Christmas Seals Support TB Fight Statewide in Idaho
Idaho health officials promote the 42nd Christmas seal sale backed by the Idaho division of American Cancer Society and TB associations. Funds stay largely in Idaho to finance case finding, tuberculin tests, x ray programs, and nursing, with a mobile unit planned to screen residents 15 and older.
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American Cancer Society
Idaho Anti- Tuberculosis Association
Idaho Department of Public Health
Armand_L._Bird
Ayoung
Idaho
National Tuberculosis Association
Idaho Anti-Tuberculosis Association
Tuberculosis Remains Major Killers Despite Progress
A 1904 record notes tuberculosis as the top cause of death then, but the disease has fallen to seventh overall in the population over 44 years. It remains the leading killer among 15 to 44 year olds, surpassed only by accidents for young adults. The message urges support for a Christmas Seals program to fight TB.
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United States
Potato Growers Urged to Secure Crop Loans This Fall
Potato growers seeking commodity credit loans must contact the county agricultural office in Preston by December. Loans run 1.40 per hundredweight for U S No 1, 0.45 for No 1 size, and No 2 grades. Eligible producers need a certificate of eligibility from the county committee and potatoes must be in farm storage or licensed warehouses. Interest rate details follow.
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County
Preston
Woodrow Rasmussen
Ha Baeet
U. S
County offers on demand loans to farmers in need
The county chairman announced a 3 percent faté loan program maturing on demand but no later than April 30 1949. Loans are provided this year to supplement price support and supply immediate financing. Details can be secured by contacting the county office on or before December 6.
Idaho Dairymen To Meet In Boise December
The 25th annual Idaho Dairymen’s association meeting will be held in Boise on December 18 following the Idaho Milk Processors’ and dairy cattle breed associations’ meetings on December 16 and 17. Topics include merchandising of dairy products and talks by J. E. Buchanan and J. L. Eberle. Officers listed: W. L. Hendrix president, H. G. Myers vice president, Grant Dougall and Chris Lillegard directors, G. C. Anderson secretary, Caldwell director C. M. Carlson. Roadside weed mowing advised before heavy snow to keep roads clear of drifted show.
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Idaho Dairymen’s Association
Boise
W. N. Hendrix
Hendrix
Idaho Milk Processors’ Association
Pres
J. E. Buchanan
Moscow
University of Idaho
J. L. Eberle
Buchanan
Eberle
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W. L. Hendrix
H. G. Myers
Grant Dougall
Chris Lillegard
G. C. Anderson
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C. M. Carlson
Caldwell
Polio Officials Meet in Pocatello on November Session
Polio officials from southeastern Idaho gathered at the Bannock hotel in Pocatello on Tuesday November 23 for a county organization meeting. Kenyon Bennett Boise state March of Dimes chairman and Bill Stone state representative led discussions noting Idaho’s polio cases epidemic in 1947 and 107 new cases so far that year. Larson Franklin county chapter chairman highlighted 1948 drive goals with per capita contributions 3124 Idaho led by Butte county 13411. Roberts to head 1948 drive starting January 14.
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Gaylord Larson
Franklin County
Polio Unist
Hey
March of Dimes
Daniel Roberts
Orval Bowles
Women’s Auxiliary
Idaho
Bannock Hotel
Pocatello
Kenyon Bennett
Boise
Larson
Butte County
Cross Breeding Shown to Boost Dairy Herd Milk
The U S department of agriculture reports continuing cross breeding yields in a dairy herd test. The program aims to increase milk production with this breeding method and shows excellent early results.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
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