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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1976
Page
5
James Cochran recalls childhood foraging and plant lore, including sassafras tea and poke salad cautions. He describes 104 acres on China Spring Road, old homesteads, a wood stove era, and a preference to stay near home with memories of berries, wildlife, and a family foundry.
Guidance counselor L C Jones of Aiken High School urges rising college students to start seeking aid now. Deadlines have moved up to April 1 for many agencies, with BEOG forms used to assess need and grant amounts up to 1400 dollars. Parents should file yearly, copy forms, and beware they may qualify for loans scholarships or other aid.
Dr. Rebecca R Sharitz of the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Lab notes edible wild species in Aiken County including cattails fiddlehead ferns wild cress watercress pine seeds and lambs quarters. She warns about poisonous mushrooms such as the Angel of Death and outlines safe foraging and drying methods with plans for tomorrow's feature including recipes and pictures.
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