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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1942

Page

3

Red Range Ends as Con and Janet Find Home at Last

After a brutal canyon battle, Con Norris recovers in hospital. Janet Tenison reveals Con is Ware Tenison, the Wheel’s rightful heir, uniting past secrets with a future at the Broken Wheel. He and Janet resolve to share the ranch and their future together.

Step Con Martino Dud Paramore Raniers Comanche Linn Dud Linn Janton Onopa Latimer Megeath Saint West Janet Wild Horse Nevil Texas Uncle Hugh Billy Turtle Topeka Doctor Sonny Martino Palafox Helligo Canyon Caramba Salado Ranier Billy Emory Ware Tenison’s

Farmers urged to grow legumes to supply nitrogen for war effort

The Middle West Soil Improvement committee urges American farmers to plant more legume crops such as alfalfa or clover to naturally fix nitrogen in the soil. The statement notes nitrogen is vital for war needs and that a ton of nitrate of soda can produce three aerial bombs or depth charges, with more nitrogen required as the conflict continues.

Uncle Sam Middle West Soil Improvement Committee

Legumes Boost Soil Nitrogen With Proper Fertilizer

Legumes fix atmospheric nitrogen in root nodules assisted by soil bacteria. With adequate plant food and soil conditions a good legume crop can add over 100 pounds of available nitrogen per acre and improve organic matter. Phosphorus and potash supplies are sufficient to meet farming needs and support nitrogen fixation for strong stands.

Ursolic Acid From Cranberry Skins Opens New Uses

Cranberry byproducts are yielding promising discoveries including ursolic acid from discarded skins and vitamin A from seed oil. The acid, valued at 80 dollars per ounce, acts as an emulsifier to blend oil and water. Commercial production is not yet underway while cranberries remain a growing canning and juice industry.

Massachusetts Wisconsin New Jersey

Hog Slaughter Norms For Family Based Farms

Ellis V. Vestal, extension swine specialist at North Carolina State College, says a 225-pound hog should be slaughtered on every farm annually for each two family members. He notes the average farm family consumes about 72 pounds of pork and 15 pounds of lard yearly and recommends choosing feeder pigs that are medium-weight with sturdy bones.

Ellis V. Vestal North Carolina State College

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