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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1952
Page
16
September is the ideal time to plant daffodils in the Elyria area with November as a latest option. Planting now helps roots anchor the bulbs to resist winter thawing and ensures stronger blooms next spring. Lifespan tips include lifting old bulbs every five years and using bone meal to refresh soil for fuller blooms.
Columbus Ohio disk ing proves superior to plowing for preparing the wheat seed bed after oats in dry weather says Earl Jones extension agronomist at Ohio State University. Plowing controls volunteer oats better than disking. An ideal seed bed is mellow on top and compact below with few surface clods not harmful. Overworking soil offers no advantage. If wheat follows cultivated crops advisable methods depend on conditions.
Agricultural notes urge using chopped crop residue to shield soil in winter and ensure land is ready to supply winter pasture crops. Authorities stress securing land for feeding winter pastures and crops.
The Midwest Soil Improvement Committee reports Ohio 1951 milk production at 5.165 billion pounds, down from 5.292 billion in 1945. Based on U S Department of Agriculture statistics, the decline could signal dairy shortages in the corn belt as seven of ten Midwestern states show drops. A stray line notes pewter cleaning with warm vinegar.
Ohio 4-H club members who won state poultry demonstrations will compete September 30 at the North eastern Poultry Producers' Council Exposition with 14 other states. Bryan and Findlay representatives join Lindsey and New Washington for egg grading and poultry meat demonstrations. alternates named.
The Timber Harvest Show at the Southeastern Substation of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station runs October 15 and 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carpenter in Meigs County. Demonstrations cover forestry, logging, and sawmilling with emphasis on light equipment for farm timber, including tractors, loading devices, saws, and new dry kiln methods. Cash prizes and contests with state championships will be awarded, entry by October 10 through local farm foresters or county agents.
Color can save lives on the farm by improving visibility in hazardous areas. Paint stair edges white or bright yellow with black stripes and install a hand rail to curb falls. Mark tools in bright color, add light backgrounds, and paint the wall behind work benches white to reflect more light. Apply color strategically to reduce accidents.
An adjustable feeder prevents wind intrusion by using a Sé-gallen barrel mounted on a frame. Flared sides redirect airflow away from the feed. The frame supports easy movement and acts as a skid to keep the unit in place while rotating.
September brings a wide range of dahlias from small pompous to large cactus types. To keep cut blooms fresh, common methods include cutting the stem at an angle and cooling the end in water, with some adding a brief boil before placing in fresh water.
Wooster Ohio entomologist C R Neiswander of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station reports house flies show increased resistance to DDT. He notes sanitation lapses and breeding sites near stables and barns, with lindane sprays as alternatives. Four to five week protection per application.
A. B. Graham, pioneer of Ohio’s 4-H Club movement, urged expanding club work to city youth at the 35th Ohio 4-H Club Congress held at Ohio State University. He proposed tax legislation to enable this expansion and outlined six steps for better leadership, training, and citizenship within 4-H. Future housing demand was noted with 6,300,000 new homes planned in the next decade.
Col umbus report cites 12 060 fire deaths last year with about one third in rural areas. C C Lang Ohio rural safety committee chair urges fire prevention week set for October 5 to 11. NFPA links 90 percent of rural fires to common hazards and human carelessness.
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