Ashland Junction Experimental Station Set for Station Day
Get Together Meeting at Ashland Junction Experimental Station on that date. Noted farm experts to come. Demonstrations show progress in pea strain development for upper Wisconsin with 23 new varieties. Speakers include E. J. Delwiche and others. Cow judging by George Humphrey accompanies talks on co operatives and buying power.
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Ashland Junction
Wisconsin
Ashland Jet Branch
E. J. Delwiche
M. H. Wright
W. E. Brubaker
John Walz
H. J. Rahmlow
Ashland Jct
Upper
Mr. Delwiche
Frank B. Morison
Agricultural- Experiment Station
University of Wisconsin
George C. Humphrey
Wisconsin Farmers urged to unite for market driven cooperatives
The Division of Markets notes a surge in Wisconsin farmers joining cooperatives and federations. It warns success hinges on environment and market conditions, urging farmers to unite to influence price setting and control the forces shaping demand and prices for farm products.
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Wisconsin
Co-Operative Association
Holstein Breeders to Hold Annual Picnic at Russel Crossing
Holstein breeders gather June 29 in Russel at Russels Crossing school house six miles north of Bayfield. Prof Geo Humphrey to address the meeting and judge cows, with L L Oldham State Sect present. A Scrub Bull Funeral feature to honor Russel as an early Pure Bred breeding town. Ministers and Bayfield businessmen plan music for the event.
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Russels Crossing
Russel
Bayfield
Russels’ Crossing
Geo. Humphrey
L. L. Oldham
Bayfeld
Moquah Fair Association Elects Officers
Moquah community farmers and Local Fair Association members elected officers: President Jerry Novak, Vice-President Andrew Minalik, Secretary T. C. Schutt, and Treasurer John Kolarsky. They set Aug 15 for the fair with a Guernsey consignment sale and plan a big day with noted judges from the College of Agriculture Madison and other breeders.
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Jerry Novak
Andrew Minalik
T. C. Schutt
John Kolarsky
Guernsey
Geo. Humphrey
College of Agriculture
Madison
Uses Of Bordeaux Mixture In Garden Practices
Bordeaux mixture serves as a primary fungicide for vegetables potatoes grapes and ornamentals. Lime sulphur replaces it on apples and stone fruits. On potatoes it protects against fungi and prevents leaf burn in hot dry seasons. Adding Paris green or arsenate of lead boosts potato beetle control.
Poison bait method for cutworms using bran and poison
The article prescribes poisoned bran bait as the remedy for cutworms. It details a formula: 50 pounds wheat bran, two pounds paris green or crude arsenic, two quarts black strap molasses, water two to four quarts or more as needed. Mix dry ingredients then add diluted molasses, distribute over infested fields.
High Grade Fertilizer and Onion Set Planting Guide
The USDA advises using high grade fertilizer and frequent shallow stirring of surface soil for onions. Plant sets in rows 15 inches apart with 3 to 5 inches between plants, mulch with well rotted manure, and mix poultry or sheep manure sparingly. Scatter nitrate of soda between rows as plants enlarge to boost yield. A quart of sets yields about half a bushel of mature onions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Federal Reserve Board urged to back War Finance loans for livestock
The Federal Reserve Board has faced criticism for not loosening credit to the farm sector. It is urged to press Congress to authorize $50,000,000 in long term War Finance Corporation loans to relieve the livestock industry emergency. The move would ease production strains while keeping government financing out of direct private business.
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Federali,Reserve ‘Board
Federal Reserve’ Board
Congress
War Finance Corporation
Federal Reserve Board
Barns Exhibits Three-Legged Calf At Farm
George S. Barnes chairman of Barnes town shows a six week old calf with an extra leg growing normally. The three legged animal was spotted by a workman near the stables and proved slippery when chased. The abnormal limb is overdeveloped with the missing leg replaced by shoulder muscles.
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George S. Barnes
Barnes
George Barnes
Manure as Fertilizer Advice Emphasized
The article urges saving droppings from any flock to fertilize soil or to sell to those who can use them. It stresses careful storage and disposal to improve fertility and suggests redistribution to capable users.
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Ayily
Moquah Fair Association
Geo. Mertz
Washburn, Wis
Hansen Lumber Co
Omaha St
Duluth Floral Co
Duluth, Minn
EAGLE
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Union Meat Market
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Wsoleum
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Geo. R. Moore
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