Oil Leases in 1948 Boost Land Office Revenues
Salt Lake City district land office reports 1948 oil and gas lease activity nearly doubled 1947 receipts totaling 1 583 690 dollars for all receipts including leases issued new applications and mineral royalties. E E House manager notes oil discoveries spurred the surge in applications and collections.
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Utah
District Land Office
Salt Lake City
Bureau of Land Management
E. E. House
Renowned cougar hunter Jason Lucas on the lone craft
The article profiles Jason Lucas, famed angling authority turned professional cougar hunter, describing the solitary, harsh life in northern Arizona. It presents his views on lion behavior, hunting ethics, and his belief that the mountain lion has no redeeming qualities beyond providing sport for men and dogs.
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Jason Lucas
Arizona
Lucas
Egg production expectations for high quality hens
A high quality hen can lay about 200 eggs a year and require under five pounds of feed per dozen eggs if fed adequately. Other birds not bred for high production may lay under 150 eggs annually and require eight pounds of feed or more per dozen eggs.
Meat consumption forecast for 1949 by industry official
John Fy Krey of the American Meat Institute projects per capita meat intake in 1949 at about 143 pounds, with beef dipping and pork rising after last year’s corn crop. He notes lard use is down and beef production lags two to three years, while total meat consumption remains above prewar 1938-41 levels.
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John Fy Krey
The
American Meat Institute
Krey Packing Co
St. Louis
Treat Packing
Krey
Meat Production and Livestock Outlook in 1948
A Vernal Express summary notes meat production in 1948 totaled about 214 billion pounds, with cash farm income from meat animals under 814 billion dollars. It discusses higher wages in meat packing, civilian employment around 40 million, and income up to 190.5 billion dollars, alongside expectations for 1949 demand and the need for more breeding stock, improved packing facilities, and ongoing research.
Visitors to England Register Rules For Foreign Guests
Foreign visitors over 16 staying in Britain beyond two months must register with the police. Those admitted for two months or less usually need not register, only entries of nationality in the hotel register. If passport orders registration on landing, report immediately to the district police where you intend to reside.
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England
Britain
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