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Newspaper

Country Today

Location

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1986

Page

29

Turkeys Prove Clever Says Illinois Poultry Expert

Poultry expert Carl Parsons of the University of Illinois debunks myth that turkeys are dumb. He cites their intelligence, past domestication, and myths about rain drowning, mating, and eating habits. He notes large breasted males, Franklin’s proposal, Lincoln pardoning a pet turkey, and moon mission turkey meals.

Carl Parsons University of Illinois

O'Brien Named Jefferson County 4-H Youth Agent

Margaret Peg O'Brien has been named the new University of Wisconsin Extension 4-H and youth agent for Jefferson County. She begins duties in the county soon and currently resides in Washburn where she serves as 4-H agent for Bayfield County.

Margaret Peg’’ O’brien University of Wisconsin-Extension Jefferson County Ms. O’brien Lan. 5 Washburn Bayfield County

Microwave Minutes revises Pumpkin Gingersnap Torte recipe

The Nov 19 Microwave Minutes column provides corrected instructions for Pumpkin Gingersnap Torte. It lists ingredients including pumpkin, gingersnap crumbs, eggs, sugars, spices, milk, and cream, and explains microwave steps, layering, chilling, yield, and nutrition per serving.

Toy recalled as safety hazard Flying Copter helicopter recalled due to rotor fault

Reeves International recalls about 8000 Flying Copter toy helicopters sold 1984 through 1986 for 3 dollars. The 7 inch white helicopter with red blades and green hand launcher can cause rotor blades to detach if assembled wrongly and has caused eye injuries and facial cuts. Return for full refund. call CPSC hot line for details.

Reeves International Inc CPSC

Take Home Something Special From Wisconsin Christmas Tree Farms

Information on nearly 80 Wisconsin cut your own tree farms is available from a Wisconsin Department of Agriculture bulletin. It lists names addresses and phone numbers and other farm details. The brochure can be obtained from county Extension offices foresters or DATCP marketing division in Madison Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Agricul Foresters

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