Double Corn Yield Through Smart Soil Management
University of Illinois professor A L Lang says farmers can double the state 50 bushel per acre average by rebuilding organic matter and soil nutrients. High fertility plots yield over 100 bushels with hybrid seed. four steps include soil testing lime application rotation legumes deep rooted crops and manure plus nitrogen phosphorus and potash fertilizers to sustain 100 bushel corn crops.
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Prof
A. L. Lang
University of Illinois
Illinois
Lang
Root Rot Resistant Oats Boost Yields with New Varieties
Farmers in Minnesota switch from older oat varieties hit by helminthosporium root rot to Bonda and Mindo hybrids. The Minnesota Crop Improvement association provides seed on a share basis, requiring growers to keep half for own use while certifying the rest as pure seed. Rhoda Lawson of Albert Lea helps demonstrate the crop with an 86 bushels per acre yield reported last year.
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Bonda
Mindo
Minnesota
Minnesota Crop Improvement Association
Rhoda
F. W. Lawson
Albert Lea
Minn
Adjustable sunning rack for milk utensils by Kansas board
A sunning rack for milk utensils allows adjusting the slope angle to admit sunlight in any season. The device, designed by the Kansas board of agriculture, aims to improve drying and sanitation of milk pails and cans.
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Kansas Board of Agriculture
iRules for Good Milk Profit in Dairy Cows
Practical notes emphasize profit through quality milk from healthy cows. Clean cows and clean sterile utensils, proper drying and cooling, and well ventilated barns are key. Donors should also remain clean to ensure milk quality and safety.
Cost of Living Pressures Front in Small Town Life
Western newspaper reflects local response to high prices after WWII. Residents describe rising costs, delayed production, and wage gaps affecting apartments and meals. Examples include a costly annex project, premium pay distortions, and profiteering schemes as citizens urge better production and a saturated market.
Truman’s Cabinet Hears Gloomy Economic Forecast
A secret White House briefing reported a sharp price crisis with prices up across commodities and wages dropping. The council warned of a potential recession and urged action, while Truman drafts a westward campaign tour to shore up support and public credibility.
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Arning
Washington
Truman
Council of Economic Advisers
Edwin G. Nourse
Council
Nourse
Federal Reserve
Veterans answer column explains new VA rating schedule
Washington Bureau notes on the 1945 disability rating schedule and retroactive review to April 1 1946. VA reviews 842000 of 2692000 cases. no need to inquire while pending. Q A guidance covers service connected dental work, unemployment compensation, allied forces benefits, and requesting free literature on foreign relations.
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Washington Bureau of Western
Lavon
Lye Street
N. W
Wahington
D. C
Veterans’ Service Bureau
Veterans’ Administration
24Th Infantry
Japan
P. G
Muncie
Ind. A
24Th Division
Glen Allen
Ala. A
Office of
Ellwood City
R. H
Pensacola
Fla. A
United States
U. S
E. H
Hutchinson, Kas. A
Division of Public Relations
State Department
Washington, D. C
States Adopt Recall of Public Officials Since 1908
Collier's notes that 11 states have adopted recall as a way to remove elected officials before term end. A petition by about 25 percent of voters triggers a special election to decide replacement. About 200 recalls have occurred, mostly against local officials, with two exceptions against state officials in North Dakota 1924 and Oregon 1922.
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Truman
White House
Mississippi River
Congress
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Michigan
Mississippi
Collier’s
North Dakota
Oregon
Crisp Checks Shirtwaister For Warm Weather
A classic shirtwaister in crisp checks flatters the figure and fits well. The article features an illustrated sew chart with every step and suggests making several versions for warm weather wear.
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Paul Mallon
OPA
Ogee
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
South Wells St
Chicago
Yowder
Albert
Prince Albert
Harper Clark
Prince Alberts
W. G. Attewell
P.A
National Joy
Reyn Tobacco
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