Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 July 1920 — County Agricultural News [ARTICLE]

County Agricultural News

Department of Farm Welfare Conducted by County Agent

Army Worm Situation The low ground between Aix, Gifford and Kniman was found last week to be more or less infested with army worms. The farms in that section of the county that were infested with the worms the worst were: F. H. Gifford’s, southeast of Kniman; Charles Britt’s, northeast of Aix; Streitmatter's, east of Aix; W. S. Day’s, southeast of Aix, and Dr. Turfler’s, near Gifford. F. H. Gifford received a total loss on his 12 acres-of timothy hay, which he estimated would have made about two tons of hay to the acre. This goes to show that they are a very serious pest, and it is important that they be killed and not allowed to spread. Sometimes thbse worms appear at three different times in one season. However, - - second crop never does much harm, and the third crop may never appear !» the insect that works on them makes a success at keeping them down to small numbers. But don’t depend too much on the parasite that kills them, for the outbreak is liable to appear next year and cause more crop losses. More Certification R. S. Thomas of the soils and crops department at Purdue came to Rensselaer Friday morning and the county agent accompanied him to one of Firman Thompson’s farms, which is in charge of Fred Iliff, where he certified their improved American oats and Wing’s pedigreed barley. The oats is of a fine quality and a very high consistent yielder. The barley is exceptionally clean and free of mixtures. They also have some especially good Gladden seed wheat which they were unable to certify on account of a little too high per cent of smooth foreign wheat. The Gladden wheat is being very highly recommended by Purdue for this section. Poultry Culling Demonstration Those Interested in the culling of poultry will have the opportunity of receiving instructions on this important project out at Oscar Hauter’s Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 4, at 2 o’clock. One of the poultry men from the poultry extension department at Purdue will be here to put on the demonstration. In the forenoon of Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 9:30 o’clock the same instructions will be given at Alfred Duggleby’s home, west of Tefft. Mrs. Duggleby has the pure-bred Rhode Island Reds, and Mrs. Hauter has the pure-bred Barred Plymouth Rocks. Come, every lady that possibly can and avail yourself of this opportunity and learn how to get rid of your boarder hens. With the present high prices of chickens It doesn’t pay to keep hens on the place that are not laying or those that have not been laying. Please remember the date and time and talk it to your neighbor and get her to go to the demonstration with you. Both homes are well known and you can feel free to come and make yourselves at home. District County Agents’ Meeting The county agents and their wives of this district met at Battle Ground where a big picnic dinner was served, with plenty of ice cream and watermelons. Those that attended the picnic from Purdue were Messrs. T. A. Coleman, W. A. Ostrander, Rosencrans, Shanklin, Robertson and Lloyd. After the dinner was served the picnickers listened to talks given by Mr. Ostrander and Mr. Shanklin. Mr. Ostrander’s talk was on certification of wheat and the fly free dates in the different sections of Indiana. He said that the time to sow wheat in Jasper county was Sept. 27. They had just finished up the certification of wheat In Indiana last week and found that many counties would not have enough seed wheat for the acreage that would be put out this fall. They have several thousand acres of wheat certified but it would not be near enough to go around. He emphasized the fact that certified wheat means purer wheat with higher yielding and milling qualities. If any of the farmers in Jasper county would like to obtain some of this certified wheat the county agent is ready to help you get it. Mr. Shanklin gave the history ot Battle Ground, which was for the benefit of the ladies, and was much enjoyed by all. Tractor Demonstration There will be a tractor- demonstration on Simon Thompson’s farm just north of Rensselaer on the Jackson highway Saturday afternoon, July 31, at 2 o’clock. This Will be a farmers’ competitive meet with owners driving their own tractors. Each dealer is to secure one farmer with his tractor. The judges will be well known farmers selected by the county agent. They will judge on percentage basis of several different points which will be published later. The meet in reality is to be judged along the line of educational features for the benefit of the farmer and men interested in tractors. So take off a few hours and witness a real tractor demonstration. Breeders’ Association Directors Meet The directors of the Jasper County Breeders’ association met in the county agent's office Monday evening, July 19, at 8:30, and were called to order by the president, B. F. Alter. It was the unanimous vote of all that a larger and better live stock show than ever before be held in Rensselaer this fall. The following committees were appointed to push the show to success: Committee on finance —E. P. Lane, Russel Van Hook, P. H. Hauter. Committee on arrangements —Richard McElroy, George M. Myres, Charles Schleman, Max Kepner. Committee on amusements —Russel Van Hook. Committee on stock is composed ot

the directors. Committee on publicity—County agent. Stock shows are very essential for the uplift of live stock in agri culture. They create interest in pure-bred animals with outstanding qualities and performance, both in the show ring and marketing. They also create a greater desire for pure-bred is res which are in demand all over the world. It is hoped that everybody will contribute to the success of the live stock show this fall. Be a booster for your county and its live stock industry.

