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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1947
Page
3
Dried milk products such as skim milk, dried buttermilk and dried cheese whey add multiple nutrients to poultry mashes. They supply riboflavin to support chick health and egg production, lactose to foster beneficial gut bacteria, and high quality protein with minerals like calcium and phosphorus to improve nutrient utilization in mixed feeds.
Biggest single labor saver for poultrymen is water piped to all buildings and to the range. Use automatic floats at drinking fountains to control water flow. Sketch shows an automatic waterer made of an oil drum mounted on skids suitable for use on range. Pigs can be castrated any time after they are a week old. They do not suffer as much setback when young as at 50 pounds or heavier.
The page contrasts early machine-made clay pipes with current types. The upper photo shows an early pipe amid a discussion of improving drainage for American farmers. The lower photo presents the present clay pipe and its touted drainage efficiency.
The disease has reached 40 states, hitting broiler producers hard. Large vaccination trials are underway but results are unclear. Until preventive methods are found, sanitation and daily culling and disposal of all sick birds are the best current measures.
In a 16 year study Northwestern University researchers led by Dr Oliver J Lee report 44076 faint red stars or faded suns. They covered 54 percent of the northern sky using a prismatic camera and Dearborn telescope to measure brightness across 317 sky areas plus a second plate series.
The Veterans Administration reports that veterans and their families make up about 32 percent of the nation as of January 1, 1947, with 46 million people. Projections show growth to 62.3 million or 43 percent by 1952 and about 62.5 million or 41 percent by 1957, assuming no new wars.
Washington reports most government girls displaced by federal budget cuts prefer to stay. At Arlington Farms and in navy and war departments personnel advisers note they can cover several weeks of job hunting. Some already find private sector work while others await recall at new fiscal year start.
Marie Brady sues 84 year old farmer Neustadt for 25000 breach of promise claiming he proposed while ill recovering from pneumonia and promised marriage to her who has seven children.
Madison Wisconsin detectives report failure in the search for Georgia Jean Weckler a Fort Atkinson girl missing since early May. A grave near Okee in Columbia County was investigated and found to hold only a dead dog.
A brief classified notice advertises decorative doilies in pineapple patterns for sale. The snippet provides no name or address details.
An old woman shows Balzac a boy’s copybook asking for his view of the child’s future. Balzac condemns the handwriting and predicts failure, only to learn the book was Balzac’s own youth copybook. He retires in evident embarrassment.
Worn out cords pose danger. replace them if repair is impossible. Use a tray to transport dishes from dining room to kitchen to save steps. Fold stamps and place waxed paper dividers between gummed surfaces to prevent sticking.
Sprinkle cornmeal on rugs to absorb dirt then sweep. Create belts in multiple colors to match dresses by layering stiffening between ribbon and sewing with a small stitch machine.
An electric motor on a stand is noisy and vibrations travel to nearby rooms. A sound deadening cushion made of rubber or felt cures the problem. Simple four or five rubber washers under the base will dampen the vibrations.
Home remodels should place curtains doors and wooden cabinets away from the range to reduce fire risk. It recommends designing layouts that keep heat sources screened and clear paths to exits for safety.
Brief home guide describing flash heat use to preserve eggs. Dip eggs in boiling water for five seconds, cool in air, then store in cartons in a cool moist place.
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