Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 33, Number 170, Decatur, Adams County, 19 July 1935 — Page 5

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fcS BULL IffiJEFEATURE If MIKE MY KS Be Exhibited I August 8 ■ il|ter(islill g nature of Clover- ■ itanv Da* '" l ”' h< ‘ I ' l at ' * ■'. Thursday. August 8. will be fc months old bull Vi?’’ -a on the Dyra Expedition. Cloverleaf -his null to Decatur for Kllsv and >’ »•"' I,e <‘ xhih,t, ’ d Ktb.n plac a- 438 South ■tester street. ■ k - ; had ’‘•■"h srM ' n |K.- h uii’-.I “* ' 'urue<l to the, vi h the Byrd Ant- -: »hm he was K ths' to -it spring lawn KT- < •:•■!• "’■ of agriculB; ; t r,ng in Washington, D. C. a 'iis'itn' that glass ■ fed for cattie. Earn.'. i> on of the Guern- ■ p. d a, tent from the ■fie,a "f I 'A .i.« ti«' by Ad"’WS ■^,, !H .;.e n »Uh fresh ■ ~ Southj| gi . ,iad most Soil’ll■Gin.>i»nrtl ’ c. I’enney of i JuneS y i'y ThurK>. \ i of Klondike « ■ at Little 'ii-al. The •;.. no- ■ .ik.-ll oil fl v o . -applied by

I CLOSE-OUT SALE Bl ALL MERCHANDISE ON FLOOR TO BE SOLD AT I PUBLIC AUCTION I Saturday Evening, July 20-7:30 P. M. Misting of Dining Room Suites, Living Room Suites. Odd Dressers, Mtsg Tables, Sewing Machines, Ice Boxes, Coal Range, Heating Mt. Beds complete. Twin Beds, Electric Radios. Electric Sweeper, ■ Breakfast Sets Combination Bookcase and Writing Desks, Ward- ■ Garden Tools, Lamps, and many other articles too numerous MetUn. I Murphy's Used Furniture Exchange S 164 S. Second St. Johnson. Auctioneer.

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| the American Guernsey cattle club. Officials of the department of i agriculture who inspected the cows upon their return were amazed by thejr condition after the 20,000 mile trip which took them twice through the tropics and kept them a year i and a half on the ice Gelds where i temperatures ranged as low as 70 ! degrees below zero. And they were ' equally amazed to learn that all J during that time the Guernseys i maintained a rniHt production of ! which any cow with ail the comforts of the home barn might be envious. Southern Girl produced 20 ■ quarts a day during her peak; Deerfoot gave 18 quarts, and on ■ I her return to the United States I was still giving eight quarts. 1 1 Members of the expedition gave ' | credit to the cows for the remark- ' able endurance of Admiral Byrd I during the lone vigil he kept for i, six months a hundred miles from ' any other human being, and for I his rapid recovery after that experience. The admiral, they said, took with him fifteen gallons of frozen milk which was melted to supply mi’k as fresh as If It had Just come from the milkman. —o Robert Fuhrman Sells First New Potatoes Robert Fuhrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fuhrman of this city, sold the first new potatoes, grown In Adams county to local merchants this week. Robert is a member of the Washington township 4-H garden club. Although he has been in club work for three years, this is the first time his crop has been superior because of previous unfavorable weather conditions. Robert had one-eighth of an acre of ground in the potato project. His potatoes produced at the rate of 120 bushels to the acre. o Dance. Sunday. Sunset.

DECATUR DAILY DEMOCRATFRIDAV % JULY HI. 1935.

