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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
3
A Wayne County farm of R W Hayward raises 50 dairy cows and growing heifers on 70 acres without pasture. Silage substitutes pasture with 10 to 12 acres grown for feed while 7 miles away lies part of the land. Burlap strips at the shed door reduce flies as cattle enter and darkness limits fly numbers.
In summer 1939 a widespread fungus disease named Helminthosporium blight appears across Indiana. Purdue Experiment Station reports it as the cause of corn firing and studies hybrids and inbred varieties to find resistance.
A bacterial canker of sweet cherry trees may become a major eastern problem, with New York Experiment Station reporting no satisfactory preventive measures and noting that removing diseased branches during the growing season offers the best control. The article also covers pasture practices, hog rations using winter spelt, grain inspections for insurance and loans, fumigation guidelines, and findings on pullet laying age from Nebraska experiments.
Alex Laurie of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports winter handling guidance for gladiolus and dahlia. He notes yellowing tops occur about six weeks after bloom, signaling corms are ready to dig. Dig promptly to preserve cormlets, cut tops to within two inches, remove all cormlets to prevent next year’s setbacks.
Instructions for storing corms and dahlia roots emphasize shallow boxes in frost proof sheds with careful labeling to avoid varietal mix ups. After two weeks curing, corms are stored at 40 degrees with high humidity, old moth corms discarded, new corms separated, trays or bags used, ventilation adequate, and spring conditions kept from triggering growth. Dahlia roots are dug after frost, clumps left intact until spring, roots packed in peat moss or sawdust in boxes, stored at 40 to 45 degrees with high humidity, and roots kept upside down avoidance noted.
Dr W R Wertz of Ohio State University says US corn exports are too small to be directly altered by war, but demand for meat could push prices higher if war lasts long. He notes 1939 corn crop projections, abundant storage, and explains price moves tied to meat demand rather than war itself.
Rural residents flock to urban hospitals for medical and welfare services not found at home. A R Mangus notes census data showing about one seventh of rural mothers give birth in cities and around 9 percent of rural deaths occur there. The pattern varies by county with 20 urban industrial areas seeing a third of rural births outside home and 19 percent of rural decedents dying away from home. In 1936 many rural counties lacked hospital services and most births occurred at home.
For 32 years Henry Revers has operated in Oberlin drawing clients from across the United States. Professors at Oberlin College often request his antique furniture, and his pieces have recently appeared in Silver City New Mexico San Francisco and New York City. He is an expert cabinet maker who takes pride in flawless work and invites inquiry and inspections at his Oberlin shop.
Beal Lumber Company on Route 59 west of Elyria promotes window conditioning with double glazed sash to cut heat loss, save fuel, and improve comfort. Storm windows and doors, affordable installation, and custom pieces offered with planning help and free estimates.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation moved its twenty first annual convention to November 29 and 30 due to Thanksgiving shifting. General sessions occur in Memorial Hall Columbus a rural youth conference at the Neil House and the farm womens breakfast also at the Neil House. A 1000 voice chorus from county Farm Bureau groups will headline the evening entertainment along with youth council bands. Green cited attendance expected to exceed last year’s nearly 6000.
Ohio Farm Bureau and state agencies plan a statewide field day at the Ohio State Fairgrounds next Tuesday. Festivities include the 25th anniversary of the agricultural extension service at Ohio State University, a four day conference, a parade, county youth bands, and exhibits tracing Farm Bureau growth in Ohio. Governor Bricker and other officials will speak as 25,000 rural adults and youths attend.
In Kentucky bluegrass country farmers dispute Ohio views on maximum returns per acre. The report notes higher confidence in pasture productivity and potential yields, with emphasis on land quality and regional comparisons. Details include regional agriculture perspectives and implications for farming practice economics.
Ohio State University specialist L P McCann reports Kentucky livestock men find pasture and forage more profitable than grain feeding. Breeding Hereford herds on farms like Sam Martin's and G F Putnam's carry cattle with little or no grain, relying on good hay and pasture. A 25 herd Ohio record shows 757 calves reaching 400 pounds from 800 cows, supporting a shift toward pasture to lower costs without sacrificing meat output.
The National Fertilizer Association reports a survey of 32,000 farmers across 35 states. Forty seven percent conducted field experiments with different fertilizers and practices, while 44 percent tested fields with and without fertilizer to judge profitability. As a result, 42 percent improved their application methods.
Farmers cooperating with the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station report pasture experiments showing fertilizer use and good management can more than double net returns per acre. D R Dodd notes many plan to use more fertilizer this year, while few report unsatisfactory fertilizer results in the past three years.
An agricultural expert urges lime application now via county agents and a soil test. He recommends phosphate or phosphate plus potash fertilization with a drill, noting higher returns for phosphate alone and better per acre gains with the combo. Potash is more needed on heavier soils in the northeast and southwest Ohio. Apply no lighter than 300 pounds per acre of 20 percent superphosphate or 0-14-6, with 500 to 600 pounds preferred. Time window is September 1 to April, with repeat treatment every four to five years.
Mr and Mrs Ray Naegele and son of St Louis and Michigan visited Mrs Conrad Naegele and Mr and Mrs John Naegele. Clayton Welch left the Naegele home to live with his parents in Rivers Corners. Mr and Mrs Clem Finkle and family and Mr and Mrs Vaughn Finkle and daughter visited Norwalk, calling on Mrs Wheeler who is very ill. Lawrence Thudium joined Fred Harris for Sunday dinner and with grandparents Mr and Mrs F B Thudium for supper. Mrs C J Chapman has an infected tooth. Clarence Hines and Arnold Hines returned to Apopka Florida after a summer visit. Dorothy Hines left with her uncle and aunt for Apopka.
Ohio farm loan figures show investors have over 1.007 billion dollars tied in buildings equipment and rural electrification. Professor G W McCuen of Ohio State University argues only about a quarter of needed protection funds are spent annually. Without planned upkeep the investment dissipates faster, especially in low income periods. OSU offers engineering guidance. county agents can arrange meetings and farmers can gain help from a corps of agricultural engineers. Local social notes include visits from Lorain and Elyria residents. Sweden’s dole recipients face government work calls for public utilities.
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