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Newspaper
The Diller Record
Location
Diller, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1947
Page
7
Joey, longtime village worker known as Keeper of the Cannon, received cheers as the brass polishing job drew compliments from the mayor during a square celebration. He told his wife he has worked on the cannon for over 40 years and joked about starting his own business with a purchase.
The column reports progress of G I home loans reaching nearly 971000 registrations by November 1 with average new home price about 8200 and used homes around 6675. It notes banks increasing VA loan activity and details about waivers for disabled veterans, and introduces new artificial arms like Northrup Fitch and Hosmer models with a VA leaflet available.
An article describes the rise of automatic grain mixers on modern farms. Corn is blown into a bin, ground, and automatically returned to the mixer where supplements are added. Ground grain then flows to a feed cart. Manual work is limited to dumping supplement bags.
Tests at the University of Illinois Elizabethtown field since 1918 show manure lime and phosphate raised organic matter to 16 tons per acre, improving water absorption and reducing runoff versus 5 tons per acre on untreated plots. Rotations with legume crops and practices like contour farming and terraces further protect soil on slopes.
The article explains making a padded sleeve board by wrapping a kitchen rolling pin with clean towels to create a firm surface for ironing sleeves. It advises against washing vacuum cleaner bags to preserve dustproof finishes and suggests brushing. It also covers taping technique on a spool edge and turning a broom to wear bristles evenly. It mentions using vaseline on umbrella hinges to prevent rust.
When the crust is burnt use a small grater to rub lightly over the surface. The burnt layer comes away easily and the bread remains usable with little effort.
An old booklet advertises guidance on raising and training dogs, praising the German Shepherd as a versatile herding and watch dog. It invites readers to send 2 cents for a booklet titled How to Raise and Train Your Working Dogs, with the New York address for fulfillment.
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