4 H Clubs Work For Health In Homes, Communities Help Build Good Citizens
4 H clubs and the Agricultural Extension Service push health and citizenship among youth. Trained leaders guide health tests, school lunches, exams, and nutrition from the seven food groups while fostering mental and spiritual growth through play, recreation, and church and school programs. Parents are urged to involve children in home decisions as part of democracy at home. A child health expert at the Mid Century White House Conference emphasized love and calories for children.
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Children's Bureau
Agricultural Extension Service
White House
Novel diet experiment studies self-selected intake by older women
A regional food project lets healthy women aged 50 to 70 eat as they normally would for a 10 day observation. They weigh meals, provide a sample for laboratory analysis of nutrients, then record intake for three weeks. Twelve volunteers participate, receiving lab reports after completion. The aim is to show that desirable diets may differ from traditional ideals and extend longevity.
Vaccination Timing for Fowl Pox and Laryngotracheitis
Poultry managers should vaccinate chicks against fowl pox and laryngotracheitis only under specific conditions. If the farm has had outbreaks or nearby infections, vaccinate noninfected pens and protect young stock, ideally between six and eight weeks. Vaccination may be done earlier in some regions and later for older stock, with best results in the growing phase.
Vitamins Lost in Cooking and Preparation
The article warns nutrients in garden and market vegetables are lost through poor prep. It lists seven rules: choose fresh firm produce, minimize peeling and cutting, start in boiling salted water with ample water, use lids, preserve liquids, cook vegetables briefly with simple seasoning, and serve promptly.
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Vegstablea Ag
Vanes
North Central farm homes study reveals needs for rooms and storage
A 900-household survey across 12 states shows farm families prioritize sloping roofs central heating porches and spare bedrooms. Most want space for guest hosting basement rooms coat closets dining areas and front-entry access with first floor workspaces. Many lack bathrooms running water finished basements and electricity in 1948.
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Ite
North Central
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
Minnégold
Missouri
Nebraska
North Dakota
Ohio
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Jed Homie
Tips on Proper Way to Clean the Refrigerator
Household guidance covers defrost cleaning using a baking soda solution to remove odors. Procedures include removing all contents, washing inside and out, cleaning gaskets, and drying thoroughly. Optional outside waxing and careful handling of ice trays and containers are advised, with emphasis on avoiding harsh cleaners.
Pigs Free Of Lice And Mange Will Not Need Corn
Curtta Wingo a Missouri University entomologist says summer pig care includes treating mange with lindane sprays or dips. Prepare Lindane solution from powder or ready mix and thoroughly coat pigs by spray or dip, avoid treating pigs under three weeks old and sows within three weeks of farrowing.
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Curtta Wingo
Missouri University
Wingo
How Mighty Can a Raindrop Be Protect Your Soil
D. D. Evans of Iowa State College explains splash erosion from rain can move up to 100 tons of soil per acre in a 1 inch rainfall. He notes on hills this erosion hides until crests lighten in color, indicating productivity loss, while detached particles may suspend in water and clog soil air spaces, risking a puddled, low-aeration soil.
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D. D. Evans
Towa State College
Evans
Rain Erosion Protection With Cover Crops Opinion
Evans argues that legume and grass cover crops in rotation improve soil tilth and reduce splash erosion. He notes water run-off loosens particles unless crops buffer raindrop impact, advising farmers to rotate crops to strengthen soil against rain damage.
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Evan
Iowa
Evans Neves
March Iowa farrowings near record high despite low numbers
Iowa reports farrowings in March at about 573000 head the second highest on record for the month. The estimate reflects strong pig production activity amid robust agriculture in the region.
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Iowa
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