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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1927
Page
16
A fragmentary scene shows a parent addressing a son at bedtime. The boy, Jim, stumbles as he is reassured and patted on the head while he climbs into bed, framed by a broad stone setting.
A narrator anticipates a refined sister in law for Christmas events but meets Willa Woodrow, a lively reveal under mistletoe. A mistaken theft incident at a store ends with identity shock and a warm, humorous reconciliation as holiday plans unfold.
The Bureau of Standards collaborates with radio stations to enforce the 0.5 kilocycle frequency rule. Piezo oscillators are the most accurate devices for checking transmitting frequency, while standard frequency meters often fail to detect small changes and require frequent recalibration. In the last four months 46 stations requested piezo oscillator calibration and 21 requested frequency meter calibration.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports on using natural enemies to control the European corn borer. Since 1919, 1,798,080 imported parasites across 12 species have been released, with six established to prey on the pest. While promising, experts warn results may take years and stress sanitation and residue removal to reduce outbreaks until biological controls prove effective.
An Ohio farm study shows adding 40 pounds of acid phosphate per acre with eight loads of manure ahead of a corn wheat clover rotation raises yields. It boosts corn by seven bushels, wheat by five, and clover by half a ton. Spread half a bag of acid phosphate per manure load for top dressed winter wheat and subsequent crops.
A concise explanation of radio communication, tracing the causal link from transmitter to receiver. It describes radio telegraphy and telephony, range limits, and how broadcasting stations, nearing 300 nationwide, deliver crop reports, weather, news, music, and sports to receivers which translate waves into audible speech or music.
Battery electrolyte, commonly known as electrolyte, can be bought at battery service stations. If specific gravity readings stay off after charging, drain and flush with distilled water, then add prepared electrolytes and charge slowly until the hydrometer reads correct. Also check with a voltmeter. For audio amplifiers a single shielding box suffices, but radio frequency amplification usually shields each stage individually.
The article explains how to achieve maximum power from a tube by applying a large grid voltage while preventing grid current and curb distortion. It warns that grid must stay near zero current and plate current must not dip too low to avoid curvature distortion, with safe input voltage tied to grid voltage.
A fragment describes a device labeled a Lange super condenser intended for 110 volt line use. The text mentions receivers and noisy operation, but details are incomplete and unclear.
The article argues machinery lowers farm labor costs by increasing yield and efficiency. It contends that good seed, fertilizer, and equipment raise income, while progressive farmers who use mechanical helpers outpace those with poor tools. Improved equipment reduces production costs and boosts individual output.
Minnesota agricultural station announces Marquillo wheat a rust resistant variety will not be distributed before 1920. Only 125 bushels available for seed next year, with seed stock to be preserved and grown again in 1028 to ensure ample supply for spring 1920. Cross of Marquis and Umillo, high rust resistance, good milling quality, aim to distribute to careful farmers in 1929 for seed certification and broad distribution.
United States Department of Agriculture describes a simple process to convert offal and blood into tankage for hog feed or into fertilizer. Cooked offal is dried, ground, and mixed with 16 percent acid phosphate at 85 to 100 pounds per 100 pounds of cooked offal, then air-dried and stored.
Across the year but especially in fall and winter stray dogs threaten livestock. Farmers and dog owners must share responsibility since sheep calves and hogs provide income while dogs are generally farm necessities and not income producers.
Do you take time to exercise your hobby and buy feed right first toward a dairy pay. Farmers should visit their state college of agriculture annually. Provide clean drinking water for cows. it boosts milk production. Ensure only noninfected people handle milk. Plant evergreen trees from cooler climates in fall. others in spring. Focus on maintaining eye appeal and feeding laying mash for poultry and oats.
BH. Berry Wall known in youth as king of the dudes walks with his chow dog on a Monte Carlo terrace with a New York friend. They remark on fashion as the Countess Caraway passes by, while Wall jokes about the gown amid spring style talk. An unrelated ad for Laxative Brom Quinine appears.
A ten year old girl drowned while playing with her younger brother beside the River Sere in Grenoble France. A dog tied in a kennel was seized by a police officer who cited the owner for an unled dog and refused to release it despite the boy's plea.
Sherlock Holmen Jr and George talk after a car was stolen an hour earlier. Jerry asks why the alert wasn’t raised sooner while George says he has the plate number. The exchange ends with a backhand elevator quip about bidirectional trouble.
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