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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1954
Page
9
Porosity matters more than color for garden soil. Start gardening when soil thaws and dries enough to work. add decayed organic matter to improve structure. Avoid mixing sand with clay. if needed, mix limestone with clay to improve moisture retention and drainage without sacrificing air flow. Use crushed amendments judiciously.
Washington reports scientists have created mala thion a new poison bait for houseflies. Used in a dry sugar bait it proves effective and can be bought from insecticide dealers. The article also discusses soil conditioning tips including spading to improve moisture retention and nutrient storage, with step by step guidance for small garden work.
The American Association of Nurserymen reports a 50 percent rise in home planting over five years with expectations of a new U S record in 1554 as millions of new and existing homeowners beautify properties with trees and shrubs. Growth stems from housing booms, a large army of gardeners, demand for privacy, outdoor living rooms, and landscaping education boosting land value and resale value by 10 to 15 percent. Proper planting care notes excess root exposure as a death risk. keep roots moist if not planted immediately by wrapping in moisture absorbing material or temporarily planting and watering.
A compact guide from the American Association of Nurserymen outlines diverse hedge materials. It covers evergreen and deciduous options, suitability to soils, and regional hardy varieties for cold winds, summers, and seasonally colored or flowering screens.
Ivy enhances the beauty of brick and masonry yet can trap moisture. A clear waterproofing compound or two coats of spar varnish protect walls before ivy covers them. Application after ivy is in place is possible but awkward. If ivy is detached briefly, tuck leather strips across vines when restung.
The Agriculture Department announced fee increases for grading and inspection of eggs poultry and domestic rabbits starting April 1. The hourly charge will rise to four dollars from the previous three dollars and five cents.
Mrs Miriam Knox Dent editor of the Waynesburg Republican dictated most of the weekly paper from her hospital bed while her husband James Dent rigged a telephone to the imotype machine. He laid out the copy on the Ino type keyboard so the paper could be published on time.
Washington officials announced a plan to divert government potato surpluses into relief for areas with acute unemployment. Under the program producers or processors would be paid 35 cents per hundredweight for potatoes moved into starch and flour, with additional purchases and promotional efforts to boost sales.
URBANA Ill. Xi An Minois scientist warns spring wet weather will bring new cases of foot rot in cattle and sheep. Dr R D Hatch of University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine advises providing ample bedding in livestock sheds and keeping barnyards drained and free of debris that can cut hooves.
Waterbury housing officials report trouble filling a new 100 apartment low rent project as only 650 families in a city of 100 000 meet the eligibility income limits.
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