Electric charged dusting may boost pesticide coverage
Michigan State College researchers report charging dust particles with 12 000 to 20 000 volts in dusting machines boosts coverage five to ten times over conventional methods. A W Ferrall says summer field tests will assess commercial use with an estimated $300 for electrical attachments. Farmers should clear clutter and secure poisons to reduce accidents.
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Michigan State College
A. W. Ferrall
MSC
Agricultural Engineering Department
Few Hours Spent Cleaning Farm Pays Big Dividends
Spring cleanup on farms reduces hazards that cause injury and fire losses. A few hours spent clearing debris now can save days of work during the busy season later, and rural communities benefit from ongoing campaigns to keep premises ship-shape.
Clean Paint Method for Pots Using Milk Bottle Technique
A quick home tip shows how to paint flower pots without touching the surface. Invert the pot over a milk bottle, rotate as you work, and let the paint dry completely before resetting plants.
4 H Clubs in Minnesota Focus on Food Projects
Minnesota 4 H clubs with about 49 200 members will stress field crops garden and poultry as top food producing projects this year. Across the nation nearly two million youths participate in 4 H mobilization activities teaching new agricultural techniques and farming practices.
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Minnesota
Sewing Tip for Net Curtains Hems with Hairpins
A sewing tip advises pinning net curtain hems with invisible hairpins before stitching to prevent slipping. No basting is needed as pins stay in place during sewing.
Inside the Track A Test of New York Race Courses
A legislative committee reviews how racing operates at New York tracks. The piece wryly surveys racing life from horses and jockeys to weights purses and betting mutuels, noting dangers for bettors and oddities of the sport. It blends humor with sharp social observation on race days.
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New York
Deuces Wild
Jacks
Whisperers Anonymous
Malik Takes Over Upsidedown Days Begin
The piece notes a new leadership by Malik and a series of satirical lines about the era. It references Eve Peron and a dispute over curtains, along with John P. Crane and his Kefauver testimony about bribe rumors. It ends with a line about a fireman attempting to slide up the pole and questions about watching a boxing contest.
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Eve Peron
Peron
God
John P. Crane
New York Uniformed Fireman's Association
Kefauver Committee
Pretty Pair Pattern for Larger Sizes and Junior Outfit
A Spring and Summer Stylist features wearable patterns for women and juniors. Pattern No 8704 offers a size 36 outfit with a blouse and jacket in a soft contrast, while Pattern No 8595 targets junior summer wear with a circle skirt and peasant blouse.
Cleaning and restoring tools for home use
The article explains using a Mercurochrome solution highly soluble in rubbing alcohol mixed with hydrochloric acid for spot cleaning. It warns not to rest scrubbing brushes on bristles or handles to prevent water damage, and suggests keeping brushes on edge and trimming worn brooms, then covering with felt to create a floor polisher.
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Michigan
Derry
Henry D. Bowen
Harold Arnett
H. J. Phillips
MR. Malik Takes Over
Jake
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
West Adams
Chicago
Treetess
2.U
Community Federal Savings & Loan Assn
St. Charles Rd
St. Louis
Aalco Sid Ce
14Th & Chouteau
St. Louis, Mo
United States
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