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About Herald and news. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1942-current | View Entire Issue (June 22, 1958)
HERALD AND NEWS, KLAMATH FALLS, OREGON PAGE 7 C DO-IT-YOURSELF Hoppers Slowed By Hot Weather W. W. Middlekauff, is that mid day temperatures rise to as high as 120 degrees in the ground cover. But at the same time, tempera tures only two Inches above ilia ground are as much as 35 degree cooler. So the hoppers climb up (ho stems and wait for the killing ground temperatures Jo cool off. Some hot weather 1ik timer f 4 ogists say that when it's hot, the hoppers climb up the stems of grass and other plants to cool off a little. And while they are up the stems, their feeding activities are sharply curtailed. The reason, says entomologist California is now enjoying can be a blessing in at least one way it IS Slnwinff th DracdiAnno kn-,l(. Ihflt ATA hoainninrf in California croplands. University of California entomol- It's Time To Make Hay SUNDAY, .TUNE 22, 1958 in j 'Polka Dot' Paints Offer A New Decorating Effect New .vistas in texture and "look" in furniture decoration are opened to homemakcrs with the introduc tion of multi-colored paints such as Plexlone. Vividly described as "liquid polka dots," it can be ap plied to old or new furniture to get decorative and custom finish es. The paint consists of two or more colors held in suspension. With traditional paints, a mixture of red and white makes pink. But, in multi-colored pailnts red stays red and white stays white. A great variety of effects are possible. The paint is washable, resists dust, is odorless, is tough and lasting and . one coat is the equal of several coats of ordinary .paint. Brushes . are not necessary, because the paint can be sprayed on in one application, through the exhaust end of an ordinary vacuum clean er. There is no worry from spray dust. Metal or unpainted wood should be given a primer coat. The prim er is available where the paint is bought. Previously painted wood should be clean and free from oil, grease, wax or furniture polish. Old gloss enamel surfaces should be scuffed with steel wool. If wood has been previously stained, apply a coat of white shellac. Shake the jar of multi-colored paint vigorously to make sure all particles of the paint are uniform ly distributed. Then fill the spray er (available where paint is pur Century Klamath Farmers Solicited To Sign Up Now The State Department of Agri culture and the Oregon Historical Society are issuing second call for all local owners of farmland which has been in the same family 100 years or more to submit certilica lion of such continuous family - ownership to the county judge by July 20. - Since this program is a prelude to the Centennial, the co-sponsors searched through old records and found out some information on farm conditions in Oregon 100 years ago. Klamath County didn't exist of ficially until 1882, yet much earli er thousands of cattle were being raised and fattened in this part ol the state. . : In eastern Oregon .the amount of government land still vacant Was very large, according to an 1869 report. "The section oi coun try known as the Klamath Lake region, in the southwestern corner of Eastern Oregon is as large as the stale of Rhode Island. About half of it is the finest kind of arable prairie land, the remain der good grazing and timber lands, all well watered. This enlire sec tion of country does not now con tain over forty or fifty settlers." ! The su:ccss of early stockmen was attributed to the superior grating advantages. Horse raising was a prominent and lucrative business because horses could be raised so cheaply that it warrant ed the expense of driving them to chased) half full of paint. Do not use a paint thinner. Attach hose of vacuum cleaner to the sprayer. Before spraying, test the paint on a piece of paper. It the paint ap pears to be heavy (thick), add a little water to it. Turn screw on sprayer to full open. The sprayer can be turned off and on by a valvo. Hold the sprayer about 12 inches away from the furniture. Spray in short bursts, first horizontally and then vertically. Keep sprayer in motion at all times until surfaces have been completely covered. A little experience will make the job easy. Spray a scrap piece of wood be fore working on the furniture to gain experience. This type of multi-colored paint can be used for outdoor furni ture the same as for indoor ob jects. Caution: Always spray in a well ventilated area. Keep windows and doors open. Be sure that gas pilots or other flames are shut of in the area. Clean the sprayer fre quently by spraying water from another jar through it, and keep paint jar tightly closed when not in use. Multi-colored paints will, under ordinary atmospheric conditions, dry within about 24 hours. The paint becomes harder with age. The paints arc available at hard ware and paint stores, with manu facturer's suggestions for color combinations and .color charts. any place in the United States, the old histories record. However, the Indians were trou blesome in the Klamath area and drove many prospective home steaders to the safer -Willamette' Valley. Some of the more adven j turous pioneers stayed in the Klamath area as they felt its po- tential for stockgrowing outweighed: the dangers. If any present - day Klamath ; County ranchers are descended from the early agriculturists, they should contact the county judge j as soon as possible in order to qualify for the Century Farm hon-l ors to be presented at the State! Fair this fall. Summer Range Feed Prospects Are Good The Stale Crop and Livestock ! Itcporlina Service says prospects! tor summer range feed are the best for this lime of year since 1141. The agency reports that range feed conditions are four per cent better this year than they were last year at this time and 11 per cent above the 10-year-average. Only on Hie north coast and in the Lassen. Modoc, and Plumas County areas were declines from 00 last year's range conditions re poriea, oui mese weie unuw w. With The New Cockshutt "SP419 Self Propelled Swather The most modern designed swather on the market today! The swather engineered to build perfect interlaced, fluffy windrows that lay high and loose on the stubble for fast drying. See how easily the variable speed "V" belt drive lets you change speeds "on-the-go". Raise or lower the platform and reel with a simple hydraulic foot control pedal ... leav ing your hands free for complete control of your swathing operation. A separate finger tip hydraulic control provides further adjust ment to reel height if required. Dependable heavy-duty air-cooled ' engine provides the power for the exclusive- "Positive Control Drive" of the Cockshutt "SP 419." Adjustable pitch reel bats . . . cutting range of 1 Vt" . 33!i" t ground speed range 3-10 m.p.h. ... sealed bearings throughout . . special cutter knives ond adjustable tread width are just some of the features that place the "SP 419" In class all of Its own . . that provides unequalled swath ing performance for you. Manufactured by HESSTON Manufacturing Company for Cockshutt. Variable speed ground drive reel, an exclu sive on the Cockshutt SP419. OLIVER Model 60 Baler Wire or Twine Yot bale up to 9 tons per hour with the Oliver model 60. Handle hay gently from pickup to finished bale,, save more leaves, more of your crops" goodness. You get neat, twine-tied, sliced bales that store and feed easier. Your choice of separate engine or power take-off operation. The Oliver 60 ties bales 14x18x12 to 50 inches. Has o special safety device that keeps the plunger from hit ting the needles. Most important the model 60 is a baler the average farmer can afford. Stop in and see it today. m Fred E Barnett Co. Spring St. Klamath New OLIVER No. 82 Mower - Flexible - Fast Easy Cutting The new Oliver No. 82 mower cuts easy and clean. It takes tangled or matted spats with a swish. Strong and rugged you can depend on tho 82 mower to get your crops down fast season after season. The flexible, hinged drawbar an the 82 mower allows free up and down movement. The mower follows the ground contour free ly without wrenching or binding. And, the two-wheel, semi-mounted design gives you greater maneuverability and easier handling. Come in and see the new Oliver No. 82 mower. Inspect the dust-tight, oil bath, chain drive transmission ... the safety latch that swings back the cutter bar when an obstacle is hit . . . the new compression bar that ad justs for proper cutter bar "lead" . . , the new light-handed raising lever that's within arm's reach from almost every make tractor. Available with hydraulic lift, too. Low Cost Big Capacity Falls Phone TU 4-5 153 I I
