Agricultural cooperative event notes in Grant County
The agricultural department conducted a cooperative program with the Indiana Federation of Farmers, Van Buren Township Agricultural Association, Grant County Agricultural Association, United States Department of Agriculture, and Purdue University to support farming interests in Grant and neighboring counties.
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Indiana Federation of Farmers
van Buren Township Agricultural Association
Grant County Agricultural Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Purdue University
Grant
Uniform wool plan gains success in Indiana county units
Indiana Federation of Farmers Association reports strong success of the uniform plan to combine wool clips through county units. The plan bids the wool to highest cash bidder, not to Chicago co op warehouses, with contracts signed by growers and county canvasses.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Federation of Farmers
Chicago
Federation
United States Agricultural Department
Lewis Tylor
Corn Belt
Boost and the World Boosts with You Poem Fragment
A motivational quatrain urges continual effort and resilience. It repeats that boosting others lifts all, and that one should rise after a fall rather than cry. The prose voice endorses persistent energy as a personal and communal virtue.
Grant County Veterans Picnic Set for Next Wednesday
The Grant County Veterans Association will hold its annual picnic at Matters Park next Wednesday. All soldiers of all wars and their families are especially invited with a cordial invitation to the public. Bring filled baskets and enjoy the day. Carl Houston of Marion is chairman of the committee this year.
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Grant County Veterans Association
Matters Park
Carl Houston
Marion
Remittance Appeal Aims to Fund House and Lot Purchase
The message urges readers to send $1.50 each to cover a house and lot cost. It warns not to delay subscriptions and to rush to the post office today, noting the address remains unchanged.
Fremont Doyle Sets Pace Plowing 12 Acres on Horton Farm
Fremont Doyle and his Fordson powered a solid day on the E. H. Horton farm. He started around 9 in the morning and by 6 in the evening had plowed 12 acres, with only a brief dinner break. Horton praised the day’s results, noting Doyle’s skill as a top mechanic gives him a working edge.
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Fremont Doyle
Fordson
E. H. Horton
Farm Food Production For Family Sustenance
The garden and live stock on a farm usually supply most family food with little interference to regular farm work. The U S Department of Agriculture notes that on small farms producing family food directly from the farm adds to income safety and profitability by reducing reliance on external purchases and valuing farm supplied fuel and shelter as rent or investment interest.
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United State Department of Agriculture
Drainage Tips for Wet Garden Land
Garden land prone to wetness should be thoroughly drained before planting. If drains or ditches cannot be provided, plant crops on slight ridges to keep roots above the water table.
Gardening Tips From A Farmer
Advice on practical farming and home garden care. Emphasizes planning with a will to cultivate, prudent budgeting in tractor maintenance, and sparing use of oil. Claims potato blight prevention by spraying and recommends a hotbed for early vegetables in sunny corners.
How to Plant Potato Seed
Irish potato seed should not be cut until everything is ready for planting. Cut the potatoes, open the furrows, drop the seed and cover it quickly, so that neither the seed nor the soil will become dry during the operation. The success of any garden crop depends largely upon how it is planted. It pays to make a good start.
Home Payment Notice Echoes Harsh Landlord Demand
A terse warning states the home will be paid for and tenants in arrears must settle promptly, either by presenting the payment in person or via the first mail. The tone implies imminent action by the creditor.
Dan Camblin Letters Touch Home Visits and Snakes
D A N Camblin writes from Van Buren sharing visits with Roy Harvey and Berdena, reports on well construction and a 4000 barrel expectation, mentions Indiana visitors, Bartlesville talk, a mysterious Robert Camblin, and a snake tale from a boiler. He teases local correspondents and invites readers to read John Sparks on fish.
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Roy Harvey
Berdena
Corda
Matt Guinnip
Clell Farr
Indiana
Virgil
Bartlesville
Tomp Stackhouse
Camblins
Rebekah Lodge
Robert Camblin
Landersville
Wm. Knight
Bee Tree
van Buren News
John Sparks
John
Tidle Oil Co
D. B. Camblin
Modern Warehouses in Northern States
United States Department of Agriculture recommends modern warehouses in the north kept above 42 degrees Fahrenheit with ample ventilation to remove moisture. Walls should have multiple lumber layers and air spaces, heating used only as needed, storage in slatted crates, and deep placement for bulbs. dry cellars at 32 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit offer acceptable results. Pricing note: eighty acres at $150 an acre. Ney son & DePoy.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Notice to Settle After Stock Sale
Notice to settle. Having disposed of the Van Buren Hardware Co. stock, all parties who know themselves indebted to us are requested to call at the office of the Boss Pulling Machine Co. and settle.
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van Buren Hardware Co
Boss Pulling Machine Co
Seitle
Indebted Reader Warns Editor Over Due Subscription
A clipped plea warns a subscriber named W. C. Booz to settle next to avoid the editor sleeping outdoors, highlighting a local plea for payment of subscriptions.
Sawmill Sold, Debts Urgently Requested for Settlement
After selling their sawmill, Michaud and Sullivan urge all persons knowing themselves indebted to call and settle at once.
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Michaud & Sullivan
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OUR Agricultural Department
Veterans’ Picnic
Robes van Buren, Ind
Dan Cambling
van Buren
Neyson & DePoy
J.j.shuff
Livestock Insurance
Ned Conwell
W. C. Booz
Tr. C. Dire
Cole’s
Cole
van Buren, Indiana
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