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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1948
Page
3
A new chemical Furacin shows effectiveness against coccidiosis in chickens, matching sulfa drugs in reducing losses while being less toxic and not hindering growth. Derived from farm waste, it remains scarce and costly, but treatment needs are small. Commercial availability is expected to grow.
Hawaii agricultural experiment station tests a 1 percent DDT emulsion sprayed on poultry manure two days before removal to control house flies. Applied at one pint per 30 square feet, the method achieved 100 percent fly control. Lime added twice weekly reduced odor and moisture and also reduced fly numbers but appeared to lessen DDT effectiveness.
The article explains how 2 4 D is insoluble in water and is made soluble by combining with other chemicals. It highlights three major formulations ester amine and sodium salt with corresponding dusts sprays and powders. It notes 2 4 D is widely used as a weed killer.
Indiana tests show hot wire with less than half ounce zinc per square inch rusted completely over ten years. Wires with more than one ounce zinc coating remained rust free. Stainless steel and copper clad samples showed no rust, while copper clad samples discolor.
Crisp tailored frock with extended shoulders suited for many occasions. Includes free directions and a Spring and Summer fashion guide. Pattern No 1763 offers sizes 12 to 20 with one yard fabric per blouse option.
Rub the wood smooth with fine sandpaper and steel wool then wipe with turpentine. For orange maple color apply two coats of orange shellac thinned with denatured alcohol. for other shades use an oil stain and finish with two coats of quick drying varnish.
Arvin Roush of Clifton West Virginia runs the Clifton Middleport ferry across the Ohio River and travels about 15 000 miles yearly, yet stays within three quarters of a mile of his home. He is among a dwindling group of hardy ferrymen replaced mostly by toll free bridges.
Stillwater Oklahoma A and M horticulturist Herman Hinrichs devised a nut cracker that wheels through a trough fed by a truck. The device hulks a bushel of walnuts in thirty seconds as nuts pass under spinning rear wheels.
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