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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1947
Page
6
The American Foundation for Animal Health warns swine disease control is vital this summer as pig losses threaten farmers. It cites hog cholera erysipelas and enteritis as top hazards and recommends vaccination pasture hygiene isolation and early diagnosis to prevent costly losses.
USDA entomologists report color affects mosquito annoyance. In Oregon tests seven men wore shirts of different colors and mosquitoes favored black first, blue and red, while white and yellow attracted least. A half minute test counted 1499 mosquitos on black versus 520 on white. survival of the shirted subject not disclosed.
Perry E. Gooch the VA contact in Preston warns veterans to promptly change beneficiaries on National Service Life Insurance policies after changes in status such as marriage or discharge. Many have neglected updates and risk unintended policy outcomes.
The advertisement extols Pontiac cars as extremely economical and consistently economical year after year. It urges buyers to choose a Pontiac regardless of timing, claiming the car will please them from every standpoint.
A feature on how modern irrigation replaces the old rain wizard with electric pumps and sprinkler networks. Three main types spray surface and sub surface systems with considerations of land contour soil texture crop type and water supply. Electric motors emerge as efficient safe reliable and low cost for irrigation pumping.
Mr. Gooch warns veterans without designated beneficiaries that NSLI proceeds go to the estate and incur probate costs. VA offers forms to change beneficiaries at Preston contact office. Four settlement options exist including lump sums, NSLI reinstatement, and reactivation after lapse with two premiums and a health statement. physicals required after August 1, 1947.
Readable tips advise treating white heat rings on mahogany with rubbing oil or cigar ashes. Oil soaks into the wood to lessen marks and ashes act as a gentle abrasive filler for shallow rings.
U S Department of Agriculture entomologists urge treating farm dogs with 10 percent DDT powder or a dip of half a pound of 50 percent wettable DDT per 10 gallons to curb ticks and prevent tickborne diseases. The aim is to protect families from ticks carried by dogs and reduce flea and other insect problems.
Invoice files in three sizes now available at The Citizen office. Readable items include FilzsS correspondence and related fee schedules for local readers and business customers.
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