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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1945
Page
3
Purdue agronomists defend soybeans against claims of harming soil fertility. An eight year test shows soybeans deplete minerals no more than corn or alfalfa when yields are similar. They urge extra phosphorus and potash in rotations including soybeans and advise contour planting on rolling land to curb erosion.
Agronomists note soybeans need limestone on acid soils and respond to phosphorus and potash after liming. They report soybeans remove less NPK than corn, but urge deep rooted legumes in rotation and extra phosphorus and potash fertilization to replenish nutrients from cash crops.
Submarginal Sunflower crops offer a profitable option as soybeans dominate. Sunflower oil fetches about 15 cents per pound while meal with 53 percent protein suits food, plastics, and poultry feed. Grown on marginal land, they provide value where little else exists. Seeds improve poultry feather quality and stocks make silage and litter.
U S department of agriculture scientists warn careless handling of instruments used for dehorning vaccination and similar cattle procedures can spread the serious disease anaplasmosis. Inadequate disinfection creates man made cases, a loss that can often be eliminated with proper sanitation.
Practical, homebound advice covers preserving nail polish brushes with turpentine and painting ideas for children. It warns about gas odors by using newspaper as a safety step, and suggests cooling hot foods before refrigeration and keeping containers clean.
A repair method suggests pouring melted paraffin into the vase leak and letting it cool to seal the spot. Textile guidance warns against careless ironing on bias cut garments and advises ironing with the grain of the fabric from top to bottom.
When curtains come down, apply a light wax to curtain rods to ease replacement and prevent rusting. This simple tip keeps hardware smooth and protects metal surfaces during seasonal changes.
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