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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1956
Page
16
The farm bloc operates without formal party ties yet holds decisive sway over farm legislation. Presidents have battled it, with Eisenhower suffering a major defeat as the bloc pushed for parity supports, two price plans, higher dairy supports, and expanded set asides.
Idaho county home demonstration agents connected with about 41 000 families in the past year. More than 561 clubs enrolled 15 257 women while 33 councils advised the program across the state. Volunteer leaders aided clothing foods health and home life projects as National Home Demonstration Week runs April 29 to May 5 with meetings teas and lectures planned statewide.
The text urges Idaho communities to form spring reconditioning and cleanup groups to improve outdoor safety. It highlights boat and dock checks, shore surveys, removal of abandoned watercraft, road and trail checks, and lessons from local springtime accidents. It also notes muskox restoration work off Alaska and warns on muskox study reporting.
Franklin county agent Hyrum G. Johnson recommends immediate action against biscuitroot, likened to wild carrot, with 2 4-D herbicide at two to four pounds per acre. D. C. Tingey of Utah State Agricultural College reports on Roy Geddes farm trials 1949 1950 showing two pounds per acre damages biscuitroot while sparing winter wheat. In heavily infested fields, treating biscuitroot in winter wheat raised yields from 15 to about 40 bushels per acre.
University of Idaho extension service notes 150000 units of winter feed and 60000 more than the five year average. Livestock specialists report robust supplies despite harsh conditions and expect stronger market activity ahead.
The ad promotes Ford V-8 engines in 1956 models highlighting a 298 cubic inch police style V-8 and 225 hp option. It touts power for hills and passing cars, and features Ford Lifeguard safety for family protection. The message urges visiting Ford dealers for new and used cars and trucks.
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