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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1950
Page
8
Winter garments demand careful handling to maximize value. Read labels for washing rules and use mild soap with cool water. hand wash 30 percent wool blends and air dry away from direct heat. Regular brushing, drying, and steam pressing maintain fiber strength and prevent damage while preserving appearance.
An agitated letter from Percy Field of San Antonio reveals a wartime romance with Alma, a tubercular mother, and a clash with his wife Kathryn over Lucia, the child, and adoption. The writer argues for a harmonious arrangement with grandmotherly care to ensure happiness for both children.
An unsigned column jokes that a 250 million Ford Foundation grant should spend on peace and happiness, arguing autos breed irritability. It reflects on traffic, manners, and the devilish charm of cars, while noting industry figures and public figures reacting to recent Gotham politics.
Ethyl research labs report modern gasoline far surpasses 1925 fuel in performance while price, excluding taxes, remains roughly the same. In 50 cities, regular gasoline at 1925 prices averaged 21.93 cents per gallon versus 20.17 cents today before tax. taxes push to 24.21 versus 26.86 cents.
Agricultural engineers urge dairy farmers to install ample lighting in barns to speed tasks and aid sanitation. Recommend outlets every 12 feet along litter alley and every 20 feet along feed alley, with a second line over hind quarters if more light is needed. Flood lights at the outside corner and yard lights improve safety on paths to the house.
A livestock publication estimates a lifetime meat quota equal to 33 hogs 10 lambs 8 steers and 4 veal calves if living to 68.3 years based on average annual consumption over 52 years. It notes per capita meat intake rose to 163 pounds in 1918 and fell to 117 pounds in 1935, then hovered near 150 pounds.
Oscar Flores and General Harry H Johnson witnessed the final vaccine dose in a three year drive to wipe out foot-and-mouth disease in Mexico. About 17 million animals were vaccinated three times, with most receiving a fourth. No outbreaks have occurred since December 1949.
The 1950 summer fresh market vegetable tonnage rose about four percent from last year according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Onions watermelons and cabbage and more lettuce showed larger quantities, while celery tomatoes and peas declined somewhat.
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