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Show 14 Director Says BOX ELDER JOURNAL, Brigham City, Utah Thursday, August 10, 1972 Homemade Jams, Jellies Save Cost of Factory Labor Ag Income Highest Ever By Ben W. Llndiay Director of Agricultural Development State Department of Agriculture all-ne- e w feed and forage be produced. Alfalfa hay and other hay crops account for the most important crops within the state. Each year we harvest about 580 thousand acres of hay. The production varies according to the growing season, available water and affect of insects. As an example, alfalfa weevil reduces the hay production by thousands of tons according to how severe the infestation really is. Proper control of alfalfa weevel would mean millions of dollars more income to Utah farmers. Big Reduction a big reduction in row crops, such as tomatoes, peas, potatoes, sweet corn, etc. However, there has been a large increase in the production of corn silage and for corn grain. Wheat and barley has production decreased about five or six percent since 1961. The locations of where sugar beets have been grown throughout the state has changed, but according to our statistical information, Utah farmers are producing more acres of sugar beets than they were 10 years ago. grain, etc. These Utah products are being recognized throughout the world for their superior quality. for In order Utahs there were 18,500 our producing agricultural produce. In 1972, there were 13,500. The number In 1961, farmers of farm operators has decreased considerably, but the amount of income per farm has more than doubled since 1961. There are hundreds more people employed by Agribusiness in the processing, transportation, and distribution of these products. We fefiroud to see that there are we better quality of agricultural products produced in the world that we have produced here at home. The information from the new Statistic Agricultural will be used publication leaders by and educators throughout the state. agriculture been There has chicken, vegetables, the it is industry, necessary that large amounts of Changed Considerably Agricultural income has changed considerably the last few years. The greatest income to farmers and ranchers is from the sale of livestock and livestock products. Cattle and calves account for 32 percent, milk and milk products 20 percent, sheep and wool 10 percent, and turkeys eight percent. The balance of the income is divided between fruit, in livestock The gross agricultural income from farmers and ranchers in the state is the highest ever. According to the 1972 Utah Agricultural Statistics, the annual gross income for 1971 was 259.5 million dollars. This is up 49 percent from 1961. Divide this income among 14,000 farms in Utah and we find an average gross income of 18,536 dollars per farm. Expenses are also higher than ever. The largest, liveliest Clown Alley of JUST CLOWNS! is coming with the 101st Edistion of Ringling Bros, and Barnum and Bailey Circus. The Greatest Show on Earth comes to the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Aug. 23, with performances through Monday, Aug. 28. to excel agriculture Use paraffin only on those recipes which produce a fairly firm product. Use enough of the hot wax (double boiler will come in handy) to make a inch layer. A single thin layer, which can expand and contract, gives a better seal than one thick layer or two thin by Diane Jenson USU Extension Intern Bath, England, has been called the Florence of England." Though adult musk oxen males measure up to five feet at the shoulder and weigh an aerage of 800 pounds, they eat only a sixth as much as cattle. Lobsters were so plentiful in colonial days that they were plowed under to fertilize wheat and corn fields. couldn't save money on jams and jellies. The only way she could even have them was to make them. But even though you can get the sweetness of the harvest season many ways, you can save yourself money by making them yourself. Putting up preserves saves you the cost of factory labor, but it saves for you in other ways too. Jams, and preserves can be made with less than perfect fruit. Slightly over ripe fruit may also be used, but be sure to use a commercial pectin along with it. Upon ripening, fruit loses much of its natural pectin. Jellies can be made with the tail end of a batch of juice or even an extra bottle you find next winter a good idea to give you the fresh flavor sometimes lost with long storage. Great-grandmoth- Home Canning of Home Drying of Fruits 93. Home, Meat, 6. and Vegetables? Extension Circular 332. How to Make Jellies, one-eigh- th ones. For jellies pour paraffin on immediately; for jams and preserves stir at frequent intervals for five minutes to avoid floating fruit, then pour on wax. Let your products stand overnight to avoid breaking the gel structure. Store in a cool, dry place. Other canning information is available in the following pamphlets at the USU extension office: Home Freezing of Fruit and Vegetables, USDA Home and Garden Bulletin 10. Home of and Fruits Canning Vegetables, 8. Making Pickles and Relishes at Home 92. Freezing Meat and Fish in the Temperatures fluctuate between minus 100, says Geographic. on Mars 65 and National Caracas, Venezuela, has an tenierature of 69 average degrees. Fidelity Industrial Credit Co. specializes in second mortpaae loans. Call: ART PETERSEN) 8 or 723.8973. 