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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
2
Fire insurance executives urge every farm family to conduct regular home drills to cut death and property loss by more than half. They warn panic at discovery of a fire, especially at night, can be avoided if all family members know exact actions. Plan covers child evacuation, aiding the aged, fire department calls, fighting a small blaze, valuables, escape routes, and rehearsals.
Researchers at Columbia Missouri and the University of Missouri show milk output drops more with temperatures above 75 degrees than with cold snaps. Trials suggest insulated barns with air conditioning could raise milk and egg production, with parallel studies at Oklahoma Agricultural Experiment Station and Louisiana State University examining temperature controlled shelters for dairy herds and poultry.
A farmer built an unusual hay barrack in his cattle yard with a roof that can be raised or lowered to different heights. Hay is pitched from the top of the stack to a fenced manger around the bottom. Poles at the corners take pins to support the roof, a door and a hay track are built into the gable, and a block and tackle at each corner raises the roof.
Reports detail a woman surviving a body temperature near 60.8 degrees and a man enduring a fever through prolonged exposure with protective gear. Medical records show variances in tolerance to external temperatures, with survival possible under 64 degrees in certain cases and gradual declines as temperatures rise.
In cities nationwide executives students janitors and homemakers spend evenings making music together. The postwar boom includes many ensembles and growing orchestras as the AMC cites benefits of leisure stress relief and new teaching methods making music a popular adult recreational activity.
A dated guide explains how to treat ink spots on washable fabrics. Rinse in cold water with poly soap and continue flushing until the spot disappears. Permanent ink stains resist home methods and require professional cleaning. sour milk is not effective and may create protein stains.
Vancouver dermatologist Dr. Donald H Williams reports on a study of 53 children with allergic eczema. He notes maternal rejection as a common observation, tying the condition to the child’s bond with the mother. Subjects aged 13 months to 12 years showed chronic eczema on arms legs and face, often appearing within the year after birth.
Jon Opens New Era in Animal Agriculture notes the rise of pig hatcheries modeled on chick hatcheries. Proponents cite ready starter pigs, reduced capital needs, and easier husbandry, arguing widespread hatcheries could boost pork production by lowering costs, losses, and disease.
A survey of farmers using synthetic milk to raise pigs shows mixed results. Illinois and Iowa producers report gains and losses largely tied to feeding and ventilation, with several herds performing well while others suffer pig mortality. The trend suggests cautious adoption as techniques improve and experience grows.
A compact nesting system enables hens to enter through center openings and lay in shavings bedded community drawers. Hinged plywood fronts keep the nest semi dark. To collect eggs, simply pull the drawer forward.
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