Desert irrigation breakthrough promises to reclaim alkali land
Diesel engineer Carl Sues shows a simple mixing chamber to return exhaust gas from pumping engines into water to neutralize alkali in desert soil. Field tests on R. C. Stoner alfalfa ranch near LAN California cut soil pH from 8.4 to 8.3 in ten days and later boosted yields. system costs about 750 dollars upfront with no running parts, producing thousands of dollars in agricultural benefits.
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Sues
University of Arizona
Agricultural Experiment Station
Tucson
R. C. Stoner
Standard Oil of California
Stoner
Woard Fine
Nut Butter Sandwich Spread Featured In Summer Menu
A simple nut sandwich filling uses creamed nut butter mixed with finely ground pecans. The preparation suggests pairing with a summer salad of vegetables or fruit for a light meal.
Bamboo Reaches Heights of 120 Feet in Growth
A description notes bamboo can grow exceptionally tall, with some varieties reaching around 120 feet. The fact highlights bamboo’s extraordinary vertical growth potential.
United States Holds Seas Upper Hand Across World
Special to Central Press reports U S and British forces clash in wartime planning. The article notes American aid, British budget limits, and weakened Royal Navy while praising Britain as a steadfast ally. Radar fences expect a cost under 85 million as wartime detectors repurposed for a northern warning network. The piece surveys Soviet intent amid stalled cold war diplomacy and optimistic early postwar hopes fading.
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Ashington
Britain
India
Commonwealth
Royal Air Force
Royal Navy
United States
Canada
Congress
Alaskan
Civil Service Job Openings Listed
The U S Civil Service Commission announced examinations for geophysist food sanitation inspector and vessel sanitation inspector. Geophysicist posts pay 3727 to 6235 dollars annually with a four year college major in geology mathematics physics geophysics or engineering or four years of technical experience. Food sanitation inspector posts pay 2474 to 3727 dollars annually and vessel sanitation inspector posts pay 3351 to 4103 dollars with three to four years of experience.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Local secretary Charles Struble Offers Commission Details
The notice directs readers to contact Charles Struble, the commissions local secretary, at the post office for further information. It includes serving tips for garnish with chopped green pepper or croutons fried in garlic olive oil for chilled tomato soup.
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Ience
Commissions
Charles Struble
Columbus Livestock Prices Report
Colum bus market from Producers Livestock Co operative Assn lists hogs with various weight ranges and prices, cattle activity steady to up to 50 higher, grass cattle 22.00 to 24.00, calves 23.00 to 26.00 for good to prime, sheep and lambs steady with higher fair weights, and outs noted lower.
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Columbus
Producers Livestock Cooperative Assn
Grains Open Mixed on Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago June 27 grains opened mixed on the Board of Trade with early dealings showing varied bids and offers as the market keyed to supply and demand dynamics.
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Chicago
Board of Trade Today
Grain futures mixed with partial price ranges
Market notes show wheat trading within a wide percent range around July prices near 1.96 dollars, corn fluctuating with shifts to 1.32 dollars, and oats showing little change or modest declines, reflecting active activity across pits.
Ohio Retail Sales Stay Near 1948 Level
Ohio retail sales in the first five months of 1949 remained well up with 1948 levels. May sales were less than one-half percent below May 1948, per the Ohio Retail Analyst issued by Ohio State University bureau of business research.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio Retail Analyst
Ohio
Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research
Lettuce Leaves Separated by Cold Water Rinse
To separate lettuce leaves remove the core then hold the head core side up under cold running water. The pressure will usually force the leaves apart. Dry the leaves on a tea towel before using.
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Andrew R. Boone
Central Press
Lan Cal
Arizona
California
Gould’s Orchestra
Nelsonville
Kimberly and
Carbondale
W. Main St
Hansel Bros
Washington
Britannia
Johnson
NAVY
Defense
Louis Johnson
Marine Corps
League
Russia
Bértin
State Department
Paris
Best Buys
Mayflower Creamery
Logan Locker Plant
Logan
Tor
PSA le
Columbus Livestock
Oller
Risch Drug Store
Druaggiat
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Farm Bureau Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Home Office
Columbus, Ohio
Jim Rimelspach
Farm Bureau Co-op
Tappan
Jasom Publ
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