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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
7
Federal entomologists test new chemicals on white mice to gauge effectiveness before cow trials. A phonograph wheel showers the mouse with chemical spray then dries it under air, followed by exposure to 20 stable flies. If four or more flies attack, the chemical fails full scale cow tests.
The Middle West soil improvement committee warns heavy rains can erode bare soil and form a hard crust. Protect soil with year round cover using thick grasses and deep rooted legumes, follow corn with small grains, or mulch corn stalks or soybean tops to keep moisture and topsoil. Legumes benefit from phosphate and potash fertilizers.
Nebraska extension agronomist D. L. Gross advises turning under ground before legume growth steals moisture when corn follows first year sweet clover. Do not plow under clover until crown shoots reach four to six inches to avoid spurting regrowth.
Lipstick stains on fabric require careful loosening with glycerine or Vaseline before washing to avoid setting. American travelers returning from Peru report buying silver textiles and pottery at one third U. S. prices plus a $400 duty free exemption for U. S. citizens.
Roy Sebold of Zoarville Ohio recounts a weed problem nearly ruining a grain crop and his switch to Weed-No-More. The ad claims the product targets stubborn weeds while remaining safe when used as directed.
The ad claims Weed-No-More increases bushels per acre in small grains and flax with up to 20 percent yield gains in flax 1948. It promotes safe, quick spraying for pastures and grass seed crops, killing weeds including roots without harming livestock or legumes.
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