Dry weather cuts dairy production across district says Crowfoot
District dairy officer Mr. BD W Crowfoot reports December saw variable storms and drought halting milk yields from Gloucester to Comboyne with readings from 215 to 368. Taree’s monthly points reached 181, yearly total 4550. Cow corn and Poona pea green manures thrived. pastures stayed good under irrigation though dry conditions stressed some millet and cream quality.
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Eistrict
BD. W. Crowfoot
Rubber Livestock Trough Debuts In United States
The Goolyear Tyre and Rubber Company unveils a versatile rubber trough to replace wood on farms nationwide. It resists tipping, breaking, rust, and harm to stock, made of tough fabric and rubber for salt water feed and supplements. Expected to retail at all dollars and distributed via farm feed stores and hardware outlets.
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United States
Gool-year Tyre and Rubber Company
Committee submits two for architecture in Agricultural Holdings
A committee submits two proposals for architecture of the Agricultural Holdings. The discussion centers on compensation for a tenant, Mr Albert I, who opposes a treatment of the Amber claim, arguing fertility of the land makes the area more suitable for certain uses.
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Alberti
The Growing Power of Older Americans in Active Life
The text notes rising birth rates and longer life expectancy, with many seniors aged 65 to 75 leading productive, engaged lives. Communities offer clubs, classes, employment bureaus, and recreation to keep retirees useful, citing examples from Grandm a Moses to Dr Martin and Marthe Dean.
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U.S
San Fransacs
California
Martin
Marthe Dean
Westfield
Indiana
New York City
Dudley Peabody
Portland
Oregon
Hand weaving spreads nationwide over fourteen years
The text notes a group grew to national recognition for original hand woven fabrics after 14 years. It also highlights older volunteers visiting the sick, sewing and knitting for Red Cross, and supporting neighborhood projects. It claims modern science extends life and social welfare agencies aim to ensure long, full lives.
Gifts for Korean Children From American Junior Red Cross
American Junior Red Cross volunteers ship 100000 gift boxes and 100 school chests to Republic of Korea students. Boxes include pencils notebooks crayons tablets lunch boxes and toys. The campaign last year delivered 100000 boxes and Koreans respond with thousands of thank you letters.
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American Junior Red Cross
Republic of Korea
The
Combined Economic Board
United States
Droughts and Rainfall Figures Across 45 Year Span
The report cites 1952 as the driest year since 168 with 30.44 inches. Heaviest fall occurred last winter end with 304 points in August. September was the driest month at 12 points, the driest October since 1948. After a dry late Nov and most of December, two heavy falls after Christmas raised the monthly total beyond two inches. Boxing Day brought Bi points and New Year’s Eve Ti points, easing dryness. Dairymen seek substantial rain to bridge mid-summer. beef cattle hold, dairy production declined due to dry December. The year started hot and dry with 17 points in January, Gloucester post office reported eight points on New Year’s Day, with nine points from last Saturday’s storm. Further storms could replenish water supplies away from main streams still running. A 45-year rainfall table is on the back page.
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Ponte
Gloucester
December drought eases as heavy rains arrive in district
The district agronomist reports December brought hot,droughty weather with strong winds and little pasture growth. A late spell delivered 1 to 1 1/2 inches of rain, helping pasture and fodder but insufficient for vigorous regrowth. Seed yields for paspalum were light, ergot prevalent, and kikuyu mite appeared but is not a major threat. further rains are needed for full pasture revival.
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