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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1936
Page
4
The article explains tularemia or rabbit fever, known in Japan and California since 1911 among ground squirrels, rats, and wild rabbits. It spreads via bites from infected animals or ticks and fleas, and can infect humans who handle diseased rabbits or touch eyes, nose, or lips with contaminated hands.
The article details rat bite fever with gland swelling, fever spiking to 104 F, and repeated flare ups over months. It notes pain, prostration, and purplish spots, with misdiagnosis as septic infection and poor response to vaccines, mentioning a about ten percent death rate in Japan.
The article explains how cooking destroys a poison found in rabbits and advises caution when handling wild rabbits. It notes that fresh organs contain poison, but well cooked flesh poses little danger. sick domestic rabbits should be destroyed and gloves worn when butchering. Treatments include Salvarsan injections, goat serum, recovered patient blood, and X ray therapy for relief.
A separate decline note should be mailed. Use a simple, harmless excuse if honesty feels blunt. Do not add congratulatory phrasing on the gift card. simply include a personal card or your name.
A mother navigates how to handle her twelve year old daughter Lillian who matures early. She weighs granting thirteen to fourteen year old privileges while keeping safety first. The piece offers tactful boundaries for dating and older party settings.
The profile portrays Harry Bridges a fearless Australian born longshoreman of thirty five who led the International Longshoremen's Union in 1933 and stirred the city with a maritime strike. It notes his past as a Melbourne clerk his ukulele hobby and his contentious citizenship history as shipowners eyed him warily.
Official figures show 67,073 police investigations and 42,376 arrests from January to June, in a country of about 1.8 million. One sixteenth of subjects were under inquiry and one 160th of the population was arrested in the first half of the year.
Michigan State College reports early coloring and selective thinning cut drop in McIntosh apples on lighter soils. A sod mulch speeds coloring on heavy soils and thinning at East Lansing further reduces losses. Other notes cover pullet housing timing, chimney safety to prevent farm fires, and concrete silo wall repairs.
A large Indiana farm owner known for gumption operates a 10 000 capacity incubator and 400 turkeys, with 1012 colony brooders and a new 16 by 20 foot long brood house. Poults are shaded by north sun porches and broilers head to market in 12 to 12 weeks after cleaning brooder houses in November and December. Ohio Experiment Station finds weekly potato sprays in August and September can boost yield by up to 100 bushels per acre if stands and seedbeds are fertile.
Progress of the National Grange shows 286 new subordinate Granges in 34 states, led by Texas with 43. Ohio ranks third with 23 new units. Oregon 28 and California and Colorado 19 each. New states include Montana Wyoming and Nevada. Juvenile Grange added 133 units. New York led youth with 29, Ohio 24, Washington 15, Pennsylvania 13.
In view of heavy losses from the drought the 1937 Ohio agricultural conservation program should aim to regain lost ground and improve cropping systems farmers have followed in the past. The study emphasizes conserving crops and adjusting practices to recover.
Elmer F. Kruse announces Ohio plans to revise the 1937 soil conservation program after drought damage to meadows and seedings. Community meetings across Ohio invite farmer input to shape cropping changes and restore soil fertility through local, state, and national cooperation.
In Columbus Ohio Victor H Ries Ohio State University fern specialist says gardening continues indoors as frost arrives Ferns suit indoor growth but need light not darkness The Boston fern remains a top choice with dwarf varieties like Teddy Junior suitable for small spaces The McCaw Boston fern is another option for indoor cultivation
Indoor ferns vary in suitability with Boston ferns preferred over Whitman's variety for confined spaces. Holly fern offers glossy leaves and makes a strong house plant. Use a Sandy porous soil of equal parts leaf mold and light sandy loam, plus minor manure or bone meal. Ensure drainage with broken pottery and water regularly but avoid soggy roots.
Extension economist B A Wallace of Ohio State University reports rising farm and city prosperity in Ohio. Banks push longer farm mortgage terms, installment buying grows, and production credit associations show strong loan repayment. Commercial banks increased farm mortgage loans from 6 to 21 percent in three years. Ohio bankers offer one to five year loans. Land banks drop share to 27.2 percent this year. Installment buying in 1936 nears 1929 levels, with stores and autos heavily financed. Farmers paid nearly $2.5 million to credit associations through August 31, 1936.
Columbus Ohio October 2 The fall planting window before ground freeze yields earlier growth next year for many deciduous trees and shrubs says Victor H Ries OSU. He recommends ordering now for immediate planting when ground is ready and notes mock orange varieties deutzia lilac weigela and berry producing shrubs as good fall or spring options.
