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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
6
The University of Illinois warns farmers about a scam using cheap fertilizer offered only if soils are tested. Be wary of contracts for soil testing services or supplies and verify the firm or lab. A soil test is only valuable when calibrated by field experiments and crop response data.
Crisp candy coated puffed wheat with holiday fruits forms decorative Christmas trees. Ingredients mix includes candied cherries dates walnuts and citron with syrup butter and vanilla. Mold cereal into cones set on gumdrop bases with toothpicks and decorate with citron stars for edible centerpieces or gifts.
A US Department of Agriculture study in Riverside California reports alfalfa shows high salt tolerance, outperforming other crops. Leaves darken blue under salt, plants otherwise normal, and the species supports major forage farming across western irrigated lands. Alfalfa covers over 20 percent of irrigated land in 17 western states, underscoring its economic importance.
A guide to easy do it yourself gifts for the season. Suggestions include unique cotton gloves with decorative edging, an after bath wrap from towels, a rhinestone embellished shoe horn, a wrapped salad bowl set with condiments, and a personalized tool box or ash tray. Tips emphasize affordability and personal touch.
Boston historian Donald F Steward 2% year old Baltimore historian launches drive to save the Constellation from rot at the Boston Navy Yard. He plans reconditioning and return to Baltimore after viewing the ship next to the Constitution. The Constitution was restored in 1990 with $400,000 from U.S. schoolchildren inspired by Old Ironsides. In Torrance California a shoe salesman Melvin Silver faced a blunt attack when a customer slugged him after considering sandals.
A dense list of crossword clues in two columns covering Across and Down. Entries include definitions for terms, places, and names such as fringe of hair, nest-building fish, god of war, city or country references, and various animal and botanical terms. The puzzle also includes archaic spellings and abbreviations typical of a crosswords compilation.
England conducts tests on adding foam rubber sheeting beneath boxing ring canvases to lower injury risk. Early experiments suggest the padding may lessen serious injuries from falls and blows to boxers, potentially changing ring safety practices.
Troopers arrested ten speeding drivers at a radar check point on US 30 in Richland Virginia. All ten possessed pamphlets handed to them by two troopers warning that speed would be checked by radar.
University of Illinois tests show safe self feeding for sheep and easier feeding with high salt and roughage blends. Bred ewes may receive about one pound of concentrate daily plus good hay or silage, while salt and ground limestone balance intake to prevent overeating. C E Schoettle notes reduced work and no increased pregnancy disease, with more water and bedding needed for high salt rations.
Washington reports on the tent making bat Uroderma strictly nocturnal, using large palm or coconut leaves to fashion a daytime tent. The bat shares the shelter with others, fanning themselves as interior heat rises, and may have developed the behavior after introduced tree species reached the jungle.
Fairfield report tells of a friendly burro that followed milkman John Renchansky from house to house at about 6:30 in the morning. Two officers attempted to guide the animal home while it stayed with its new friend. Police contacted the burro’s owner Edward Sterling who explained she enjoys having her nose tickled.
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