Farm Production Gains For Season Show Big Yields
The Agriculture Department reports a near four percent rise in farm output in 1988 despite reduced acreage. Corn and wheat yields climbed while flax and soybean crops reached record or near record levels. Drought in the Central Great Plains trimmed next year’s winter wheat prospects and reduced harvested area, but cotton yield remained strong across the South.
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Agriculture Department
Central Great Plains
Great Plains
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Iowa
United States
Governor O Conor Highlights Maryland Conservation Progress
Governor O Conor outlines strides in Maryland conservation through two bills to separate tidewater from inland game matters. He cites nine wildlife refuges on state forest land totaling about 2800 acres and a 1200 acre restoration project in Washington county. He notes improved oyster quality and income, shared efforts with Virginia and North Carolina, and ongoing oyster farming to restore depleted beds.
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O’conor
State Forestry Department
Game and Fish Commission
Garrett
Worcester
Washington County
State Game and Inland Fish Commission
O'Conor
Maryland
Conservation Commission
Edwin Warfield, Jr
Chesapeake Bay
Virginia
North Carolina
Tonnage of 15 Major Fruit Crops for Marketing
The 1939 40 season saw about one percent below the 1937 record tonnage for 15 major fruit crops, but nearly two percent above the 1938 production.
Governor OConor Champions Chesapeake Bay Conservation Efforts
Governor O Conor highlighted Maryland Publicity Commission work to promote Chesapeake Bay products and Garrett county water sports facilities. He urged restoring depleted woodlands preventing soil erosion and adding conservation courses in schools. He called the Bay a priceless public domain and pledged vigor in resource protection while remaining in Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Publicity Commission
Chesapeake Bay
Garrett County
O’conor
Annapolis
Welfare Funds Distributed to Over Sixty Thousand In Maryland
More than 61 000 Maryland residents received relief payments this week per the State Department of Public Welfare. Direct relief totaled 23 588 recipients, the largest single group, followed by 19 598 dependent children. Old age pensions went to 17 816 and 669 blind persons received aid. Last July the number receiving direct relief was 2 538 fewer, with 20 560 clients at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
State Department of Public Welfare
Pension and aid totals for elderly and blind receive care
The report notes 17 672 aged receive pensions and 657 needy blind obtain assistance, reflecting welfare support levels.
Christian Science Sunday Services in Easton Maryland
The article outlines the Lesson-Sermon for Sunday December 24 in all Christian Science churches. It cites scriptures from Isaiah and I John 1 8 and includes a passage from Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. Services are at 11 A M Sunday. Sunday School at 9 45 A M and Wednesday meetings at 7 30 P M at 11 North Harrison Street Easton Maryland.
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Churches of Christ
Scientist
Jerusalem
Jesus Christ
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus
North Harrison Street
Easton
Maryland
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Chas. T. Mace
Cambridge, Maryland
Gov
Jkoins
Baltimore
Sara MA
Ryan Yar
Ise
Tschantre’s
Jewelers For Generations
Cambridge, MD
Christian Science Services
Alifornia Range
E. M. Skinner CO
Xmas
Dad
Grandma
Grandpa
Westinghouse
The
Dorchester
Phillips Hardware Co
Cambridge
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