Simple Rules To Keep Pests From The Kitchen
Dr. A E B Michelbacher, entomologist at the University of California, offers eight simple rules to prevent kitchen infestations. Key points include keeping storage dry, avoiding leftovers, maintaining cleanliness, separating old and new materials, storing uninfested foods in clean containers, constructing tight easy to clean storage, avoiding damaged packaging, and using tight lids for bulk materials. If infestation occurs, destroy or sterilize by heating to 120 degrees Fahrenheit for two hours, or dip infested dried fruit in boiling water for one minute. sprays may help severe cases, with pyrethrum offering contact kill and DDT chlordane toxaphene providing residual action not suitable for food areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EB. Michelbacher
University of California
Use of Hose Suggested For Outside Window Wash
Miss Catherine Sullivan of the University of Illinois recommends spraying exterior windows with a hose to speed cleaning while avoiding full force. Finish with a rubber squeegee and polish with tissue or a lintless cloth. For oily film, warm water with ammonia is advised, then wipe with a chamois or sponge. Finish with newspaper for dust removal, dry or moist as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Sullivan
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Franklin Income Streams After Retirement and Public Service
Benjamin Franklin earned about 500 pounds annually for 18 years from his Hall partnership after retirement. He held Philadelphia postmaster duties, invested savings, and received 300 pounds as deputy postmaster general for America. Later, as deputy ended, he served as colonial agent for several states. In 1775 he became postmaster general at 1,000 pounds yearly, then France service brought 500 pounds plus expenses, rising to 2,500 pounds when promoted to minister.
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Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Hall
Philadelphia
America
Tem
England
United States
France
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Heat proofing plastics via chemical surgery
Dr Herman F Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn reports a new technique to stiffen molecular backbones in plastics like polystyrene and polyethylene. The process makes common plastics reach glass like hardness, resisting deformation up to 400 degrees while ordinary plastics soften near 100 degrees. This advance promises many practical applications across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman F. Mark
Polytechnic Institute of ‘Brooklyn
American Chemical Society
Mark
Bird Bath and Dust Box Care for Birds
A bird bath should be open and away from shrubbery to deter predators. It can be ground or raised with sloping sides and water no deeper than three inches. Include a dust box at least 24 inches square and no more than three inches deep for parasites. Change bath water daily and dust weekly.
Safety measures for children keep inflammable fluids in red cans high
A safety notice advises storing inflammable cleaning fluids out of reach by placing them in red cans on a high shelf to prevent access by children.
Dalton Christmas notes and social mix in Dalton column
Dalton column compiles holiday guest lists and family visits across the area. Numerous names from Delta Utah to Denver and Greeley appear visiting relatives, with church services, hospital notes, and local clubs detailing Christmas events and upcoming meetings.
Bins for Soybeans Built Like Wheat and Corn Storage
Bins for soybeans must withstand similar weights and pressures as those used for wheat or shelled corn, indicating comparable structural strength and design requirements.
Local Folks Visit, Move, and Travel Around the Area
A digest of social visits and travels shows Mr. and Mrs. A J Copley of Arriba and Mr. and Mrs B E Copley of Flagler guests at Gus Hellbush's home. Journeys include G Roy Creighton and M D Armstrong to Keystone for business and pleasure, and Mrs C P Chambers and Mrs Dale Chambers visiting Sterling. Other notes mention families visiting Denver, Colorado Springs, Julesburg, and Sc tools of local commerce and residence expansions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Bayne
