Counterfeit Hail Tested On Growing Soybean Crops
US Department of Agriculture and Iowa State tests simulate leaf removal and plant thinning on soybeans to gauge damage. They find up to half foliage removal or half the plants cut early causes little yield loss, while damage after bloom reduces yield more as it progresses. The study notes low risk from using rotary hoes and weeders on young plants and suggests cultivation practices.
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US Department of Agriculture
Iowa Experiment
Meteors Fall in Siberia Heard for Thousand Miles
A meteoric swarm struck northern Siberia on June 30 1908. Seismic shock reached Irkutsk 600 miles away and barograph in England recorded the air wave. In 1927 L A Kulik led a Russian Academy expedition to the site finding a vast crater field with scorched trees and central destruction.
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Siberia
Irkutgk
England
G. E. Research Laboratory
Russian Academy of Sciences
L. A. Kulik
Spot
Academy
Written Farm Leases Improve Farm Agreements
Written leases are not a cure for unhealthy landlord tenant relations yet offer advantages. H W Hannah of the Illinois bar and University of Illinois agriculture staffer says leases ensure a careful record of agreed terms, define farm management practices, and protect interests in death or disputes by serving as proof.
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H. W. Hannah
Illinois Bar
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
Restudy of Lincoln in 1949 by University of Illinois professor
J G Ali and Dr Randall discuss Lincoln's approach to war and peace. They note Lincoln did not view war as policy and warned against endless fighting. Randall cites Lincoln's view on military glory as illusory, likening it to a rainbow of blood and a serpent's eye.
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Lincoln
J. Gali
University of Ilinois
Randall
How Sauerkraut Is Made
In making sauerkraut about 2 percent salt is added to shredded cabbage and packed in large vats. The salt draws out sugar and nutrients to form a juice that supports bacteria. These bacteria ferment sugar into lactic acid, a key constituent, with small amounts of acetic acid and ethyl alcohol also produced.
Flue Linings in Chimneys Explain Fireproof Clay Units
Clay flue lining forms a single continuous fireproof unit inside chimneys. It prevents weather heat and corrosive gases from eroding mortar, reducing the risk of flames reaching combustible materials through cracks. Many communities require linings in new chimneys by ordinance.
Marydel Community Hails Visits and Local Events
Marydel residents hosted weekend visitors from Seaford Denton and nearby towns. Marydel Homemakers plan a Pollyanna party April 4 at Herbert Ward’s home with gift exchanges and games. A hymn sing at Marydel Community Hall raised 21.40 for church funds. next Easter Sunday musical at Marydel Methodist Church features the Church Youth and Senior Choirs.
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Edward Phillips
Pat Ray
Edward Jr
Seaford
Del
Clarence Phillips
Near Viars del
James Blake
Denton
Bent
Mis
Anderine Aentrosich
Walter Pictor
Walter
Helen Rogowski
Baltimore
Veo
Frank Rogowski
Aarvdel
J . Conner
Wilmington
Herbert Ward
Edgar Harman
Harman
Jerry
Edgar
S. C. Tuxward
W. Malen
New Brunswick
N. J
Howard Tuxward
Baby
Newark
Helmet Liara Jr
Washington
Austin Johnson
Salem
William Liara
Rock Hall
Helmet Liara
Marydel
Owen Hughes
Sharon Hill
Oscar Hanson
L. A. Covell
Greenville
N. C
Amos Wyatt
Peter Gray
Thomas Edwards
Pollhana
A. Lo Harman
Pollhanna
Edward Lapham
Ed Larrimore
King’s College
Marydel Methodist Church
Marsdel Community Happenings and Easter Plans
Born in Greensboro in 1881 son of Mr and Mrs Carter lived thirty years in Chester as a commission merchant before moving with his family to Marsdel. Easter breakfast at Marsdel Community Hall will feature ham and eggs. The column notes U S petroleum output began commercially in 1859 per Britannica.
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Henderson Church
Elizabeth Phillips
Clarence Phillips
Marsydel
Genoece Ruff
Mirs
John Ruff
Sadlersville
Vis Waldo Smith
Woodsvule
Delaware
Edward Philps
Seaford
C H Atkins
Marydel
Ruff
Wilson Cabinet Co
Smyrna
Dover H S
Farmer’s Bank of
Dover
Marsdel
Claston P. Carter Jr
Easton Memorial Hospital
C.H. Atkins
Rawlings
Greensboro
Mr. Carter
John P
Gooden C
Clayton Jr
Donald W
Charles H
Shirley B
Franklin R
Ronald J
Alf John P Carter
Chester
Alethodist Parsonage
Alrs
B. F. Gear
Claymont
Del
Edglar Biades
Lida Biades
Fast New Market
Lewis Biss Beverly Lowery
T. E. Carelor
Joanne
Philadelphia
Mardel
Colum
Weekend visits and a kitchen fire scene in local notes
Hillsboro Street and Mrs Wm Thompson with family spent the weekend in Newport News Virginia while Mrs Susie Thomp and Mrs Astelle Meintzer hosted visits with relatives. Kay Taylor returned home after visiting grandparents. A kitchen and pantry shower at the Beaven home followed a kitchen fire. Pearl Pvel visited her sister in Greensboro. The Britannica notes that cuttlefish ink sacs yield sofia pigment used by artists.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Niewspapi
Church Building Fund
Jaapoe Jack Rue
Cumcra Denton
Monte Hale
Dick Powell
John Wayne
Randolph Scott
Pittsburgh
Junior Woman’s Club of Greensboro
Sarerye Counrert Economr
Denton, Maryland
Charlie McKnatt
United States
Hillsboro
Aiss Pearl
Dentonia Theatre
Merlan C. Cooper
Lawle Pioneer Days
Mon
Tues
Tarzan
Dan River
Strickland’s
Bill Cwixer
Elliott Luana de Alcaniz
Hal Taliaferro
Rena
Hiro oMer
Adee
Truex
Mush Herbert - Williams
Collier
Alfred E. Green
Oy Howard Estebeseh
Thurs & Fri
Wilde
Alsn
Rod Cameron
Granville Saste
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