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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
4
The War Shipping Administration ends abuses in seamen slop chests by baring overpriced, inferior goods aboard merchant ships. In 1945 a waiver of old laws and a standard item list set minimum specs from razor blades to candy bars. Certified dealers in U.S. ports must source only WSA approved merchandise and charge ship stores at fixed prices.
In 1853 at Moon's Lake House in Saratoga Springs George Crum faced a picky diner who called his fries too thick. He sliced them wafer thin, fried them hard, and served crisp chips that delighted diners. Thus the potato chip was born.
Television chemists note small home images hindered early TV. Industrial chemistry advances yield a practical Lucite acrylic resin lens to magnify pictures up to five times. The Schmidt astronomical camera’s optical principles adapted create a short-throw projection system at low cost.
An army developed aerosol insecticide is being adapted for household use. A small steel can releases a fog of insecticide when a valve opens and the liquefied gas cools rapidly. Created by Dr. Lyle D. Goodhue and Capt. W N Sullivan of the Bureau of Entomology in Beltsville Maryland, it targets flying household pests. After application, it is advised to close rooms for several minutes.
Rare books require skilled binding to protect value whether for artistry history or rarity. Repair should be unobtrusive and may use size made from animal glue to restore original paper dimensions, remove stains, and revive vitality.
Bermuda ends its motor law ban on pleasure cars, allowing autos on most public roads. The rule previously restricted use to public service and approved commercial vehicles, with fire, ambulances, sanitation and highway trucks exempt. The colony, located in the Atlantic about 640 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras, sought to preserve peace and quiet valued by residents and tourists.
The bramble shark, North America’s lone specimen of its kind, is six feet five inches long with spiny skin. Found off the California coast, the deep-water, non aggressive creature has a warning spiny armor and likely fed on smaller fish. Smithsonian biologists note it was not a man eater and appears harmless.
Nylon is a tough, heat resistant, nonflammable plastic with many applications. The patent literature lists over 300 uses across diverse products. It can be steam sterilized, a rare trait among heat softening resins, and is valued for insulation, solvent resistance, and high softening temperatures. Injection molded items include durable slide fasteners and ultra-thin spools for aircraft instruments. Nylon molding powder sells for about $1.60 per pound.
Dairy scientists develop a crisp light brown salted wafer from potato and skim milk as part of surplus milk utilization research. Sticks or croutons can also be made from the mixture by bakers and biscuit makers. The fat free wafers conserve surplus skim milk and cheaper potato grades, with good shelf life and flavor comparable to potato chips.
Defective trees lose value for sawtimber due to internal decay mostly caused by fungi spread by wind borne spores. Bark protects against spores but breaks allow fungal entry. Four cautions to limit decay: harvest defective trees early, prevent livestock grazing in woods, keep fire out of woods, and avoid injuring stepping weirs during logging.
Recent findings by Dr. C A Elvehjem at the University of Wisconsin show milk as a strong preventive against pellagra, with niacin identified as the crucial B vitamin. In tests on animals fed corn grits, high niacin intake yielded 77 grams daily weight gain, while low niacin led to 37 grams and eventual death. mineralized milk produced 93 grams daily gain despite its low nicotinic acid level.
Establishment of eye banks in several cities has prompted inquiries about using eyes from deceased persons to restore sight. Corneas can be transplanted to replace cloudy corneas in living patients within a few days, but the eye itself cannot be transplanted. The cornea provides about two thirds of the eye's refractive power and helps focus light on the retina.
The dodo, a large flightless pigeon like bird on Mauritius and nearby islands, lacked predators before humans arrived. Sailors called it nauseating. it died out by the early 1700s due to pigs and monkeys destroying eggs and young, with dogs killing many adults.
A guide to skilled darns for wool clothes outlines using a fine needle and short thread to avoid stretching. It advises blending thread with the fabric, preferably ravellings or a similar shade, and cautions that thread lightens when used. Darn on the right side then steam press on the wrong side and brush the right side to lift the nap.
The article explains how the eye loses close vision with age, shifting the near point outward. It cites that a 10 year old can read fine print at about 2 inches, while a 30 year old needs about 6 inches, and by 45 the near point increases further.
The article explains knot counts in room-size oriental rugs from 64 to 400 per square inch. It outlines two main knots the Persian Sehna and Turkish Ghiordes, noting regional usage and origins in Iran and surrounding areas. It details how knot direction and technique differ yet share durability and beauty.
Guidance emphasizes slip hazards from wet floors and indoor footing aids like sand or sawdust. Advise keeping knives in racks, sharpening tools, unloading firearms for stunning, using a tamper for grinders, and keeping children away. Immediate floor grease cleanup, hoist inspection, proper stunning before sticking, scalding water caution, and first aid for any cuts or burns are urged.
Fire in woods and wounds on roots from grazing livestock start butt rot. Tree tops rot from ice storms heavy snow or blown trees tearing branches. During logging great care is needed to prevent damage to standing trees and protect younger trees. Foresters advise skid trail planning and careful felling to avoid mashing remaining tops and rubbing log gear on trees.
The African violet thrives in a north window with regular watering. Subirrigation keeps roots healthy. stand the pot in a water-filled saucer and wait for the surface to dry before watering again. Avoid wet leaves to prevent white or brown marks and burns.
The article traces early toy history from wood to clay dolls, noting wooden dolls deteriorated to dust while clay dolls survived. It mentions a Persian temple foundation around 1100 B C where toys and dolls were discarded by bystanders, including a wooden doll that kneaded dough when a threadboard string was pulled, and that ancient joining methods used animal glue similar to modern lathe manufacture.
Local residents traveled to Des Moines Fort Dodge and Estherville for family gatherings hospital news and visits. Children Joan and Glenn Reeves underwent tonsil surgery at Holy Family in Estherville. Longtime Morrell Packing employee Mr. Griffin visited relatives while Mrs. Johnson hosted visitors from Newton and Riverside California.
I suffered for years and am thankful to be free from pain and able to work. I will answer anyone writing for information. Mrs. Anna Pautz P. O. Box 825 VancouverWash Pd Adv NUBOVO Laboratories.
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