Polio Toll Surges in 1950 March of Dimes Aid
Polio struck across the nation for a third straight year in 1950 with more than 80 000 new cases. The March of Dimes funded patient care totalling 47 million dollars over the last two years, with 7.5 million in supplementary aid this year, as nationwide epidemics overwhelmed hospitals and local chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
Texas
Alaska
March of Dimes
National Foundation of
Virginia
Maryland
Iowa
National Foundation
First Iron Lung Used On Friday The 13th 1929
The 21 year old Harvard senior Barret Hoyt almost died from polio when Drinker and Kramer used the first iron lung in Boston on Friday September 13 1929. The device kept him breathing until his muscles recovered and Hoyt left hospital before Christmas 1929. He later worked in Boston and lived in Brookline Massachusetts. The iron lung became a symbol for March of Dimes and now comes in varied forms and depots across the country.
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Hey
Barret Hoyt
Harvard University
S. D. Kramer
Harvard
Philip Drinker
Barret
United States
March of Dimes
Boston
Kramer
W. L. Aycock
Harvard Poliomyelitis Commission
Aycock
Peter Bent Brigham Hospital
Dr. Drinker
Barrett
Barrett Hoyt
Brookline
Mass
Meat Industry Sees Near Record 1951 Production
The meat industry frames its economic role from farmer to consumer with 78 percent of each sales dollar going to farmers and packers earning about 10.7 cents. Payrolls dominate costs while taxes total one cent. Profit margins include meat and by products as well as non meat items. Industry spokesmen anticipate near record production in 1951 due to defense purchases and high employment.
Egg Balanced Ration Guides For Better Production
Poultry experts advise about one pound of balanced feed per seven eggs. Illinois vocational service recommends using 75 to 90 percent from cereal grains and by products, 5 to 10 percent animal protein, plant proteins 5 to 15 percent, a legume 5 to 10 percent, calcium carrier if needed, and one pound of salt per 100 pounds of ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agricultural Service of
The
University of Illinois
Simple 7 by 6 hog house design for profit
A sunlit hog house built on skids uses a 7 by 6 by 4 ft 10 in frame with a rough one inch floor on 2 by 4 sills. Studding supports masonite 1/4 inch tempered hardboard siding and roof. roof door hinges are four inch light rap. Plans AFB-196 are free from Farm Service Bureau Chicago IL.
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Farm Service Bureau
West Washington St
Chicago 2
Hog Pasture Plan for Next Year Suggests Alfalfa Pasture
Farmers discuss plans to include an alfalfa pasture for hogs to save grain and protein feeds in the coming year. The proposal aims to improve hog nutrition while reducing feed costs and diversifying grazing options.
U.S. Crop Production Rises Over The Last Ten Years
Agriculture output grew from 10 to 14 percent over the decade while manpower declined and the population rose. Leaders credit agricultural colleges and extension work, plus research and resident teaching, with the gain, with mechanization also contributing.
Add Spices and Herbs To Vegetables For Extra Flavor
Savory vegetable side dishes feature beans peas and corn with basil oregano dill and marjoram. Recipes include Savory White Beans with tomatoes and butter plus Carrots Julienne with Sage and String Beans finished with nutmeg and parsley for color and aroma.
Hearty Holiday Dishes Include Tongue, Ham and Potatoes
A set of vintage style recipes features Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary Butter, Tongue and Vegetable Casserole, and Harvest Ham with Sweet Sauce. It describes boiling potatoes, making a rosemary butter, preparing tongue with vegetables in a casserole, and glazing ham with currant jelly and spiced glaze.
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Lynn Chambers
Hearty tongue and vegetable casserole with horseradish sauce
Leftover tongue combines with carrots green beans potatoes and onions in a hearty casserole. A horseradish seasoned white sauce complements milder vegetables. Pan fry vegetables with oil and water, stuff hollowed eggplant with mushroom onion cream sauce, top with crumbs, bake casserole 20 minutes at 400.
Classic Root and Greens Prep for Robust Side Dishes
Slivered potatoes and carrots can be cooked together with butter pepper and minced parsley. Celery leaves enhance green salads bread stuffings stews soups roasts and garnishes. Cauliflower leaves should be saved from untrimmed heads trimmed of tough parts. Boil 15 minutes drain season with butter or mix into white sauce.
LAN NOW Introduces Blouses For Spring Suit Patterns
LAN NOW offers new blouse styles to match spring suits. Pattern 8659 items require one yard of fabric in the smaller sizes, presenting a practical sewing option and a nice gift idea.
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National Foundation For
Red Cross
Pate
AFH
U.S
Lynn Jays
Vegetable Service
Ville
Whee
P.O. Box
Spokane, Washington
Southern California
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Bank Reference, Inc
G. C. Ketron
Waverly Drive
DELCO
Davis Electric Company
Spokane
Washington
Business & Invest Oppor
Payroll Town
Western Realty CO
Lewiston
Idaho
National Brokers
Eye St
N.W
Wash
G, D.C
Lucien McLarry
Fifth Ave
N. Y
Moler Barber School of
Trent Spokane
Howard
Diesel Training Inc
S. Louie
Bend
International Bookfinders
Box Sgoswn
Beverly Hilla
Cal
Aischer
Billings
Montana
Blackhawk
Blackhawk Remedy Co
Nanticoke
Baltimore
Mohr
P. O
Portland
Oregon
Galted
P. O. Stephens
Box
Worland
Wyo
Fred Siefries
Main St
Springfield
Fairview
Mont
Vernon E. Heil
Turner
Pocatello
Pocatello, Idaho
Butte
Billings, Montana
Circle Pattern Dept
Adame
Chicago
Bize
VapoRus
Lydia RE. Pinkham
Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
WNU
Scott
Scotts
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