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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1945
Page
8
The article explains rabies risk in humans and dogs, noting only about 10 percent of bite victims become infected and that Pasteur treatment greatly lowers risk. It also offers practical advice on safe clothing for apple pickers to prevent accidents, emphasizing fit and protection.
A vintage style ad promotes Pinex cough syrup as a money saving home remedy. It claims no cooking is needed, four times the quantity, and that it soothes throat and bronchial irritation. The copy promises easy preparation with syrup, corn syrup or honey and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.
The El Dorado legend blends fact and myth tracing to a Chibchan chief in upper Colombia. In 1555 Francisco Pizarro’s lieutenant Sebastian de Belalcazar reportedly learned of a gilded rite on a lake, inspiring the search for the gilded man and the fabled city.
Colors affect individuals differently with light colors boosting mood and dark hues dampening it. James Lambert of the University of Pennsylvania recalls a resort hotel that lost business after installing a red flower garden, then recovered once redesigned with blue and white blooms, easing irritation and restoring guest comfort.
Doctors praise hydro therapy as a potent stimulant and tranquilizer. Warm baths aid weight changes blood pressure and metabolism. From head ache compresses to hydro gymnastic therapy for paralysis, water remains an ancient medical tool.
Large trees shade ground and act as umbrellas, keeping rain from soil while drawing substantial water. In summer the topsoil under trees dries out, in winter shade slows drying and can keep soil saturated. Prune lower branches, fertilize, and water in dry weather. Watering beyond dry spells is debated. overwatering encourages crab grass and a green but weedy lawn. To moisten soil 4 to 5 inches deep, use infrequent deeper watering rather than light sprinkling.
Dairy scientists at Beltsville Research Center report that examining a four month old heifer calf’s udder can indicate future milk production. They developed a three tier grading system high medium and low aligned with eventual cow yields. Extension dairymen are teaching breeders nationwide to test the method before broad use.
The piece notes common shooting stances in rifle competitions and skeet events, stressing comfort as the key element for proper posture. It then recounts the bayonet’s origin protecting a Basque regiment at Bayonne, where improvised blades in muskets spurred a move to a defined weapon.
Archaeologists cite National Geographic with crude cave drawings. Early humans wrapped feet in animal skins, giving rise to fur foot coverings. Leather artifacts over 33 centuries old appear in Egyptian tombs. Leather breathes and stays cool, an ancient refrigeration insight. Arabs in saddlery refined tanning with flour and salt then sun dried skins.
Corn remains the top agricultural input for industry with about four times the 1944 industrial corn ground. The starch sector uses wheat when corn runs short and explores grain sorghum as a future source. Zein protein and allyl starch, a new derivative, appear among corn-based products for resins and coatings.
Studies show time saving in home management through bidirectional hand use. Dome investigators tested spinich washing and other chores in 25 homes, finding double-sink setups and trimming into garbage speeds work. Lukewarm water reduced time. dual hands improved efficiency. similar results seen in war industry studies. An airplane department plans two place model displays at Chicago department store.
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