Rural roads gain federal aid under 1944 highway act
Federal aid plans would bring up to 200000 miles of farm to market roads into the national secondary highway system. About 600 million dollars is available in the second postwar year for this program as roads across rural America are targeted to ease mud and dust and boost farm-to-market transport.
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Ublic Heads
New York
San Francisco
America
Charles Mr. Upham
American Road Build Sociation
Upham
Avestock
Congress
Veterans Affairs loans and benefits Q&A column notes
A wartime veterans answers column details VA loan guarantees through August 1946 totaling 293,031 home farm and business loans under GLBA rules. It cites King as VA loan guarantessare director and Corbitt as new head of insular foreign relations. The piece also answers readers on bonuses for veterans, life policy cash value, and military allotments for dependents with contacts at VA and Navy/WAR departments.
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Veterans’ Administration
Thomas B. King
VA Loan Guarentessare
King
Suiatant
J. Glenn Corbitt
Office of
Insular and Foreign Relations
Department of State
Winconsin
Ae. J
Oakland
Calif
A. Colythres
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Rhode
Veterane
Washington, D. C
Baugainyilla Island
James ML Smith Jr
Rave
Chaplal
Red Cross
Abel Aragmenta
Beith
Beate I
Glen Allen
Ala
Boya
Company E
Attach Infantry
Cank
Regi Trent
Navy
Denver
Cat. A
Navy Department
Washington
GE. C
New Abbany
Miles
Maintain Health of Cattle During Fall Seven Recommendations
Authorities outline seven steps to keep cattle healthy in fall. Key points include selecting good heifer calves for replacements, frequent herd inspections for parasite and disease signs, prompt wound treatment, ensuring clean water supply, vaccinating when prevalent, securing suitable pastures, and providing adequate winter feed. Handle stock carefully during driving to market.
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Foundation For
Ani
Know Your Breed Brahmans Know Your Breed
The Brahman breed, native to India, was imported to America for resilience to cattle fever tick and for forage on poor land and heat tolerance. Initially used for milk and work, not beef, the original stock in the southern states proved unsuitable for beef. Breeding advances created a modern, bulky Brahman that keeps its hump and is suited to warm climates.
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India
America
Seed Corn Tester parma project instructions
Instructions describe making a seed corn tester from muslin cloth with stitched pockets to hold kernels. By folding doubling stitching forming 674 pockets, kernels are pulled from each pocket and tested by soaking in water and drying in a warm room to promote sprouting if fertile.
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Boeing
Farm Ponds Aid to Proper Flood Control Policy
Clemson station authorities discuss using small farm ponds to aid flood control. If one of two large springs can supply all water, the site could be ideal for flood relief. Spillways should be screened to prevent fish passage during high water.
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Clemson
Sterilamp Helps Cut Poultry Chick Mortality
A poultry raiser reports using a ultraviolet steril lamp in the poultry shed to curb airborne infections. Trials show chick mortality dropped when the UV tube was installed, reducing losses and improving batch health.
AskMe 80 Another Quiz Item
The questions ask about a musician named Hamed associated with the March Ring a state tradition about a charter hidden in an old oak tree now called the Charter Oak define oneirocritic and inquire the current average age of Americans and whether walking downstairs counts as strenuous exercise or if a common mechanical device uses the least energy to operate
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Lek
Hamed
Warm Clothing Feature Sparks Seasonal Demand
A fashion note describes a well fitting lumber jacket outfit for winter wear with deep armholes and a snug belt. It highlights a pleated straight skirt in soft grey flannel or plaid patterns and notes an immense demand driving a rush of orders for popular pattern numbers.
Windproof Span Designed After Wind Tunnel Tests
A new Tacoma Narrows Bridge will replace the one destroyed by wind. The span uses wind tunnel tested design with shock absorbers and sails to withstand winds nearly three times the force that toppled the previous bridge.
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Tacoma
Feigning Death Tactics of Dingo and Opossum
An article explains how dingoes and opossums simulate death when approached or captured. The dingo often endures mauling and skin loss, while the opossum plays dead with open eyes and a hanging tongue to deter capture, highlighting their distinct methods.
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Artlace
Amerea
Collier's
Lea
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