OCR Text |
Show LEHJ FREE PRESS, LEHI. UTAH tielt Prepares Dram &T--- ; For Hopper Attach 1 Bait Offensive Awaits Insert as Federal, Farm Leaders Seek Cleans of Protectina 0Isob WH AT to EAT and WHY - - . Slate enjoy devilish pranks. Remember how we used to their and watch them "spit pull legs grasshoppers, Kids rx jjtch : Innoceni : 1 . . : : ! 6 b' ft 1 N 7 :: ummer. sawdust, black- arsenic and crude ap molasses, ater. Innumerable tons of this de- table diet have been offered the asshoppers since 1930; this year estimated 178,000 tons will be eeded and much of it will be Applied by the federal government. Summer Morning's Pastime. Poison bait is spread in the fields sring late spring or early summer, before the "hoppers get started. Any :oming this month you can drive irough a midwestern farm area Ed watch it being spread from a or truck. Rgon Unlike humans, grasshoppers are articular when they eat and the ait spreaders must be patient. In dinary summer weather the feed- 4 time is from 8 a. m. until noon. !aey figuratively stay in bed if lie temperature is less than 65 moreover. they can't be both- sti with food if it's warmer than of bran, degrees. grasshopper's private life is interesting chapter in the study if entomology. He hatches from an tgg which is buried in the soil by mother the previous autumn. As as 441 eggs are known to many lave been deposited in one tunnel. In contrast to many other injuri ous insects, the grasshopper when Mwly hatched closely resembles his parents except that he lacks wings. Almost immediately upon emerging from the egg he is able to hop about ouite actively, beginning his life of destruction. Forty to sixty days feter he has grown into maturity. During the growth period he sheds tis skin five or six times. Cast-of- f ikins are often mistaken for dead passhoppers and are frequently the fcasis for mistaken reports that rasshopper are "dying by the millThe in . ' ions." crops annually. After this period has elapsed they allegedly return to normalcy and are only a minor crop hazard until the next outbreak occurs. No definite proof of this theory has ever been offered. It has been established, however, that dry, warm weather is favorable for grasshoppers and that the most severe outbreaks occur either during or following periods of drouth. Perhaps most drouth cycles are about seven years long, which would explain the 'hopper tradition. Rains Haven't Helped. But wet weather is unfavorable and great numbers of grasshoppers often die during wet springs from disease. Such is not the case this year, however, when the department of agriculture is planning the most active campaign in its history. The current spring has been wet in the Middle West and great plains area but grasshoppers will be bad anyway. Says the bureau of entomology: "Recent rains over a wide belt in the Middle West and great plains area have much delayed the hatching of grasshoppers and have held those which have hatched in the edges of fields. But the reported mortality because of weather has been low. Not enough have been killed to permit any letting down in the control campaign. The delayed development of the grasshoppers and growth of vegetation have kept grasshoppers out of the crops, but it is too early to indicate that control will not be needed over this er de-iree- s; SI j that when grasshoppers come they remain seven years, destroying routine has been re lated for several years but iarm men have not been idle. hey've discovered the most tiective method of combat- I 'hoppers is poison bait, a This Mrture it 'J I 1 Fight for Existence. not the grasshopper's only enemy. Throughout its brief life the insect is plagued by parasitic two- ffiged flies which deposit maggots on the 'hopper. These maggots the internal portions of the grasshopper's body and soon cause its death. But one of the most imDortant factors in grasshopper control is toe bird. Except for those living Miely on vegetable matter, birds feed on 'hoppers and destroy large numbers of them. The assertion has often been made that grasshoppers we now so abundant because game birds are Iprs numprnns than for Man is de-fo- ur wide area. "The delayed hatch may make it necessary to make several applications of poison bait, rather than one or two, which would be sufficient if all the 'hoppers hatched at about the same time." Widespread outbreaks are expected this year in South