20 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1947
Page
1
Good management makes egg production profitable even with full feed costs while poor management can cause losses. Larger flocks over 100 hens tend to be more profitable and rapid returns depend on many factors. Profit links to hens age and successful producers cull more hens after year one.
Dried fruits aid meal planning for desserts salads and breakfasts with easy sugar use. Many do not require soaking for salads. if hard, rinse and soak about an hour in boiling water and use the soaking water in cooking. Prunes apricots raisins and pouches mix well. stewed fruits suit breakfast snacks and kid friendly between meals.
Aging beefsteaks relies on mature, well fattened cattle and long aging in controlled coolers. Only certain cuts gain sufficient fat cover to shield lean from mold, with careful mold monitoring and direct airflow. After aging, surface mold is trimmed to prevent moldy, rancid flavors in final meat.
Food scientists highlight giblets as highly valuable parts of chicken or turkey beyond gravy. Livers provide iron and vitamins, while hearts and gizzards are best simmered long enough to tenderize. Older birds require longer cooking than younger ones. chopping giblets speeds cooking.
A well organized home sewing center enhances efficiency and outcomes. Ensure the sewing machine is clean and oiled, lighting is good, and a cutting area with an ironing board is available. Include a sleeve board, water spray, cloth, press pad, sturdy cabinet, pincushions, shears, rust prevention, tape measure, pattern box, dress form, and full length mirror.
Prairie shipyards produced for war launched 31,949 craft for the navy. Vessels ranged from auxiliary tankers to assault boats. Inland output included sub chasers mine craft patrol craft, with some ships sent via the St Lawrence and others floated down the Mississippi. A memorable inland incident saw a submarine moored to a willow tree in a flooded wheat field near Morris.
The Kabyles of Kabylie in North Africa display features resembling southern and northern Europeans, with blond and blue-eyed types noted. Life is austere with small livestock farming and limited crops. Soil is poor, droughts shorten harvests, and food shortages occur, contributing to historical unrest. Kabylie is densely populated in some valleys, reaching over 600 people per square mile.
Sister Elizabeth Kenny, born Warrialda New South Wales September 20 1886, first treated infantile paralysis in 1909 using hot packs. She served four years in World War I with a shrapnel wound in France and later gained recognition in England in 1937 and the United States in 1940 at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota for her controversial method.
The Molly Maguires formed around 1854 by Irish Americans in Pennsylvania coal regions and grew into a terror group after the Civil War. By 1875 they fought to control mining councils and carried out assassinations and outrages against justice officials and bosses. Their downfall came when Pinkerton detective James McParland infiltrated the order, leading to convictions and executions or imprisonments and its disbandment in 1876.
Engineers predicted that by 1947 the average farm tractor will perform the work of at least six horses and mules due to Department of Agriculture estimates. The decline in horse and mule numbers and advances in tractor design are projected to boost efficiency by about 38 percent, reducing the need for multiple animals on farms.
Scientists at the department of agriculture report a three-in-one solution combining a weed killer fertilizer and fungicide in a single application for grass. Trials on Kentucky bluegrass fescue and redtop show weed kill and faster growth with 2 4D at 3 40 concentration, while urea and fermate help turf recovery and protect grain. Yield rose 40 to 131 percent over two months, suggesting economical use on grass and possibly other close-growing crops not easily damaged by 2 4D.
Tips for rayon stockings on maintenance and storage. Wash before wear with warm mild soap, rinse gently. Rayon weak when wet. avoid twisting or wringing. Dry thoroughly before use. Rinse hose between seasons, store light colors dry. Stop runs by pulling loop under, or paste to hold. Moisture trick from silk hose does not apply.
A historic method explains how to scour ashworms to extend life on docks and increase catch. Moss is moistened and packed in a box, worms placed for two to four days until almost transparent and lively, then kept cool. Milk can be added weekly if stored longer, with moss refreshed. Izaak Walton noted the practice in 1653.
Luanda in Angola advances a long planned harbor upgrade at the African port. The project, near completion, enlarges trade capacity with a new pier able to load six ocean steamers simultaneously. Industrial diamonds units have reached 785,000 carats per year, supporting a total export value near 13 million dollars.
Recipes suggest mixing grated raw carrots with peanut butter or grated American cheese with peanut butter for new spreads. Home baked yeast bread variations include tomato or orange juice and cake colorings as liquid substitutes. Neufchatel cheese serves as a base for fillings with additions like chopped onion olives pistachios marmalade raisins pineapple or other staples.
In a small home scene, residents place rugs along door sills of unheated rooms to block drafts and conserve warmth. The act highlights practical efforts to retain heat during cold periods.
Aged cheese manufacturers of American cheeses can now produce aged cheese of excellent quality and flavor in three to four months, half the time formerly needed.
A simple method to sweeten grapefruit by hollowing out the center, filling with strained honey, and refrigerating overnight to enhance flavor and texture. The technique aims to reduce bitterness and add moisture for a fuller citrus bite.
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