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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
7
Notices report lost deposit books at the Middlesex Institution for Savings and a probate petition in Maynard County. Deposits stopped pending law actions and a proposed administrator for Florids Brooks seeks letters of administration without surety. Court set appearance by February through March 1940.
Notice states deposit book No 14816 lost from the Middlesex Institution for Say vd W Ballou assistant treasurer Masa 19 1940 Feb 21 28 Mar 6 payment stopped pending replacement and inquiry.
Lost Deposit Book No 24047. Payment stopped. Issued by Public Institution for L A Woulce asst treas. Mags. Read as typed, dated February to March 1940.
The Probate Court of Massachusetts reports an estate matter for Eloise L Barker late of Newton. Langfin of Newton petitions to be appointed guardian or representative, with bond denied. Interested parties must appear before 10 am on February 15 1949 for the hearing in the Newton court.
Petition filed in Massachusetts probate court for the estate of Mary Lammi late of the county deceased. Public administrator to be appointed. object and appearance required by the timing rules. John Leggat, Esquire to represent the interested parties with required dates set in February and March.
A brief maxim attributed to Montesquieu suggests that success follows from understanding how to proceed. The note emphasizes practical approach and insight as keys to achievement.
Local records reflect a period of shifting leadership and policy impact following notable events. Community groups and officials discuss longer term effects on governance and public services as stakeholders assess early outcomes.
Public auction at ten o'clock A.M. on the 30th day in Maynard Mass. for the premises described in a mortgage to Eieeen as holder. The lots on Thompson Street include numbers 37 to 39 and 40 to 42 on plans filed with Middlesex South District Deeds. The property, conveyed originally by Werner Illips and Fannie Phillips, is subject to unpaid taxes if any. A $300 cash deposit is required at sale.
Law notice states Deposit Book No 6882 has been lost with payment stopped. Signed by Middlesex Institution at Neey ings ty J on Ballou assistant treasurer Canecord March 5 pring.
The text surveys chicken diseases spanning viruses bacteria and parasites, noting pullorum bronchitis malarial and typhoid like illnesses. It states birds also acquire diseases from other animals yet provide bacteria free eggs from healthy hens as a unique food source.
Expert EB J Perry of Rutgers argues removing inefficient cows raises profits. He notes 10 cows at 8,000 lb yield 80,000 lb annually versus 20 cows at 5,000 lb for 100,000 lb, with similar feed costs, and warns that poor cows drag down herd profitability.
A farmer notes that improper separator adjustments waste butterfat. The average separator should not leave more than 0.05 percent butterfat in the skimmilk. Some repairers may ruin the milk, costing up to one tenth of the butterfat.
Proper trimming and shaping of colt feet fosters normal leg development and prevents permanent defects. Neglect leads to uneven, crooked feet that can persist and lower a horse's value. corrective trimming offers some remediation for poor foot and leg alignment.
A Mid-West dispute over barberry bushes emerges as experts warn ornamental plants can spread a fungus to nearby fields. Researchers note a single infected bush may contaminate miles of grain crops, threatening rye and other staples.
Washington reports a Department of Agriculture survey comparing farm village and city households. Farmers are younger, save more within income bands, and use electricity less often, yet own more used cars. Urban families spend more on clothing and beauty and buy new autos more frequently.
Yakima Washington details a century and a quarter of the Throssell family delivering mail. A. B. Throssell rode for Hudson Bay Company across Manitoba to Kort Tea. The Throssells served on a rural route from Yakima while roads were rough. Now Harry Throssell Jr. and Wilbur Throssell continue mail duties in Yakima and at the post office money order desk.
ST LOUIS traffic at busy intersections dropped by more than 50 percent after non skid pavements were installed. Frank J Mc Devitt, director of streets and sewers, said tests showed typical tires needed 134 feet to stop on ordinary asphalt vs 57 feet on non skid pavement. The preparation was developed at the city asphalt plant.
Elmer Ruzi and his wife travel the United States in a trailer. They take trousers to sew along the way, making repairs and alterations as they visit towns and workshops.
Oklahoma brief notes a tobacco chewer decides to quit, with terse figures and local identifiers. The item mentions Nichols and a prior habit but offers limited context or full names.
Farmers report yields rising after adopting strip cropping and legume use on slopes. The method slows water runoff, reduces soil erosion, and keeps silt from terraces while increasing crop proportion on challenging fields.
Dr. Eisa Schwartz of the U S Bureau of Animal Industry warns pasture practices can spread strongyles and roundworms in horses and mules. Eggs hatch in manure and persist on moist grasses, requiring timely treatment to prevent infection and loss of stock. Heat treatment of manure in insulated boxes, sometimes with steam, is noted for killing eggs and larvae on high value farms.
An old method of cleaning seeds using fermentation damages germination. A hammer mill offers cheaper, safer cleaning with better seed quality when managed properly to avoid seed injury and maximize germination rates.
A fragment notes agricultural science exploring tear gas as a pest control agent. It mentions field use being restricted by relatively high cost and chemical properties, with references to Soman and chlorine composition and limited practical deployment.
Cornell experiments show palm kernel oil meal and coconut oil mix at 20 percent of grain ration yields tiny fat increases under limited cost conditions. Soybeans offer similar small gains. overall, practical improvement remains modest. Breeding bulls remain the most influential factor in increasing butterfat through generations.
Middle West Soil Improvement committee urges a balanced soil diet using legumes plus phosphorus and potash rather than relying on a single fix. Overemphasis on nitrogen risks imbalanced soil nutrients and crop damage.
A farmer is described as a businessman and scientist who keeps records to estimate profits. R Shoftner, a farm management specialist, notes that investment in land and equipment aims to yield returns. Good farm records help plan future operations and assess profitability.
The passage describes clover usage for pasture needs and soil fertility. It notes sweet clover as a cover crop to improve fields for summer and fall production. It mentions late summer usability of first-year clover and its carryover into the next season for grain rotation.
The forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies today with a shift to more overcast conditions tonight and tomorrow. Expect limited sunshine and cool temperatures as a front lingers.
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