Dakota, Montana, Oregon, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The greatest trouble is expected in North and South Dakota, which together will require Total 65,000 tons of hopper bait. requirements this year for the en0 tire nation are expected to be tons; two states will need of it! Extra Generations. The situation is made more acute by an unprecedented happening last Whereas grasshoppers are fall. known to hatch only once a year, last fall an extra generation appeared which ruined considerable fall sown grain and added greatly to the number of eggs which passed the winter in the soil. 178,-00- one-thi- rd Readers of this newspaper are invited to write to C Houston Goudiss, at 6 East 39th Street, New York City, for his scientific Reducing Bulletin, which shows bow to reduce by the safe and san method of counting calories. GRASSHOPPERS A menace to American agriculture that equals dust storms and drouth. Recognizing that successful control measures depend on campaigns are already under way in many states headed by a trained entomologist who generally works with county agents. In turn come township and community leaders, mixing stations crews. County and financing has supported a large part of the campaign. Last year 79,291 tons of poison bait were supplied at an approximate cost to the federal government of $1,104,000. This made possible a harvest, in many sections where without control the crops would have been a complete loss. estimated that State crops worth more than $100,000,000 were saved in the north central and great plains area. But despite these savings, the losses to crops where hoppers were not controlled reached nearly $66,000,000. Such is the picture of America's current agricultural a perennial nuisance that has driven more than one farmer to near insanity. Adding to the discomfort is the fact that these plagues have descended with greatest wrath upon those states which have suffered most harshly from drouth and dust storms during the past eight years. Disaster's Bedfellow. Perhaps it is logical that grasshoppers, dust and drouth should go hand in hand and that one of these pestilences should lead to another. Lack of moisture encourages grassThe 'hoppers, in turn, hoppers. destroy foliage and loosen the earth to be swept about at the mercy of a strong wind. More than one visitor from the industrial East has looked upon this desolation and turned his eyes away, swearing that drouth, dust and 'hoppers will never be conquered. But there's always another year and each spring the 'hopper belt farmer faces life confidently, imbued with an undying faith that his luck must eventually change. So it follows that again this year he thinks it will change. Probably it will, because never since 1929 has the great plains area been so plentifully showered with spring rains. Maybe the rain will kill these grasshoppers; maybe the weather will become freakish and keep them from doing great damage; maybe the poison bait will work better than before. Maybe. At least we'll hope so! well-organiz- bait-spreadi- k, East 3U Street, New York City. RECENT discussion of reducing in these columns MYbrought many letters, indicating that the modern woman is, fortunately, weight conscious. This is an encouraging sign. For it shows that you are alert to the dangers of overweight, which not only destroys beauty but may indirectly contribute to heart disease, kidney disorders and diabetes, iron and copper and interfere which take their greatest toll with the formation ofinthe hemothe blood. or red pigment from among the heavyweights. globin One of the most common and make -- u J 0trJ h C By C. HOUSTON GOUDISS year-after-ye- ar 1 Semi Jbr Tim FmBmOttm Htmuom Oamdia Methods for Losing Weight 'a - Safety Surety Comiortahty Describes the Perils of Unscientific : l i iun, pernaps, dui xoaay tne lowly grasshopper takes in uiDiicai aays mere were locust plagues, but no jr5rserevenge, than the grasshopper menace that has aged America's most verdant crops every summer since 1930s. Preventative measures have met with minor je early Recess: this year the United States department of agriculture ! even worse an of invasion. rjns Hoppers swarm like a horde of angry bees from one field 3 the next, ripping their way through ripening grain and leav- L ;g a path of desolation. They cut away fence posts, destroy jhrubbery and finally splatter their gorged bodies against the ridshield of a passing