle School. Stella Olah earns a testament at M E church Sunday School after three months of Sunday attendance.
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E. H. Hurd
Cleveland
James Keefer
Loretta Lewis
Herman Smith
Butternut Ridge
Eleanor Stremling
North Eaton
Jeanette Lewis
Harley Haskins
LaPorte
East Carlisle School
Stella Olah
M. E. Church
Florence Debt Bonds and City Prosperity 14th Century
Florence in the 14th century funded a swollen public debt pressed on every citizen. The city allocated definite blocks of shares to individuals by wealth, paid interest, and issued negotiable bonds whose price and interest rose and fell with city fortunes and speculator actions.
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Florence
Italy
Public previews prove little in Hollywood says Jimmie Fidler
Jimmie Fidler argues that film previews do not reveal a film’s quality and that a true producer relies on innate sense of story and execution. He cites Zanuck Rogers Goldwyn Mayer as natural producers and notes public reaction is driven by hype and star power.
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Hollywood
Cellword
Darryl Zanuck
Charles Rogers
Samuel Goldwyn
Louis B. Mayer
Goldwyn
Director Sam Wood Directing Marx Brothers
A secretary phoned back after a call to Sam Wood saying Mr. Wood began directing the Marx brothers this morning and she is hiding under her desk.
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Sam Wood
Santa float halted by drunken parade goal
Anita Louise rode beside the Santa Claus float on the boulevard as rationers tossed mash notes into her lap. A drunken man staggered into the street and ordered the float to stop shouting for Santa, pointing at Anita amid the Christmas procession.
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Anita Louise
Santa
Anita
Fire echoes in lunchroom tale of Gene Raymond
A humorous reminiscence follows Gene Raymond as a kid who may have wanted to be a fire chief. He exits to watch a fire engine, returns, and dashes again as the Chief’s car passes, while a dog enjoys extra dessert. The piece ends noting Henry Davenport’s late discovery as an aging actor.
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Gene Raymond
Gene
Raymond
Fidler
MGM
Henry Davenport
America
Egyptian Education Chief Aims to Distinguish Science Teaching
A 1937 McNaught Syndicate note recalls Egypt's Minister of Education once urging science teaching only if it could be meaningfully taught. The author reflects on that stance from a generation ago, implying a debate on science education in schools and colleges.
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Egypt
Father Son Banquet Speaker Named at Elyria Church of Christ
C H Swan will speak at the Elyria Church of Christ Father Son banquet on Friday evening April ninth. Robert Patterson reports the death of a horse found in its stall by a boy. Visitors included Reverend Lampbrecht of Valley City and many local families. Miss Alice Nichols of Elyria visited her cousin Miss Carroll Cook.
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C. H. Swan
Elyria Church of Christ
Robert Patterson
Bernard Cowley
Lampbrecht
Valley City
Frank Opfer
LaGrange
Ora Lysaght
Elyria
Clarence Cowley
West View
Ira Stewart
Sam Foley
Thomas Sampson
John Hawke
William Hennie
Alice Nichols
Eilyria
Miss Carroll Cook
Murray Ridge Social Notes Mention Akron Visits
Mr. and Mrs. E W Eppley and Carol Ivalynn and Norma Slusher spent Sunday with relatives in Akron. Miss Roberta Freeland of Kent College spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Grant Freeland. George Fridenstine has returned home from the Memorial Hospital where he received operative treatment.
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Murray Ridge
E. W. Eppley
Carol
Ivalynn
Norma Slusher
Akron
Roberta Freeland
Kent College
Grant Freeland
George Fridenstine
Memorial Hospital
Honor Students Named by Grade for Nine Weeks
Students earning 90 or above over the past nine weeks include first grader Erma Duray and Esther Beal, sixth graders Jack Peters, Catherine Demos, Julia Duray, seventh graders Catherine Beck, Laura Fridenstine, Francis Makert, and eighth grader Robert Schroeder.
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Erma Duray
Esther Beal
Jack Peters
Catherine Demos
Julia Duray
Catherine Beck
Laura Fridenstine
Francis Mackert
Robert Schroeder
Turkey’s First Census Magnetic Growth Across Years
Turkey’s 1927 census recorded a population just over 13.12 million, marking its first census in the republic era. The 1935 count showed a little over 16 million, reflecting a notable rise across eight years.
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Turkey
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