MT. AYR (From the Tribune) Ed Harris was in Chicago Wednesday on business. Mr. and Mrs. Riley Hickman were Monon visitors Saturday. J. S. Bruner is painting the Odd Fellows building this week. Mont Brien and wife of Goodland visited George Lynch Sunday. Dr. D. A. Smalley of Chicago was down to his farm here Sunday. Ernest Harris received a broken finger while catching ball Sunday. Miss Ella Spelka is here from Chicago visiting in the John Kriz home. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kemper of Foresman were Sunday callers on Lee Dirst. George Smith and family of Goodland visited Sunday with Mr. and Mi's. Riley Hickman. Frank and George Brown and wives of Parr and Gilbert Stucke* and family took dinner Sunday at Dan Dirst’s. Earl Kennedy and family of Rensselaer and Harry Young and family of Fair Oaks visited Sunday in the Bert Sullivan home. Harvey Spangler and family of Oxford, accompanied by Mr. Spangler’s brother Ed of York, Pa., visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dirst Sunday. W. P. Noland, son and family returned from their visit in Kentucky Saturday. Will reports lots of rain in Kentucky in the last two weeks. Walter Blankenbaker and family and Ernest Corbin and Helen Hardjt attended a surprise at the Earl Clinton home near Roselawn Sunday. Jasper Wright was in attendance at the races at the Watseka, 111., celebration Wednesday, winning first and second purses In the running races. J. W. Phares, son (Menn and daugh-, ter Mary and her husband, Estes Selby, motored to Hebron Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lowman. . Al Courtright was over from Brook Monday and consummated a deal with Everett Halstead for the latter’s Ford truck. He traded him his cement block outfit for It. Frank Burns, and family spent the day Sunday with Oscar Schanlaub and family north of Monon. Mr and Mrs. Hershel Blaze accompanied them as far as his parents, whore thev spent the day. The Chamberlain family, accompanied by Miss Romona Hufty, motored to Lake Maxinkuckee Sunday. They stopped at Winamac and took Miss Jessie, who is In school work there, with them. Mrs. Jacob Stutzman returned Wednesday from a two weeks’ visit with her sons. Dan at White Pigeon. Mich., and Levi at Milford, Ind. Mrs. Stutzman reports Levi as considerably binder the weather with lumbago this summer. Tuesday Miss Dorothy Sigler was 17 and It was made the occasion of a young folks’ party in the evening. Miss Dorothy was invited otft in the evening and when she returned was much surprised to find some 20 of her young friends assembled there. A fine time was enjoyed by all, and the party broke up at a late hour, all wishing Miss Dorothy many happy returns of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rush and daughter Vivian of Petersburg, 111., who were accompanied by Mr. Rush’s sisters, Hattie and Alice, of Watseka and Frank Rush’s ’daughter Gladys, had the misfortune to run into a ditch at the Elijah corner north of Mt. Ayr. All of them fortunately escaped with only a few bruises and scratches, except Mrs. Rush who has both bones in her left arm broken just above the wrist. They went on to John Rush’s for dinner and then continued on their way to Watseka.

GIFFORD Vern and Ted Keen were home Sunday. Maude Steele returned from Mon non Sunday. Miss Beatrice Caster is spending a few days with friends in Gary. G. H. Comer and family spent Sunday at Ed Hoover’s, near Wheatfield. Misses Bessie Spriggs and Martha Walker were at church Sunday evening. Miss Geneva Markin and friend called on Essie Comer Sunday evening. , _ x Miss Beulah Walker spent Saturday evening with Miss Leota Ob?n-, chain. Mr. and Mrs. James Britt called j on the W. T. Hankins family Sunday evening. Opal Hankins went to Logansport Monday and Elsie Hanlford went to Monticello. T. M. Hanlford and daughter Elsie spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. JI. E. Reed. Bernice Spriggs is spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. C. R. Lawrence, at Wheatfield. Mr. and Mrs. Zufall of near Wheatfield spent Monday evening with David Spriggs and family.