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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1950
Page
4
A New York museum report details a Central Andean mummy buried 3,000 years ago. Curator Bird notes the unspun white cotton garments remain intact with high tensile strength, though fabric near moist areas shows rot. The mummy is linked to a high priest, with the burial scene dating back to early civilization wear.
A National Safety Education survey, based on 4,693 high schools in 46 states and DC, finds homemakers value bed aesthetics and quality bedding for restful sleep. It notes beds must be clean and well made, despite time spent, to protect reputations and family well being.
The text references Theodore Roosevelt as the 26th US president and his role in spawning early conservation efforts. It notes his focus on national resources and the movement to protect rivers and forests, emphasizing the preservation of natural habitats and wildlife.
Report describes a safety incident involving 38 children from a Washington university program. Most were hospitalized after choking on food while en route or during a trip to St Louis. Bailey Webb and Dorie Wooltey of the university medical school treated patients. several cases required surgery for throat narrowing.
University of California associate professor J R A Stirton presents a study tracing the modern horse's teeth and build to ancient diets over 35 million years. Parahippus, the early horse, was deer sized with side toes and small crowned teeth, evolving as plains grasses changed from soft to coarse, dry varieties. The shift in habitat and diet drove dental and jaw expansion, shaping the horse's current head and teeth.
The plan to transfer Guam from naval to civilian control by July 1, 1950 marks a second major postwar shift for the Marianas island. Since World War II end, Guam has evolved from a quiet tropical island to a strategic base with two air fields, Port Apra harbor, extensive ship mooring, submarine pens, dry docks, a protective breakwater, and improved four lane roads, positioning it as a vital supply base for American forces in Okinawa and Japan.
Benjamin Franklin helped shape Philadelphia with paved streets better lighting and steel cleaning He organized the first fire company reformed the police established the first library academy and helped found the first hospital His civic work focused on fire protection and urban welfare Franklin recalled Boston volunteer fire companies and published a cautionary letter on preventing fires in his Gazette
Homemakers turn to variety meats to stretch meat dollars as they cost less than muscle meats. For roasts and bone in cuts, plan about one half pound per adult and four to six ounces per child, adjusted by age. Boned roasts and common cuts may require about half that amount.
A fragment outlines pressing winter weight woolens using a woolen cloth and a wet cotton layer. It describes sewing a 15 by 24 inch cotton piece, removing dressing, laying wool on the fabric, and using steam to lift the garment’s top.
A six member Geological Survey party and Ralph Splecki of the Smithsonian mapped the Kukpowruk and Kokolik rivers in Alaska, uncovering 192 sites with ancient stone stations and villages. Artifacts ranged from early to enigmatic nodules, with Folsom points dating back at least 10,000 years, suggesting ancient migrations via a postulated ice free corridor. The expedition lasted over three months, with travel by collapsible boats down the rivers.
Scientists at General Electric propose a new world calendar to fix date reckoning. Each quarter has 13 weeks, three months with 31 days starting on Sunday, others 30 days, totaling 364 days plus a Worldsday between Saturday Dec 31 and Sunday Jan 1. A congressional bill aims to start Worldsday Dec 31 1950, shifting Year 2051 start to Sunday Jan 4.
Berkeley researchers test a new chemical, dinitra capryl phenyl cratanate, in arathane, for powdery mildew on beans and apples. Dr. G E Yarwood reports it ten times as effective as flame sulphur, with no human or plant injury at tested dosages.
An old copper kettle can be retinned but the practice wanes as modern stainless steel and aluminum cookware dominate. Peddlers once dipped pans in molten tin to coat many pieces at once, a scale impractical for a single pan and costly copper tinning has largely disappeared from today’s kitchen tools.
Food scientists from the U S department of agriculture offer methods to store and reuse leftover eggs. Keep yolks in water, refrigerate whites or yolks in a sealed container, and avoid long storage. Use leftovers by adding extra white or yolk to scrambled eggs custard sauces and various preparations.
Iowa consumers will see new USDA labels on dressed and ready-to-cook poultry under the revised grading and inspection program in effect since January 1, 1950. Three labels identify quality, wholesomeness, or both, with a shield indicating grade and plant, a circle for wholesomeness, and an inspection circle showing no grade.
Petition filed with Kossuth County Auditor seeks establishment of a gravel surfacing district for sections 14 and 15 in township 99 range 27. Public hearing before the Board of Supervisors in Algona on June 26, 1950, at 2 p.m. Objections must be in writing and filed by noon.
District for surfacing secondary roads in Assessment District No. 810 proposes surface work on sections of Section 16 98 30 with estimated cost 3476.46 dollars. The county plans to levy assessments on properties listed, with a hearing before the Board of Supervisors in Algona Iowa on June 26 1980 at 2 p.m. Objections require no further notice and the schedule names Mary Paulsen Hans Nielsen Ralph Campbell Julius Bollig Metropolitan Life Ins Co and others.
Assessment District No 785 in Algona Iowa lists the surfacing of secondary roads with specifics at Section 33 Township 37 Range 27 and includes owner parcels and apportioned amounts for Theodore W Trunnelle Anna Marie Christensen C H Christensen Andrew Gollner W S Cosgrave M P Haggard et al. The notice sets a hearing date and requires written objections to be filed with the County Auditor before noon on the hearing day. Dated June 2 1950.
A label combining a grade shield inside an inspection circle certifies wholesomeness after licensed grading and federal veterinary inspection. Officials say the USDA and state grading program is voluntary and not all poultry carries the U S label.
A revised program requires all ready to cook poultry processed in USDA approved plants to meet exacting sanitary conditions. The same standards will apply to all official plants handling dressed poultry beginning January 1 1950.
Clarence Blomgren sold his auto and implement business in Gowrie after completing 34 years of operation there. He recently closed the sale and plans to retire from the enterprise that served the community for decades.
Auditor in Kossuth County schedules a hearing on June 26, 14950 at 2 p.m. to consider establishing a secondary road assessment district. The notice lists parcels in section 15 97 27 and names multiple property owners including H Max Cochran and Elida Brandt with proposed assessments and subdivison details.
Notice of establishment and assessment of a near secondary road district at a starting point in Section 25 Township 97 Range 27 Buffalo Iowa. Road to be gravel surfaced with an estimated cost of 1590.04 dollars. Names and apportionments list A R McDonald Edward W Eden Frank T Beal with varied parcels and amounts. Dated at Alyuna Iowa June 2 1950.
The county engineer reports assessments for Subdivision 809 in area 3-98-27, listing Sunderman and Sunderman related charges. The notice sets a hearing for June 26 1950 at 2 p.m. with no further notice if objections exist. dated June 2 1950 in Algona Iowa.
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