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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1947
Page
4
Weslaco news notes oil spraying could boost vegetable farming and reduce pests. W S H Friend of a government experimental station calls the idea revolutionary, citing past pipeline leaks that contaminated fields and the potential benefits for crop yields.
Farmers collected notes on using kerosene and petroleum oils to improve soil, deter weeds, and boost carrot growth. One spray reportedly costs $8.40 to $12 per acre, with one application often enough and two sometimes needed. hand weeding runs $10 to $50 per acre.
National Foot Health Council chair Joseph Lelyveld outlines simple steps to prevent foot defects in children. Sit and walk straight with toes forward, walk lightly, keep heels aligned, ensure correct footwear and always wear stockings, involve the child when buying shoes, choose soft leather toes and flexible soles with firm heel counters, ensure comfortable new shoes and recheck the child’s feet regularly.
Instructional notes emphasize proper footwear habits for growing children and foot care to prevent infections. Mentions dancing bicycling and strengthening exercises, warnings about growing pains, and consulting a physician for potential scoliosis or rheumatic fever. Concludes with a brief Cartersville, Georgia note about a manganese source discovery.
Southeastern counties explore hardy peach varieties and mineral potential led by university researchers and landowners. A Russian grafted strain yields up to a bushel per tree, amid claims of a mineral empire and untapped resources.
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