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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
5
A practical guide urges planning for pleasant summer days with longer hours of sun and open air. It suggests stocking tinned and jarred foods for quick meals and picnics, and recommends sparkling water as economical, non sweetened refreshment. A recipe for Sparkling New Orleans Soda uses molasses peppermint chocolate ice cream and sparkling water.
Cabbage worms are abundant so rotenone dust should be used on cabbage family plants including broccoli cauliflower and Brussels sprouts. Handpicking helps with tomato hornworms and cucumber beetles. July is best to divide and transplant bearded iris and tips on home canning are offered with a Maryland bulletin request.
Earworm damage noted on sweet corn in Southern Maryland counties with silks forming. Recommendation calls for mineral oil treatment on ears and DDT use against Japanese beetles to protect developing ears.
A damaged text fragment describes earworms attacking ears by burrowing into the tips near the silk end. The passage mentions meat and corn context but becomes incomplete, leaving unclear details about affected animals or outcomes.
The guide explains treating ear corn with heavy mineral oil to curb pests and suggests DDT dust on silks if beetles feed. It notes beetle damage can ruin pollination and harvest. Also advises planting kale and lettuce in July for fall use, praising kale for calcium and vitamin A content and recommending Slobolt leaf lettuce for hot weather, noting its heat tolerance.
Maryland farm families can cut their share of the three yearly U S farm accidents by launching a farm safety campaign. Mylo S Down ey, State 4-H Club Agent and chair of the state farm safety committee, urged families to observe National Farm Safety Week July 21 to 27 and eliminate one hazard per day to make farms as safe as possible.
A farm safety plan urges Maryland 4-H members to survey accident hazards during the third week of July. The speaker notes home and barn cleanliness cut falls and injuries, careful equipment use prevents mishaps, and safe road rules reduce highway injuries. Bulls and other animals cause about 25 percent of farm work accidents. proper hitching, harness care, and cattle dehorning help prevent them.
A brief quote card reflecting on how personal ideals shape character and life, attributed to Le Conte. The line emphasizes mutual influence between beliefs and self-formation.
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