Jackson Township Women Organize for Community Work
The Jackson Township Farmers Federation held its regular meeting at McNatt Hall with about 50 attendees. Mrs. Maude Jones was elected president. Icey Tharp secretary and Rose Luckey treasurer. A June program committee was named and a fall agriculture and livestock exhibit was proposed for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
E. B. Newell
Tharp
Maude Jones
Icey Tharp
Rose Luckey
O. R. Williams
Bert Jones
John James
Pooling of Wool 3 Arranged for
The County Wool Committee met at the Grant County Agricultural Association rooms and decided to pool the 1922 wool clip. They urge farmers to participate for potential high prices. Paper twine should be used and will be available soon at the Upland elevator and Farmers Headquarters in Marion. Wool will be accepted in Marion on June 5 Fairmount June 6 and Upland June 7 and 8 with an advance payment to be determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Grant County Agricultural Association
Upland
Marion
Fairmount
First Cultivation of Corn Emphasizes Timely Weeding
Early cultivation is crucial to corn growth. Once seedlings appear, stir the land promptly unless heavy rains have occurred. Begin as soon as rows are visible, delay after planting if rain is scant. Shallow dirt is recommended to avoid covering or harming young plants.
All-Season Pea Planting Guide From USDA Advice
The guide outlines soil prep, seed spacing of 15 to 20 seeds per foot, 3 inch depth, and firming soil. It recommends staggered plantings every two weeks for a continuous supply using Alaska Gradus Thomas Laxton Excelsior and Telephone varieties. After harvest, vines are removed and ground used for late crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Alaska
Gradus
Thomas Laxton
Evils of Constipation and Tips for Regular Bowels
A health note warns that severe constipation can lead to appendicitis and urges regular bowel movements. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as an effective easy to take gentle remedy to avoid the danger.
Tomato Planes Protect From Southwest Winds
Select a semi protected location from the southwest winds for home tomato plants. Buildings trees a hill or corn afford protection. Do not set plants too close to shade. Fertilize the soil. Set plants deep in rows five feet apart and plants two or three feet in rows.
Mr. Austin Smith Spends Friday Night with Red Key Pair
Mr. Austin Smith and a friend of Red Key visited Mr. and Mrs. Lon Calvin on Friday night, sharing time at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Smith
Red Key
Lon Calvin
Alfalfa Sowed With Peas Yields Rich Stand in Massachusetts
Farmers report an early ground preparation for alfalfa mixed with peas and clover in Massachusetts. The stand thrived with a moist summer, producing a heavy September cut and two subsequent crops the following season.
Dinner guests join Weichts and Carrs Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lyman Weicht and family were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Carr Mrs Dixon and Mrs May on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Weicht
Carr
Dixon
May
Preparing Soil for Alfalfa Growth in Dry Beds
Alfalfa demands well drained land and a dry living space. Sweet soil with limestone aids field prep. Inoculating the soil gives roots a proper start and fertility ensures a strong, vigorous plant.
Nomination of M A Jackson for Salimonne Assessor
M A Jackson formerly of this township was nominated for assessor of Salimonne township Huntington county at the recent primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Jackson
Salimonne
Huntington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Icy Tharp
NEW Auxiliary TO Farm Federation
Borderland Coal
E. McVicker, Mer
Purina
Purina Baby Chekry
Purina Chicken
Farmers Elevator Company
E. McVicker
Massachusetts
Love Bros
DE Laval
COLE
Fairbanks & Morse
Arthur H. Nye
BLUE
Prince
Duke
Jack
Walt Maddux
van Buren
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