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Newspaper
Saline Observer
Location
Saline, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
2
A Michigan State College invention uses a $125 oil heater to emit infrared heat, warming plant soil and semi tropical orchards. Operating cost is about 75 cents per hour, aimed at reducing frost damage to young trees on calm, clear nights.
Winter application of 2 4 D kills germinated wild garlic on one acre with about 100 gallons per acre. Spraying when land is snow free aids eradication as remaining chemical lasts two months to kill late germinators. Some second year spot spraying may be needed. City and district crews plan use on roads parks and public land. Tests last year showed the weed killer value.
The article advises allocating one foot of mash hopper space per five hens and increasing space for small flocks. It notes daily filling is advisable with this hopper type and warns the V shaped hopper should not be over filled.
Ten years ago the Neighborhood Pinochle Club gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moehn’s home Saturday evening. Little Jeannie Draper of Ann Arbor visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Spence for several days. Alberta Ernst of Bridgewater underwent an appendectomy and is recovering well. Lee Tescher and Mrs. Tescher reported safe arrival in Alabama. Mrs. Ralph McHenry and companions attended a Hill Auditorium concert in Ann Arbor Sunday.
The January meeting of the junior C BE Society was held at the home of Carol and Ralph Up haus. Several friends and neighbors surprised Miss Katherine Burg for her birthday Saturday evening. Beulah Roehm Ann Arbor Melinda Roem West Saline were supper guests in the George Wied man home. Mr and Mrs Herman Gross hans visited grandmother Mrs Catherine Wild ill at her son Edward Wild’s home. Mr and Mrs Walter D Cook hosted after installation of officers last Tuesday with guests Harold DeWitt Jackson Marsh and Marks of Ann Arbor Bertha Proestel Detroit Donald Burkhart and Melvin Alber. Rev Reuben Crosby accidently
Monday noon incident left a resident with three broken ribs as others moved into winter homes on West Michigan Avenue. The Farmers Institute in Dundee features the Men’s Chorus of the Federated Church on February 9 and 10. Local residents recall birthdays, theater listening at the Elks Temple in Detroit, and visits to Ypsilanti for banquets and a Detroit Edison game. Several injuries and accidents are noted including wrist injury from cranking, torn ligaments, and a runaway team collision near town.
Doctors advise rest as the first remedy for heart trouble. In serious cases complete bed rest for weeks, mild cases an hour of daytime rest. A couch in the office for a midday nap is suggested as practical heart insurance for overworked men.
The state capitol of Pennsylvania burned Tuesday damaging numerous records. George Lutz is testing a new program initiative at the site and overseeing recovery efforts.
Fragments describe using metal tubes sealed at one end as a makeshift water heater. Light bulbs are placed in sand to retain heat while the tube stands in a water pail, warming the water.
When pigs develop diarrhea the cause must be found immediately as it may signal a serious illness. Diarrhea in hogs can indicate cholera necro or other diseases. Hog raisers should watch for weakness or additional symptoms per Dr. L P Doggle Purdue University.
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