Fifth of August trip is saved by family surprise
Anna Farrant plans a cross country journey to visit Belle Mandrel on August fifth. Her family’s initial lack of support is softened by a surprise full of new dresses, satin slips, shoes, and jewelry gifts ensuring she looks ready for departure.
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Mna Farrant
Anna Farrant
Jim
Ruth
Lillian
Belle Mandrel
Anna
England
Mel
Davenport
Lilian
Average Farm Family Sees Income Recede
The piece questions the fate of the average U S farmer income and purchasing power. It notes a moderate drop in farm incomes but says the typical family currently enjoys greater purchasing power than in the past.
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U. S
Real income rises for most groups in annual survey
The annual survey shows the average home has 2 percent more buying power than last year. Wage earners and investors are well off, while farmers are about 3 percent below last year’s high. Further farm income strength is expected despite farm price drops and potential six month tapering. Surpluses grow in clothing industry, but sharp price cuts are not yet likely.
Quick Household Fixes with Common Tapes and Heat
Advises mending torn shower curtains and venetian blinds with scotch tape and using tape on torn lamp shades and linoleum. Recommends minimal water for cooking vegetables, ironing methods for garments, criss cross fork pressing for cookies, and shellac over tape to extend repairs.
Overhauling the Land at Rio Grande College Farm
In 1314 hours 600 workers and many machines overhauled the 300 acre Rio Grande College farm in Ohio. Diversions ditches ponds and a stream alteration addressed water loss while soil rejuvenation included liming fertilizing tilling and reseeding. A jeep with a bush and bog harrow mulched as part of the effort.
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Rio Grande College
Rio Grande
Ohio
Ohio Valley
2 4 D Winter Spraying Destroys Stumps and Weeds
In East Lansing Michigan agronomists Keith Barrons and L L Coulter of Dow Chemical report ester 2 4 D sprays on tree stumps in cold weather have successfully killed stumps and weeds. The ester Esteron 44 with 44 percent isopropyl ester of 2 4 D was used based on three winters of near zero temperatures.
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East Lansing
Mich
Keith Barrons
L. L. Coulter
Dow Chemical Company
Gift idea for smokers Camel and Prince Albert tobaccos
A holiday gift suggestion promotes Camel cigarettes and Prince Albert Smoking Tobacco as affordable, ample gifts. The Camel carton holds 200 cigarettes and both products feature festive wrapping and space for a handwritten Merry Christmas message. Urges readers to order early so dealers reserve stock.
Weak Egg Shells Prompt Calcium for Hens
Irving J. Mark of North Dakota Agricultural College extension service advises feeding oyster shells to laying hens to supply calcium for stronger shells. He notes that persistent weak shells often indicate calcium deficiency and sometimes a lack of vitamin D in the ration.
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Irving J. Mark
North Dakota Agricultural College Extension Service
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