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Newspaper

Cambridge Tribune

Location

Cambridge, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

3

How To Fight Common Colds Editorial Says Exercise Sleep

An January 1 neighborhood health editorial urges strong physical condition to resist colds. It cites eight hours sleep for adults and ten for children, a balanced diet, weather-appropriate clothing, daily exercise, hand washing, and avoiding fatigue to shorten and prevent illness. It notes vaccines for colds are unavailable and doctors stress consulting a physician over self medication.

Uel Bureau of Health Education City Department of Health Yale Kneeland College of Physicians and Surgeons Kneeland Wknceland Leverett D. Bristol American Telephone and Telegraph Company J. Leon Lascoff American Pharmaceutical Association Lascoff

Strawberry Growers Plan Campaign For Pest Free Crops

Lower Eastern Shore strawberry growers plan a new campaign to keep plants free of disease and insects. A meeting at Marion High School with University of Maryland experts laid ground for cooperative use of a power duster to combat the strawberry plant weevil at a few cents an acre.

Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Lower Somerset County University of Maryland Agricultural Extension Service Marion George Burrow University Blakemore Eastern Shore Somerset

County Board keeps reduced Salisbury gas tax allotment

Salisbury leaders protested as the Eastern Shore county commissioners refused to rescind a prior order cutting Salisbury’s share of gasoline tax revenue from 5330 to 1800 dollars. Council President John E. Morris argued the county quota for the tax is higher this year than before, leading a delegation of city representatives to seek more funds.

Salisbury Wicomico County Board of Commisioners John E. Morris

Shore Club Endorses Johnson for Congress

Snow Hill Maryland notes that State Senator Thomas F. Johnson of Worcester County is endorsed this week by the Young Men’s Democratic Club of Central Worcester County for the seat soon to be vacated by Representative J. Alan Goldsborough of the First District.

Snow Hill Md Thomas F. Johnson Worcester County Young Men's Democratic Club JT. Alan Goldsborough

City Engineer Urges Full Salisbury Probe

Salisbury Maryland city engineer Clarke Gardner calls for a complete investigation of the City Engineering Department and a public report of findings to counter what he terms unfair statements by the Mayor. He asks the Mayor and Council to appoint an investigating committee of five with two members named by the Mayor, two by the Council, and one by himself to review department activities and any charges.

Salisbury, Md Clarke Gardner Gardner Arthur W. Boyce

Rock Hall Harbor Work to Be Resumed

Deed for land at both ends of the breakwater was signed and recorded clearing the way for harbor improvements. County Commissioners budgeted about 7 000 dollars for completion while the Federal government has funded 58 000 dollars for dredging and channel widening and a large yacht basin. Weather paused work. resumes after March 1 to finish before the summer yachting and fishing season.

Chestertown Rock Hall Circuit Court Board of County Commis Oadars

Delaware liquor licensing limits debated in statehouse

The Delaware Liquor Commission considers proposed legislation to cap the number of licensed liquor and beer establishments in the state. The bill aims to restrict new licenses to manage distribution and competition, pending committee review.

Delaware Liquor Commission Consdering

Delaware bill creates State Park Commission to protect resources

Senator Burton Heal introduced a bill to form a five member State Park Commission to preserve scenic, historical and wildlife resources and provide public access. Named members include Ann B. du Pont serving to 1941, H Volney Sharp to 1943, John B. Jessup to 1944, and Charles W. Cullen to 1945 with governor appointing successive five year terms thereafter.

Dover Del State Park Commission of Delaware Burton S. Heal Ann B. du Pont H. Volney Sharp John B. Jessup Charles W. Cullen

New Roads Supervisor Named for Queen Annes County

Chestertown resident William Leaverton of Fairlee near Chestertown has been appointed temporary road engineer for Queen Annes County by the State Roads Commission on the recommendation of the County Board. He succeeds J Russell Summers and began his duties last week.

Chestertown William Leaverton Fairlee State Roads Commission Queen Anne’s County Board of County Commissioners Leaverton J. Russell Summers

Farm kitchens made more business like

Miss Bessie M. Spafford demonstrated how discarded furniture pieces placed in odd kitchen corners can form a business center for the homemaker. The Ridgely Homemakers Club meeting at Mrs. J. Charles Stevenson's home featured the display.

Bessie M. Spafford Caroline County Ridgely Homemakers Club J. Charles Stevenson

Valuing Shade Trees: Factors and Formulas

A Maryland extension specialist outlines how shade and ornamental trees gain value. Key factors include species, age, location, rarity, vigor, and esthetic and historical worth. A healthy well formed tree in a desirable area is valued at one dollar per square inch of trunk four and a half feet above ground. Adjustments apply for demand, landscape impact, and tree condition.

C. F. Winslow University of Maryland Extension Service Winslow

Ground and trees affect their value in a bank loan

A dialogue notes how land quality influences tree value and cites a plan where a borrower refuses to ask the bank, proposing the lender cover the loan after the bank signs the note.

Wanted Experienced Dredge Operator

Classified notice seeks an experienced dredge operator. Immediate contact via box "c" at the Boston Journal for applicants.

C” Care Boston Journal

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