Farmers Continue To Buy Machinery Amid Stable Demand
Farmers’ real net income in 1949 was about 14 billion dollars, with machinery purchases down from 1948’s record 2.4 billion but near peak levels. The 1949 purchase total was expected near two to 2.1 billion, still roughly four times the 1935-39 average. Strong demand factors and high incomes supported the equipment market despite the decline.
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Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Washington
Automatic Feeder On Southern Farm Shifts Construction Needs
A Roanoke Virginia farm shows an outdoor grain mill feeding whole grain into an indoor storage shed. The system uses a combination in doors-outdoors layout with a blower pipe elevating ground grain to feed bins inside the shed.
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Roanoke
Poultrymen Urged to Buy on Quality Not Price
G S Vickers field manager of the Ohio poultry improvement association warns farmers to buy quality chickens over low prices. He advises checking hatchery practices, pallorum disease control, breeding stock quality, and ongoing selection using pedigreed males from good breeders.
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G. S. Vickers
Ohio Poultry Improvement Association
Vickers
Egg Preservation Methods Seen Due for Improvement
Present methods of preserving table eggs may be revolutionized by a new compound developed by Dr. Alexis Romanoff and W. D. Yushok of Cornell's agricultural experiment station. The compound, a film forming mixture of polystyrene with chlorinated rubber and other chemicals, preserves the egg at ordinary temperatures.
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Alexis Romanoff
W. D. Yushok
Cornell
Agricultural Experiment Station
Charming Set for Sunny Weather Sewing Pattern Pair
A sewing circle pattern set for spring and summer fashion features a halter-neck sundress with a brief collared jacket. Suggest matching fabrics or contrasting jacket. Includes fabric news and easy sewing hints with a 25 cent price.
Cut-Out Lawn Figures Add Sparkle To a Yard
A little girl plywood cutout with blue frock white apron red watering can and hat brings charm to lawns. The pattern is marketed by WORKSNOP PATTERN SERVICE Drawer 10 Bedford Girls New York. Elgin Illinois has produced over 45 million watches in 85 years.
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Prildren
Elgin
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