Record poultry output to top 1951 levels says report
A industry forecast shows broilers rising to over 850 million birds this year up from 784 million last year. Turkey production up about 11 percent from last year’s 53 million, egg output steady near 60 billion. Per capita consumption climbs as Americans eat more eggs and chicken than in the 1935-39 period.
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Spreading Manure Aids Wildlife and Crops, Specialists Say
Farmers who spread manure in late winter and early spring help wildlife as well as crops. Manure provides weed and crop seeds that feed pheasants and quail, while prompt spreading prevents nutrient loss and puts nutrients in fields rather than drainage.
Wonder Wrap-Around Sewing Pattern Ad
Pattern No. 8701 a sew rite folio offers a versatile wrap around and jumper in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 42 priced 25 cents for Basic FASHION. Advertising copy praises fabric budget ideas and a home sewing theme with humorous asides.
Farmer Builds Novel Granary From Railroad Cars
A farmer devised a building method using two railroad stock cars placed on a concrete base to form a double corn crib with an overhead granary. The cars provide the crib space while the area beneath the roof stores grain.
U.S. Farms See Decline in Telephone Availability Since 1920
The 1950 census shows 88.3 percent of American farms have telephones, down from 38.7 percent in 1920. Twenty-eight states reported fewer farm telephones with Texas Missouri Illinois among the sharpest declines. Connecticut leads in farms with telephones and Iowa ranks second.
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