Raw Phosphate Rock as a Fertilizer, by Chas. E. Thorne__. 449-453 192-193 S Screenings and Their Use in Feeds, by Dr. E. Brown--. -641-648 Sheep, Number in Ohio for Ten Years.. _226-227 Soil Analysis not a Sufficient Guide to the Use of Fertilizers, by Chas. E. 481-483 Soil Element Deficiency--- 479-480 State Board of Live Stock Commissioners, Tenth and Eleventh Annual _817-841 Summary of the Law Affecting Feed Stuffs__ -633-634 Suggestions Concerning Use of Commercial Feeds, by B. E. Carmichael---663-665 __814-815 T Tables of Comparative Statistics as Compiled by the Sec'y of Agriculture_-_188-215 114-115 116-117 Table Showing the Average Production and Price of Wheat and Corn by 118 Tabulated Analyses and Valuations of Commercial Fertilizers--- 490-599 Tabulated Valuations of Commercial Fertilizers for the Year Ending Decem- 611-612 Tankage as a Feed for Swine, by B. E. Carmichael___ 661-663 Twelve Important Facts a Farmer Should Know When Purchasing Fer- V PAGE. Valuations of Commercial Fertilizers-- Valuations of Commercial Fertilizers. 484-485 __610-611 Valuation Table Used for Brands of Commercial Fertilizers Licensed 485-486 W Weight of One Quart of Various Feeding Stuffs, The-- 666 OF THE Ohio State Board of Agriculture For Year 1912 DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COLUMBUS, OHIO. State Board of Agriculture met Wednesday, January 31, 1:30 p. m., 1912, with all members present except Mr. Beidler. Minutes of Board meeting of January 10th read and approved. Secretary Sandles stated that plans and specifications for farm buildings on Serum Farm had been approved by the Governor and Auditor of State, and now in hands of Secretary of State, awaiting his signature. Secretary read provisions of House Bill 18,005, reference appropriation of $100,000 for agricultural and horticultural exhibits in the various states, same now pending in National Congress. It was moved by Mr. Dean, seconded by Mr. Kilgore, that Ohio State Board of Agriculture endorse House Bill 18,005, and request active support of United States Senators and Representatives. Motion unanimously carried. It was proposed by Mr. Cromley, seconded by Mr. McFarland, that time now having arrived to elect officers and employes of the Board for ensuing year, same be taken up at this time. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Lybarger that election be by ballot. Motion seconded and carried unanimously Result of balloting was as follows: For President-Jacob Dean. For Vice-President-E. L. Lybarger. For Treasurer-L. W. Kilgore. It was proposed by Mr. Cromley, and duly seconded, that Board at this time convene in executive session for election of Secretary. Motion carried. It was moved by Mr. Cromley, seconded by Mr. Ewart, that salary of Secretary of the Board be fixed at $5,000 per annum, to be paid from appropriated funds. On roll call motion carried unanimously. Board next proceeded to vote for Secretary. Result of ballot showed A. P. Sandles unanimously elected. In the matter of election of Assistant Secretary, it was proposed by Mr. Farnsworth, and duly seconded, that rules be suspended and Secretary authorized to cast ballot for J. W. Fleming, at a salary of $2,600. Unanimously carried. At this point selection of employes of the Board was taken up, and upon recommendation of Secretary Sandles it was moved by Mr. Kilgore and seconded by Mr. McFarland that following persons he employed for ensuing year at salaries given below. On roll call motion carried unanimously. E. J. Filbin, Chief Clerk S. K. Johnson, Fertilizer and Feed Clerk- N. E. Shaw, Chief Insp. N. and O.- Hannah Jones, Stenographer_. H. J. Speaker, Chief Dep. Ins. N. and O.. F. N. Fagan, Dep. Ins. N. and O.---. F. A. Zimmer, Chief Field Veterinarian.. D. M. Swinehart, Field Veterinarian__ D. J. Frame, Field Veterinarian___. E. W. Porter, Field Veterinarian__ B. II. Olds, Field Veterinarian___. M. B. Lamb, Specialist Tuberculosis Diseases A. D. Fitzgerald, Pathologist--- Dr. Jones and Mr. Boda, representing Columbus Centennial Commission, appeared before Board relative to holding of the Centennial in connection with the State Fair. It was explained to them by Mr. Lybarger that it was the consensus of opinion of Board members that in view of the fact that the live stock exhibits at the Fair would be compelled to leave said Fair on Friday, August 30th, for the purpose of attending other State Fairs, and from the fact that many county fairs have arranged their dates for week of September 2d to 6th, the Ohio State Fair could not be held more than one week, that beginning August 26th. Probable changes in program of the Centennial were taken up and freely discussed in a most friendly spirit. It was proposed by Mr. Farnsworth, seconded by Mr. Lybarger, that Ohio State Fair be held from Monday, August 26th, to and including Saturday, August 31st, and arrangements for program of week of September 2d to 6th to be placed in charge of Messrs. Sandles and Fleming and the representatives of Ohio Centennial Commission. Motion carried. President Dean appointed members of the Board to following departments of the State Fair: Horse Department-E. L. Lybarger. |