723-853- Hot Paraffin To best keep the fresh flavor, seal with lids or use hot paraffin. In using lids fill the jar to with the hot jam or jelly, wipe the rim clean, place the heated metal lid on the jar with its sealing compound next to the glass, and screw the band on firmly. SALE ft jeft A Dozen Thursday, RIsG HHeGltaiks ft ooft ftCno Friday, Setrooee. Suggestions. Saturday f Designer Cut Polyester V l DOUBLE NYLON TRICOT (NIT 188 60 wide Reg. 3.98 yd Lingerie Fabric to 108" wide Reg. 2.00 yd. 92 yd. 99 yd. 8 Lorna Soren- FINALIST sen has been selected a finalist in the Miss Utah Teenager pageant. . W DECORATOR JERSEY BURLAP CLOTH PRINTS - 1 BC Teen Electric blanket when your alarm rings in the morning, turn off the blanket first, then the clock. 2 Named Iron getting an iron hot enough to take out wrinkles takes electricity. So once its hot, do a whole batch rather than one or two items, Freezer make sure your freezer is not running colder than recom- mended by the manufacturer. or broken door Replace worn-ou- t gaskets to prevent warm air from leaking in. 36 wide Reg. 69c yd. 2 yds. 1 00 100 Cotton 45 wide Reg. 1.79 yd. FAKE FUR 4 Refrigerator the cold stays in when the door is closed. Keeping your refrigerator defrosted will keep it performing efficiently. Dishwasher for machines that load settings, rinse and hold your dishes until there is a full load. dont have partial 6 Clothes washer use the full cycle setting only for full loads. Colored and slightly soiled clothes can be cleaned in warm rather 31 Reg. POLYESTER apparently was written in an effort to curtail old fashioned bare knuckle boxing matches a la John L. Sullivan. But it is just as illegal to stage other assaults on world records, such as bowling, pool playing, and rocking chair rocking. Bare fact NOBORIBETSU, Japan I The custom of mixed UPI) baths is declining in Jublic But two large tourist hotels in this hot springs resort on the northern island of Hokkaido still operate large steam baths in which men, women and children bathe together. 60 wide Reg. to 6.00 yd. 7 Electric oven make the best oven. Bake use of a warmed-useveral dishes together which conditioner closing draperies, blinds or curtains to keep out direct sunlight can cut heat coming into your house by 50 Air d 9 Television it Prints 100 Cotton Fall Fashions, Plaids and Prints 45 wide. if nobody's watching, should be turned off. 4)49 J require slightly different heat settings and remove as each percent, substantially reducing your air conditioners workload. yd. is done. SUMMER CLOSE-OU- T FABRIC Q Flocked Shears, Leno Weaves, Cotton Prints, Linen Types Reg. to 2.29 JF 3U Vd. SHOtm ,"V r. 'v v Clothes dryer drying time by out while they damp and just you can save taking clothes are slightly right for U repair leaky hot water faucets. A leak of one drip per second for one year will pour 2500 gallons of hot water down the drain. And remember, showers take less hot water than baths. Water heater Ufiah Power eggs. 088 U yd. CROMPTON CORDUROY ironing. Ostriches have only two toes on each foot and lay three-vun- DB KNIT Solid Crepe Stitch 'endurance' The ordinance yd. than hot water. state director. one day. volleyball bright electric colors Super for throws, bedspreads, 88 boutique items. 7.00 yd. in leadership and scholastic achievement, according to SEATTLE, Wash. llTII Seattle has an old law against physical "endurance contests" held without city permission. And. in any event, no such permits can be issued for any event lasting more than yd. Long Hair Contestants will be judged on poise, personality, beauty, seesawing, 288 4.49 yd council. continuous V t Fancies Reg. Brigham City girl has been selected a finalist in the Miss Utah Teenager pageant, it was announced this week. Miss Lorna Sorensen, 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sorensen, Intermountain school, will be in the state pageant at the Hotel Utah, Friday, Aug. 18, at 7:30 p.m. The state contest is a preliminary to the Miss National Teenager pageant at Atlanta, Ga. Miss Sorensen is a member of the ski club, concert choir and staff of the school yearbook at Box Elder High school. She is also a member of the Brigham City Mayor's Youth A Law limits yd. COTTON DB. KNITS Stripes Fredda Odom, J29 r Finalist Electricity-K- ey z I Electric range top lower heat settings can be used if you cook in covered pots and pans. v vW4i Slight Company to a Quality Environment .. f Nrcu Fashion by the yard ft I Stf 36th & Harrison Ogden, Utah 2357 WASH. BLVD. Open every eve till 9 p.m Open Mon. & Fri. till 9 p.m. . Jams, and Preserves at Home, Home and Garden 56. Home Care of Purchased Frozen Foods, 69. |