Thousand Years Dispute Settled by ICJ in The Hague
The International Court of Justice settled a 1 600 year old ownership dispute over Les Ecrehouse and Les Minquiers islands between Britain and France in favor of France. The speck on the map covers about 96 square miles and the ruling touches historic claims cherished by both nations.
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Crossword Clue Recon Asks Answers From Last Week
Puzzle fragment shows across clues with partial words and definitions. Entries include Slendr abbr for slender, mineral springs, ponder, island slang, sea eagle, fusible metal, increase in any way, international go with holes, whole, vex, goddess of the moon, washes, receptacles, forebodings.
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Back Saver Method Eases Moving Ground Stakes
A technique shown above helps pull pipe stakes used to anchor farm machinery. Use two picks and leverage to move stakes easily, with holes drilled in each stake to accept the pick end for better leverage.
Farm telephones rise and fall on farms since 1920
The U S Department of Agriculture reports that farm telephone penetration has risen since 1940 after a long decline in the prior two decades. The line notes an unusual record of ups and downs for farm communications.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Order Plant Food Early to Assure Needed Supplies
Middle West Soil Improvement Committee urges farmers to order fertilizer now for spring planting. Delays risk unavailable plant food and higher costs. Agronomists say per acre yields in corn, wheat, hay and pasture rise with proper soil management and ample fertilizer, boosting profits despite lower prices. Farmers who waited last year missed grades and quantities. Time needed to produce, cure, and deliver fertilizer cannot be rushed.
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Middle West Soil Improvement Committee
Middle West
Corn yield boosted by extra fertilizer, Cornell expert says
Cornell University food scientist Dr Herrel DeGraff favors a simple formula to lift corn yields by about 25 percent. He estimates that adding 130 pounds of fertilizer per acre could have raised 1950 output by 764 million bushels, a figure used to argue farmers underuse fertilizer. He notes current distribution of corn among farms, CCC stocks, terminals, and other outlets, and warns that farmers often apply less plant food than recommended.
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Cornell University
Herrel DeGraff
DeGraff
Woman's World Freeze Fruit Jams To Preserve Flavor
A guide to making and freezing fruit and berry jams using pectin for gel. It covers room temperature preparation, refrigeration for up to three weeks, and freezing for long storage. Recipes for fresh strawberry jam and variations with black raspberry cherry and peach or apricot jams are included.
Corn Carry-Over Not a Significant Risk in 1953 Outlook
Acreage allotments for corn are set by law when carry-overs rise above expected use but economists doubt a large reserve exists. 1953 produced over 3 billion bushels with a 764 million bushel carry-over, yet the Agriculture Department pegs next October’s surplus around 575 million, a figure under 3 percent of output and lasting just over two months at current use rates.
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Department of Agriculture
Farmer builds trailer with big tires to ease hauling
An inventive farmer solved hauling challenges by building his own trailer and fitting it with 11.25 x 24 inch tractor tires from an old dump truck. The tire choice is noted to resist mired conditions even under heavy loads.
Serene Brow From Beauty Care Guidance
Advice on achieving a serene brow through self control and poise. Irritation causes furrows and a lasting frown while conscious effort can reduce lines. Massage with cream or oil, morning and evening, aids smoothing though complete removal may require more.
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