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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
2
The Iowa inquiry uses questionnaires across counties to build a state report for the Midcentury White House Conference on Children and Youth. Gov Beardsley forms a commission to study health, nutrition, immunization, and sanitation for about a million Iowa children.
Fragmentary text hints at annual mall eye accidents and a focus on lost or damaged eyes. Details are unclear and names or dates are not readable.
A spring guide advises removing winter hangers and pruning dead limbs. Selectively thin branches to reduce wind damage and prune shade trees to improve form. For elms, prune and burn dead wood by May 1 to curb bark beetles and Dutch elm disease. Apply wound dressing after cuts and adjust supports early. Also remove fire blight cankers, sanitize tools, and spray Bordeaux at bloom with pruning. Feed trees now and plan a dormant spray before buds open. Forests of green thanks to proper care.
The National Safety Council and U S labor data show workers under 18 suffer more injuries in manufacturing than workers 18 and older performing the same tasks. Injury rate is 22.9 per million hours for teens vs 15.7 for adults, with disabling injuries about twice as common among teens. Youth traits like inexperience and impulsiveness are cited as factors.
Laundries have solved the felting problem by washers that gently squeeze soapy water through fabric with squeeze rolls under little pressure. Some use circulation of soap solution through the fabric. A slow-moving cylinder 8 to 10 revolutions per minute is used by another machine. Some plants employ no friction and dip wool into soap solution then drain as the cylinder revolves.
William Shaw of Chicago offers tips to control weight through daily tasks. Bend from the waist when picking up toys and papers, squat with a straight back, keep posture upright on stairs, and move freely while vacuuming to avoid excess exertion and strain.
In 1840 rayon production fell for the first time in 112 years with a 12 percent drop to 993.8 million pounds, compared with 1,124.3 million pounds in 1948. Viscose led the decrease as the main category and reflected a broader shift in the industry.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports a leveling off in U S cigarette demand after years of growth. In 1949 total consumption reached 352 billion cigarettes, up 1 percent from 1948, with per capita supply at 2 435 compared with 2 465 in 1948. The last half of 1949 shows the first sign of a slowdown after steady gains since World War II.
Eniwetok Atoll ranks among the most battered Pacific lands. Typhoons, World War II bombing, and atomic tests shape its history. The Marshall Islands outpost endured bombardment, invasion, and relocations as the Atomic Energy Commission prepared new tests beginning in 1948.
Cats can be trained to be neat in homes and apartments with toys and light discipline. They respond best when they see clear reasons for commands. Breeding can occur any time, but January and February are preferred. A cat in heat mght whine and wriggle on the floor.
Northwestern University education professor Dr William G Brink studied over 1000 secondary pupils to guide curriculum changes for higher achievement. He recommends integrating guidance for studying with classroom instruction as a key factor in improving scholastic results.
A fragmented report notes a peculiar relationship among tropical corals and sea creatures. It mentions a paralyzing stinging cell mechanism and references an unfamiliar term Bea Sa iteates Brallani in a brief, uncertain context.
A historical note explains that modern sealing wax contains no wax. It states that fine red station ery sealing wax is made from shellac Venice turpentine and vermilion for color.
Boxing regulations shaping U S rules trace to 1919 and follow lines from Englishman W A Gavin. The note links long standing regulatory framework to Gavin influenced origins and current practice.
A 73-year-old Mrs W B Harmston of Cedar Rapids enjoyed her first airplane ride with her son as pilot. He overshot the field and went around again, which she said gave her a longer rise. In Decorah, G T Pearson’s driveway pillar was struck for the sixth time by a vehicle, a three-ton concrete marker knocked over near his highway driveway.
Mrs Oscar Olexon thanks all who visited the hospital and sent gifts after her return. She expresses appreciation for friendship and support shown through cards letters flowers and fruit.
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