Farming Facts Worth Knowing
A recap of practical farm science notes from John Robertson of South Dakota to Cornell and Wisconsin experiments. Topics include hillside water retention with cross dikes, value of supplements for hogs, calf rearing without skimmilk, Holstein heifer growth on alfalfa, safety lantern holders, mineral mixtures for sows, grass silage on slopes, fish meal versus tankage for hogs, and seedbed preparation with disk and cultipacker.
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John Robertson
Fall River County
South Dakota
North Carolina
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Wyoming
Widow 90 Sees After Six Years In Darkness
MARION Ill After six years of blindness Mrs Sam VcNeil a 90 year old widow had one cataract removed. A day after bandages were removed she told the doctor she could only see one finger. The doctor replied that is all she is holding up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ill
Sam VcNeil
Farm income in Ohio reported best in years
Ohio farmers finish a bountiful harvest season with income likely higher than any year since 1929 says Professor W R Wertz of Ohio State University. He notes state purchasing power at 116 versus 103 nationally, and outlines which crops and sectors drive gains, including meat animals and soybeans, with oats and certain crops lagging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
W. R. Wertz
Department of Rural Economies
Ohio State University
United States
Welss
Professor Wertz
Wertz
University
Ohio Corn Growers Field Day Near Upper Sandusky
Ohio State University extension agronomist Earl Jones announces a field day at Walton Farm near Upper Sandusky on October 27. Two husking contests begin at 10 a.m. with state champions in shock and stalk husking. only top stalk husker advances to the national contest in Missouri. Events include a brief program and speeches. results posted after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbbis
King Corn
Walton Farm
Upper Sandusky
Earl Jones
Extension Agronomist
Ohio State University
Missouri
Jones
Guy Miller
C. W. Hammans
Ohio Farm Income Surges Past Earlier Years in 1937
Rural economists at the University estimate total 1937 farm income at 343 million dollars, more than double the 1932 level. Purchasing power for Ohio farmers in 1937 stood at 67 versus 116 in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Ohio
Ohio State plots dairy farm show on corn and lime uses
The economics department at Ohio State University will discuss corn and lime use on farms along with a horse show and husking contest. Exhibits highlight hybrid corn benefits and lime in rotations. Walton Farm visitors can view farm tools in action as part of the day’s demonstrations. Istanbul police use poison gas rifles on stray dogs and cats to anesthetize and remove them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State University
Amt Lmat Husbandry
Ohio
Jones
Walton Farm
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Willard Bolte
Jimmie Rice
Cornell University
Georgia
Georgis
Tattersall Dairy
Ford
Chevrolet
Ning
WESCO
Kellogg’s All Bran
Kroger
Country Club Our
Jack Frost
Coffee Headquarters
Chase & Sanborn
COFFE
Maxwell House
Kaffee Hag
Jewel OF
ALL
Michigan Navy
Avondale
California
Dole Pineapple
Oleo
Country Club
Warasching Cherries
Rwice
Kroger Stores
Kellogg’s All Bran For Health
Ohio Corn Growers
Istanbul
Turkey
Guthrie’s
Edwards Food Store
Pumpki
Edwards
Farey Edwards
B. Biscuit Co
Bette
Ake
Macar
Milan
Farina
Iceberg
Hunt Club
Sunkist
Pascal Celery
Swift
Frank Jacobs
Woodford Ave
A. D. Hales
Corner of
8Th & Middle Guthrie’s Model Food Store
E. V. Portman Cor
Cleveland St
Gulf Road
Korb & Bellingham Cor
Cleveland & Olive Sts
J. H. Lantz
No. Eaton
H. Naylor
LaGrange
C. Berk
Atherst
E. H. Ruth
South Amherst
Nowak Food Market
Spencer, O
Levi Smith & Son
Wellington
Stanley & Long, Chatham
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