The Screwworm Case and Pesticide Rise
The article details the screwworm eradication in Florida using sterilized male pests and gamma radiation, the future use of radiation against other pests, and comments by Dr. Ordway Starnes on pests, nematodes, and the growing role and safety testing of chemical pesticides. It notes numbers on cotton weed control, World War I pesticide variety, and the expanding chemical era in U.S. agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catte
Florida
U.S
Ordway Starnes
Rutgers
State University of New Jersey
New Jersey
Starnes
Firman Bear
Soil Science
George Krieger
Ethyl Corporation
Kreger
Krieger
Smith College 1997 grads See Most Enter Teaching Field
Officials report more 1997 graduates entering teaching than any class in a decade. One of nine graduates holds a teaching position while 61 others from last June’s class are pursuing further study, with some preparing to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Ecade
Marafuel Promises Clean Dependable Heat and Prompt Delivery
Marafuel offers clean dependable heat with a delivery service praised for promptness and reliability. The insured Budget Payment Plan is underwritten by a life insurance company and covers uniform monthly payments against illness or accident at no extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marafuel
Legal Reserve Lifesurance Company
Farm Bureau Pole Buildings Cut Costs
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative reports over 300 pole buildings erected in three years. Three teams work on sizes from 12 by 12 to 40 by 300 feet, designed to purchaser needs with emphasis on appearance and quality. Basic construction runs about per square foot with creosoted poles guaranteed 30 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Herrmann
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative
Herrmenn
Ioom Koppers Co
United States Steel
Farm Bureau
Hay harvest dates urged by Lorain County agent Thoburn
Thorburn county extension cautioned farmers to finish the last alfalfa harvest by September 7. Some may need another cut before October 3, but harvesting after Sept 7 risks winter kill and lowers next year’s yield. Thoburn advised four tons of malch per acre to protect root reserves and reduce late season risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Thorburn County
Harold
Thoburn
Fall Is Time For Taking Soil Samples
The Lorain County Extension Service says fall is ideal for soil samples. Sampling in fall is as accurate as spring and helps farmers plan fertilizer needs. Harold J. Thoburn notes complete soil sampling and testing are available through the extension service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Extension Service
Harold J. Thoburn
Extension Service
Belden PTA Sets First Meeting of School Year
The Belden Parent Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the school year at the Belden school this Wednesday. Teachers and PTA executive officers will be introduced during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beldex
Belden
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Housing Regulations Change Expands Farm Housing Loans
A new rule allows farmers who produce at least 400 dollars of commodities annually for sale or home use to be eligible for Farm Housing loans, given other requirements are met. Loans, long term up to 33 years, are issued to fund construction and repair of farm service buildings and dwellings.
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Lloyd L. Mambourg
Farmers Home Administration
Lorain County
Woosters
Ioans
United States
West North Street
Wooster
America
Sandi's
White House
Flamingo Tongues Delight Roman Gourmets in Antiquity
Amid ancient Rome, prominent gourmets prized flamingo tongues as a luxury delicacy. The dish showcased wealth and culinary prestige, with hosts emphasizing exotic provenance and refined taste during banquets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Farm plea to Dick and Jack on solving the farm problem
A reader urges candidates Dick and Jack to address the farm problem with sincerity. The letter argues farms face rising costs and delayed income, noting retail buys versus wholesale prices, price supports as patchwork, and the need for a simple, effective national program. The writer stresses farming's value to America and asks for honest, concrete policy commitments.
Fuldheim To Speak At Northeast County Rally
Cleveland television personality Dorothy Fuldheim will address delegates from Lorain and 15 other northeast counties at a day long rally October 18 in Cuyahoga Falls. The event at Cathedral of Tomorrow includes a 10 30 a m talk and tickets from county FR members or the Elyria FB office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wil Bhe
Cuyahoge Falls
Dorothy Fuldheim
Wews-Tv
Lorain
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Portage Trail
Elyria
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By Gardner Soule
Ueale
D E Il Frear
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry
Pennsylvania State University
Amary
Litaat
Farm Bureau Cooperatives
Huron Street
Erie
Ontario
Grafton
Ohio
Wm. W. Gotz
Marshfield
Wis
Wayne
ANE FS
Lal Aoe
Kipton
Oberlin
Birmingham
Maratuel
Center Ridge
Elytia
H. MW. Keighley & Son, Inc. Sr
Oberlin, Ohio
Gehl
Jim Scheafer
Belden, Ohio
Kenneth Brill
Whitney Rd
Rt. 58
Berwind
Kentucky
Sohic
LaGrange Tractor Sales
By Ed Harris
Jack
Wie
Giag
Ami
Fellows
Fuldheim
Elyria Implement, Inc
Oberlin Road
Wayne Poultry
Fann Grain
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