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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1952
Page
7
The boom in agricultural aviation includes 25,000,000 acres treated in the U S last year with plane sprayed or dusted chemicals. About 6,000 pilots work against pests, weeds and diseases, cutting costs and boosting yields in wheat cotton citrus and other crops.
Dorothy Barclay encourages shoppers to clear inventories and buy bargains as manufacturers stock up for the next season. She advises making a list, checking ads for place and price, and planning purchases from men’s and children’s clothing to home textiles with sizes and colors noted for quick, smart buying.
A textile expert advises stretching woolen areas while wet to balance the cotton outing flannel lining. Use lukewarm soft water and mild soap, squeeze suds through, avoid rubbing, rinse in same temp water, and press gently, using a wringer if available.
Farm machinery specialists warn against leaving tractors outdoors in winter. To protect a stored machine, thoroughly service the motor, drain fuels and lines, put fresh oil, add rust inhibitor, remove spark plugs, and coat cylinders with light oil. Block tires, drain radiator, gas tank, and carburetor, then seal exhaust and breather with rags.
Wire mesh applied along floor and ceiling lines to join sections of a poultry house helps block rodent entry. Proper installation along joints and gaps is essential for a pest free building.
Farmers are urged to buy and store enough chemical fertilizer to last the next 12 months. Supply may be limited. Store in a dry place with minimal temperature variation, keep stacks to five or six bags, and avoid ground or concrete floor. An elevated wooden platform is recommended.
In Korea the first Marine Division earns attention for its prominent facial hair with bushy, twisted points. Early wax experiments failed, but GI saddle soap now oils and shapes the prized mustaches, making them the envy of their peers.
Hartford village council authorized a new housing addition comprising land for 12 houses and a street. Two houses have been built and plans call for four more, with potential future expansion of the development.
A sermon-like meditation compares reading people to reading Jesus. It contrasts the dismissive host Simon with the humble woman who shows love, explaining pride blinds while humility opens the heart to forgiveness and understanding in daily life.
New basic fashion guide previews summer style for home sewists. The booklet showcases simple garment patterns, a gift pattern print inside the book, and guidance from a seasoned woman who sews at home.
Instructions describe mounting a small photo on the smooth side of one-eighth inch hardboard after rounding corners and edges with a file. Leave a margin all around. The panel may be stained varnished painted or enameled.
Contaminants such as rust dust condensed moisture and fine metal particles can mix with washing machine lubricants. These impurities may reduce lubricant performance and accelerate wear on bearings and gears, prompting maintenance or replacement.
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