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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1957
Page
5
The USDA said plastic covers for silos reduce surface spoilage and labor. Polyethylene vinyl and neoprene nylon provide airtight seals over silage, helping dairy farmers adopt low cost upright and trench silo designs despite their larger surface area.
USDA tests show airtight plastic covers cut surface spoilage and total storage losses in horizontal silos to levels similar to upright silos. Benefits include lower initial cost and easier mechanical filling, with sawdust layers preventing air leakage when punctured or rolled back for feeding.
Dr L E Hanson of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine warns leptospirosis can spread via surface water contaminated by urine from swine cattle sheep and field rodents. The disease hits cattle and sheep hardest with abortions and poor weight gain while swine suffer abortions stunted growth and occasional death. Humans may contract the illness after swimming in contaminated pools. Prevent by testing new animals and isolating infected groups to prevent water flow between herds.
A simple temporary repair using a 2 inch garden hose slit along one side. Slip the hose over the leak and secure tightly with a clamp to stop water flow until permanent fixes are available.
Dr. Cora Miller of UCLA calls many food fads false. She cites claims that water loss burns fat and aluminum pots cause cancer as unfounded. She says fish is healthy but does not boost IQ, milk does not cause more mucous, and skim milk retains nutrients minus fat.
Barbiturate poisoning deaths in the United States increased in 1955 to 411, up from 345 in 1954 and 327–337 in earlier years. Statisticians warn careless use by adults, despite stricter sale restrictions, and note barbiturates accounted for about 30 percent of accidental poisoning deaths among solids and liquids.
A china bowl from Andrew Jackson's White House service and a Sheffield sterling vegetable dish, once owned by Commodore Stephen Decatur and purchased by Jackson in 1833, were donated by the Ladies' Hermitage Association of Nashville to the Smithsonian for exhibition with the White House china in First Ladies Hall.
In Davis California housewives tested two steaks one good and one choice and judged by appearance then by flavor juiciness tenderness and taste. About half preferred the choice grade for looks while 75 percent chose the choice steaks for taste.
The piece explains tired eyes result from general fatigue of mind and body and fatigue of facial muscles around the eyes. It notes bad lighting induces squints and frowns that worsen tiredness and grumpiness, and that avoiding these can lead to a happier person.
New York report shows that several million more people hold direct personal stakes in a stable dollar through savings and life insurance. Total long term savings reach about 250 billion dollars with life insurance in force higher by over one half. Pension and retirement funds add roughly 60 billion dollars. Inflation fight hinges on preserving the dollar’s buying power as costs rise.
New York reports that since independence the US economy favored prosperity in 90 of 167 years, with 71 declines and six flat years. The Cleveland Trust Company analysis notes early volatility gave way to regular gains, despite the 1930s turmoil.
New York statisticians report lower mortality among the married than the single or widowed or divorced. The advantage appears at all ages, especially before 45. For men aged 20 to 44 the married death rate is about half that of the single, with an even smaller gap versus widowed or divorced. Women show a weaker but growing pattern, though in 1940 married women aged 20 to 24 had a slightly higher rate.
Washington report shows annual Red Cross disaster aid costs averaging 3800 dollars per hour across all hours last fiscal year. Total spending reached 33.193 million dollars for 290 relief operations aiding American families affected by disasters.
Over 60 edible fish varieties are caught in the Bosphorus waters at Istanbul. The Turkish Straits fish, acclaimed as the world's most delectable, thrive between a northern cold underwater current and a southern surface current from the Mediterranean, and their flavor is enhanced by this source.
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