Ultraviolet light boosts hen egg production in Beltsville study
Five year tests at the Beltsville agricultural research center show hens exposed to ultraviolet light lay 10 to 19 percent more eggs. The discovery arose from using short invisible rays to kill bacteria. Scientists say bacteria levels and vitamin D content do not explain the boost and the exact light properties remain unidentified.
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Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
New Rabbit Repellant Proves Highly Effective
A new rabbit repellent shows strong effectiveness against cottontails nibbling on beans lettuce radishes collard greens carrots corn and flowers. Dusting or spraying with water mixes allows application on young plants and blooms. Tests show treated lettuce patches remain untouched while untreated ones suffer heavy damage. Researchers note rabbits favor other foods over carrots.
Home Made Ladder Improvised farm tool for general use
A simple straight pole six or seven inches in diameter forms a light ladder. A wire ring eight feet from the end guides the split halves, with holes and notches for rungs. After inserting the bottom rung, twist a wire beneath it to secure. This craft yields a sturdy, versatile ladder for tasks from fruit trees to repairing lines.
Consumption of Canned Milk Increases in U S
A recent survey shows annual U S consumption of evaporated and condensed milk averages about 20 pounds per person. Heat treatment during sterilization makes evaporated milk easier to digest, aiding its suitability as baby food. Tea and coffee use also drives sales in the United States.
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United States
Soldiers Work Miracle For Small Blind Boy
CHORRERA Panama Members of the 504th field artillery battalion in Panama funded and supervised a complete home for Coco Ramos a blind four year old from a bush family. They cleared land built a modern house furnished it with beds and silverware and secured meals and ongoing support from army members and Panama officials. The Ramos family now enjoys a stable home and regular aid totaling a pledge of 30 to 40 dollars monthly.
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Chorrera
Panama
504Th Field Artillery
Coco Ramos
Coco
504Th Field Artillery Battalion
504Th
Ramos
804Th
University digs reveal 800 year old corn in Illinois
Champaign Illinois archaeologists report uncovering corn over 800 years old at an ancient Hopewell village site. The kernels, blackened by time, measure about the size of today's popcorn and are the oldest such find in the region, mixed with pottery shards and spear points.
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Champaign
University of Illineis
John C. McGregor
Hopewell
Tminais
Midwest
Four-Year-Old Boy Saves Father Stricken In Bath
In Atlanta, Alton Lyon, age four, saved his father J. T. Lyon by pulling the bathtub plug as the father suffered another heart attack. The boy recalled learning from his mother to watch his daddy and let water out when it gets deep. The father had survived three prior heart attacks.
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Atlanta
Alton Lyon
J. T. Lyon
Mommy
Mother Tells Why There's Never Dull Moment at Home
LaPorte Indiana tale recalls a chaotic four weeks at a mother's house as Sally scares a dog into losing a tooth while Bobby returns in rumpled pants claiming theft. Dottie breaks a sun parlor window, Sue injures her foot on glass, and the baby contracts chicken pox as the husband’s boss and wife drop by unannounced.
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Laporte
Ind
Sally
Bobby
Dottie
Sue
Portland News Recap of Local Visits and Bills
Harley Boeckholt took home their baby Saturday from Park hospital Mason City. Various locals, including the Bartlett, Zwiefel, Moore, Phelps, Larsen, and Stewart families, hosted visits and dinner guests over the weekend. A Tuesday club gathering occurred at the Stewart home. The meeting approved paying numerous bills from General, Water, and Vehicle funds, totaling 826.09, with the treasurer’s report accepted and adjournment authorized.
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Harley Boeckholt
the Park Hospital
Mason City
Bobby Carroll
Merlyn Bartlett
M. E. Larsen
Velma
Lewis Larsen
Glen Larsen
Vernon Larsen
Harvey Graham
Fairmont
Ward
Taft
W. J. Stewart
Stewart Home
Probate of Roy Budlong will heard March 19 1951
Notice in Kossuth County Iowa district court announces probate of Roy Budlong last will and codicil dated 1947 1949 with hearing set March 19 1951 at 10 a m at Algona courthouse. Alma Pearson clerk and Linnen Lynch attorneys listed. Also includes horticulture tip and coin edge remark.
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District Court
Roy Budlong
Algona
Iowa
Alma Pearson
Linnen & Lynch
Town Council Proceedings March 5 1951
The Town Council met Monday evening March 5 at Ricklefs office with Mayor Clark Clerk Reaser Treasurer Cooper and Councilm en Schutter Callies Ricklefs and Davis present. After reading the minutes a motion to accept them carried with all ayes. Bills were presented by the clerk and a motion to approve was made.
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Schutter
Davis
Callies
Rickless
Donald Mitchell
W. H. Stott
Loviais Ceecceeseeseee Certs
Florence K. Reaser
WABCS
Rena
CECH
Dentvecadasseeg
Henry Beenken Jr
Ital c
Frank D. Fisher
Zop Oil Co
ANG Alcohol
Ricklefs
Clark
Reaser
Cooper
Intermill
Main Street
V.F.W
Town Council Sets School Stop Signs and Flasher Receipt
The February 10 1952 Town Council meeting in Titonka details orders to place school stop signs at both ends of the street in front of the school and to accept a Lions Club donated flasher light at the old Methodist church corner. The council also authorized a beer permit for Paul W Thacker and approved paying bills, with W H Stott earning 165.00, Otto DeWall 3.00, E J Hatten 21.00, Earl Stott 16.05, Titonka Topic 29.31, and Interstate Power Co. 352.738 total. The treasurer was authorized to present the report, and the VFW light gift was accepted with maintenance responsibility.
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Tntermill
Schutter
Davis
Rickless
Callles
Intermill
Lions
Rickles
Callies
Paul W. Thacker
W. H. Stott
Florence K. Reaser
Otto DeWall
E. J. Hatten
Ceeecesseeuses
Ceasseeen
Earl Stott
Titonka
Interstate Power Co
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Paul Krueger
Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation
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Hamilton Hatcheries
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Farrow
Lloyd Bartlett
Ames
H. J. Orthel
J. D. Tractor
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J. D
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Fannie Keil
Halfton Chevro- Tet Pick Up
Britt
M. J. Howlett & Son
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Irvin Rippentrop
Winona Monument Co
Winona
Minn
EGR
E. J. Sonnenberg
Armstrong Piano Co
Arcade Bldg
Spencer, Ia
Woden Cooperative Switchboard Company
Richard van Hoorn
Cooperative Switchboard Co
Buffalo Center
Price Rollerdrome
AL Menke and His
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Ilinois
Bath
Portland News
Arthur Bartlett
Des Moines
Barl Zwiefel
Lowell Plumb
Burt
Clair Moore
Dolliver
Phelps
State of
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Ed Cott
Iowa State College
Council Proceedings
J. E. Ukena
Lakota, Iowa
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Pierre Sartor, M. D
E. J. Gallup
Chiropractor _ Phome
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H. J. Torgersen
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Tidnka, Ia
W. L. Tindall
Osteopathic
James E. Bill
Tyke Electric
L. A. Winkel
Hutchison
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H. W. Mller
Dr. Sawyer
L. L. Snyder
Tigges
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Louie H. Helm
Donald Wubben
Von's Shoe Shop Sales
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Towa Farm Mutual Insurance Cos
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