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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
2
Mrs. Ann Jackson of Colorado A. and M. College warns that poor posture harms clothing fit and garment lines, causes costly alterations, and can wear shoes. She links posture to health, personality, and dignity, noting a drooping figure signals low vitality and interest.
A National Geographic overview describes Cayman Islands culture from rope making to turtle catching. It notes Little Cayman as the smallest isle with a tiny population and a revenue officer who doubles as a schoolteacher. Grand Cayman hosts over 5,000 residents and dominates the dependency’s land area.
The Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau notes iron soil pipe, vital for waste and sewer lines, has surged in production. In 1948 output topped 600,000 tons, triple the 1910–41 average. 1947 saw 577,000 tons and 1946 400,000 tons, with steel pipe and tubes up about ten percent from 1947.
Virginia speeds four lane road construction by building parallel two lane highways to carry traffic in one direction while the old road handles the opposite direction. Since the postwar plan began, about 48 miles of dual highway have been completed. A similar approach has been used in 17 bridge projects.
Reports show homeowners burning hand fired coal produce excessive clinkering due to burning garbage in furnaces. The plumbing and building bureau notes alternative causes as improper operation. Ashes mixed with fuel and grate shavings worsen the problem, prompting calls for proper furnace maintenance.
Insecticide users are warned to read caution labels carefully. They should know what they are using and determine how when and for what purpose it should be used. It is foolhardy to take a chance on ruining a valuable farm product.
Guidance warns against letting babies share a sleep space with older children or adults due to risk of rolling over the infant or covering its face. Advice also discourages overly soft mattresses and pillows that could bury the infant’s head.
A method describes wrapping a chunk of ice in cheesecloth and sweeping it over hot soup to congeal excess fat. The fat collects on the cold cloth surface and is easily removed, clarifying the broth.
A home-rendered Jard method adds two to three pounds of hydrogenated vegetable shortening to twenty pounds of lard during rendering. This technique helps the lard stay fresh roughly twice as long in most cases, according to the reader guidance.
A simple method to extend a short blanket by attaching additional fabric from an old blanket to the foot, creating a tuck in length for better covering. The technique preserves existing material and offers a practical fix for uneven bed coverings.
A medical finding states choline, a vitamin E family member, and methomine, an amino acid, have been established as effective in treating cirrhosis of the liver beyond any question.
North Carolina egg producers report larger eggs after several years of selective breeding. The program aims to improve yield and marketability, with farmers noting steady gains in average egg weight and shell quality across multiple flocks.
Dr. Edward L. Bortz, president of the American Medical Association, states life expectancy in the United States reaches up to 67 years.
The article notes that domestic breeds of chickens originated from the jungle fowl of India. It also discusses the meaning of profit in business terms per Britannica and mentions the Oklahoma City settlement site opening at noon on April 22 1889 with a population of 10000 by night, living in tents.
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