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Newspaper

Westville Indicator

Location

Westville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1917

Page

10

LaPorte County Home Project Drives Youth In Farming

LaPorte County extends a county wide home project program with 400 plus youths ages ten to twenty one. Lester enters pig feeding with Picky Woorsh-Woorsh, aiming for county fair prizes and Purdue short course. District leaders, Purdue University backing, and follow up visits drive practical learning by doing in agriculture and home economics.

Lester LaPorte ‘Coun‘ty Purdue University Dickens Squeer Winder Smike LaPorte County County Board of Education and Vocational Conference Committee Indiana J. D. Harper Lulu M. Williams Pat LaPorte Father Department of Agriculture Washington

Bring Your Dinner to the Fair Picnic Reminder

The notice invites families to attend the fair with their own dinner and supper, enjoy a basket picnic under shady trees, and drink pure cool well water on site. It encourages making the event an annual family outing with friends.

Acid phosphate boosts wheat yields on stubble lands

Seeding wheat on stubble lands with 250 pounds per acre acid phosphate increases yield and quality. The fertilizer improves winter vitality and gives the crop an earlier spring start.

Canning and Silos Promoted to Save Short Corn Crop

A notice urges extending canning to corn, making silos as common as mail boxes. With a very short corn crop, the best feeding value depends on conserving every blade and stalk, and the silo is presented as the solution. Orders should be placed early to build silos.

Midway Promises Lively Scene for Big Event

Don’t miss the big Midway as it promises a lively scene with concerts games and crowds. The lively area draws visitors and vendors for a festive atmosphere and wide variety of activities.

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Mary Same John First County Home Project
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