Delta
Utah
Harry Jones
Irrigan
Oregon
Elmer Graff
Stanley Brestel
Clarence Mellberg
Denver
Pat Clark
Russell Mellberg
O. G. Johnson
Fleming, Colo
Richard van Dyke
Dicky Lee
Greeley
Colo
Candy
Grand Island
Edwin Heizers
Sidney
Ralph Harrisons
Scottsbluff
J. J. Heizer
Mildred
Johnnie
Letha Bowman
San Diego
Calif
Jack Devier
DeViere
R. R. Reinmuth
Bridgeport
Ernie Heine
Bayard
Floyd Reimmuth
Dalton
Savannah
Heine
Harvey L. Hinman and
Missouri
Harry Scott
Lou Dirks
Big Springs
Debo Sachs
Union Seminary
New York City
Fullerton High School
Wm. Sachs
Dale Herboldsheimer
Cecelia Sue
Monte
Kermit Nelson
Gwen
Potter
Myron J. Duncan
Anita
Wood River
H. L. Heizer
John J. Heizer
Marsha
E. E. Osborn
Oakley
Charles Hancock
Kenneth Morgan
Clif Osborn
Susan
Lee Raverts
Irvin Campbell
Rosalind
Roy Gish
Otho Campbell
Lyle Gish
al Zorn
Nellie Cox
John Zorn
John Ewing
Joe Antoncio
C. J. Carley
Gordon Carley
Gordie Lee
Joe
Suzie
Lloyd Raverts
Jennett
Helen
Marian
Francis
Joan
Robert
Goodland
Kansas
W. S. Woolsey
Broadwater
Earl Munshaw
Munshaw
Lansing
Torrington
Wyo
Maxine Buck
Lenore Keenan
Martin Cape
Leola McNurlin
Gurley
Wilma Eckert
John van Anne
Evelyn Fiegenschuh
Mildred Elinquist
Margaret Freudenberg
Jon Ott
Wm. Pittman
Jo Rita Marrin
Dorothy Penney
Alliance
Lillian Engstrom
Dix
Marjorie Gillespie
Andrew Jensen
Darrell Bancroft
Harold Fiegenschuh
Kenny Lee Barr
Marvin McNurlin
Daniel Leo
Lanny Ray
Lawrence Marrin
John Thomas
A. J. Copley
Arriba
BE. M. Copley
Flagler
Gus Hellbush
Hellbush
G. Roy Creighton
M. D. Armstrong
Keystone
Sterling
McGirvin
James Westfall
Park View
E. J. Leonard
Superior
J. Gibbs
Carbondale
John Siedel
R. E. Witham
Gardner
Colorado Springs
J. W. Hill
Alexandria
Wolle Williams
F. R. Browne
Thayer Drug Store
Louis H. Kaub
J. B. Copley
Kearney
Chappell
Colorado
G. van Gorder
Arthur Closman
van Gorder
Corbett
J. R. C. Carter
Harry Zick
Zick
George Moore
Young Philo Farnsworth Builds First Television Tube
Youthful inventor Philo T. Farnsworth devised and patented his television dissecter tube at age 21. His young wife helped draft the initial blueprints as they built the transmitter and receiver in their Los Angeles apartment.
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Philo T. Farnsworth
Los Angeles
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Dalton News
Dalton and Vicinity
Harvey Heizer
THE
Telegraph
Charles Munshaw
Bill Ravert
Chadron
Woolsey
Kenneth Larsons
Joe Ross
Baby
Ethel Myers
Harold Worth
Raymond Graff
Virginia Duncan
Fritz Worth
Sonny Worth
George Worth
Boulder
Bryan Wells
Elvin Martin
Ainsworth
Fred Rathman Jr
Hank Arnold
Wayside
Nebr
Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall
Edward Foy
Margaret Ann Foy
Hugh Foy
Francine Kivett
Joan Jennett
Delno Sachs
Dalton Lutheran Church
Germany
la Della Fastenau
Dennis Cortney
Creigton
Omaha
John B. Cortney
Bob Siefer
John Siefer
Candy van Dyke
Fred Siefer
Elmer Westerhoff
Alvin Schwalm
Roca
Schwalm
Don Daly
Geo. Hinman
Garden Club
Baumunk
Saum
Herman Mintken
Ben Cruise
Glenn
Henry Henke
Raymond Henke
Joe Henke
Emily Sowards
Mike Huff
Virginia Sowards
Rita Henke
Gene Bennett
Lloyd Henke
Nebraska University
Rabe
Frandsen
Lyle Rabe
S. E
Coca
IGA Brand
IGA
Ellis
Swift
del Monte
Marlere
Mabasching
Bot
Sauerkraut
Betty Lou
Windsor
Mott’s Pure Sweet
del Monte Tomato
CARNE
TS Ee
Texas
James Worden
Julesburg
Maggie Snyder Fischer
Harry Witters
George Schrear
Burrows
Dr. Stewitts
Dr. Beebe
M. O. Sager
Knox
Bavard
B. A. Jones
Ed Bowser Ranch
Greenlee & Benson
A. G. Chapin
New York
E. A. Jones
Tiskilwa
Ill
Mr. Jones
G. H. Jewett
Fort Niobrara
A. J. Borie
O'Fallons
E. A. Boots
Ona Wright
F. L. Smith
Kahoe
Mr. Smith
Midwest Electrical Construction Co
Howard W. Stentz
Maple St
Sidney, Nebr
City and Rea
Andrew Transfer
Over Iito
Bee-Line Motor Freight
Ogallala Truck Lines
Andrew van & Storage
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