Starfish Prey Destroys Oysters Across Coastline
Dr H F Prytherch of the United States biological laboratory explains starfish kill oysters by anesthetizing the oyster and extending stomachs into the shell. North Carolina beds face lower impact, but starfish elsewhere cause over $1,000,000 in losses yearly. Nine starfish in a lab opened and digested over 1,400 oysters in four months to study methods of control.
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Mmsel Aroi
H. F., Prytfereh
United States ‘Biological Laboratory
Piver’s Island
North Carolina
Chesapeake Bay
Prytherch
Use of Colored Glasses May Be Habit Forming
Many colored eyeglasses are habit forming and should be used only on professional prescription especially by children. Normal eyes need protection of tinted glasses only in extreme glaring sunlight such as fishing or driving on white pavement. Free wearing of colored glasses may render eyes abnormally sensitive and dependent on artificial protection.
Soil erosion wastes farm nutrients in United States
The article notes annual losses of over 54 million tons of nitrogen phosphorus and potash from American soils due to erosion harvest and leaching. Fertilizers restore only portions of these losses, highlighting a need for wider fertilizer use alongside soil conservation efforts across farms and counties.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
United States
FrenchCustom Well Kiss Test Ends Fated Matches
In southwestern France 80 years ago a local rite tied to the La Double forest near Riviera tested engaged couples. If a groom to be did not appear to kiss the waters of a famous well with his sweetheart the match was considered off, while the impatient bride could propose the excursion to judge his commitment.
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France
la Double Forest
Riviera
Cricket and Baseball Batting Styles Compared
A brief contrast outlines how cricket and baseball differ in bat orientation, ball delivery, and ground contact. It notes cricket bats carried and ground hits while baseball bats are dropped and pitched with a bent elbow, with players expected to stay reasonably quiet.
Iowa Wildlife to Reap Real Benefit From Corn Loan
Iowa wildlife programs will gain from the 1989 40 Corn Loan plan. Corn moisture samples collected by AAA will be used for winter wildlife feeding across 54 counties. State officials coordinate transport and storage while conservation groups provide feeding stations and grain supplies.
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The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
AAA
Jowa
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Winter driving tips issued by Iowa safety officials
The Iowa department of public safety released winter driving suggestions to reduce serious accidents on slippery roads. Key guidance includes easing brakes, turning into skids, checking wipers and brakes, driving with low beams in fog, keeping extra distance, and starting in second gear on slick pavement.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Safety
GC. A. Knee
Prize pigeon with Chicago band found near Kingsley
Darrel Roepke, 10, of Hinton, shot a pigeon near Kingsley and found an aluminum leg band marked Chicago 89 5 0522. The bird, likely a prize release from a pigeon race, had not returned home.
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Darrel Roepke
Hinton
Kingsley
Chicago
Bus Hold Up by Youths Shocks Iowa Prairies
Five Kansas City youths robbed an interstate bus taking about $12. They were captured five hours later in a tourist room of a residence at Tiffin Iowa, ending the hold up in a dramatic prairie night incident.
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Jesse James
Iowa Prairies
Kansas City
Tiffin
Farmers In 1940 AAA Planting Aid Offer
Farmers may earn a conservation payment of 7.50 dollars per acre under the 1940 AAA farm program for planting and cultivating forest trees and shrubs and protecting such plantings.
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Rolfe
John Stettler
the Fashion Shop
J. R. Wakes
Shimon Feed Mill
J. T. Grant
Moon Service
the Rolfe Arrow Peterson’s Clothes Shop
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe Creamery
G. C. Harris
Rolfe Cleaners
Rolfe Auto Co
Thompson Bros
R. G. Hunter
W. H. Howland
Central States Electric Co
Eikenberry Grocery and Meats
M. W. Webb
Eccles. Plumbing & Heating Shop
Hauck’s Market
Shriner’s Store
Paul
Beckord’s Hatchery
Cora
Ivey
Brinkman’s
Bregotti
Thompson
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