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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1941
Page
7
Wright A Patterson argues that rural communities sustain American civilization amid looming war and economic strain. He cautions against government overreach, warns about debt and inflation, and advocates prudent wage and price controls. He praises cross border understanding and recalls an English maxim about self-help.
Extension forester R W Graeber warns of higher coal prices in 1941 42 and urges farmers to begin extensive wood cuttings now. He advises cutting poor or diseased trees and using tops from sawmill waste, limiting harvest to one fourth per area to preserve growing stock.
Hides and skins are among the highest value per pound farm byproducts. Cattle hides can equal 7 to 11 percent of live weight value, calf skins up to 20 percent. About 125 million hides are tanned yearly, worth about 200 million dollars, producing leather valued at roughly 450 million dollars and consumer demand near two billion annually.Domestic output runs 40 million hides and skins annually, valued over 100 million dollars, with the balance imported from abroad.
A lab discovery at the University of California Agriculture College reveals a new insecticide for red spider control. The synthetic resin phthalic glyceryl alkyde resin proved effective in killing adults and eggs within five days when diluted 2 percent in water and applied to infested plants in greenhouse and field. Drs. P. A. Ark and C. M. Tompkins led the plant pathology team.
The best time for baling hay from the mow is when it comes out of the sweat about a month after mowing. Properly cured hay is soft with clinging leaves, and baling stored hay on damp days helps preserve leaves and avoid stemmy surfaces. Field baling requires drier hay than mowing.
A religious lesson explains sin as self-will, its consequences, and Godly sorrow leading to repentance. It traces the prodigal son’s restless request, wild living, and eventual return to the Father, stressing full salvation and restored fellowship.
A reflection on daily labor in harmony with others under the sun and stars. John Burroughs notes life as a steady, purposeful toil rather than a war, offering thought and song amid work.
Attractive Stars of Stripes quilt named Stars of Stripes features white and blue eight point stars. Uses diagonal setting with a narrow border, about 90 by 110 inches. includes cutting guide, yardages, and directions code 79380. Send orders to the listed address.
A Collier's summary reports scientific tests showing women have cooler limbs on average. Arms are four degrees cooler and hands and feet five degrees cooler than men, attributed to lighter clothing and lower metabolic rate. A Raleigh single contest with liberal prizes is advertised.
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