Inoe Sam Conducts Tests on Mosquito Barrier Fabrics
Wartime tests by U S department of agriculture entomologists develop methods to thwart mosquito attacks on soldiers and civilians. A coarse mesh undergarment keeps fabric away from skin so a mosquito cannot bite through. Tests show several tight woven fabrics offer good protection, while standard army herringbone twill is less effective. Byrd cloth and nylon weaves also perform well, especially when layered with coarse net material.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Entomology and Plant Quarantine
Divorce Rate Dips in U S Nationwide Survey Reveals
The 1947 U S divorces dropped 26.6 percent from 613000 the year before to 450000 due to wartime marriage peak and peacetime readjustment. The crude rate was 3.1 per 1000, still higher than 1944 and far above prewar levels, per Family Service Association of America survey in 89 cities.
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Family Service
Family Service Association of America
U. S
Maerrings
Soybeans shift from food to industry in U S crops
W J Morse of the U S Department of Agriculture notes soybeans in the Orient supply bread and dairy products, while in the Occident the crop is valued mainly for industrial use. He highlights varieties, machinery, profit, and reliability under adverse weather as drivers of growth since World War I. In the East the bean remains tied to seed for foods and traditional preparations.
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Orient
Occident
W. J. Morse
U. S
Morae
Beat the Beetle with DDT
Millions of Jap beetles will emerge this summer to attack about 275 plant varieties including flowers shrubs fruits and some garden vegetables. DDT is the preferred spray, made by mixing two pounds of 50 percent wettable powder into 100 gallons of water or four to five teaspoons per gallon. Five or ten percent DDT dusts can be used instead. Lead arsenate spray works as a repellent but is often objectionable.
Unclear.smudged query on costs and rates
Fragmentary OCR text discusses expenses to raise 120000 rate in a season and mentions food or year. No clear person, place, organization, or event is identifiable from the readable portion.
New Arctic Weather Bases Mark Continental Progress
Canadian and U S meteorologists will establish two weather stations on Prince Patrick and Ellef Ringnes islands, 860 and 750 miles from the North Pole. The sites, part of Canada's Northwest Territories, underscore growing Arctic settlement, mineral wealth, and transpolar air routes with Elles Ringnes about 2650 miles north of New York and the broader Arctic reach expanding toward Siberia and Europe.
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North Pole
Arctic
U. S
Prince Patrick
Ellef Ringnes
National Geographic Society
Canada
New York City
Siberia
Europe
Ireland
Leningrad
London
Ellef
OAA Bans 2 4 D Dusting In Weed Flights
The OAA prohibited 2 4 D dust use in aerial weed control after complaints of drift harming cotton and other crops. Waivers will include a clause banning dust form 2 4 D, with sprays and certain insecticide and fungicide dusts exempt. War developed 2 4 D to combat broadleaf weeds, effective in corn and other fields when used properly.
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D. W. Rentzer
OAA
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Prass
Soften on Upgrade Boosts Cotton Use in Medical Supply Chains
Use of cotton in hospitals clinics and family medicine chests rose markedly from 1930 to 1946, a near 52 percent increase overall. In 1948 medical markets consumed 112000 bales of lint cotton versus 73930 bales in 1939, with bandages gauze sponges 49850 bales in 1946 up from 39330 in 1939 adhesive tape 6450 bales in 1946 and 5090 in 1859 sanitary napkins 55230 bales in 1948 up from 21020 in 1939.
Familiarity Breeds Contempt Traffic risk from local drivers warned by safety council
National Safety Council figures show three fourths of drivers in fatal accidents lived within 26 miles of the crash. Repeated travel on familiar streets dulls attention to trees, buildings, and traffic signs, so motorists should treat everyday routes with the same care as when in a new city.
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National Safety Council
Canning Warnings About Common Jars and Jar Maintenance
Canning tips caution using commercial jars like coffee peanut butter and pickle jars for steam pressure canning due to insufficient strength under high pressure. Remove jars’ bands after cooling and avoid opening to replace lost liquid to prevent spoilage or accidents.
Tennessee Walking Horse Breed Profile
The Tennessee Walking Horse is described as a distinct breed in the United States and beyond. It notes mixed bloodlines including Thoroughbred and foundational American stock, highlighting its unique lineage and standing among horse breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Atandara
Southern oysters richer in iron in southern waters study
Mr and Mrs Ernie Andresen call at Belmond and Marshalltown today as the New Jersey Department of Agriculture reports southern oysters named Qystera contain more iron and less copper than those from the North Atlantic states, reflecting regional differences in composition.
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Ernie Andresen
Belmond
Marshalltown
North Atlantic States
New Jersey
Federal water power act gave U S control of rivers
The 1920 Federal Water Power Act vested the United States government with control over all water power on navigable rivers, establishing federal oversight and regulatory authority.
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U. S
United States
For Sale and Card of Thanks Notices
Classified items list various used goods for sale including washers ranges and motors from McWilliams Maytag Store Graettinger dated 12 16 93. Card of thanks messages express gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for support during hospital stays and recovery.
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Frigidairs
Maytag
Corman
Zenith
Apt
McWilliams Maytag
Graettinger
New Year Thanks From Ronald Christianson in Fairmont
Ronald Christianson extends gratitude to all who remembered him with cattle, gifts, and letters during his hospital stay and after returning home. The note lists New Year’s Eve events at Hand’s Park Fairmont withBig Floor Show, cover charges, reservations, and dance nights featuring Marvin Tenhoff’s and Paul’s orchestras on December 18 and December 2 respectively.
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Ronald Christianson
New Yhar's
Guy Paree
Hand's Park
Fairmont
Minnesota
Bootha
Marvin Tenhoff
Paul
Hand
Hoover Commission reports to be issued in printed form
Government Printing Office announces advance subscriptions for Hoover Commission reports. Up to 50 documents planned for early 1949 covering executive organization, national resources, finance, foreign affairs, post office, and other public matters. Subscriptions, $10, priority for full set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover Commission
Government Printing Office
Washington
Tak
National Security Organization
Foreign Affairs
Post Office
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North
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W. A. Marley
H. A. Eisenbast, Graettinger
H. A. Eisenbaat
Wallingford
H. A. Elsenbast, Graettinger
Times Office
J. J. Skow
H. A. Elsenbast
Einer Jensen
Poland
Leonard Bros
Dublin
Emmetsburg
O. T. Hereim
Emmatsburg Hospital
Leo Thompson
Aan Rt
Holy Family Hospital
H. H. Sandvik
Lennox Furnaces
Lennox Furnace Co
Lennox
Armstrong
Estherville
Frank Rodger
Casper
CAP
Nelson Palo Alto County Abstract Co
Iowa
W. A. Marley Real Estate
Graettinger, Iowa
Times
State OF
Palo Alto County
Simon T. Simonsen
District Court
Esther Simonsen
Burt & Prichard
Davenport Bank & Trust Co
Ira Schultz
Albert Jensen
Milton Banking Co
Town Hall Bond & Int
State Bank
Atlantic State Bank
Alvin Besaw
Pets Besaw
Dave Murray
Glerk
Eeee
Salary
E.ceeueaeee
William Blom
Light & Power
Telephone Co
Standard Ofl Co
Hangen Hardware
Emmet
Gabriel Begum
Flushing
Ceeeeeeres
Peto Besaw
Clare Myers
Harry Anderson
Seas Shine Bros
Lead
Oakum
Ramin Osher
Albert Jenson
John McDonald
Martin R. Studer
Ween
Post Office Dept
Gudrid
Naae
Eeene
Anderson Dairy
George Hill
Wes Mayo
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