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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1946
Page
7
A hotbed concept for starting plants in basements barns or other buildings was developed by Dr. W. T. Stoutemeyer and Albert W. Close of the USDA. The diagram shows a fixture and reflector with two 40 watt fluorescent lamps and trays for seedling growth.
Prof. C. J. Chapman of the University of Wisconsin soils department says ammonium nitrate or other nitrogen fertilizers top dressed in April or early May can raise hay yields from 0.75 to 1.5 tons per acre. Typical rates are 150 to 200 pounds per acre with 200 pounds common. gains include higher protein and feeding value, but long term use can deplete soil minerals without lime, phosphate, and potash maintenance.
The bulletin lists the February 24 lesson topics and scripture passages selected and copyrighted by the International Council of Religious Education, used by permission.
The 1080 chemical rat killer, sodium fluoroacetate, released from wartime duty by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service and the Wildlife Research Laboratory, is now available for release. It is described as the most deadly poison tested on rodents and will kill other animals as well.
Practical home hacks cover preserving color with vinegar in laundry for Susies hair bows. Vinegar aids glue removal on furniture and wood drying aids glue setting. Reuse jar rings as a sink mat or crochet them into table mats. Use brilliantine to revive dark fur glass and oil a sewing machine at all moving contact points. Glam up old funnels as kitchen wall holders. Regular septic tank care around sloped sites and sludge drainage with garden hose. Boil new fork handles before installation for easier driving.
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