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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
8
A soil conservation system combining fertilizer, contour farming, manure and deep rooted legumes saved rainfall and reduced runoff and soil loss. In a Purdue study from 1942 to 1945 across 12 fields, conserved plots yielded 92 to 122 bushels of corn per acre versus 62 to 71 on common plots, with lower losses of organic matter and nutrients.
A feature on the Golden Palomino by W J Dryden traces its origins from a cross of Palomino and Arabian stock. The breed is described as larger than average and spirited yet trainable, noting the influence of Arabian blue-blood.
The University of Illinois reports successful use of prolactin hormones to transform roosters into setting hens. Hormone applications previously aimed at tenderizing poultry flesh, now achieve a setting behavior in male birds.
A new method of making American cheddar cheese vastly simplifies the process and helps cheesemakers produce uniform high quality product regularly. The technique uses pasteurized milk with bacteria destroyed or undesirable, an active dependable starter with only essential bacteria, plus acid and time control.
Crochet patterns describe Mile a Minute Cloth and Kitten Potholders, with instructions available for 20 cents each. Patterns No. 5313 and 5321 show step by step crochet bands, color options, and embroidery faces for kitchen gifts and outdoor dining decor.
Practical tips about protecting furniture with newspapers, cleaning with warm soapy cloths, and polishing. Advice on dusting hands, sealing cracks with adhesive paper, and monitoring settlement. Cautions about washing machine cords and drying jars before capping to prevent chips.
The article suggests cleaning greasy containers by rubbing with dry corn meal and washing powder puffs after use. It promotes drying pads near the sink or stove for scouring. It highlights coarsely woven, bright table mats in ruby red, emerald green, cerise or chartreuse as summer fashion for plain china and clear glassware.
Advice on wearing dress shields in non-washable dresses and keeping them immaculate through frequent washings to manage perspiration under the arms.
An acquaintance congratulates Mrs. B on a golden wedding anniversary. She clarifies the party celebrated was for their 49th, not the 50th, noting her and Pa’s feebleness and the plan to celebrate while they can still enjoy it.
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