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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1946

Page

9

Processors Find Federal Inspection Pays Dividends

More than 100 food packers value continuous inspection by the U S Department of Agriculture paying for labels stating Packed under continuous inspection. Inspectors oversee arrival conditions, plant sanitation, machinery, and worker cleanliness from unloading to processing and can testing.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

State Tobacco Tax Revenues Show Rise

State cigarette and tobacco tax revenue for 1945 totaled 164.2 million dollars, up 8.3 percent from 1944. A federation of tax administrators report cites wartime sales surge and higher state rates as causes, with federal tobacco tax collections up 11.9 percent to 937.2 million. Eight states posted double-digit gains. Massachusetts led with 38.2 percent, Florida 27.8 percent, and Connecticut 15.8 percent in increases.

Federation of Tax Administrators Massachusetts Florida Connecticut

The Hague Birthplace of Modern International Law

The Hague in the Netherlands is noted as the birthplace of modern international law, where Hugo Grotius wrote The Rights of War and Peace. Grotius argued nations are bound by moral law and justified war only to punish criminals or prevent plunder.

Hague Netherlands International Court of Justice Hugo Grotius The National Geographic Society Grotius International Statistical Congress International Congress of Diplomatic History Institute of International Law Funk Legislative Council Senate Finance Committee W. Carlos Myers

Crumbling Palace NW of Peiping His former Empire’s Echo

The 50 million dollar summer palace of the former emperor sits northwest of Peiping, fading as gardens are untended and tiles crack. Near it lie Ming tombs and historic city landmarks, with a commercial airfield between temples and a golf course beyond the temple of the moon.

Peiping China

Army Cartridges Caliber 30 Not a 30-30 in Use

The army’s current service cartridge is caliber 30 M-2 marking the second modification. Britain notes design changes by M Mk or Mark. The standard ammo was made for the Springfield 30-06, with the first number indicating caliber and the second the grains of smokeless powder in the shell.

Army Great Britain

Munitions Shipments Peak in World War II Rail Traffic

A six year period from 1940 to 1945 saw explosives rail shipments reach a peak in 1944 with 18,862,085 tons and 433,965 carloads. In 1945 shipments totaled 18,673,542 tons and 405,565 carloads. The average load per car rose from 13,600 pounds in 1940 to 92,500 pounds in 1945, reflecting intensified wartime logistics.

1946 Style Lunch Box Menu From Nancy Holmes

Nancy Holmes of Best Foods outlines a vitaminized lunch box menu for a day in the woods or at the beach. Deviled meat sandwiches stuffed eggs carrot sticks cupcakes fresh fruit orange drink with a meat celery onion and horseradish mayonnaise filling.

Emember Mom Pop Nancy Holmes The Best Foods Kitchens

Fruits and Custards in Summer Desserts

Summer desserts feature fresh ripe fruits and chilled servings to save scarce sugar and fats. Cooked tart fruits blend with prunes or raisins for sugar‑light sweets. mixed fruit salads, oat meal cookies with raisins, and gelatin desserts offer easy, cooling options for hot weather.

Low sugar recipes using honey or molasses

Simple custard style dish uses milk egg yolks honey salt and cinnamon baked or cooked as a soft custard. Guidance on thinning honey for sweetening by adding water and heating gently, then storing in the icebox or at room temperature.

Garden Guide Cites Rotenone as Top Weapon

The Garden Guide recommends rotenone as the number one weapon for gardeners to destroy insect pests, noting its effectiveness in controlling a wide range of garden pests and urging proper usage to protect crops and nearby ecosystems.

Rotenone Insecticide Use In Home Gardens

University of Maryland expert Francis C. Stark Jr notes rotenone controls cabbage worms beetles and many pests. It is nearly nonpoisonous to humans and can be applied any time with dust or spray forms varying from 1 to 5 percent strength. A curved nozzle helps reach underside of leaves for thorough coverage.

Francis C. Stark Jr University of Maryland

Care With DDT In Garden Use Caution

DDT is poisonous to humans like arsenate and lead and should not be applied to edible food crop parts. It may be used on potatoes to control leaf hoppers and on grapes to fight Japanese beetle and rose chafer, but generally its use in gardens is dangerous. It can injure tomato plants and some squash cucumbers and melons. Its value lies in long lasting insect kill but that same duration makes it hazardous to people.

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