Farming groups unite in Grant County agricultural effort
A cooperative program brings together the Indiana Federation of Farmers, Van Buren Township Agricultural Association, Grant County Agricultural Association, United States Department of Agriculture, and Purdue University to promote farming interests in Grant and neighboring counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Federation of Farmers
van Buren Township Agricultural Association
Grant County Agricultural Association
United States Department of Agriculture
Purdue University
Grant
Indiana Farmers Federation Sees 86 Affiliated Counties
Indianapolis June 7 E E Reynolds treasurer reports eighty six Indiana counties have affiliated with the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations leaving six unorganized. Districts show five of ten at full organization, with district directors named including Warren Topeka Thompson and Walker Montpelier. Officials aim for one hundred percent membership by the November convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
E. E. Reynolds
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
J. A. Warren
Keats
Indiana
Elkhart County
R. L. Thompson
Topeka
Jasper County
H.T. Walker
Montpelier
State Federation
Qoscar Larm
Oxford
Owen County
J. W. Raub
Ellettsville
Brown County
Hope
Dubois
Perry
J. J. Brown
Rockport
J. G. Klein
North Vernon
Expensive Shoes and Confederate Paper Money Slump
The Houston Post notes the collapse of Confederate currency after the Civil War and a tale from General Milholland about two Confederate soldiers bargaining over a horse. One offers up to 100000 while the owner claims a 120000 shod price, illustrating inflation and devaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milholland
Lee
Jim
Houston Post
Notice to Settle After Sawmill Sale
Having sold our sawmill, all persons knowing themselves indebted to the undersigned are urged to call and settle at once. Michaud and Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaud & Sullivan
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward
One hundred dollars reward offered for a cure of catarrh Hall's Catarrh Cure is promoted as a long standing remedy claiming blood action cleanses mucous surfaces and heals diseased areas Testimonials available upon request from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Mrugegists
Farmers Advertising As Business To Sell Produce
Farmers must advertise to compete like other businesses. Want ads pay when well written, with clear description and price. Compare a vague ad to a detailed one showing age breeding and price to entice buyers. try several properly written ads in the News-Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Bluffton
Ind
News-Eagle
Preventing Gapes in Chickens Warns Purdue Expert
A Purdue University poultry expert outlines steps to prevent gapes in chicks. Kill and burn affected birds, move to uncontaminated land, keep birds off wet grass, add creolin to drinking water, and relocate to a fresh area with plowed, limed soil and new grass, allowing two years before reuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Phillips
Purdue University Poultry Department
Colts on Pasture Need Some Grain
Colts cannot develop proper bone and muscle on grass alone. Feed oats twice daily or an equivalent mix such as corn and bran. adjust amounts by judgment to keep colts thrifty. When pastures are short, increase grain and perhaps add bright hay. Purdue University guidance notes a trough feeding method and secure post mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Schwab
Indiana Livestock Breeders See Statewide Growth
Purdue University extension bulletin reports 142 livestock breeders associations active in Indiana as of January 31, with rapid growth since. The groups span nearly every county and bolster state cattle and livestock promotion through tours, shows, sales, and youth clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
G. W. Rosencrans
Agriculture Extension Department
Purdue University
Fort Wayne
Feeding Colts for Future Horses Adage and Tips
The article advises creating dark, fly-free spaces for young horses during summer and stresses abundant feeding as good work horses become scarce. It ends with the adage that a colt's breeding and feeding determine the horse's future quality.
Notice to debtors after stock disposal
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 Cp. and seize such indebtedness at once. W. C. Booz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Hardware Co
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OUR Agricultural Department
Df. Roberts
van Buren
Phillips
Purdue
Livestock Association
Indiana—Mans
W. C. Booz
Livestock Insurance
Ned Conwell
Dio
Aan
Cole’s
Cole
van Buren, Indiana
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