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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1949
Page
3
A concise overview of collective farms in the Soviet Union, detailing ownership of land and production tools, average arable area at about 1,250 acres, the brigade structure of 45 to 60 workers, the workday as a measure of labor, and family plots ranging from two and a half to ten acres for personal use or sale.
Dr. M H Haydak of the University of Minnesota emphasizes honey bees as the dominant pollinators, noting 75 to 80 percent of crops rely on them. A bee uses about 16 pollen loads per birth, and a strong colony rears about 200000 bees needing two million pollen loads. Proximity of apiary to fields and bee population density greatly boost crop yields.
Cantion II. 2 4 D spray risks killing clover and drifting to sensitive plants. A paint brush offers precise spot treatment for remaining weeds like dandelions and plantains. After use wash brush with soap and warm water and soak overnight in water with a teaspoon of ammonia.
The article warns against mixing warm cream with cooled cream as it raises the temperature of the cooled portion. It advises cooling milk and cream before combining with other cooled batches, noting water cools more effectively than air. It suggests storing in a cool place like a cellar but emphasizes rapid start of cooling to prevent bacterial growth and preserve quality.
Biologists with the Upper Mississippi River Fish survey report a severe winter kill across the upper Mississippi River from Dubuque Iowa to Prescott Wisconsin. The prolonged ice cover and snow reduced water oxygen, suffocating fish in backwater areas. Crappie and other pan fish, plus rough fish, were affected in large numbers.
At war end aviation stood as a fledgling rocket era. The past eighteen months have yielded more insight into Earth's upper atmosphere from rocketry than the previous two decades, signaling a shift in exploration and knowledge.
Dairymen should measure efficiency using two rules of thumb. A top standard is shipping 50 gallons of milk per full-time worker, while another is producing one gallon per day per acre of cropland and pasture. The piece notes rising costs and low earnings per hour, urging higher productivity toward 10,000 pounds of milk and 400 pounds of fat per herd average and about $1.74 per hour.
An assortment of short aphorisms highlighting virtue, justice, truth, compassion, and freedom. The quotes attribute moral guidance to various sources, underscoring the link between inner goodness and societal liberty.
Extension entomologist Jack Lomax recommends using a three per cent DDT dust on potatoes with a sulphur or pyrophyllite base or a 50 per cent wettable DDT powder. Apply when insects appear and repeat every two weeks if needed, with three or four applications often required. Dust rate is 25 to 85 pounds per acre. or two pounds of 50 per cent wettable powder per 100 gallons of water per acre.
The National Safety Council reports 33500 home deaths last year with 5 million injuries and 130000 permanent disabilities. Falls cause over half the harm, often from insecure chairs tables mats and rugs. Rugs at stairs and doorways are especially dangerous.
A dry-cleaning machine for oranges uses two side by side rotating cylinders. Rubber matting spirals on the cylinder surfaces lift and rub the fruit, turning and polishing the oranges as dust and grit are removed. The device targets growers seeking cleaner fruit for markets.
A new compact treatment combines a fce pack and hot water bottle in a single portable unit. The flexible plastic bag holds a special liquid that congeals when refrigerated for cold therapy or absorbs heat in hot water for warmth. Electronically sealed to prevent leakage.
The twelfth Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage runs April 29 to May 9 with seventeen tours across Howard County Baltimore environs Carroll County and other areas. Proceeds support the Hammond Harwood House and other Maryland garden clubs while attracting visitors from across the nation and abroad.
Maryland horse and mule owners are urged to inspect intake valve like parts of a tractor. Horse teeth require floating to seat evenly, while parasites should be removed by a vet. Proper conditioning before heavy work includes feeding oil meal with grain and giving the horse tasks such as spreading manure or hauling logs.
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