Ice bagging expands market for sweet corn shipments
A New York state led program uses ice packed bags to cool freshly harvested sweet corn to about 35 degrees. Conducted with Ohio Indiana Illinois New York and Massachusetts growers and retailers, the method slows sugar loss and preserves color, allowing broader distribution and expanded marketing area.
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Massachusetts
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Sernel Co
Lobbies in Washington: farm groups not the largest spenders
The piece notes farm lobbies in Washington attract attention but other groups spend more. In 1950 the Farm Bureau and Farmers Union led farm lobbying with about 300,000 dollars, yet the Association of American Railroads spent 237,000 and the Atlantic Union Committee 158,000 in 1951, with meat packers cotton interests and milk price groups also active.
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Protect Trees With Hose and Wire Protection Method
A short note describes wrapping split garden hose around tree trunks as a protective barrier, then driving barbed wire inside the hose to deter damage. The idea aims to protect evergreens along a ranch boundary, prioritizing proper local work.
Small Homes Design No 140 dream brick ranch built for a family
A feature on a new low rambling brick ranch home by Doc and Louise, showing a spacious family area with a large activity room, terrace views, and efficient heating. The plan emphasizes no basement, large closets, and practical spaces for four children, with blueprints and portfolio sets available for order by mail.
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Louise
Rick
Step
Leber
Penny
Berkley
Michigan
Repairing a Weathered Seismograph Field Note
Fragmented OCR describes survey data and measurements with names and dates, noting angles around 98 degrees and a 7 inch scale. It mentions individuals and locations, including Chula Vista California, with unclear procedure and equipment references.
Lumber Thieves Strike Houston Builder at Construction Site
W E Keep, a Houston builder, found 70 2x¢ pieces of lumber stolen from his project. He rushed to his temporary office to call the police, noting thieves even took the telephone. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at new construction sites.
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W. E. Keep
New Insecticides Carry Triple Threat to Pests
New formulations improve garden pest control beyond DDT. Lindane and chlordane target aphids beetles worms and soil insects while ready to use dusts and sprays offer quick protection for leaves stems and produce. The piece details common pests and practical application tips for amateur gardeners.
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D.D.T
Lindawé
Sea Tall
Two Bedroom Cottage Expansion Plan by Elmer G
The design shows a two bedroom cottage with a large living room and square kitchen, expandable by adding a third bedroom with minor wall changes. A basement option places the stairway differently, yielding 043 sq ft base area and 1,104 sq ft expanded space, with blueprints by Elmer G and guidance from Guide, 82 W. Washington, Chicago.
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Writi Guide
W. Washington
Chicago
Ilinois
Salt of the Earth Man Tries to Shake His Partner
A columnist quotes Murray Dale noting a man who views his partner as the salt of the earth yet tries to shake her, illustrating a paradox of devotion and control.
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Murray Dale
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