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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
2
The Yankees eye another American League pennant with a late season surge. Despite slumps and a team batting average under .250, they trust rebuilding form and rely on pitching, infield strength, and a strong finish to topple Cleveland and rival Boston or Detroit.
JACK REDMOND, a famed trick golfer, built a 16 year career by dazzling crowds with shots that defy conventional play. He learned the trade after WWI when an officer challenged him to a round, shooting 81 and turning pro eight months later.
University of Illinois guidance outlines pasture rejuvenation through summer plowing and reseeding in late summer, plus lime application, fertilization, light manure incorporation, and contour farming. Emphasizes four of five practices for conserving soil and water in 1940.
A. L. Anderson of Iowa State College cites 18 swine feeding demonstrations showing pasture quality affects pig gains. Pigs on poor bluegrass pastures averaged 0.76 pounds daily gain, while those on alfalfa red clover and rape pastures gained 1.36 pounds daily.
Engineers of the U S department of agriculture outline fencing solutions for contour farming and high speed highways. They describe a bending fence that stays straight under tight wire tension for hilly terrain and warn straight fencing wastes land. They advise gate placement away from field edges and level-ground entrances for clear road visibility.
Cows may drink up to 25 times daily and horses benefit from free salt access. Expeller soybean oil meal contains 4 to 5.5 percent oil while solvent processed meal contains about 6 percent oil.
Dr. James W. Barton discusses summer eating, noting fruits and vegetables are abundant but calories matter. He cautions against overreliance on salads and fruit alone and offers menus showing balanced daily intakes with meat or eggs. Also included is guidance on removing eye irritants and using tears to flush debris.
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