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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
6
The article urges thorough care of winter garments to extend life and value. It covers washing hints for wool blends, hand washing limits, drying rules, steam pressing, proper hanging, brushing, and regular airing to prevent damage and maintain appearance.
Opinion piece blasts automaker wealth as misspent on peace aims while lamenting traffic chaos and rude behavior. It notes a 250 million Ford Foundation drive to improve manners and happiness, referencing Steinbeck, Tom Gilpatrick, Joe Louis, and ex Burgomaster O Dwyer amid a swirl of satirical jabs.
An agitated letter from Percy Field's mother describes a painful situation involving Percy and Alma, the tubercular mother of his child. Kathryn, Percy's wife, resists custody and adoption of Lucia, fearing scandal and jeopardizing her own daughter's future. The writer urges tact, time, and a Granny’s care to give all children a stable, joyous upbringing.
Ethyl corporation laboratories report that modern gasoline is far ahead of 1925 fuel in quality and efficiency while current prices, excluding taxes, run about the same as 25 years ago. Testing across 50 cities shows regular gas at 21.93 cents in 1925 versus 20.17 cents today before taxes, with taxes bringing totals to 24.21 and 28.86 cents respectively.
Agricultural engineers urge wiring barns for ample illumination to speed work and aid sanitation. Install lighting outlets every 12 feet in litter alleys and every 20 feet in feed alleys, with a possible second line over hind quarters. Exterior flood lights improve paths to the house and a well lit milk house loading platform is advised.
A meat quota study forecasts lifetime allowances of 55 animals per person based on a 68.3 year life expectancy. It itemizes 33 hogs 10 lambs 8 steers and veal calves and notes long term per person meat consumption averages 67 pounds pork 61 beef 7.5 veal and 6 lamb. The report cites century trends with a peak near 163 pounds and a low around 117 pounds in 1985.
Oscar Flores, director, and General Harry H. Johnson, co director, witnessed the final vaccine dose in Mexico’s three year campaign to eradicate foot and mouth disease. About 17 million animals were vaccinated three times with most receiving a fourth immunization. no outbreaks have occurred since December 1949.
The 1950 summer fresh market vegetable tonnage rose about four percent from 1949, per the United States Department of Agriculture. Onions watermelons cabbage and lettuce increased while celery tomatoes and peas declined somewhat.
The article notes aquamarine blue dye contains red tones that reveal themselves after storage. Perspiration and light exposure are the main causes of a reddish cast appearing on garments. It recommends thorough cleaning before storage and keeping garments in a black cloth bag.
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