South may overtake Midwest as top livestock feed granary
Dr. Robert M. Slater of the Bureau of Plant Industry warns the South could surpass the Midwest as America’s livestock feed granary. He cites overworked Midwestern soils and a shift from cotton to corn in the South under modern methods, plus longer growing seasons and more rainfall as natural advantages.
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Chicago
Midwest
Robert M. Slater
Agriculture Department
Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils and Agricultural Engineering
South
New Products Help Women Ease Overwork Said to Aid Labor
Business Mirror reports a wave of new labor saving products aimed at women across fields. Hydroway’s vacuum cleaner drains dirt into sinks while flexible hoses reach all rooms. Menda Co introduces spill proof plastic containers operable with one hand. Orlon synthetic fiber from Du Pont rivals nylon for curtains and clothing. Vitatex Fluid removes shine from fabrics and ironing marks. Calgon rustproofing chemical, mixed with salt, shields car undersides on icy streets.
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New York
Hydroway, Inc
Philadel
United States Rubber Co
Junior
Menda Co
Pasadena
Calif
du Pont
Orlon
Vitatex Products Corp
Indian fish uses jet water to hunt insects
A distinctive Indian fish hunts by shooting powerful water jets to stun or knock insects into the water, capturing prey with precision rather than chasing. This unusual feeding behavior showcases adaptation to its aquatic environment and insect availability.
Hang German Officer Who Led Massacre
Lieut Erich Sentzel a 46 year old anti aircraft officer who commanded the Borkum island massacre led seven unarmed American airmen to their deaths after a forced landing in August 1944. He was hanged today along with three other German war criminals at Munich.
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Munich
Germany
Borkum Island
Erich Sentzel
North Sea Coast
Not Many In 1931 One Automobile Per Fifty Six People
In 1931 the world saw one automobile for every 56 persons illustrating rapidly growing car ownership. The stat reflects expanding mobility and industry reach during the early days of mass production and global transportation.
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LA Crosse
Murphy Butter Krust
Business Mirror
By Sim Dawson
Suade
City Transfer Co., Inc
South Avenue
Wis
Household Dept
Sasure
Textron
Artemis
Sty-O-Jama
Rayon Crepe
Doerblingers
Doerflingers
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