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Newspaper
Polk Progress
Location
Polk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
5
Washington columnist William Bruckart condemns Congress for a hasty neutrality act that singled out Spain. He notes politicians chased a deadline, shipping planes and engines to Loyalist forces before the embargo, revealing poor judgment and potential legal danger in discriminating against one nation.
A critical view of the Roosevelts and New Deal lawmaking, urging restraint in arms export policy while warning of executive overreach. Notes Tugwell and agricultural lobbying controls amid a shifting Washington landscape and a wary stance toward international conflict. Western Newspaper Union.
New York State College of Agriculture reports 38 poultrymen in cooperation with Cornell University show raising a pullet from day-old chick to laying age costs 1.04 dollars at 20 weeks. Feed accounts for 46 percent of costs, labor 14 percent, chick 25 percent, rest for buildings and other expenses.
Poultry specialists from the U S Department of Agriculture report an 81 percent accuracy in determining the sex of Single-Comb Rhode Island Red chicks from markings. Among 1100 chicks 524 showed black markings with 84.9 percent female, 77.8 percent male in the unmarried group. A second study of 663 commercial flock chicks showed similar results. Commercial hatcheries have widely adopted the marking method.
A Los Angeles Times poultry expert notes bare-necks are a mysterious cross between turkeys and chickens. Despite vague origins, supporters praise the birds for their meat, speaking of their larger size and desirability among enthusiasts.
The article covers duck laying age, electric chick mortality devices, diverse feeding, and superior gander traits. It notes a New York State College of Agriculture calendar, egg candling to judge freshness, and culling underperforming pullets. It advocates clean, sunny, well ventilated quarters and proper rations to ensure profitable egg production.
Prof A J Farley urges pruning during mild dormancy with apples pruned early and peaches later. Pruning under pleasant weather saves labor and supports timely spraying. Start early to finish before spring operations and adjust for bud injury risks across varieties.
Guthrie Oklahoma soil study compares two one acre fields, one eroded and one virgin grassland, both seeded to oats. The virgin field yielded over 40 bushels per acre while the eroded field produced 11 bushels, a 29 bushel gap worth about $11.60 at 40 cents a bushel.
A North Carolina State College expert outlines a winter grain ration for Jersey cows based on milk output. Under standard conditions, six tenths of a pound of grain per extra pound of milk above ten pounds is advised, equating to six pounds daily for a 20 pound milk yield, assuming about three pounds of silage per 100 pounds of body weight and full legume hay. If hay quality is poor, more grain is needed.
The California Fruit Growers Exchange released a color educational film featuring oranges lemons avocados and dairy products with automatic refrigeration. Made in cooperation with five manufacturers the film promotes sales while arguing farm co-ops should partner with big private corporations rather than oppose them.
A farmer argues skunks are shy and harmless, noting they rarely bother him while on his farm. He acknowledges occasional property damage and that skunks live under barns and new houses. He reports skunks help by killing snakes and eating rats, though they may dig and disturb areas.
Dr James W Barton discusses fat's harm beyond subcutaneous layer and advises gradual weight loss under medical supervision. He warns against shortcuts like dinitrophenol and thyroid extracts, stresses water balance, and notes spa programs can aid motivation and success.
The article advises homemakers to start the new year by inventorying possessions and deciding what to replace or refurbish. It recommends prioritizing tasks, budgeting for needed items, and using clearance sales to obtain new lamps, shades, and furniture at reduced prices for lasting home improvement.
The mother of Achilles dipped him into the River Styx to grant invulnerability while holding him by the heel, which remained his vulnerable spot. An India man referred to a trader from India. the patella is part of the knee joint. A piconvex lens is curved on both faces. A dormant partner has limited liability but no active involvement. Dartmoor prison is in Devon, England. The Celestial Empire refers to China. A satrap was a provincial governor in the Achaemenid Empire. The Bayou State is Louisiana. Pagin appears in a Dickens novel.
A list of ten concise clues with answers including a large ship in the Indian trade and a military governor, drawing from geography and literature.
In politics a shrewd leader weighs deals against ideals to avoid compromising core principles. A seasoned boss balances concessions with vision to steer policy and preserve core values amid negotiations.
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