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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
3
A Sioux City study of 5708 hogs shows bruised ham cuts dominate damage, with 902 ham bruises and smaller counts for bellies shoulders and backs. Most injuries arise during driving and sorting, from kicks, canes, or hitting with tools, and from poor loading chutes and protruding nails.
Bobby V Bruegger of Plymouth Wisconsin won the Midwest Barley Improvement association contest for an essay on increasing barley dollars per acre. The 15 year old sophomore received 50 dollars cash, also clinching the Wisconsin state prize of 25 dollars and the Sheboygan county prize of 5 dollars. He works on a 40 acre family farm and has long participated in 4H and is a member of the Future Farmers of America.
Practical Christmas menu tips from Lynn Chambers emphasize soups as main dishes, quick casseroles, and make-ahead meals. Recipes include Corn Chowder and Oxtail Soup, with guidance on using leftovers, desserts, and festive prep. Tips cover flower care, crusts, and labeled cookies for easy holiday entertaining.
Woman’s World offers fashion guidance for holiday dressing stressing tasteful selection over extravagance. It highlights fabrics like wool jersey and velveteen for diverse outfits, advises two dresses for varying entertaining needs, and suggests pairing skirts with tailored blouses to create practical stylish looks.
Velveteen dominates season gowns from full skirts to structured dresses with high collars and bold button treatments. Satin brocade and lace gowns headline party wear with muted satins for mature figures and younger styles featuring plunging necklines and slim bodices. Lounge robes mirror dress trends with coachman styles, large cuffs and broad revers.
Prof. Frank L. Mussehl of the University of Nebraska poultry department says poultry tuberculosis can be eradicated in one year. He urges clean housing and ground, and moving the range yearly. He advises removing or selling old hens by June 1 each year unless they are high grade breeders.
A fashion note urges busy women to pair a basic dress with a streamlined jacket or a short flared topper. The combination is practical for the style conscious young businesswoman and suits the new lighter fabrics.
Apron pattern promotes a kitchen shower gift and wardrobe, featuring a circular skirt with gayful tulips in cross stitch. The ad offers iron transfer embroidery patterns for medium size No. 5798, requiring 20 cents, an address, and a PA number.
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