Old Crops Hidden Names Hershey Proso Millet
Dr John H Martin of the USDA explains proso or Hershey millet is not new or magical. It is grown mainly in the Dakotas and northern Colorado maturing in 60 to 85 days and used in bird feeds as well as a fair hay crop in some regions.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Hershey
John. H. Martin
United States’ Department of Agriculture
United States
Doctor Martin
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Great Plain
Vitamin E Essential for Breeding Animals
The article explains that vitamin E, discovered by Evans and Burr, is vital for animal reproduction. It is abundant in seeds, green leaves, and liver, and its presence supports reproductive ability in both male and female animals. Complete vitamin deficiency can render animals incapable of reproduction.
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Herbert W. Evans
George O. Burr
Proceedings
National Academy of Science
Agricultural Notes on Milking Hygiene and Dairy Breeding
The article emphasizes washing milking utensils in disinfectant to cut bacterial contamination, using proven sires to reduce breeding risk, and notes the U S milk value exceeds all others. It warns against hot-season herd exposure and overreliance on corn for breeding stock, with dairy fat separation losses around 0.2 percent and expected cream fat yield from 100 pounds of whole milk.
Wanted Column and Classified Ads in Vernon Illinois
In Vernon Illinois a Want Column lists housekeeping help sought from Mrs Caroline Calliger Perkins and mentions Andrew Peddicord. For sale notices include a good car, a 3 horse power gasoline engine, a Fay & Eagen turning lathe 14 inch swing, and a vehicle at Texaco Station. Contact W H Wade. June 1962.
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Caroline "Calliger Perkins
Andrew Peddicord
Vernon
W. H. Wade
Fay & Eagen
Texaco
Vernon, Ill
Hall's Used Car Lot Advertises Guaranteed Cars
Hall's Used Car Lot at 214 E Noleman Centralia Illinois promotes trusted used cars with guaranteed satisfaction or money refund. Schulks claims complete stock and reduced prices by 1 2 to 1 2 with trades and terms offered.
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HALL
E. Noleman
Centralia
Ill
Hall Motor CC
New Remedy for Ink Stains Uses Tomato Rub
A simple home technique claims to remove ink spots from linen or cotton by rubbing with a cut tomato and then rinsing thoroughly. This tip emphasizes an inexpensive, readily available solution for stain removal in households.
Removal of Adhesive Tape Painlessly
If softened with benzine adhesive tape may be easily and painlessly removed from the skin.
Living room screens as a Home Decor Feature
Decorators urge including a screen in every living room. Screens can match dining or bedroom schemes or serve as a striking wall feature. Homemade options include covering a bare frame with antique or modern wallpaper or using a prints screen for a stylish effect.
Flower motif foundation described in vintage pattern
A design note outlines a foundation using a star or diamond or cross siff and ch pattern described as good. It mentions an ak mount, an old fashioned med flower body, and a French print at the top for detailing in pene.
Homemade furniture polish recipe noted in 19th century guide
A household tip describes mixing three parts olive oil or sweet oil with one part vinegar to create a polish. It also suggests combining three parts linseed oil with one part turpentine as an effective alternative polish.
When Frying in Deep Fat
A tip to add a teaspoonful vinegar to fat during deep frying to prevent food from absorbing excess grease while cooking.
Ice Cream Supper Benefit For McGassie Cemetery
A community event two miles west of Patoka on Saturday night June 14 invites relatives and friends buried at McGassie Cemetery. Ladies bring cakes and distant neighbors may send donations to Claude Walker. Old time string music and singing will entertain all invited.
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Patoka
McGassie Cemetery
Claude Walker
Ice cream Supper for Island Chapel Church Benefit
Island Chapel Church hosts an ice cream supper Saturday night June 21 to raise funds for the church. Proceeds support church programs and maintenance. Local volunteers organize the event at the Island Chapel facilities.
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Island Chapel
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J. W. Alexander
Floyd B. Cain
Illinois
Gray Bros. Barber Shop
Centralia Baking CO
THE
Blue Goose Garage
L. E. Belcher
Fire Underwriters
Globe Lumber Coo
Vernon, Illinois
Wade
F.C. Freyer
Earl Graham
Carl Cunningham
Broadway Centralia
Smith & Crawford
Lucas Crawford
J. M. Smith
GLOBE
Irvin
Livesay Garage
Meridian
C.S. Huddleston
Poplar and Second Streets
Fredman Bros
Brussels
Lloyd Reed
Fredman Bros. Furn. Corp
Vandalia, Illinois
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