Solutions for bugs and for cleaning the floors

Paula Vogelgesang
Aug 1, 2021
Aug 1, 2021 Updated Jan 11, 2022

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Paula edits the monthly newsletter, “PennyWise,” from her family’s diversified farm and ranch operation on the edge of South Dakota’s Badlands. If you have hints to share, drop Paula a line at PennyWise, Box 518, Kadoka, SD 57543-0518 or email pennywise@goldenwest.net.