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Newspaper
Van Buren News Eagle
Location
Van Buren, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1922
Page
5
J J Davis from Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station explains chinch bugs have begun a second generation in cornfields. Eggs are being laid and, if unchecked by natural conditions, will injure corn by weakening plants and reducing yields.
Indiana agricultural notes discuss chinch bug infestations for next season, controls, and effects of weather. It also analyzes marketing timing for farm products, noting September usually yields higher prices for corn and hogs and outlining holding costs and price trends under Purdue research.
Purdue University extension drive spurs Jennings county farmers to boost flocks. County Agent Floyd W. Potts reports 20 cockerels from hens laying 200 eggs yearly will be used to breed up local poultry.
Disorders of the bowels are extremely dangerous in hot weather. Protect yourself and family this summer with Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It can be depended upon and many have testified to its excellence.
Supreme Secretary William J. McGinley told the Atlantic City convention that from June 30, 1921, to June 30, 1922 the Knights of Columbus added 83,904 members and increased assets by 2,196,559.75 dollars, bringing total assets near 15 million with New York leading member totals among states.
A 1897 Van Buren News clipping reports the August 6 1887 marriage of Wilbur Anderson and Ida Spark with Elder S H Beck presiding. Parents and many friends attended both ceremonies with generous hospitality and well wishes for the couple. The item also notes Grace Riley purchasing a new wheel, a delayed eastbound train causing Marion passengers to walk, Capie Deane’s fifteenth birthday surprise, and old loves renewing old attractions on the street.
J. H. Heaston and wife together with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lander and the Misses Maude and Louise Lander and Mr and Mrs. Robert Fisher, all of here, left yesterday for a two day fishing trip at Lake Webster. Charley Vance notes Heaston cannot join due to lack of funds.
Elder J. C. Frazee conducted a baptism for Allen Davis today noting his prior gambling trouble but signaling a recent change in character within the last week or two.
Dr. G A Landess bought a new wheel for his son Chester on Tuesday. McDougle and Son Grocers, formerly of Marion Indiana, have purchased John Winfield's stock, refitted the room, and will continue at the old stand aiming to retain Van Buren trade. W O Lawrence Farrville merchant plans to sell stock to Swindler and Sons.
W S Camblin took a business trip to Marion on Monday. Arthur Farnshell and family dined with Stephen Leverich and family on Sunday.
Call Charles Farr if you have corn to plow he introduces a new kind of plow for farming jobs in the field.
The first Indiana ton litter weigh in at six months reached 2610 pounds. Owned by F. H. Norman of Macy in Miami County, the 11 pigs grew from 2060 pounds at five months six days. Sired by a purebred Chester White boar, the litter began February 1 and reached final weight August 1. Norman earns a gold medal offer from the Indiana Livestock Breeders Association.
Mr and Mrs G W Camblin, Mr and Mrs Lysander Losure, Mr and Mrs J L Camblin, Mr and Mrs Henry Cochran spent Sunday at Minerva fishing enjoying a day by the water with friends and relatives.
A Georgia judge has ruled that flat irons are deadly weapons. The decision centers on the tool as a dangerous item under specific legal interpretations.
Lawrence County farmers hog down wheat and rye with a cooperative method. A June survey by County Agent C A Watson and a visiting committee estimated yields by averaging 15 farm estimates with little variance. Several weighings of hogs are planned and profits of $1.50 to $2 per bushel are claimed, potentially recommending the method countywide.
Indiana alfalfa fields show widespread leaf spot disease with many small brown spots on leaves turning yellow and dropping. The condition reduces hay yield and palatability, spreads by wind, and has no practicable control. experts advise monitoring and early cutting if severe.
Mrs. Mahala Burns of Savanna Missouri relates that a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy cured flux dysentery nine years ago and again a few doses cured a later attack. She has recommended it to dozens and will continue to do so.
Notice states the undersigned named as administrator of the Nathan Smith estate in Jefferson Township Grant County Indiana. The estate is described as solvent.
A description lists one wooden bedstead two feather beds one mattress several comforts and other two cupboards some dishes one sewing machine a number of small rugs one mirror several pictures in frames one metal top kitchen table.
Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as a remedy to improve digestion build a healthy appetite and promote gentle bowel movement.
In the life of the average Van Buren boy the saddest words of tongue or pen are When does school take up again. The remark captures a quiet longing for routine and the social rhythm of education in the town.
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