Fluorescent lights for home use highlighted in 1947 guide
Michigan State College experts urge homeowners to adopt fluorescent lighting in any room, noting higher efficiency and softer, truer colors. Miss Ruth J. Peck explains fixture types and lamp choices, while H. C. Zindel stresses adequate chick feeding space and water for healthy growth. The piece also previews 1947 clothing trends including plentiful supplies, pricing, and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth J. Peck
Michigan State College
Michigan State College Extension
Washington, D.C
Winter Driving Aids And New Fabric Tech Preview
The article notes tested tire chains cut braking distance by 40 to 50 percent on ice and snow and stresses drivers should still use brains. It also previews 1948 wool fabrics: shrink resistant socks, washable wool items, flame resistant finishes for drapery fabrics and upholstery, and trial fibers like zeason keratin sarelon from corn chicken feathers and peanuts still in experiments.
Farmers urged to size septic tanks for families
Agricultural engineer A. J. Tel of Michigan State College warns farmers about installing septic tanks that are too small. He notes scum and sludge reduce usable space and advises a minimum 500 gallon tank for a family of five, with larger tanks for bigger households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tel
Michigan State College
Bell
Dangers of Gasoline and Kerosene in Farm Fires
The article warns gasoline and kerosene vapors cause deadly farm fires. Vapors are invisible heavier-than-air and travel long distances to ignition sources. Gasoline should not be left exposed or used in open containers. kerosene can explode when heated and may ignite stoves.
Selenium Compounds Affect Animal Tissues Differently
Selenium compounds show divergent effects inside animals. Sodium selenite in a dilute form greatly delays and can kill smooth muscle, while sodium selenate in concentrated form has little effect. Selenium, common in Rocky Mountain soils, enters plants and livestock and is highly poisonous, causing injury to sheep and cattle.
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Rocky Mountains
Poultry Disease Linked to Nutrient Deficiency
Recent studies on perosis or slipped tendon in chickens and turkeys show the disease stems from manganese and choline deficiencies. Researchers note the ankle joints slip due to tendon displacement, risking crippling birds, with a feed manufacturer offering spectrophotometry analysis to ensure proper manganese and choline levels in poultry mash.
Local Families Share Visits and Celebrations
My and Mrs Seeley Johnson hosted Mr and Mrs Walter Jerved for a Tuesday supper and anniversary celebration. Walter Rehse traveled to Houghton Lake, Loris Dysinger visited her parents in Stony Creek, and Mrs George Wentworth is ill but hoped to recover quickly. Ed Benic returned from Army service for a short time, and a shower honored the Leon Dysinger family with gifts from their card party group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Dysinger
Seeley Johns
Floyd Squires
Benic
Walter Rehse
Walter Jerred
Beatrice Russell
Seeley Johnson
Joe Paniucki
Bert Lloyd
Robert
Weidman
Ernest Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Paul D. Gibson
B.C. Mellencamp
Clare County
Isabella County
Robert ©. Kleiner
Clare County Aaa Committee
Michigan
H. C. Zindel
Zindel
Cae
Geo. J. Lehr
Farwell Lumber CO
Weatherstrip
Aluminum
DuPont Paints and Varnishes
Don Luce
Farwell, Mich
Clare Live Stock Auction
The
Wolverine Stock Yards Co
St. Johns-Clare-Gladwin-Gaylord-Marion-Lapeer
Prince & Co
Rosebush
Bangs
Old Jersey
Jersey
I.H.C
H.C
L.B.C
David Bradley
DeLavall
1.H.C
Ladies Aid
Bill Bouchey
Andy Courser
Henry Funnel
Darwin Johnson
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