Seed vitality and storage tips for home gardeners
Seed tests and storage guidance from the New Jersey College of Agriculture outline how long various crops keep viable seeds. Cucumber to tomato seeds stay fresh about five years, while beets through watermelon last four years, eggplants three, and onions and peppers one year. Proper storage uses a wooden box with galvanized hardware cloth and, if pests appear, fumigation with ethyl form or rotenone dust as needed.
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Padlee
New Jersey College of Agriculture
Farm foods provide needed iron for health
The article explains iron’s role in hemoglobin and blood health, noting green leafy vegetables like spinach and dandelions as iron sources. Liver is richest but costly, so greens eggs and certain fruits help meet iron needs. eggs are currently inexpensive.
Bats Help Crops as Night Shifts Guard Insects
Government scientists estimate roughly 3,000,000 bats roosting in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, consume nearly 12 tons of insects nightly, including moths beetles flies and mosquitoes. Birds guard by day bats by night, offering crop protection.
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New Mexico
Carslbad
Dairy labor estimates urge more full time workers
Professor Earl Weaver of the University of Michigan says a dairy cow requires about 30 minutes daily, totaling roughly 180 hours per year and about 000,000 per cow per year. With 24,000,000 dairy cows in the county, this implies a need for more full time workers nationwide. It is also estimated that 80,000 men are employed full time in processing and distributing milk.
Quering Self Reliance as the District’s Moral Measure
An early editorial fragment argues self reliance defines virtue while lack of will is a flaw. The tone critiques weakness of resolve and links personal discipline to civic strength, urging readers to value independent steadiness and perseverance in public life.
Pledge One Daily Pay for Finland Relief
Magnard Finns pledge to contribute one day’s pay each month to a fund aiding Finland in its struggle for liberty. Funds will be sent to Hjalmar Procope, Ambassador of Finland, in Maynard. Local radicals tied to the Communist party are disowned by Maynard Finns as not Finns but Russians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnard
Finland
Hjalmar Procope
Jar Maynard
Communist Party
Longtime Maynard Matriarch Julia Brayden Dies at 70
Mrs Julia Brayden oldest Maynard resident, died Thursday night at home of William Brayden on Waynes Street. Born in Ireland, she immigrated as a child and lived in Concord Stow and Maynard most of her life. She leaves three sons William Brayden Frank Brayden and James Nagle plus sisters Mrs Si Lyons and Mrs Ellen West, and several grandchildren. Funeral held Saturday at St Bridget's with Rev James P Sherry officiating. burial in St Bridget's cemetery.
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Maynora
Julia Brayda
Wiliam Brayden
Aynes Street
James Nagle
Winie
West Vee
Si & Lyons
Ellen
West Concord
Slice Nagle
Maynard
St. .Bridget’s Church
James P Sherry
Frank
Walter
George Brayden
Garrett Nagle
Buria
St. Bridget’s Cemetery
Fenn School opens hockey season with 2 1 win
The Fenn School boys opened their hockey season last Wednesday with a 2 1 victory over Browne and Nichols Lower School. Kenneth Reynolds Jr scored both goals including the winner at 13 56 of the third period. Guenter Mattersdorff filled in at goalie and Reynolds led the lineup coached by Roger Fenn.
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Concord
Fenn School
Browne and Nichols
Kenneth Reynolds Jr
Fenn
Guenter Mattersdorff
Christian Endeavor Rally at Aston Congregational Church
An Endeavor Rally was held last Friday evening at the Aston Congregational Church with Society members from nearby towns in attendance. Miss Helen Pederson presided, directing devotional services and songs, and Philadelphia speaker Mr. L J Cox discussed missions. Refreshments followed, organized by Robert Townsend and a committee.
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Endeavor
Aston Congregational Church
Helen Pederson
L. J. Cox
Philadelphia
Roments
Robert Townsend
Finnish Relief Fund in Maynard Receives $157 from Church Benefit
Letter dated January 19, 1940 thanks Rev George Koponen and the Finnish Congregation of Maynard for a $157.48 gift to the Finnish Relief Fund, noting a $600,000 cable to Finland and that every dollar given goes to the fund with no overhead. Raymond Sawtelle, treasurer, signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Hoover Natiorial
Georg @ea én
Fincr
Beacon
Ron Maynard
Massachusetts
van Koponen
Ellond Bank of
Boston
Kaarle
Innish Relief Fund, Inc
Raymond ‘Sawtelle
Local 140 Meeting Set For Jan 20 In Maynard
The annual general membership meeting of Local 140, U T W workers will be held at two o'clock in the street hall this Saturday afternoon. The meeting is open to members only. Officer nominations will be made for the election. Reports cover wage increases and recent conferences, including textile labor and mortality concerns.
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Maynard
U.T. W
Manta
House
Poston
TWA
Providence
Uoca
Brano Ravitate
John O'Leary
Provide Jast
Roosevelt
Sudbury Water District to Elect Officers at Town Hall
The Sudbury Water District will hold its annual meeting at Town Hall on February 26. The meeting will elect officers for the next year and choose a water commissioner for three years. Members interested in nomination should apply to Forrest D. Brady.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Water District
Town Hall
Algo
Forrest
Brad We
Monday Club Whist Meeting at Co-op Hall
A weekly Monday gathering at the Co-op hall hosts the Maynerd At the Mouds Yoon Whist Club. Prizes are awarded at the meeting, with members invited to participate in the upcoming games and socialize after play.
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Mouds Yoon Whist Club
Pha ‘i
District reallocation plan discussed at public hearing
A public hearing examined proposed changes to legislative districts including potential combining of the 10th and 11th into a double district. Several representatives and opponents voiced views on shifting districts and adding seats, with discussion noting impacts on Weston Cambridge and Natick areas and naming local officials and witnesses.
