Drought Threat Foretold for Great Plains Within Five Years
A top soil conservation expert warns a major drought may return to the Great Plains within five years, potentially harsher if farm prices are low. He cites 1930s Dust Bowl parallels, urges rainfall conservation and soil-restoration, and notes ongoing drought impacts from Texas to Kansas while outlining practical measures like contour tilling, summer fallow, and tree shelter belts.
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America
Great Plains
Tom Dale
Soil Conservation Service
Dale
Kansas
Texas
Rockies
USDA Report Projects 20 Percent Farm Growth by 1955
The Agriculture Department study estimates national output could rise about 20 percent by the mid 1950s under need and with policy steps. Gains come mainly from better farming practices, fertilizer, and machinery, with regional variations and a focus on feed and livestock.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Out of Season Foods Made Order for Farm and Home Freezers
Numerous farm families and city dwellers eat better year round thanks to the farm and home freezer. Freezing preserves quality if done with proper packaging, air exclusion, and sanitary containers. It saves time and money, enabling planned meals and ready meals for guests and school lunches.
Expanded use for fats and oils cited in June report
Chemistry can use tallow and grease to make lubricants insecticides and coatings for oilcloth. Weak demand from broiler and egg producers slows the June report from commercial hatchers with chick placements four percent below last June across major broiler areas. Chick production trails 1951 in most regions except the east south central states up 17 percent.
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East South Central States
Mexico Cancels Bracero Contracts in New Mexico
E. D. Apodaca of Dona Ana County Farm Bureau says a telegram from Colonel Paul Michel, Mexican Consul in El Paso, announces that Mexico has canceled all bracero contracts. A meeting of all users of Mexican National Contract is set for Tuesday in Las Cruces to discuss the move amid claims of failure to meet minimum employment and wage standards.
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Mexico
New Mexico
E. D. Apodaca
Dona Ana County
National Farm Safety Week Promotes Safer Farming Habits
National Farm Safety Week in July 2026 highlights farm accident hazards and removal, sponsored by the National Safety Council and the U S Department of Agriculture. The observance theme urges adopting right attitudes toward safety think safety and act safely.
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National Safety Council
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Pastel Roofing Becomes Latest Exterior Color Trend
Roofing shingles in soft pastel hues emerge as a modern trend to beautify homes. Red, green and blue pastels on asphalt shingles offer subtle, neutral tones that enhance low ranch houses and create the illusion of a larger, brighter exterior reflecting owner personality.
Pumice Rub For Satin Finish On Woodwork
To obtain a satin finish on painted woodwork, apply enamel paint then rub to a dull finish after it hardens. Use finely ground pumice stone with oil or water for rubbing. Dip felt in oil or water then in pumice and rub lightly with a stiff brush for moldings and carvings. water yields duller finish.
Nickels Fuel Swiss Trip and Other City Notes
In Amherst, John Trainor saved 18600 nickels totaling $930 to fund a trip to Switzerland. A Ne braskan man jokes about rear seat guidance after his wife’s directions cause misfortune. A Latvian singer Biruta Sneiders battles local limits on practice while her teacher fights for rehearsal time. The Mandolin revival is charted by the American Musical Conference as Europe boosts demand and publishers prepare. Memphis sees a return of horse drawn carts for vendors and ice cream sales on bicycles. A stray humor piece ends with a quip about a parts clerk and a daughter’s accessories.
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William Rubidhon
Biruta
Magda Stott
Demosthenes
Biuta
Azner Surpress
Aubichon
Europe
France
Italy
Holland
4 H Club Safety Survey Highlights Rural Hazards
A report by a 4 H girl details safety findings from a community survey across farms and homes. She notes stairway hazards cluttered by toys and tools, kerosene fires, unlabeled poisons, rusty nails, and loose classroom plaster. Community actions followed and medals honored county winners.
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Chicago
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