car. Sometimes they blacken the air U make men fear the millenium has arrived. But when fall comes the grasshoppers disappear and rmers breathe easier, hoping the plague is gone forever. r .A"aen comes winter and with it come entomologists from state I lad federal departments 4 of agriculture. They dig in the esting sou and snake their y 4 ads. Last year s grasshop- - merly. But the worst grasshopper i in outbreaks American history ocmillions jers nave aeposnea curred in the great plains region 50 i' eggs which will hatch to 60 years ago when game birds der favorable conditions were far more plentiful than now. d bring more trouble next For years it has been believed You can Advice About Reducing This Year's Bumper Crop By JOSEPH W. LaBIXE Are You foulton (foudili OfjfieU Aiote -- - Guard Against Unscientific Reducing Methods Some of these letters caused me great concern, however, because they indicate that in spite of my against warning unscientific methods of weight reduction, many women still cling to the idea that there is some magic in the various pills, powders, capsules, soaps, salts and mechanical de vices that are sold at fancy prices and hold out alluring promises of speedy reducing without dieting or exercise. It is bad enough that most of these fail to reduce. For they may delay the day when the victim of overweight will nndertake a sound and scientific program of weight reduction that will effectively take off weight thus improving appearance, benefiting health and increasing the chances of longevity. But what is far more serious is that some of these preparations may endanger health or cause lifelong physical impairment. Drugs Drugging is particularly to be condemned, and no one should attempt to reduce by this method except under the advice and watchful eye of a physician. There are many invalids today who would be happy and healthy if they had not attempted to take some "reducing medicine" without consulting a physician. One preparation that is still bought by foolish women in spite of repeated warnings against its use may even result in permanent blindness. Almost equally objectionable which are excessive purging may leave you a wobbly wreck and fasting, which is even more dangerous to women than men. -- iht emtmJr food rtmftmt i im it minus tkttyom m m a paid m comforuikh smd htmbbtui wtttix ndmctnm, MS Tha Film Stars' Method This simple and scientific method of controlling the weight is tha one used by film stars in Hollywood. It is essential that they keep slim and practically every important film player has a clause in her contract calling for a cancellation if she permits her weight to increase beyond a certain point. But at the same time, film stars must safeguard their health, for their work is the most strenuous of occupations! - Counting Calories the Easy Way to Reduce Tha one safe, sure and scientific method of getting rid of surplus weight and at the same time maintaining top health is to consume a diet that is balanced in every respect, but to count your calories at every meal, making certain 'that you consume fewer calories each day than your body requires for its normal energy expenditure. I will gladly send to every reader of this newspaper, a copy of my reducing bulletin. This includes a chart showing the calorie value of all the commonly used foods plus a week's sample reducing menus. By following this scientific plan for weight reduc- - Counting Calories It Fun In Hollywood they make a game of counting calories. You, too, will find it amusing, as well aa beneficial to health and looks. And you will be rewarded by noting a drop in weight every time you step on the scales. Weight Is Normal Keep It That Way If Your It has been determined that the ideal weight that is the weight that best promotes health and longevity after thirty, is the normal weight for one's height at the age of thirty. If you are approximately thirty and your weight is normal, you should send for my Calorie Chart and Reducing Bulletin and use it to help maintain your present weight! If you are over thirty and overweight, you should not lose another day before sending for the bulletin so that you can begin at once to regain your normal weight by the safe, simple, scientific and comfortable method of counting . calories. As the pounds disappear yon will feel as though you had stepped oat of a prison of fat into a new world of physical freedom. Doilies Soon