REPORT CROPS I IN COUNTY ARE ABOVE AVERAGE Adams County Crops, Except Fruit, Above State Average Crops in Adams county are from one to 12 points above the state average with the exception of fruit which ranges from three to 21 points below the state average. These reports are based on cards filed with the state agricultural statistician. Miner M. Justin, on July 1. Comparison of Adams county products with those in other sections are as follows, the plus indicating better and the minuses less than the average points for the state: Corn, 10 plus; winter wheat, 12 plus; oats same, barley, three plus; rye, six plus; potatoes, one plus; sweet potatoes, three plus; all tame hay, one plus; alfalfa hay, one plus; all cloter and timothy hay, two plus; apples, six minus; peaches, 21 minus; pears, same and cherries, three minus. Corn in Adams county is rated as 79 per cent norma’; witWer wheat, 91 per cent normal; oats, 85 per cent normal; barley, 83 per cent normal; rye. 91 per cent normal; potatoes, 82 per cent normal sweet potatoes, 77 per cent normal; all tame hay. 88 per cent normal; alfalfa hay, 94 per cent normal; all clover and timothy hay, 88 per cent normal; pasture. 92 per cent normal; apples, 63 per cent normal; peaches, 55 tier cent normal; pears, 65 per cent normal; cherries, 68 per cent normal. Crops of corn, winter wheat, sweet potatoes, tame hay, apples, peaches, pears and grapes in Indiana are rated as higher than the United States average this year. Spring wheat, oats, barley, rye, potatoes and tobacco are rated as lower than the United States average. 4-H GIRLS TO GIVE EXHIBIT Old Fashioned Dress Revue To Be One Os Fair’s Features Many unusual projects have been planned since last August for the 4-H club shows to be held in connection with the Decatur Free Street Fair during the first week in August. Mrs. Helen Mann, assistant county agent in charge of the 4-H clubs says: “One of the events of the Big Fair Week, August 5-10, that you will want to be sure not to miss is the old fashioned dress revue to be staged by the 4-H Clothing Club girls in the high school auditorium Tuesday evening, August 6, at 8 o’clock. “Do you remember when the baby's dress had to touch the floor in order to be fashionable? When little girls wore pigtails and gingham aprons? When Merry Widow hats extended beyond the shoulders, and ostrich plumses were the height of eloquence? "Hooped skirts and crinolines, I bustles and basques, shirt waist suits and Gibson girl figures will all oe there. Comfortable seats, a well lighted stage, good music, plenty of laughs — the old fashioned dress revue will be just the place to relax and rest after the strenuous day on the street. The 4-H Club girts promise you aji evening of solid enjoyment. Don't miss it!” HESSIAN FLY DAMAGE HEAVY 'Wheat Crop In Adams County Badly Damaged By Hessian Flies The damage done by Hessian flies in Adams county to the wheat is much greater than was expected with the result that crop will l„ot produce the bumper yield predicted by many farmers several I weeks ago. I Considerable quantities of ted I rust have klso done some damage. lln the low spots black rust has created its havoc. Threshers report that yields

Indiana State Fair Will Have Gooseberry Exhibit

There's going to be a new de-. partment in the 1935 state fair, and it will be devoted to exhibitions of prize specimens of the gr.:asularla (goosduirriea to you). The department will be a subdivision of the agricultural section. It may not become a permanent feature of the fair but it will be aj one-year attraction, a sort of onenight stand. Creation of the department was announced by Dick HeDer, fair; secretary, when he learned that a gigantic controversy is being wag ; ed over dimensions of gooseberries | raised in Indiana. It all began when Anne Neuaonsj Barker of Advance wrote the following letter to an Indianapolis newspaper: “Can any one In the state beat thia?” she demunded. "Frank Martin of this place grew some four gallons of large gooseberries on four of his bushes. The largest one noticed measured three inches around." That was a challenge, and Mrs. Levada O. Mills, 1643 Park avenue, j accepted without delay. Her moth-1 er, Mrs. Kate O’Mullone of Quincy | beat the Advance record all holl-1 ow. The gooseberries raised there | by Mrs. O’Mullone measured asj much as three and three-quarters inches in circumference, she wrote. And this, says Frank N. Wallace state entomologist, who knows the nature of gooseberries, is "some

range from 10 to 40 bushels to the acre. One of the largest so far reported is on the Kirkland township farm operatdO by Homer Arnold who obtained 40 bushels to the acre. Gamblers betting on the possibility of black rust in the Red River Valley and other sections have succeeded in raising the price of the wheat, Warm, dry weathar for a week or two would prevent the spread of black rust and depress the wheat price in metropolitan and local markets. Continued rains would tend to Increase them. There will be more wheat straw produced in the county this year than for a long time. Much of the damage done by the Hessian flies was not apparent until the severe rain evperi need in the county on the Fourth of Ju’y and in a rain a week or so previous to the Fourth. Stalks battered to the ground by the rain failed to straighten after the rain. In many instances Hessian flies were found to be the cause. The rains and winds, by twisting the stalks have made it exceptionally difficult to cut the wheat this year. o Farm Club Notes Minnehaha 4-H The Minnehaha 4-H Club met on July 9 at the Kirkland High School. Six members and the leader were present. During the business meeting plans were made for demonstration teams, the judging contest und the local Mother and Home Coming Day. Refreshments were served by Delores Byerly and Donnabelle Roth after the sewing period. Prsble Jolly Juniors The Preble Jolly Junior 4-H Club held their meeting on July 13 ai the Hoffman home. An hour and a half was spent in sewing. The leader explained to the girls about the exhibit at the fair. Plans were made for the dress revue. Snapshots were taken of the club girls. Those present were Anita Stolp. Dorothy Werling, Olga and Eldora Schueler, Erna Bultemeier, Wilma Runge, Marjorie Dilling. Norma and Leona Bultemeier, Mildred Schueler. Mary Lou Runge. The next meeting will be held Saturday, July 20, at the Hoffman home. Willing Workers The Willing Workers 4-H Club moys held a meeting at the High School gym Monday evening. The meeting was opened by prayer. Louis Murphy and Don Arnold were appointed to represent the club on the Crops’ Club Float Committee. The club was entertained by a humorous debate by Robert Drake and Robert Sheets on the affirmative side and Junior Zerkle and Richard Garner *on the negative sid? on the subject, "The Broom is of More Use than the Mop." Lewis Murphy gave a humotous reading. This was followed bv a talk by Roger Arnold on how to make a. sole. Refreshments were served, and games were played. Decatur 4-H The Decatur 4-H Club met July 16 at the home of Joan Newland.

