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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1943
Page
6
Botanical hacks and kitchen notes cover radish petals coffee boiling tempers and storage tips for cookies as well as omelet lightness and spinach cooking. A legislative update lists numerous house bills with status, authors, and deadlines across counties, including bridge acts and salary provisions.
Annapolis Md March 9 HW B 1500 Caro County Delegation prohibits actions against county or municipalities until after 60 days notice. Senate 208 awaits Gray governor signature. H B 16 Merriken law relates to deposit of county funds repealed and reenacted to allow paving contractor to deposit in any bank in Caroline County. I B 78 Merriken repeal. Various bills pass or await action in committee Davis George Pennett.
The article urges citizens to start Victory Gardens now with 30 by 50 foot plots, recommending soil preparation with spade and rake and 3 to 4 pounds of Victory Garden Fertilizer per 100 square feet. It notes USDA calls for widespread participation as food rationing and transport shortages affect supply.
The article extols Victory Gardening as a national effort to boost home food production for military needs. It urges common sense, patriotism, and outdoor activity, while warning of Axis pests and the danger of overreaching. It stresses that gardening requires sustained effort, guidance from experts, and continued attention beyond the first planting instalment.
Dear Miss Wilma describes a pineapple custard pie recipe told in a folksy voice. The method uses a double boiler, sugar, milk, corn starch, egg yolks and whites, grated pineapple with juice, baked pie shell, whipped cream, and a light touch of sugar.
The report lists rationed tires tubes and recaps for the week of February 22, 1943. Names and locations include Tire grades and quantities, with individuals such as Charles R. Clark of Fed'burg and Myra C. Olson of Bethlehem, among others, plus several entries for Greensboro Ridgely Marydel Denton and Frank data. The document details Grade 1 2 8 allocations and truck tire records across multiple towns and suppliers during wartime rationing.
John H. Reese and Wm H Rieck of Preston appear in the recap alongside J Edwin Rosser of Fedburg and Howard Shockley of Goldsboro. Other entries include Luther A Short of Hillsboro Universal Dairy Co. of Denton and A B Rosser of Fedburg with multiple Tractor Truck figures noted. Recapped entries conclude with Wmn H Rieck of Preston and Preston Trucking Co. with a 10 tally.
Sunday entry notes Jake in Sunday School drawing a pitcher of God and declaring teachers wrong about God’s appearance. Monday contemplates marriage to Jane, reflecting finances, social barriers, and attraction, with a young narrator weighing love against money and social class.
The passage notes that a single magazine filling lasts several days in average weather, with one filling per day sufficient for the coldest weather. It emphasizes the impact of climate on filling frequency and duration.
A child recounts days with Ma and Pa debating gender roles and arithmetic in rustic terms. Wednesday recalls Elsy being kissed and a risky misread signal. Thursday compares teachers and editors in a tongue in cheek lesson. Friday features skating on a pond and a risky fall, ending with reflections on rushing and restraint.
Inventory and appraisement of Carrie V. J. Trice estate filed with order to sell. Proof of publication of creditors notice and petition for funeral expenses and rent account. First and final account of William H. Nuttle estate filed. Creditors releases in Edith G. Laigneil estate.
Statement of income and disburse ments petition and order to use funds for minor expenses under Genevieve Roe guardianship. Final account of Frederick Dix Roe guardianship and release filed. Last will of Charles S. Long brought by Jennie E. Long custodian and probated by court.
The record shows 17 smallpox immunizations and 9 diphtheria immunizations. It lists 427 sessions of Home Nursing or First Aid Classes and miscellaneous conferences and reference visits. Walter B. Johnson, M. D., Deputy State Health Officer.
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