Agricultural departments unite for Grant County farming interests
The Indiana Federation of Farmers and Van Buren Township Agricultural Association join the Grant County Agricultural Association and Purdue University with the United States Department of Agriculture in a cooperative effort. This coalition aims to support farming in Grant and nearby 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
State of
Indiana
County of
I. E. S. Howard
van Buren State Bank
van Buren
B.S. Howard
W. A. Paxton
When Should April Hatched Pullets Begin Laying
Purdue Extension data show wide variation in Indiana with some pullets laying in September and others not until March. The article advises moving early hatched pullets to winter quarters by mid October, preventing night crowding, ensuring plenty of mash and some grain, and maintaining consistent feeding after relocation to promote winter laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extension Poultrymen
Purdue University
Indiana
Plymouth Rock
Remedy Saved Life in Chronic Diarrhea Case
Mrs. J. S. Smith of Seneca Falls N Y testifies that Chamberlains Diarrhoea Remedy treated chronic diarrhoea and proved prompt and effective, sometimes the only relief. The aged gentleman lived with them and the remedy, she says, saved his life on multiple occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. S. Smith
Seneca Falls
N. Y
Simple Form 10 Organize Farmers
The simple form of organization suffices for cooperative livestock shipping associations. No capital is needed as payment comes only after market returns. Farmers meet, adopt a constitution and by laws, elect officers and a board, which appoints a manager. Incorporation is advised for legal protection and to allow suing. The cost is small, usually under $10, and the USDA provides model constitutions and by laws.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Decline of Animal Products in U S Agricultural Exports
The article traces how animal products fell from 29.8 percent of export value in 1893 to 16.9 percent in 1909 1913, then surged during World War I to 29.4 percent. It notes crops gained when animal products fell and emphasizes values, not quantities, while showing a rise from 27.5 to 89.1 percent in 1894 1918.
Fly Repellents for Cows Recommended by Missouri Dairy Expert
Dr. C. H. Eckles of Missouri University outlines two affordable fly repellent formulas for dairy cows. First mix includes fish oil, pine tar, pennyroyal, and kerosene. second combines fish oil, petroleum, and carbolic acid. Both are best applied with a hand spray pump, usually once daily before evening milking.
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C. H. Eckles
Department of Dairying
Missouri University College of Agriculture
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted by Systemic Remedy
Claim that catarrhal deafness hinges on inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. The advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures via the blood, offering one hundred dollars for any uncured case and promising circulars from J Cheney & Co of Toledo.
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Hall
J. Cheney &Co
Toledo
Nelson and DePoy Offer 112 Acre Lot at 200 Per Acre
Nelson and DePoy list 112 acres for sale at 200 dollars per acre. The tract is offered as a single property with price stated for potential buyers. The listing highlights the size and asking price without additional terms.
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Nelson & DePoy
Prices Down Says U S D A Review
The U S Department of Agriculture reports prices paid to food producers fell in August, with a 10.6 percent drop for principal crops like grains fruits and vegetables and a 2.3 percent decline for livestock and poultry between July 1 and August 14, exceeding typical seasonal declines. The review states the decrease is not due to ordinary seasonal factors and contrasts with ten year trends where livestock prices rose on average.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Grapes for sale and health tip notice
Advertisement notes grapes for sale and promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for regular bowels. It instructs contact Wesley Shrock and claims the tablets are easy to take and gentle in effect for good health.
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Wesley Shrock
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Sunny Side Duroc Farm
Joe Orion
Charles Lowery
Mea
The
National Farm Weekly
J.j.shuff
Livestock Insurance
Eagle “Mikado
IGG
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Farmers OF Community
J.a.long Co
J. D. Gallion
O. A. Mathias
Swift & Co
John J. Howard
Is. S. Howard
W. C. Booz
Vicce-Pres
Guy Ducknall
Claud Dillon
Perate
Resources
U. S
Nelson&stridler
van Buren, Indiana
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