Land Health Holds Key to Nation's Economy
Washington extension soil conservationist W R Tascher warns land deterioration reaches a tipping point that could undermine the nation’s economy. He notes about two thirds of raw materials and roughly 60 percent of manufacturing rely on soil, underscoring the need for prudent farming and conservation practices.
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W. R. Tascher
Extension Soil Conservationist
Washington, D. C
United States
Tascher
Spud Harvest Study Aims to Reduce Potatoes Bruising
North Dakota research began a preliminary study on potato harvesting and handling to identify bruising points and develop avoidance methods. Perry V. Hemphill reports that testing at East Forks shows bruising rises from 11 percent after digging to 41 percent after binning, with binning alone adding 23 percent.
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North Dakota
Perry V. Hemphill
Roofing Shingle Application Steps And Nailing Pattern
The guide describes applying asphalt shingles over an old wood roof by nailing down loose shingles and splitting warped segments. It instructs beveling feathering strips along shingle butts and installing an eaves flashing strip, with six nails per three tab square butt shingle.
Charming frock styles and sewing patterns offered
A magazine note promotes a youthful frock with a keyhole neckline and short sleeves. It highlights spring and summer fashion ideas, fabric news, and a free pattern offer, asking readers to send 25 cents to a city address.
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Tony
Sweet Potato Color Changes With Peeling
Raw sweet potatoes oxidize quickly turning brown. Immersing them in ice cold water prevents color change until cooking.
Margarine mishap spoils potatoes in kitchen tip
A kitchen mishap describes using margarine to color margarine for table use and then mixing mashed potatoes without cleaning paddles. The stray margarine transfers into the potatoes during preparation for the evening meal.
Grinding Bread Crumbs For Frying Coating
To prepare crumbs for frying pass stale bread through a meat grinder and mix with an equal amount of flour to create a dry coating mix.
Counteracting Salt in Soup and Gravy
When soup or gravy is oversalted add a teaspoon of sugar and a teaspoon of vinegar and simmer a while longer to balance the flavors. The method neutralizes excess salt by sweet and sour notes, restoring a better overall taste.
No Soggy Salad Hack from Dishware Trick
A kitchen tip recommends placing an upside down saucer at the bowl base before adding salad to keep greens crisp. The method creates a barrier between dressing and leaves, aiming to reduce sogginess for a longer fresh-tare result.
Cleaning a Greasy Frying Pan Requires Soak Method
A frying pan with heavy grease should be cleaned by filling with soap and hot water, adding ammonia, and letting it soak for a while to loosen grease before washing. The steps emphasize safety and thoroughness in older cleaning guidance.
Overhead Water System Creating Wide Interest
Overhead sprinkling systems for irrigated farming spark wide interest in regions needing artificial watering. Benefits include no land leveling required, preserving topsoil, and allowing ditch land to grow crops.
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