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Hepgesen
Leslie W
Otis Whittey
Renita
Leslie Sini
Salt District
Attoth
Ard
Tratic
Eine Yehig
Weston
Atobo Hotes Os
Boia
Otte. Whitney
Céhebrd
Stata
Littleton Sf
Middlesex
Rman
Mary” A. Brennan
Ilddn
Annet
Cambridge
Fein Chatwick
Lowéll
Natick
Acton Extension Service to Host February Demonstrations
Miss Eleanor Winters of Middlesex County Extension Service leads two February talks and demonstrations on home economics and clothing care. A February 2 session at 7:40 PM covers vegetable canning and salad, while February 7 focuses on personal grooming and appearance.
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Acton
Eleanor Winters
Middlesex County Extension Service
Senate
Vis
Obituary Leans on Musical Family Roots in Suttbury
Mrs Edward Hunt Brothé of Suttbury Framtingnant died January 16 at 82. She was born Hattie Hunt and was married to Edward Hunt. The widowed matriarch leaves eleven children, all musicians, including brother George Hunt a renowned figure who played at notable gatherings and led church choirs.
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Suttbury
Edward’ Init
Hattie Hunt
Eeoree Hunt
Tate
Pear
Chibi
Hearing at Town Hall on January 20 to shape three articles
The Planning Board chaired by Stephen M. W. Gray will hold a hearing at Town Hall on Monday January 20 to determine the proper wording for three articles slated to appear in the public laws. The session will discuss the directions and final wording for the THER planning items.
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Stephen M. W. Gray
HAS' NEW' postion' South 'er oi a of Donal Feppard
Fragmentary OCR text describes a person named Donal Feppard and mentions training and a potential position with a group or event. Many words are garbled, but references to names and a sports or training context are present.
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Donal Feppard
Pecoir Stril
Chantel Enzin
Wan Capa
Mig Poppaia
Faby, Sion
Mtn Eek
Secretarial duties and late-hour entertainment noted
An aged official managed duties at a gathering with dinners and entertainment described as parolied until a late hour, indicating a ceremonial or social event associated with a secretary-treasurer figure.
Maynard Finnish Relief Committee fundraising update
The Maynard Finnish Relief Committee reports active fundraising for Finland aid with private coffee parties and hall entertainments. By January end it has raised 281.50 dollars and shipped 10 carts of clothes totaling about 299 pounds each, with overall Maynard donations reaching 2552.50 dollars including cash and goods. Jacob Laurila chairs the effort and thanks contributors including Gabriel Makela and others.
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Maynard Finnish Relief Committee
Finland
Fur the Relief Committee
Joh’ Johnson
Gabriel
Makela
Jamos
Laurila
Kalle
Mikkela
Elma Rauman
Irene’ Hekkala
Gabbriel Makela
Els de Rou Martin’ Mak
Mra
Warren
Thayer
Anne Lampila
Henry’ Drickson
Howard A. Wilson
Gustave Lehto
Harman’ Hekikala
Jacob’ Laurile
Stow
Finlana
Maynard
Inish Relief Committee
Jacob’ Laurila
Funeral rites for Isdr' Wallace Goodnow in Acton and Portland
Isdr Wallace Goodnow native of Acton and longtime Portland resident died recently at 92. He lived with cousin Kenneth Reed in Acton before moving to Maine. The funeral was held at Lois aay church with burial at Mount Hobe Cemetery. He worked as a carpenter for many years and attended Stuth Acton gatherings with cousins Arthur Libby and Leon. Dozens of Acton residents attended the service and shared memories of a respected neighbor.
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South
Wallace Goodnow
Acton
Put
Portland
Maine
Kenneth ‘Reed
Mount Hobe
Gootnow
Astor
Athur Libby
Kenneth An
Stuth
Arthur
Sie Noe
Leon Sab
Pedestrian Struck By Auto In Harvard Area Intersection
A pedestrian named Cothburn of West Acton was hit by a car operated by William A. Anderson of Harvard near the intersection of Central Street and Massachusetts Avenue around 11 50 p m Saturday night.
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West Acton
Cere
Cothburn
wWotmen
William. A. Anderson
Harvard
Tral. Street
Massachusetts
West Acton Fatality Report Sparks Civil Appeal
A brief story from Massachusetts describes a civil case connected to a drowning incident involving a man named Walter Prece. Officials report a session of inquiry and court action as authorities pursue legal remedies related to the tragedy.
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Walter Prece
Ant
Massachusetts
Theuse
Maynard Welfare Expenditures Decline In 1939 Report
The 1939 annual report of Maynard Board of Public Welfare shows lower welfare costs than 1938, with unexpended balances in Old Age Assistance of $11,937 and $519 under general welfare plus $1,980 for dependent children. The year saw General Relief and Administration costs drop to $37,980 from $60,776 in 1938, and details cover case loads, reimbursements, WPA sewing unit activity, and federal grants shaping town funding for 1940.
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Maynard
Board of Public Welfare ‘of
State Department of Public Vege
Franklin Street
Worcester
Trazgade
WPA
CommonWealth
Massachusetts
United States
Carnter
Womie
Fed
Fed Surplus’ Commodities. Federal Surplus Com*ientitie
Graham
Corp Meal
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Washington
Julia B
Fairy
Christian Endeavor Rally
Mars
Mig. Hettie (Hunt
MFI
Clus 35
Rtad’s ‘Resdiircek
Windsor Goddriaw
Astor Family
New York
Commonwealth of Massachusetts T. A
Leon
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