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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
7
A reader puzzle lists across and down clues for a crossword while a Los Angeles article discusses a biologist Dr Love Miller who proposes a meditative song birds sing from happiness especially in autumn. It contrasts mating songs with this contentment song and hints at a separate hotel room encounter anecdote.
California imposes new limits on nutria farming amid rising populations. The creature, a large rodent, has spread since 1899 when Will Flakes imported the first animals to Elizabeth Lake. About 200 nutria farms have begun in the last four years, with up to 20 pairs each, as associations expand activities. Breeding stock sells for 400 to 1000 dollars.
Washington D C officials discuss reviving medieval curfew rules as juvenile delinquency rises. A proposed law would bar children under 12 from city streets at night while a Los Angeles judge fined eight parents after a group of boys ambushed and attacked adults.
Rockford College was named the beneficiary of a $64 000 estate with the stipulation that the income be used to buy books that do not conflict with the American way of life as it existed before March 4 1953.
Frances Perkins recalls a humorous moment at a mobile showing and tells of a hat gag. A one man collapsible helicopter is described, capable of 1.5 hours flight from two pulse jet engines, dropped from planes, unpacked by two men, and ready to fly in 20 minutes.
Milwaukee reports the last U S maker of zithers closes after 83 years in Washington Missouri. Decline follows waning demand despite the Third Man Theme influence. Alberta Kraeder of Los Angeles notes she is the sole zither teacher left in the nation.
ACan survey shows 49.3 million cats and dogs in the United States, 41 million households. Cats number 26.7 million and dogs 22.6 million, with pet food use rising. Families with pets average 2.21 cats or 1.34 dogs, and many owners buy special pet foods.
The article warns graze timber lands reduce beef and timber yields. Dairy experts say pasture loss lowers beef and milk output while conservationists note reduced timber quality and quantity. It urges renovation with legume-grass seeding and balanced fertilizer to restore profitability.
A North Dakota farm family demonstrates how in house machine shops lower repair bills for equipment. Leslie Lieberg and his father, on a 1500 acre farm near Grand Forks, repaired a tractor clutch in under an hour, saving time and keeping on schedule. The rural power expansion via REA co-ops enabled a fully equipped shop with welder, air compressor, grinder, drill press, lathe, impact tool and more.
A well equipped repair shop on Lieberg farm in North Dakota keeps farm equipment in repair with on hand tools. Having tools on hand to effect and repairs to farm equipment has proved a definite time and money saver.
Circa a children friendly recipe for Animal Cookies using oatmeal base and chocolate frosting. The article promotes easy steps to frost cookies with animal crackers, bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes, and serve as a party snack or lunch treat. It highlights family involvement and festive appeal for kids.
Entertaining at home can harm furniture with spills burns and water rings. Wipe spills quickly and apply wax or polish to reduce marks. For stubborn marks use silver polish or moistened cigar ash and ammonia. Ink spots should be blotted then cleaned with a damp cloth and rewax immediately to protect surfaces. A good wax coating prevents damage and maintains shine.
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