Petersburg Fur Farm
to Test Effects of
Antibiotics on Mink
Whether or not pelts for mi
lady’s mink coat will come about
a third larger and will reach
their maximum growth in about
one-third less time, is of particu
lar interest to James R. Leekley,
biologist in charge of the Peters
burg experimental fur farm this
year.
According to Don L. Irwin, who
visited the farm recently on an
nspection tour, experimentation
with antibiotics in the breeding
and' feeding of poultry has pro
duced astounding results at Wash
ington State college, Pullman.
There, Dr. A. E. McGinnis, poul
try head, has been working with
antibiotics in poultry feeding. It
was found that those poultry with
antibiotics added to their die's
grew about a third larger, about
a third more rapidly, and matured
more quickly.
Dr. McGinnis arrived in Peters
burg about three weeks ago to as
sist in setting up an experimental
program in which the use of anti
biotics in connection with the
salmon-waste feeding of fur bear
ing animals will be tested.
The bureau of fisheries is coop- j
erating on the experimental work
by collecting 13,000 pounds of fish ;
waste. This will be tested for pro
tein, fat, and minerals of nutri- |
tive value at the bureau’s Ketch
ikan laboratory.
»Fish waste is the major part of !
the ration fed fur bearing ani
mals. Antibiotics will be added to
the rations of a few of the test
groups. At present the experi
ments extend only to mink, Mr.
Irwin reported. Later, work with
antibiotics may be extended to
foxes, marten and other fur bear
ing animals.
Mr. Irwin reported that prices
were good on furs this year. Furs
pelted at the Petersburg farm are
sent to the Seattle Fur Exchange.
There, Irwin added, the prices on
long-haired furs are coming back,
after having reflected the low fa- i
vor of such furs the past few
years.
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INGALLS’ NIECE VISITS
Karen Lamoreaux, niece of the I
Don Ingalls, arrived via the high- !
way from Skagway Saturday. She j
will be here for an indefinite!
stay, sandwiching in visits with i
aunts and uncles who live in An
chorage.
TWO CASES OF POLIO
REPORTED AT NOME
Dr. Fred Langsam, public
health officer at Nome, announc
ed there are two cases of polio
myelitis. Both cases have been
isolated.
A case was also diagnosed in
Fairbanks last week.
With the approach of the polio
“season'’, health officials and lo
cal doctors join in the precautions
against polio.
The following is a list of Do's
and Dont’s. presented from the
June issue of the Alaska Health
magazine, copies of which were
distributed to the children of the
Palmer public school at the close
of the school term:
DO
Allow children to play with I
friends they have been with right
along. Keep them away from new
people, especially in the close
daily living of a home.
Wash hands carefully before
eating and always after using the
toilet—especially important when
polio is around. Also keep food
clean and covered.
Watch for signs of sickness,
such as headache, fever, sore
throat, upset stomach, sore mus
cles, stiff neck or back, extreme
tiredness or nervousness, trouble
in breathing or swallowing.
Put a sick person to bed at
once, away from others, and call
the doctor. Quick action may les
sen crippling.
Telephone your local chapter of
the National Foundation for In
fantile Paralysis, if you need help.
Locate through telephone book
or health department. No patient
need go without care for lack of
money. Your chapter will pay
what you cannot afford.
Remember—at least half of all
polio patients get well without
any crippling.
DON'T
Get overtired by hard play, ex
ercise, work or travel. This means
men, women or children.
Get chilled. Don’t bathe or
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WASILLA
PERSONALS
Leaving for a visit in the states
this week were the two Vicka- j
ryous girls. Rosemary and Tiny.
They plan to spend some time
with relatives. Barbara Carter is
replacing Rosemary as bookeeper
at Teeland’s Shopping Center.
Mrs. Gilbert Bell is leaving
next week for a visit with her j
father in Iowa. She plans to fly
out and will be gone several
months.
Mrs. James Simpson and son
Ronny recently left for a vacation
in the states where they will visit
with friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Teeland
went on a three day vacation this
past week. They planned to “fol
low their noses” and ended up at
Valdez. They reported a very
nice trip and excellent weather, i
During the fourth of July holi
day there were eight people cut
while swimming in the Wasilla
lakes. Attention of picnicers,
campers and fisherman is drawn
to this request; Please do not
throw bottles or cans in any of
swim long in cold water, or sit |
around in wet clothes.
Have a throat operation during
a polio outbreak.
Use another person’s towels,
dishes, tableware or the like.
Take children to places where
there is polio. Ask your healtn
department.
Take your child out of camp or
playground, where there is good
health supervision.
PALMER
SHOE REPAIR
located near
Valley Theatre
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South Pacific"
r© Be Presented
The first rights ever giantt-L
to a military group to pr<*duce *
the famous Broadway musical |
romedv. “South Pacific", havej
been received by Navy Chief C
J. Pobojeski of hcadq. rters
17th Naval District. Kodiak
In addition to granting lighls
to produce the show, its writers.
Rogers and Hammerstein. have
amt their Chicago company stage
nanager. Ross P. Bowman, to
Kodiak as technical advisor. He
will work with the military com
pany until they are ready to open
the show in August.
The musical comedy will b< j
produced by military personnel
in the Alaskan theatre. ^*\d will j
be presented at the U. S. Naval j
Stations at Kodiak, and Adak ;
Elemendorf Air Force base and I
Ladd Air Force Base.
the lakes. With real swimming
weather here, the lakes will be
frequented more and more. Ser
ious injuries may be caused by
someone being careless.
DID YOU KNOW?
CORSAGES
MADE TO ORDER
Orchids, Carnations,
Roses . . . and
Many others including beau
tiful Glads.
Mai. Valley Gardens
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Tost's
Service Station
Summer Service Time Is Here!
Give your car the attention it
deserves.
Willard Batteries
GOODYEAR & RICHMOND
TIRES
in
Downtown Palmer
AIRPORT MACHINERY CO., Inc.
Box 539. Anchorage—Dial 43401
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