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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
12
Farmers are advised to use properly sized extension cords to power portable tools at farm sites. Using too small a cord reduces tool performance and risks short circuits, fire, or electrical shock. Consider cord gauge and length to ensure adequate electricity delivery to tools.
A manufacturer's guide lists cord diameters for 110 volt work at various distances. It warns long distances are risky without correct cord size and emphasizes replacing frayed cords to avoid fire or shock. Proper cords enable bringing multiple tools to a job site.
Rural families nationwide join the Rural Home Improvement Contest offering 101 prizes totaling 10000 dollars. Five grand national prizes include 2500, 1000, and 500 for positions. two winning families per state receive bonds. Entries must be mailed by July 31 and cover permanent home improvements begun in 1954.
A simply constructed device aids one person in sacking apples potatoes or similar produce. Felt lined funnel is filled horizontally then tipped to let contents roll slowly into the sack.
In 1952 the United States recorded 38 000 deaths from motor vehicle accidents and 220 000 from cancer. These figures highlight the leading causes of death in that year.
A house design feature spread highlights Plan No. 229 by Penny's Small Homes, detailing a brick long house with front terrace space and a two bedroom layout. It notes a future garage, a central heater, and a bright living dining area with a natural fireplace. Availability includes blueprints at $5 for the first set, plus postage and portfolio options.
State experiment stations warn that vegetables lose flavor tenderness and vitamin C after harvest if not frozen promptly. Peas spinach and corn show rapid nutrient loss especially when held at room temperature. freezing or refrigeration preserves quality. Use tender home garden varieties for freezing and grade beans and peas to avoid overripe produce.
Homeowners should inspect roofs walls foundations doors and windows for winter damage in spring. Look for hidden water leaks under the roof deck and assess structural weaknesses. Patchwork often fails. replacing old roofs with asphalt shingles on top is advised to avoid full removal costs.
Montpelier Vermont motor vehicle registration and license fees brought in 5 071 964 79 in the first six months, an increase of 176 759 40 over the same period last year.
A Memphis burglary left police a clue when a suspect used a typewriter to write the thieves names on paper before fleeing. Authorities say three accomplices cracked a local safe while the typed note was found at the scene. Nineteen states require eyesight tests for students in schools.
The garbled text references a four month period and a large amount around 1.67 million, with mentions of business owners and a dispute over costs. No clear names, dates, or places are extractable from the fragment.
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