Sixty Two Cities Collect T Million in Parking Fees
Municipal Finance Officers association reports 62 cities with 95,466 meters collected 7.1 million dollars last year. Average per meter exceeded 74 dollars, with totals from Oakland and Minneapolis leading the nation. Maintenance averaged 6.99 per meter annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Finance Officers Association
Chicago Department of Purchases
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Dayton
Long Beach
Cal
South Bend
Ind
Oakland
Denver
San Diego
Tick Free Sheep Pay Off in Colorado
Colorado sheep men adopting a DDT tick control program report bigger gains in lambs and wool quality, plus less feed. Dr. A A Goodman says tick reduction improves sheep condition and flock health. Dipping or spraying ewes and lambs after shearing is advised, with precise DDT concentrations.
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Colorado
A. A. Goodman
Colorado A & M College
Goodman
Refinishing Furniture Techniques and Tools
Refinishing furniture requires ample work space and ventilation. Use commercial paint and varnish removers for efficiency, available in paint stores. Shake liquid remover before use, apply with a brush without brushing in, and let it soften the finish before lifting with a putty knife. Work with the grain to avoid damage, and employ a softwood stick for carvings and turned surfaces.
Pintail Flies Atlantic A Trans-Atlantic Wild Duck Record
A pintail banded at Hamilton Inlet Labrador by A J Reeve of the Wildlife Management Institute ventured east instead of joining trap mates and was shot 21 days later on the River Dart in South Devon England. The incident prompts questions about wild duck energy and migratory behavior.
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Hamilton Inlet
Labrador
A. J. Reeve
The
Wildlife Management Institute
Northeastern Wildlife Station
River Dart
Dartmouth
Totnes
South Devon
England
Mississippi
Europe
Spanish Dagger Yucca in Big Bend Abundant at Dagger Flat
The Spanish dagger yucca grows tall and broad with leaves up to three feet long. It reaches 10 to 15 feet in height and is found in few U S locations, notably in Big Bend National Park where it dominates Dagger Flat in the northeast part of the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Bend National Park
United States
Dagger Flat
Longer Farm Leases Are Recommended by Maryland Expert
University of Maryland economist Luther Buhhanan urges longer farm leases to benefit tenants and landlords. He notes most leases are annual and only 25 percent are written. Extension offers sample lease forms and notes renewal options, with emphasis on soil conservation and stable planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Buhhanan
University of Maryland
Maryland
Buhhanan
County Agricultural Agent
Department of Agriculture Economics and Marketing
College Park
Water permit sought for Bethlehem Maryland well
Roy M. Legates applies under Chapter 26 1933 for a water permit to withdraw 15000 to 30000 gallons daily with an average 20000 from a 2 inch diameter well at Bethlehem Maryland for boiler washer sealer and cooker use. A public hearing is set for 2 00 p m June 16 1949 at Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Md. Objections may be presented at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Legates
Bethlehem
Maryland
Department of Geology, Mines and Water Resources
Latrobe Hall
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Gems of Thought Quote by Seneca on human fellowship
A Seneca line on human unity and social life expresses that we are members of one great body planted by nature in mutual love and fitted for sociability. The reflection underscores shared humanity and interdependence across communities.
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Seneca
Thrifty farmer invests in savings bonds for future opportunities
A prudent farmer puts money into Savings Bonds to safeguard capital and ensure funds are ready for upcoming chances or ventures.
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Pintail
Hagerstown
Maryland State Poultry Council
G. T. Klein
Extension Poultryman
Massachusetts
Wade Rice
Pennsylvania
Maryland State Beekeepers Association
Geo. J. Abrams
Berwyn Heights
Prince George’s County
T. B. Symons
Maryland Extension Service
Edwin Anderson
Pennsylvania State College
E. N. Cory
Maryland State
Mer
Abrams
U. S
Philadelphia
Preston
W. 8. Carroll
Carroll
Mrr
Richard Hall
Conover Crouse
Denton
Maryland Employment Service
Ridgely
Greensboro
Henderson
Hillsboro
Crouse
Walter Scott
Mary Baker Eddy
New Hampshire
J. H. Quillen Preston, MD
Southern States
Southern States Farmers’ Supply Cooperative, Inc
Department OF Geology
Mines and Water Ee
McCormick & John Deere
Phil Gardiner
Mullica Hill
New Jersey
Chester
Peergk
Neme
W. T. Lockerman
Newspaperhrchy
Cne
Cooner Yourniture Co
Denton, MD
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