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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
2
ANTA reports a big Christmas toy pack designed to develop children's aptitudes for diverse careers. Prices hold near last year's levels amid a 10 percent ahead volume, with weapons, space, and career toys like stewardess sets, postman kits, and architectural building sets appealing to boys and girls alike.
A feature on growing toy trends highlighting authentic prairie schooner stage coach and freighter models in steel for durable play. It notes nesting blocks zoo blocks and gear-based kits for ages two to four, plus beginner chemistry sets, peg boards, and tool boxes. The piece also surveys early car replicas, frontier town kits, and hobby-friendly items for pre school ages.
Middle West Soil Improvement committee reports crop costs rose from 7.6 billion to 22.2 billion between 1941 and 1951. They urge soil-building crop rotation high yielding seeds and fertility to cut expenses and raise yields, noting fertilizer offers strong return on investment.
A heavy cardboard and wood scoop helps drive baby chicks into the coop without injuring them. The device is described as very effective in herding the flock quickly into shelter.
An analysis notes many U S farmhouses are over 50 years old and lack modern conveniences. It discusses space, layout, limited front entry use, and improvements like central heating from electricity. The piece highlights how farm steads have room to spread out and potential for better, more comfortable homes.
A field corer cannot be used for grass and legume silage. a pickup baler may handle it. Untied bales, referred to as plugs, are easier to manage than tangled forage.
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