. gooseberry." Pi and Then There’s Pie. "That would mean that the berries are approximately an inch in diameter," said Mr. Wallace, recalling that pi is 3.1416 and that somehow you multiplied the diameter by pi to get the circumference. Pi, of course, in this instance lias I direct relationship to the juicy pie that may be concocted with goosei berries. Learning about these liberally' proportioned gooseberries, Mr.' Heller said that a separate depart-j j rnent would be created immediate-' |ly for their exhibition. "You can invite them to send in those prize gooseberries," said Mr. Heller. The normal gooseberry is approximately five-eighths of an inch in diameter, according to Mr. Wallace's best estimate. Few Let Them Ripen Incidentally very few persons permit them realty to ripen, the entomologist said. Generally they are plucked when they have a pale I green color. When they're really l ripe they are red, Mr. Wallace | said. And, just as an afterthought— I don't pronounce It "gooseberry" as j j you would say "you silly goose.” if you would agree with Mr. Webster. Pronounce it gs if ft were spelled goozberry. Webster prefers “gooz." although he concedes that “goos” also is correct.

The roll call was answered by "What I have learned in the Club.” A seweng period was enjoyed. Refreshments were served by (he ' hostess. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in playing games and music was enjoyed. A guit- . ar solo was played by Ruby Miller and piano selections were played . by Joan Newland and Mary Jean Tricker. Songs were sung. ■ The next meeting will be held on ; July 23 at the home of Agnes Reed. Jefferson Blazers On July 16 the Jefferson Blazers met at the school house with sixteen members and the leaders present. During the business session plans were discussed for an allday meeting which is to be held July 30. A program was .’ater given by the program consisting of a demonstration on a set-in patch by Kathleen Kenney; a reading by Dorothy Ir.eichen; a demonstration on true bia.s by Ruth Inelchen. A contest was held conducted by Helen Ineichen. Following the program the girls sewer. They have their work nearly completed. The next meeting will be held on July 23. ROGER ARNOLD PRIZE WINNER Wins First Prize In Gard-! ■ en Projects Amons 4-H Clubs 1 A newcomer in the ranks of 4-H i garden clubs work took first prize Thursday in the garden projects. The winner was Roger Arnold, son of Floyd Arnold of this city. He scored 85 out of a possible 100 points. Donald Drake with 80 points on his garden at the Homesteads won second place. Donald has been in ) club work for three years. The judging came as a surprise | to the boys as it was unannounced., The Rev. Frank L. Engle escorted ■ the judges. Dr. Burt Mangold, Don | Stump, George Rentz and Mrs. Helen E. Mann over the gardens. Twenty-five contestants were entered in the 1935 projects from the Washington. Root and Union 4-H garden clubs. The gardens were judged as follows: order, five per cent; plan of gardens. 10 per cent; care and condition, 55 per cent; record books, 50 per cent and indication of use I of land for second crop, 10 per i cent. The judges complimented the' youthful gardeners on the work I done this year and commented | favorably on the appearances ar.d| conditions of their projects in com-. parison with surrounding gardens. I Rev. Engle stated today that he, was Wghly pleased witli the work done so far by the contestants. i The melon, pota.to and corn club projects will be judged at a later! date. o In » Nutshell There are three ways of getting out of a scrape—push out, back out and keep out

