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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1954
Page
12
Wisconsin University researchers in an alfalfa and sweet clover project found a chemical in spoiled hay that slows blood clotting and can be lethal in prolonged exposure. They developed Dicumarol for medical use and the related Warfarin became a top rat poison used worldwide.
The U S Department of Agriculture reports about half of legume seed crops are lost due to pod shattering, rains, winds, and harvesting methods. Tests show direct combining often reduces losses versus windrow or swath methods across crimson clover alfalfa and lespedeza crops in the Southeast and other states.
The article describes placing a 6x6 wooden frame covered with chicken wire to keep poultry water fountains clean. The frame is laid on the ground with the fountain centered, a simple local technique noted amid other survey data on brides and age groups.
In this design note the featured small home sits on an open plot facing a golf course. It emphasizes a red brick exterior, a large living room, a glass block entry, two bedrooms, a den, and a bright kitchen. Blueprints and portfolios are offered for purchase with postage costs noted.
The piece outlines two bulb planting methods for fall gardens. It cautions on soil drainage and depth, noting deep placement for patterns like tulips and late planting risks from frost heaving. A mulch after freeze reduces frost damage and elevated beds help where drainage is poor.
When reroofing a house the article advises laying asphalt shingles on top of the old roof to save tearing off material and preserve insulation. It notes a double roof can lower fuel bills if the old roof supports the new layer and nails are secured.
A fluorescent tube hidden within a valance diffuses light and enlarges a room. The unit can be built by homeowners or purchased from fixture manufacturers.
Instructions advise cleaning picture glass with a lintless cloth and mild soap, rinse with warm water containing ammonia, and finish by polishing with a chamois. This compact method reflects early household care tips for glassware and frames.
American Builder advertises a 1850 square foot Toledo built home with garage and porch, priced under 10 dollars per square foot including lot and landscaping. The article credits engineered techniques and standardized parts for the low cost, noting minimal on-site cutting.
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