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Bennington Banner

Location

Bennington, Vermont, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1975

Page

11

Dried flowers as unique Christmas gifts idea

Dianne E Hall urges early Christmas gift ideas using dried and pressed flowers. Tips cover making centerpieces with natural materials, mounted frames, stationery covers, bookmarks, and place cards. Step by step drying method, pressing leaves, and storage guidance included.

Dianne E. Hall UVM Bennington

No hog cholera outbreaks reported in United States

NEW YORK No outbreaks of hog cholera were reported in the United States during the past year according to the USDA. The last outbreak was May 4, 1974 in Puerto Rico and the last state case was Feb. 7, 1974 in Mississippi. Officials say surveillance must continue before an eradication declaration.

New York United States U. S. Department of Agriculture USDA Puerto Rico Mississippi John Hejl Veterinary Services Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service APHIS U.S Hesl

Check key areas before remodeling old barns

Burlington notes old barns can be beautiful yet poor remodeling candidates. Grant Wells of the University of Vermont warns about weak foundations due to banked earth, leaning walls, and corner failures from missing footings. Rotting timber, main beam reinforcement needs, window openings, siding, and rafters require careful study before deciding if remodeling is worth it.

Burlington Grant Wells Extension Agricultural Engineer University of Vermont Wells

Automatic teat dipping machine tested by USDA

The USDA reports a modified automatic milking system that applies disinfectant directly from within the teat cup after milking and then rinses the cup. Tests show equal effectiveness to hand dipping with no significant disinfectant or wash water carryover. The device automatically removes itself after each teat is milked, ideal for mastitis prevention.

Manhattan Kans U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Paul D. Thompson William Shainline Beltsville Agriculture Research Center Beltsville Thompson American Dairy Science Association

Cattle branding eyes on open range across states

Washington reports branding thrives beyond the Far West with new cattle corporations and thousands of brands. Iowa and Nebraska show large year counts while the National Geographic cites historic practice from Cortes to the XIT ranch, and notes origins of terms like Maverick and Four Sixes.

Washington Iowa Nebraska Mexico Canada National Geographic Society Hernan Cortes North America Texas Panhandle Panhandle XIT Texas Austin Burk Burnett Burnett Bart McDowell Henry Halff

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Diane Young Shelburne Christian Science Publishing Society Maverick Rick RCA Vermont Greater Bennington Chamber of Commerce
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