INDIANA JULY CROPS REPORT Agricultural Statistician Prepares Report For Month The Indiana crops and livestock report for July prepared by Miner M. Justin, agricultural statistician, is: The condition of corn in Indiana op July Ist was re), rted at 69 per cent of normal. 14 points below last year and 7 points below the ten year average. The prospects are best in central, east central, and northeastern sections of the state. Heavy rainfalls caused a backward corn season over the whole state. Uneven stands, replanting and weedy fields are the result. In the south much land intended for corn will not be planted. A production of 131,235,00 bushels is indicated at thia time compared to 92,298,000 bushels last year. The estimated stock s of corn ion farms is 11,954.000 Winter wheat condition is 79. A year ago. 72; ten year average 77. The crop is reported in better than average condition over most of th© state except in the west central, southwestern and south central district. Rust, floods and Hessian fly have also injured yields. Much wheat is shriveled. A yield of 17 bushels and a production of 31,824,000 bushels is the present estimate. Last year’s production was 32,040,000 bushels. Stocks of wheat on farms is estimated at 2,733,000 bushels. Last year's carry over was 2,520,000 bushels. The oats crop is uneven over all of the state. Many fields are weedy oi- thin in stand. Much rain caused rank growth and some lodging. Rust also is injuring the crop but not as seriously as with wheat. The crop is estimated at 53,460,000 bush els compared with 18,225.000 bushels harvested last year. The carryover of oats is estimated to be 1.822,000 bushels. Last year's esti-

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mate was 3,448,000 bushels. , Barley being more generally i1 I grown In the northern part of the j state was less Injured by the heavy I rains, the excess rainfall increaa-j Ing in amount from north to south. A production of 588,000 bushels is estimated at this ’time compared to ikI.OOO bu?hels harvested in 1934. Rye yield Is estimated at 13 bushels -and production at 2,223,0001' bushels. Last year's production was ' 1 1,518,000 bushels. The acreage for i 1 grain was again .increased. The es- 1 tlmate for harvest is 171,000 acres; ' a year ago 132,000;; two years ago 1 97,000 acres. Potatoes at 81 per cent of normal are the same as the ten vearx 1 4 average and 15 points above a year ago. Alfalfa, at. 93, is ten points a-'* bove average. The second crop is well along in most sections. The first crop of clover was weedy. Many stands of timothy are thin i or weedy. 1 Pastures have made a good 11 growth although heavily g-azed ; since early spring. Stands are thin. I, Apples are late but a fairly gdod < crop is expected. Peaches have i plenty of moisture to mature a j good crop without so much danger j of a heavy drop. Pears have not been benefited by so much rain. .

FEDERAL FARM LOANS Now At 4% THE ADAMS COUNTY NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION, of Decatur, Indiana has received a Charter and has been duly authorized and empowered to make farm loans in ..II of Adams County. If you are expecting to re-finance your farm loan call or write this association at once. Office: 133 South Second Street Decatur, Indiana E. Burt Lenhart, Sec’y-Treas. Fred T. Schurger, Investigator

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’ liFrpes"arrreported _ several points above average. On Reporters’ farms having less than 340 hens and pullets, 46 9 per cent were laying; last month, 54.1; last year 41.0. On Reporters’ farms July Ist, 7» per cent of the cows In herds wero being milked; last month, 76; a. year ago, 75. The farm labor supply is reported 98 per cer.t of normal companul to 116 per cent a year ago Demand for farm labor is 88 per cent Os normal; a year ago. 72. Farm wag-

es a.re reported 11 per cent above a year ago and 6 per cent above last April. The Pio Crop Report a* of June 1, 1935 (Cards collected by Rural Carriers P. O. Dept.) The spring pig crop In Indiana was 12 per cent smaller than in 1934. The number of sows to farrow this fall is expected to be 20 per cent greater than ia 1934. In the United States, the pigs saved this spring were estimated to be 20 per cent less than in the spring of 1934. The number of sows to farrow this fall is estimated to be 19.5 per cent greater than the number farrowing last fall. UNITED STATES An estimated wheat production of 731,045,000 bushels, although less than average should be ample for domestic requirements, with a sizable margin for export, feed and carry-over. Mothers’ Helpers The Mothers’ Helpers 4-H Club met July 16 at the Schnepp School. During the meeting Kathryn Shaffer read a poem. Frances BarS*ey gave a talk on stain removal. The roll call was answered by giving a description of one or more fabrics. A posture drill was practiced. After the meeting games were enjoyed. The next meeting will be held July 23 at Schnepp School house.