Good Posture Needed For Good Looks
Raleigh report shares tips on posture from Virginia Wilson a state college extension nutritionist. She says good posture shapes first impressions and reflects how you feel, with advice on daily foods balance rest and exercise cheerful attitude and proper shoes for comfort and support. Regular practice helps normalize good posture within months.
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Raleigh
Virginia Wilson
State College Extension
Miss Wilson
It Costs Little To Vaccinate For Fowl Pox
North Carolina poultry raisers are urged to vaccinate pullets for fowl pox to prevent outbreaks. Vaccination costs about one cent per pullet, with a single hen losing eggs worth more than the vaccine if she contracts the disease. Vaccinate between 8 and 14 weeks or before laying. Night vaccination is advised if pullets are confined. Poor drainage should be addressed or pastured.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Thomas B. Morris
Morris
The
C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Randolph Farmers Finding Profit In Raising Sheep
Randolph County farmers increasingly raise sheep for profit from lamb sales and wool. At least 12 farmers report flocks with more not yet listed. Local 4-H clubs assist with annual shearing alongside teams from Watauga County, while some farmers sell to lamb pools or local buyers for steadier prices.
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Randolph
Asheboro
Randolph County
Watauga County
Watauga
North Carolina
E. S. Millsaps
F. D. Allen
Allen
Billy
Donald Johnson
Seagrove
E. C. Mason
Coleridge
TAR HEEL GARDENER
Practical gardener tips from J HH Harris Raleigh on easier cultivation and time saving. Advices cover planning smaller gardens, thinning seed, matching tools to cultivators, early insect control, mulching for moisture and weed control, along with safe selective herbicides and seedling care.
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Raleigh
Crag
Service Station Plans Mobile Air Conditioning Unit
A Houston operator to attract summer customers will use a wheeled three ton mobile air conditioning unit beside cars. Attendants will service the vehicle while the unit blasts cool air inside.
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AIR Service
Houston
Tex
U S Dairy Cows Milk Output Rises In 1952
U S dairy cows averaged 5328 pounds of milk in 1952 up from 5313 pounds in 1951, reflecting a modest gain in annual production across the sector.
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U. S
June 2 3 Farm Events Across North Carolina
A schedule of upcoming events lists fat stock shows and sales in Greensboro and Carthage, poultry field day in Waynesville, and 4‑H federation meetings in Trenton Greens Statesville and Raleigh. Additional events include ram sales in Tarboro and Raleigh and the Farm and Home Week in Raleigh with a flock selection and pullorum testing school at State College. The 32nd annual meeting of the North Carolina Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs is set for June 11 in Raleigh.
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Lucille Kennett
Bagley
North Carolina
Atlanta
Greensboro
Waynesville
Trenton
Statesville
Tarboro
Ralune
Raleigh
Carthage
State College
N. C. Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Farm Leader Sees Food As Number One Problem
D S Weaver director of the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service addressed 225 farm leaders and agents at Fontana Village. He stated food is the world’s top issue and urged a definite plan led by farmers, not politicians, to meet global hunger and poverty. Ruth Current followed with thoughts on broader horizons and more study for agricultural teachers to improve methods.
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Fontana Village
D. S. Weaver
N. C
Weaver
America
North Carolina
Bron
U. S
Agriculture Extension Service
Ruth Current
Miss Current Fet
Completely Sold on 2 4-D Value by North Carolina Farmer
Bruce Gibbs of Buck Creek MacDowell County is convinced 2 4 D herbicide saves hard work and time in his corn. He uses post emergence treatment and trials pre emergence on 16 acres with a knapsack sprayer then tractor sprayer for neighbors. Westmoreland of the Extension Service notes reduced cultivation and easier harvest with fewer cockleburs.
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Raleigh-Bruce Gibbs
Buck Creek
Mac-Dowell County
W. G. Westmoreland
N. C. State College Agricultural Extension Service
Gibbs
Westmoreland
House that rode sea voyage to Mass site
A Nantucket house built before the Civil War traveled 100 miles by boat. It was moved in 1861 for 218 dollars and rebuilt on the mainland at a cost of 1500 dollars, now standing in Fall River.
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Fall River
Mass
Grace Chedwieck
Nantucket Island
Fluid milk consumption per person in 1952 U S
The 1952 fluid milk consumption rate in the United States was 400 pounds or 186 quarts per person.
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United States
Wool Support Price Set at 53.1 Cents for U S Output
The U S department announces the support price for wool at 53.1 cents per pound this year, slightly under the 1952 production level. The move signals government purchase support for shearing and farm wool inventory amid market adjustments.
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U. S
Cool Linens Are Order Of the Day
North Carolina retailers note hot weather drives demand for cottons linens and other cool fabrics. Finishes like wrinkle resistance shrinkage control and mildew resistance are highlighted with trade names such as Recrotex Bradura Sanforized Stazem Aerotex Definized and Permaseptic detailing enhanced fabric performance.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Julia Melver
State College Extension
Miss McIver
Field Day Set In Statesville at Piedmont Farm
A Small Grain Field Day will be held at the Piedmont Test Farm in Statesville from 9 30 a m to 5 p m. J Wade Hendricks assistant director in charge announces the program covering small grain production methods varieties winter fertilizers cultural practices seed treatment grain storage and use of dryers with insect control. Farm implement companies will demonstrate harvesting baling straw and seedbed preparation.
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Piedmont
Statesville
J. Wade Hendricks
Ruth Current stresses forward focus for extension agents
Ruth Current state home demonstration agent urged agents to look ahead not behind and lead with cooperation and planning. She called for bold leaders with public relations and human relations skills who are unafraid of the future and dedicated to building dignity and character in communities.
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Raleigh
Ruth Current
Miss Current
Boos Nang Onsen
J Earl Coke to Speak During Farm and Home Week
Raleigh reports J Earl Coke assistant secretary of agriculture will speak at Farm and Home Week at State College June 11. Coke brings 30 years in public service and private industry, including California Extension Service director and Spreckles Sugar production leadership. Reservations: $3 lodging, Maud Schaub, State College Station Raleigh.
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Raleigh
J. Earl Coke
State College
Coke
Agricultural Extension Service
California
New War Administration
William Neal Reynolds Coliseum
Spreckles Sugar Company
California Extension Service
University of California
Expense-Paid Trips for Dairy 4-H Winners
The N C Milk Producers Federation offers expense paid trips to 4 H Club Week for winners in six district dairy demonstration contests. District eliminations are set for Statesville Winston Salem Asheville Raleigh and Washington with July dates. County winners advance to Raleigh for the state championship and the 15 minute demonstrations cover dairy herd management feeding or showing.
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George
Raleigh
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