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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1955
Page
8
The easing drought and heavy insect infestations may make 1955 a peak year for organic pesticides. Production could reach as high as 480 million pounds, surpassing 1954 and approaching 1951 figures, with cotton pests and weed pressures shaping demand for herbicides and synthetic organics amid market and supply tensions.
The magazine notes rising pesticide use boosted by exports and public health purchases abroad. In 1954 U.S. shipments totaled 274 million pounds, up five percent from 1933, with higher exports in early 1953. Tighter land limits push farmers to rely on chemicals to sustain output, while inventories and prices stay firm.
A farmer details a rat resurgence and an eradication plan using Warfarin bait. Steps include cleaning rat hideouts and shelter, raising off-ground materials, and securing food sources. Warfarin bait expects quick declines in 10 days to two weeks, with rodents drawn to water for final intake.
A new revised edition of the Farmstead Wiring Handbook outlines upgraded standards for farm electrical systems. Ohio State University extension engineer notes 200 amp service entrances, No. 2 copper conductors, No. 6 aluminum, and No. 12 branch circuits, with guidance for equipment like milking pits and silo unloaders.
A chaotic scene outside a city assembly led to tense exchanges as educators and students protested a policy on teaching amid a tense week. Officials urged calm while a pamphlet campaign emerged supporting targeted reforms.
Hans R Bonohe is appointed Extension Dairy Specialist in dairy science at Ohio State University. Donoho, a Weakley County Tennessee native, grew up on a dairy farm in Western Kentucky and earned a PhD in dairy science at Ohio State in 1958. He has worked with the Jackson Purchase Cow Testing Association, the University of Kentucky, the Kentucky Association of Animal Breeders, and as a research assistant under T. M. Ludwick at Ohio State University.
Berlin Heights firm Hatley Truck and Implement Co features the McCormick No 2 ME corn picker and husker from International Harvester Co. The two-row, mounted machine harvests up to 24 acres per hour, adapts to ground undulations, frees down stalks, and includes a grain tight elevator and hinged center divider. Robert Jones invites demonstrations.
Foote promotes the Wright gasoline saw as the biggest advance in 30 years for timber work. The unit operates on a reciprocating blade principle, offering extended cutting power for trimming trees felling lumber and other wood jobs.
Washington officials study effects of futures trading on perishable crops with emphasis on onions and potatoes. Farm machinery dealer touts a handsaw with 17 exclusive features from Wright Power Saw and Tool Corp. Joe Moore, top young farmer, honored in Washington ceremony earning $1000 prize at 21. US Agriculture pushes overseas sales of sats and fats and oils with Greece Spain and Italy in deals. Benson to deliver major farm address in Moorhead, Minn.
Austin E Showman appointed assistant extension editor in the Office of Information at Ohio State University pending Board of Trustees approval. W B Wood, Ohio Agricultural Extension director, says Showman will write and edit agricultural news releases for daily and weekly papers and farm publications. Showman, a Henry County native and Fenn College alumnus, has 13 years of news writing experience on Circleville Herald and Marion Star staffs and eight years with Weekly Star Farmer in Kansas City. he is married with a young child.
A Chicago couple praise their 13 month old son Brian Joyce as a near genius with a social security number, 100 word vocabulary, and early standing and roller skating but note he tries to eat flowers, tempering the claim of genius.
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