The Bureau of Agricultural Engineering notes soils vary widely and farmers benefit from multiple plow bottoms. Bottoms differ in shape and size from sod bottom to moldboard stubble bottom, with general purpose bottoms offering versatility. Historical context cites early 19th century efforts in the West and John Lane of Chicago in 1833 as development milestones.
The article notes early plows used moldboards covered by scraps from old saws, likely crosscuts with teeth removed, a practice attributed to John Deere in 1837. As saw supplies dwindled, teeth-less blanks were used, leading to John Lane Jr's 1865 patent for a three-layer moldboard combining steel outer layers and a soft core, a development critics say transformed the steel plow industry and saved Western farmers millions.
Ohio orchard owners report high fruit cleanliness from disease and insect damage after using OSU recommended spray programs. Kendrick and Halfred Farms show 98.5 percent to 98.4 percent blemish free apples, with other Ohio growers listed as high scorers.
Ohio State University floriculture specialist Victor H. Ries notes many beautiful perennials are rarely grown in the state. He cites early blooming daylilies such as Dr. Riegel, Luteola, and Apricot, plus varieties like Sir Michael, Foster, Hyperion, and Ophir. Also highlighted are hardy gloxinia incarvillea, peachleaf bellflower, Montrosa foxglove, and fringed heart, all grown by Ohio nurserymen and suited to sun or partial shade.
Mary Far entertained the Bridge Club at her parents home Mrs P J Far on Thursday evening. Mrs Robert Gerber won first prize. Refreshments followed. The group will meet again in two weeks at Anna Cooleys home.
Helen White returned from a visit in New York. Mr. and Mrs. Plummer Dunkle entertained friends from Cristobal Panama Canal. Kathleen McCreedy of Cleveland spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Dosia Wilson. Richard Kilgore of Elyria was in town Saturday night.
New York gossip notes Jim Barton who lives in Babylon owns Barton Stadium a local athletic field and runs Barton Long Islanders with frequent Sunday games. He also operates kennels breeding dogs and recently opened Jim Burton's Mad Dog Cantina for dining and dancing. The actor has shifted from vaudeville stories to a settled home life with wife Catherine often at his side.
In a chatty column, similarities are drawn between Bill Corum and Morton Downer as both charm audiences in clubs and papers. Bud DeSylva, an enthusiastic football fan and songwriter, travels from coast to city for all star games. Eugenia Walczykowski leads Hunter College English Club.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Breisch entertained a niece from Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs John Shinsky and their son Harry of Florence were Sunday visitors at the Ww J Benson residence.
Aletha Parsons of Kent and William Parsons of Cleveland spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J C Parsons. Mr and Mrs Frank McKay were Saturday visitors in Nor walk. Mr and Mrs Morris Reed and children spent the week end in Lima with relatives. Vivian Currier of Cleveland spent the week end with her mother, Mrs Elizabeth Currier. Rosemary Nilges of Cleveland spent Sunday with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Myron Biggs and children of Lorain were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Bement. Mrs. C. J. Hort and daughter and Laura Hort visited Mrs. George Leimbaugh in Bettlevue. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayes and children of Bay Village were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Johns. Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Bartow and son were Saturday night visitors in Norwalk. Verna Franklin of Norwalk spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin.
A reader notes that fans prefer the mystique of inspiration in writers and resist exposing the sleepless toil and fear behind the craft. The speaker argues that true secrets are kept to preserve respect for artistry and its secrets.
A humorous note on linguistic gaffes and rhetorical twists from Greek term study. It lists examples like Epiphonemia and Hendiases with playful definitions and jokes about speed limits and speedometer focus. It also includes a 1936 copyright line from McNaught Syndicate.
In Barnegat New Jersey a tame 18 month old white tailed deer named Pete begs for cigarettes on a downtown corner. Rescued from a forest fire by Raymond Becket Pete is bottle fed and cared for by the family who provide milk hay and occasional cigarettes as a dessert. Petes eight inch spike horns and calm demeanor attract locals who see him daily in town.
A Waterbury suspect dubbed the bathtub burglar admitted to entering more than 30 homes. He would bathe and shave in most houses before carrying out the robberies, investigators said.
Piles arise from bad blood circulation in hemorrhoidal veins causing weakness. Salves fail. internal medicine cures. Dr S Leonhardt introduced Hemroid after success in his practice and guarantees money back if not satisfied after one bottle. All druggists invite sufferers to try Hemroid.
Farmers may secure financing at 3 percent for short term farm needs with long enough terms to harvest crops or market livestock. The Elyria Production Credit Association serves Huron, Erie, Lorain, Medina, Cuyahoga and Summit counties and has loaned over half a million dollars since 1934. Funds can be used for cattle, sheep, dairy cattle, horses, feed, seed, fertilizer, lime, tile, machinery, repairs, improvements or refinancing current notes.
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