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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1955
Page
5
Experimental feeding trials with a perennial broomweed show weak premature calves and retained placentas in beef cows. Researchers observed health issues arising from the plant in the study conditions.
Mrs V A McCoy led a North Childress Home Demonstration Club decor effort using cedar cotton burrs and moon flowers with color and glitter. A Texas A&M Texas Agricultural Experiment Station report details broomweed toxicity causing premature calves and retained placentas, based on three years of trials in Marfa Semionole Gaines County with 23 cows and a $5,000 station grant.
An announcement from New York describes a new healing substance named Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H suppositories or ointment. It claims dramatic shrinkage and pain relief for piles, with money back guarantees and patent notes.
Robstown teen Margaret Wendland 17 wins State 4-H Achievement earning two miniature statues from Ford for outstanding overall project work. Richard Floyd Jr. 16 of Rotan and Sharon Moseley 17 of Allen win State Citizenship honors for leadership and community service. Janet Avera 17 of West Columbia earns Community Relations recognition with a certificate from Gene Autry and the Wrigley Co.
An estimated 24 billion dollars will be spent by farmers from 1956 to 1975, averaging 5300 dollars per farm. The Rural Electrification Administration study projects 5.3 billion in the next five years and 11.3 billion in the following decade with Lights and wiring topping purchases. California and Texas emerge as major markets for appliances and equipment as electricity cuts costs and improves farm life.
Explorer Jean Nicolet believed he found a new gateway to China after passing the Straits of Mackinac in 1633. He mythologized his arrival, stepping from his canoe in flowing Mancharian robes to impress locals and potential wealth.
Use a plastic bag to store cheese for short periods by pressing the bag tightly to remove air. For longer storage, use aluminum foil or several layers of waxed paper to protect the cheese.
Market notes show poultry and eggs varied with fowl at 41 percent and 24 cents for under 4 pounds. Cattle and calves move slowly with moderate steadiness. hogs up 15 to 40 cents for butchers. sheep steady to lower with lamb prices 15.50 to 18 for slaughter stock. Also a recipe tip for creamed cheese with tomato juice and chili.
Neal Siegel of Dobbins Vocational Technical School Philadelphia Pa won first prize in the American Automobile Association national 1955 56 school safety poster contest and also took the grand prize overall for his December safety poster.
Texas fertilizer sales for 1954 55 rose five percent to 588000 tons. Mixed fertilizers totaled 306410 tons or 52 percent, while nitrogenous materials 281651 tons 48 percent. West Texas saw sharp nitrogen gains. East Texas Gulf Coast led in phosphoric acid use, with regional declines from prior years. Most sales occurred February through May, signaling concentrated distribution.
Charles M. McCann notes France's January 2 parliamentary vote will not end the ongoing cabinet crises that weaken the nation and its influence. He details party splits, shifts led by Mendes-France, Communist declines yet enduring vote strength, and possible moves toward an executive or strong man system led by De Gaulle.
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