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Preston Citizen

Location

Preston, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1957

Page

10

Insecticide resistance discussed by Idaho entomologist

H C Manis of the University of Idaho entomology department told the Idaho Horticultural Society that true resistance to insecticides is rare and develops through generations of pests. He described several pseudo resistance types caused by high pest populations poor timing and improper application leading to inadequate control and misinterpretation of resistance.

H.C. Manis University of Idaho Entomology Idaho Horticultural Society Manis

Spraying Insecticides Requires Careful Timing and Coverage

The article warns against lax spray practices noting the need to select proper insecticide, apply recommended dosage, ensure complete coverage, and spray under favorable weather. It says coverage has diminished with faster speed sprayers, and travelers should keep speeds under two miles per hour.

THE PRESTON CITIZEN ITEM AT NO. 8

A concise note marks a Preston Citizen item labeled number eight in the sequence. It records a brief local notice without extending into broader events or context.

THE Preston Citizen

Jokes and quips from a vacationing patient to a psychiatrist

A postcard full of one liners about home life love and work. Humorous odds and ends touch on children fear of staying home, dating aims, quick-bite humor about subscriptions and finances, and light dental and medical quips. The tone reflects late era humor.

1956 Frozen Food Sales Lead 1954 Levels

All estimates show 1956 frozen food sales to be 35 percent greater than those in 1954. Fish sticks were the most popular frozen fishery product, with shrimp second and fillets third.

Phoenician Trade and Edison’s Hidden Inventions

The history notes Phoenician traders bring bread to England making it a staple due to vegetable and meat scarcity. It mentions Thomas A Edison honored for electric light phonograph and motion pictures, while claiming waxed paper and gummed wrapping tape were also his inventions.

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