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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1945

Page

8

Stratovision: Airplanes to Broadcast TV From 30,000 Feet

A 27-year-old engineer C. E. Nobles introduces Stratovision an airborne television system using two motorized airplanes at 30,000 feet to beam programs from ground studios. The approach promises wider coverage with fewer towers and transmitters, reducing cost versus land stations.

C. E. Nobles Stratovision Westinghouse

Kiddies Like to Wash If It’s Made Easy

Advice on making hand washing fun for children with height adjustable basins boxes or steps. Use pictures to designate towels and simple aids to teach soap usage, reducing waste and awkwardness.

Susie Bobby

Segregation of turkeys urged to curb poultry diseases

The agriculture department reports a trend toward separating turkeys from other poultry on farms and hatcheries. The National Turkey Improvement plan notes high, though varying, success in achieving segregation. Experts say continued segregation reduces parasitic and other diseases.

Department of Agriculture Frank E. Moore Department Bureau of Animal Industry

Vitamin C Loss In Cooked Cabbage Over Warm Holding

Tests at state experiment stations show cooked cabbage kept warm for an hour loses 70 to 80 percent of its vitamin C, reaching 90 percent after two hours. Freshly cooked cabbage has about half the vitamin C of raw. Refrigeration plus reheating preserves more vitamin C, yielding 24 to 32 percent of the original amount.

Cattle Industry Trends Toward Grassland Areas

The cattle industry follows natural grass regions, using nutritious grazing as a base for production. It includes milk fat and feeder calves, baby beef, pasture and feed-lot finishing, and registered stock for herd improvement. Land size, farm type, crops, markets, and finances shape enterprise choice. Diversifying with cattle can utilize idle lands, help erosion control, and support grass based income.

Indian Camps Relieved Cause of Mountain Balds

The article weighs two theories on Appalachian balds. W A Gates argues twig gall wasps kill timber atop Mt Mitchell and Clingmans Dome, while Dr. B W Wells of NC State attributes balds to Indian camp sites and repeated fires. Wells notes southern slopes and nearby springs made balds ideal camps and lookouts.

Mt. Mitchell Clingman’s Dome W. A. Gates Louisiana State University B. W. Wells North Carolina State College Wells

Repainting Metal Surfaces For Long Lasting Coats

When repainting metal with any remaining old finish, clean bare or worn spots to metal by wirebrushing sandpapering or sand blasting. Treat cleaned areas as new metal with a priming coat. Rub dull glossy surfaces to promote adhesion and apply paint only on dry surfaces at 50 to 70 degrees. Avoid cold surfaces to ensure adhesion and prevent peeling cracking or sealing.

Packing Lunches For Freshness On The Go

Packing lunches stays appealing when jars and desserts are covered with waxed paper or tight tops. Wrap lettuce for sandwiches separately to prevent wilting and wrap fruit and vegetables after washing and drying. Place heavy items at the bottom and pack tightly to stay in place. Include extra seasoning and a cup of paper straws if needed.

Fire prevention on the farm stresses pressurized water systems

A plumbing and heating industries bureau says running water under pressure is a highly effective farm fire preventive. Sprinkling a few gallons early beats wasting thousands after a blaze starts. An electric water system provides needed pressure to extinguish small fires, with hydrant outlets on all barn sides and at key points for other buildings.

Plumbing and Heating Industries Bureau Bureau

Official Proceedings of Polke County Commissioners

Osceola Nebraska December 18 1945 members present. Audited claims show payments across county general, inheritance tax, and relief funds including salaries, supplies, and gravel for districts 2 and 3. Notable items include Merrick and Johnson salaries and Lincoln Tel and Tel Co services.

Board of County Commissioners Polke County Nebraska Lincoln Tel. & Tel. Co Olive M. McBeth L. M Ales Pale W. H. Pierce Agent iInsurance T. A. Reece Clerk District Court Wm. Zimmerman Night Watch State Administrative Fund Mary E. Carlson Swan's Grocery, Food Farmers Union Co-op Oil Assn Stromsburg Oos Edwin M. Swan Clifton E. Johnson County General Fund Carleton Anderson John J. Anderson Phil B. Campbell SAAT Central Electric and Gas Co Crouse-Tex Drug Co Roy W. Ericson Hammond & Stephens Co Dorothy Jones Soibiy Gane Cas K-B Printing Company L. M. Merrick Evelyn Peterson Gunnarad Peterson State Journal Printing Co Lillian Timm Balaty United States of America Arthur R. Cederberg Stromsburg HOSTA

County Board funds review and tax refund action

The board notes overpaid 7.50 Land Road tax for 1876 by Phil B Campbell agent on SE% SEY 25-16-1 due to improper credit. They approve refund and adjourn to January 2, 1946 with John I Anderson and Owen McClung signing.

Overland Sand & Gravel Co Cramer & Worth Phil B. Campbell Board of County Commissioners John I. Anderson Owen McClung

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