Meat Price Rules Confuse Consumers and Small Businesses
A compilation notes how defense spending strains small businesses, with 3.67 million firms at risk, plus a sharp swing in meat prices after a government price cut. Gen Omar Bradley testifies on MacArthur recall, a new draft law extends service and sets a five million service ceiling, and a fair trade ruling allows non signers to set their own prices.
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Land Boom of 1950 Boosts Farm Mortgage Debt
The agriculture department reported the 1950 land boom raised farm real estate debt 8 percent to 5.8 billion dollars by year end. Farmers also increased non real estate debt to buy equipment. Real estate mortgage debt remained 54 percent of the 1923 peak. twelve states exceed that peak, including New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and others.
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Young Iowa Trucker Wins Safety Contest in Livestock Haul
Walter Selman of Charlotte Iowa won the seven month Chicago livestock trucker safety program with 7 trucks totaling 80 000 miles carrying 7 000 hogs and 3 000 cattle judged best of 3 985 drivers from 19 states and Canada He received 1 000 in bonds and merchandise for his outstanding hauling record Selman uses a portable loading chute electric prodder and floor grit to reduce injuries in farm yard hauls.
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Farm Production May Set All Time Record in 1951
Agriculture department expects stronger 1951 demand and higher farm production than 1950 with normal weather and good pest control. Gross income should rise, but farmers face higher prices for many inputs including machinery fuels livestock materials and wages. Feed seed and fertilizer costs likely above 1950 levels.
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Garden yardstick idea for quick measuring hoe handle
A gardener can mark a hoe handle to serve as a measuring stick by painting bright rings at foot and half foot intervals from the end. This simple tool saves time and trouble when measuring in the garden.
Electric Fence Insulators: Glass or Porcelain Preferred
Electric fences should use glass or porcelain insulators. Substitutes incur poor economy, unattractive appearance, and shorter lifespan.
New Pasture Helps Control Worms in Poultry Flock
Poultry experts urge farm wives to provide good pasture for growing flocks to curb worms. A yearly new pasture is essential and grasses such as a brome alfalfa mix or ladino may suit conditions. All poultry pastures should be clipped.
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