Prairie Shipyards Produced for War
Ships magazine notes midwest inland yards built a third of navy vessels in wartime, totaling 31 949 craft from auxiliary to assault boats. Larger ships floated down the Mississippi with bridges cleared. smaller craft sailed via St. Lawrence. An inland program yielded notable counts and one odd sight in Morris Indiana where a submarine was moored to a tree after floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Ships Magazine
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Morris
Tillnois
Morris River
Berbers of Kabylie Linked to European Heritage
Article notes Kabyles of Kabylie resemble south and northern Europeans in facial features and hair color. It describes hard simple life with small herds and crude farming, figs olives grains grown where possible, and poor soil. Droughts in recent years caused crop losses and food shortages contributing to 1945 unrest amid dense population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Africa
Europe
Kabylie
Sister Kenny Pioneer in Infantile Paralysis Treatment
Born September 20 1886 at Warrinida New South Wales Australia Sister Elizabeth Kenny first used hot packs to ease infantile paralysis in 1909 when she was 23. She served in World War I and later worked in England and the United States gaining widespread recognition and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Kenny
Warrinida
New South Wales
Australia
Miss Kenny
Kenny
France
England
United States
Mayo Clinic
University of Minnesota
The Molly Maguires and their downfall in coal regions
The Molly Maguires formed about 1854 by Irish Americans in Pennsylvania coal districts and led a terror campaign after the Civil War. In 1875 they helped force a regional strike and gained influence in miners councils, targeting judges, police, and bosses. Their power was broken by Pinkerton detective James McParlan, leading to convictions and disbandment by 1876.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Maguires
Pennsylvania
James McParlan
Pinkerton
Order
Tractor efficiency to replace six horses by 1947
Engineers forecast that future farm tractors will be able to do the work of at least six horses and mules. Department estimates show a 4 percent yearly drop in horse and mule numbers, with design and operation improvements expected to boost tractor efficiency by about 33 to 43 percent, reducing tractor needs to one per six horses and mules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Little Genius International
John Deere
Harrow
McCormick Deering
Triple Purpose Solution for Grass Tested by Agric Dept Scientists
Scientists at a plant industry station report a three in one spray combining weed killer fertilizer and fungicide in a single application to grass. Tests with Kentucky bluegrass fescue and redtop show 2 4 D concentrations weed kill and rapid turf growth, with urea and fermate added to protect against fungi and boost yields by 40 to 131 percent in two months. Further work suggests economical management for grass and small grains and other closely grown crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Tips for Milady's Rayon Stocking Care
Rayon stockings last longer when washed before wear with luke warm soap and rinse water. Do not wring or twist when wet. squeeze gently. Dry completely before wearing. Rinsing lightly during storage extends life between seasons. stop snags by pulling loop under. Paste can halt runs. avoid old moistening tricks on rayons.
Worm Scouring Method for Longer Live Bait
A traditional method to extend worm life and improve catch involves scouring well by moss preparation. Place moist sphagnum moss in a crock or box, add worms for two to four days in a cool place until nearly transparent and lively. Refresh moss weekly, wash, and dilute with sweet milk occasionally for weeks. Izaak Walton noted the practice in 1653.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izaak Walton
Ashermen
Rich Colony Harbor Improvements at Luanda Port
Luanda, a 370 year old port in Angola's colony, near completion for a major harbor upgrade. The new pier will load six ocean steamers at once, enabling heavier shipping as diamond output reaches 785000 carats annually and total exports approach 13 million dollars, with gold mined and copper and lignite underexplored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luanda
Angola
National Geographic Society
Sandwich fillings and home bread ideas from old text
The article suggests women mix grated raw carrots with peanut butter or grated American cheese with peanut butter for spreads. It notes variations in yeast bread by adding tomatoes or orange juice and cake coloring as a substitute for squid. Neutcate cheese is proposed as a base with additions like onion olives pimentos marmalade and pineapple.
Ultraviolet Lamp Sterilizes Canned Milk Fast
A new bent U shaped ultraviolet lamp sterilizes washed milk cans by killing bacteria. Tests show contamination-free milk in one minute with 96 percent reduction and lower energy use than a 23 watt bulb due to efficient radiation of all exposed areas.
Small Eggs Equal in Performance and Nutrition
The cooking performance quality and nutritive value of small eggs match those of large eggs. Only size differs between them.
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D-X
Diamond 760
Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
FP. R. Heidecker
Graettinger
Anced
Farmers “of
Ceoees First
Sioux City
Lowa
Ibero
Graettinger Block & Tile CO
Graettinger, Iowa
Farmers Grain CO
Raymond Tindall
Iowa
Fred Lippold
J. M. Resh
Justice of the Peace ‘Collections
Emmett Martin Funeral Service
C. A. Shiley
J. P. McManus
M. D
Jewell
Graettinger Town
Olene Jacobson
Iow
B. E. Dappen
Hansen
Emmetsburg
Hearich
Prop
Prairie Shipyards
Sister Kenny
Milady
Bujaq
Saeed
URIS
Graettinger State Bank
Ruthven
Lake Center
Guernsey
Berkshire
Farrow
A. J. Bonstead
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