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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1950
Page
3
The article tracks Florida dairy and cattle reform from past failures to a thriving modern industry. Scientists used citrus processing byproducts as cattle fodder and Brahman bulls to endure heat. Tick control via fencing, deer culling, and rising packing facilities spurred a shift to marketing Florida beef nationally.
United States Rubber Company announces the promotion of Herbert G Kieswetter to a new post in the Rubber division. Kieswetter, formerly vice president and assistant general manager of United States Rubber Export Company Limited, assumes duties effective January 1. He began with the export company in 1925 and rose to vice president and assistant general manager in 1945. The mechanical goods division manufactures belts hoses packing molded goods and related rubber and plastic products with plants in Passaic Fort Wayne Philadelphia Sandy Hook and Bristol.
The statement notes Mt Katahdin in Maine as the first U S point to catch sunrise each day. It also mentions the U S having 227 679 miles of railroad track.
The piece guides readers on early 1950 gardening, noting pruning should wait until mid February and planning begins with seed catalogs arriving soon. It highlights seed quality, disease treated seeds, and basics for asparagus and beans including Mary Washington roots and popular bush limas like Fordhook and Burpee varieties with days to maturity for several beans.
The article explains common myths about old age and survivors insurance, urges timely claims, and outlines how to contact the Social Security Administration. It also blends farming tips and crop notes for wax beans.
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