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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1945
Page
2
Flying experts say rocket zones will carry people across the United States in a couple of years. A critic argues there is no advantage and says they could walk it in that time.
A humorous exchange centers on labeling a shop a fifteen cent store versus a five and ten. One speaker argues that five and ten still equates to fifteen, while the other counters by questioning the category and tone of the label. The playful dispute highlights pricing language and regional terminology.
Science from the Gaines Center New York City says dogs are omnivores not carnivores. Professors Elvehjem and McCay argue modern dry dog foods provided complete nutrition mirroring wild diets, with bone meal for calcium, meat scraps, milk products, soybeans for protein, cereals for carbs, and cod liver oil for vitamins. After wartime canned food decline, owners shifted to dry foods with thriving results and questions if canned foods will return to leadership.
A grade labeled brand conveys ranking quality by a single composite term such as excellent, good, fair, or poor. It depends on color and maturity of the material, inherent raw material quality, and uniformity of size and absence of defects reflecting the processor's workmanship.
In 1844 the United States produced its first heavy iron rails at Mt. Savage Rolling Mill in Allegheny County Maryland. The mill, built the year before by the Maryland and New York Iron and Coal Company, marked a turning point after earlier rail construction reached over 4,000 miles.
The article explains using the same cleaning methods for linen rugs as for cotton. Linen rugs absorb a lot of water during cleaning and must be dried thoroughly. A cotton or linen rug lasts longer with proper care, staying clean and well maintained.
A hot dressing of seasoned oil and vinegar with chopped or sliced ripe olives gives body and pungent flavor to lettuce. Add green onions to taste and pour over torn head lettuce or leaf lettuce for a pleasant change in salad enjoyment.
The Ohio state story notes settlement by Scotch Irish from Pennsylvania and Virginia, followed by New Englanders, with Ohio achieving statehood in 1803. Columbus beauty includes a state house completed in 1861, its limestone carried from quarries northwest of the city via a special railroad.
The amino acid arginine is linked to sperm production. A diet lacking arginine reduced sperm cell output, while reintroducing it restored production. Ongoing studies examine arginine's effect on sterility.
A new heat control device allows separate thermostats for every apartment in a large building. Residents no longer share a single, building-wide temperature. Each occupant can set their own comfort level.
Older birds that are less tender are best left to baking. If desired the fowl may be steamed until partially cooked then placed on a rack in a covered pan with broth and baked until tender.
The British and Dutch have invested over 10 billion dollars in Far East natural rubber plantations. An estimated 2 million workers in the region depend on natural rubber for their livelihoods.
United States Department of Agriculture reports note California grown three foot carrots weighing four pounds each and turnips at twenty to the ton. The figures reflect agricultural yields and crop sizes cited in early government records.
Instructions describe flattening salvaged paper and storing away from heat sources. Notes list seven trout species in Wyoming streams and lakes. Data on warehouse fires 1939-1943 show an average of 7,200 fires annually with losses around 17.4 million dollars.
The article notes that rubber life rafts are camouflaged on their undersides with pigments to reduce shark detection. It also states that the average farm family uses about 15 cords of fuel wood annually, emphasizing the culling of trees and poorer species to meet consumption.
The guide suggests planning meals with a colorful mix to avoid all white or all green dishes. It emphasizes appealing variety, balanced nutrients, and visually engaging plates to improve appetite and enjoyment.
The state now lists more than one hundred dude ranches, marking a growth in the Wyoming ranching and tourism scene since their origin.
The note compares yearly wine intake with Drinkers averaging about a gallon, while Frenchmen reportedly consume about 30 gallons annually. This contrast highlights wide cultural differences in wine drinking habits.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau outlines the Seventh War Loan with a seven billion individual investor quota and four billion in E bonds. National War Finance head Gamble praises readiness and higher individual income this drive, aiming to max nonbank funding for wartime needs.
Dyeing requires starting at moderate heat with soft water and gradual increases. After reaching the peak, garments undergo multiple rinses to remove excess dye, with temperature slowly reduced in each rinse. They are then moved to finishing for steaming and to restore original measurements.
Guidelines describe hanging clothes straight to reduce ironing. Hang sheets with hems down and wrong side out. When removing from the line fold right half over left, then fold in quarters as you pull the sheet. Hang garments by their firmest parts and group similar pieces on the line.
Safe cleaners must use carbon tetrachloride and other noninflammable fluids outdoors. Gasoline kerosene benzine and naphtha are not safe cleaners. Store in labeled cans or tanks outside the house and always keep one liquid in a single container.
The 4000 acre enterprise on the Wakool irrigation area in New South Wales claims to be the world’s largest single rice farm. Initiated by the New South Wales department of agriculture after a Commonwealth appeal for higher rice output to meet wartime demand.
The Carpathian forests supply tall timber including pine oak and beech helping Romania export wood products that make up about a quarter of its industrial output in peacetime. Transylvania holds three of the nation’s five largest sawmills amid the timber sector.
In a playful exchange Harry explains his uncle grows dizzy from cigars while Jerry riffs that the wobble comes from bending and picking up cigars off the sidewalk, turning a casual chat into a lighthearted moment.
A brief cartoon dialogue features Harry and Jerry joking about a dog that does not bite and being a bargain dog. The exchange centers on the idea that bargain dogs never bite and plays on the punchline.
A diner recounts an order mix up where an egg sandwich was delivered as a chicken sandwich. The waiter apologizes, noting the order was placed late, and promises to correct the mistake.
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