Done In Jiffy Crochet C. Houston Goudiss O WNU g SEND FOR THIS FREE VITAMIN PRIMER OFFERED BY C. HOUSTON GOUDISS Do you want to know where to find the different vitamins? Just write to C. Houston Goudiss at 6 East 39th Street, New York City, for his new "VITAMIN PRIMER." It tells the facts that every homemaker needs to know about vitamins. In simple chart form, the functions of each yita-mi- n are explained, and there is a list of foods to guide you in supplying your family with adequate amounts of each of these necessary substances. I to Consumers YOU CAN WIN $50 THIS WEEK it yon. act QUICK . . . Ererybodr caa FLA-V0R-A- ID Pattern 1669. NEWS ITEM CONTEST 1st PrU $50.00 3rd Prlxs $10.00 2nd " 25.00 4th " 5.00 - 5 Prizos, Ea. 2.00 150 Prizes. Ea. 1.00 139 Cash Prizes Given Each Week Hot Art thu Simplm Hull 1 Clip the moat unusual or comical Kws Item from your paper or mmcaiins. a Complete t.hl sectonee In 10 words or " TH You'll find yourself so fascinated by this jiffy crochet pattern that you'll turn these doilies out by the dozen in all three sizes Use heavy perle cotton or four strands of mercerized string to achieve that heavy richness that you usually find only in rare old lace. Use as luncheon set or just as centerpieces. Pattern 1669 contains directions for making these doilies; illustrations of them and of all stitches used; material requirements; a photograph of a Ipsa ONI THINO. UKK BEST ABOUT U " Attach entry to wrapper from So sack- . ago of FLA VOR-aior facsimile. 4-the Name and Adrtrena of Grooar whore you bought. Slim jour Name and Addresa plainly. 9MaU Entry to JIL SIRT CO, 1020 8. Central Parti Aveaee, Chirac. IHIneie, not lour than Wednmday, Jim SVIA, 1 urciuuu wuugoa la UUA1. ENTER TODAY You May Win$SO.OO Prlie win- doily. Send 15 cents in stamps or coins (coins preferred) for this pattern to The Sewing Circle, Needlecraft ners will be notified by For mall. winlist of ner! writ to tha Dept., 82 Eighth Ave., New York. Please write your name, ad dress and pattern number plainly. tion, you can easily lose from one to two pounds weekly. A more Haste vs. Speed rapid reduction is not advisable. At that rate, you can lose from Haste and rashness are ntnrma six to eight pounds in the course and tempests, breaking and of a month twenty-fou- r pounds at wrecking business; but nimble-nes- s the end of three months. . That is is a full, fair wmo hlowin'o a lot of weight to lose and will it with speed to haven. Fuller. f Irium contained in BOTH Pepsodent Tooth Powder Pnmti and Pepsodent Tneiih "- - Z?VlKr -- - LOCAL INFESTATIONS SEVERE INFESTATiONS 2 S" f V. 133 VEMf SEVERE (5Tz I j ' (2S-4- INFESTATIONS (50-10- ) OS DEPARTMENT or AGRICULTURE 1938 16 - astrous results. There is always the possibility that one may omit calcium-bearinfoods and thus impair the teeth, or leave out foods rich in e with 0 ample tasks. Don't Diet Without Direction A carefully regulated diet will not only maintain normal weight, but will banish overweight by forcing the body to burn its own excess fat as fuel. Having heard of this scientific principle, many women frantically and foolishly attempt to prescribe their own reoften with disducing diets Western Newspaper Union. m vast difference in your appearance and in the enthusiasm with which you greet your daily most serious errors is to omit all bread, potatoes and cereals, in the belief that carbohydrates are "fattening foods." Carbohydrates are required by the body in order to utilize the fats in the diet, and when reducing, they are also necessary to burn np excess fatty tissue. Just as fire cannot burn without air, fat cannot be utilized in the body without the presence of starch or sugar. When the diet insufficient contains carbohydrates, fat burns incompletely, resulting in the dangerous acetone type of acidosis. -- hmllrtm Tfc Uxmtmg tit tsJonc mimV cbrt U mstd md Millions of people many of whom havo long suffered the embarrassment of dull, surface-staine- d teeth are now enthusiasand regularly vaing tically applauding Pepsodent containing Iriuml Those millions have learned how wonderful lrium helps Pepsodent better to brush - s. on tooth enamel way dingy surface-staipolish teethtoabrilliaMnaturalradittncel Pepsodent can do the same for YOU- .help bring you a smile you will be proud to show the world I What's more, Pep- sodent contains NO GRIT. NO POM1CE, i ; a- - m t j ns NO BLEACH! Try ill Tti. Ji ja' J? ' n r . |