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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1951
Page
7
Purdue agronomist Dr. J B Peterson urges feeding soil to boost yields. He recommends legumes and grasses in rotation plus returning manure and crop residues to improve soil structure, drainage, and aeration. Deep taproots from alfalfa and sweet clover mellow subsoils while grasses like brome and timothy loosen surface soil.
The piece argues pasture and hay farming lowers milk and beef costs and boosts profits. It notes two thirds of U S land is in grass and suggests a further 25 percent pasture expansion could improve efficiency despite higher overall crop demands.
An accurate and inexpensive soil testing kit is now available from local garden supply or hardware stores. The kit includes all solutions to test nitrogen phosphorus and potash along with clear instructions for home gardeners.
Miss Margueritte Briggs of the University of Illinois urges families to inspect first-aid kits now and replace weakened antiseptics and salves. She also advises replenishing tape and bandages to prepare for summer accidents.
Sewing circle offers two pattern sets for children and women. Pattern No 1965 provides a summer matron dress with cap sleeves in sizes 34 to 50 and requires 4 3/8 yards of fabric. Pattern No 8416 covers outfits for ages 6 months to 4 years with dress romper and undergarments, detailing yardage per size.
The text outlines stain removal methods for cotton and linen using starch paste, peroxide, onion rubbing, and sun drying. It then gives a rust protection recipe for tools: melt resin with lard, add benzine, and coat metal parts to resist damp conditions.
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