Oil Prosperity Amid Storage Surplus In Midcontinent
The article argues gasoline price rises mirror demand, noting record midcontinent crude oil storage of 86,094,756 barrels, nearly match 1916 Oklahoma California outputs, and a U S year 1917 production plan. It cites $172 million stored value and forecasts prices rising to $2.50, urging restraint on oil operators’ greed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mid-Continent
Oklahoma
California
Kansas
Saving Seed Potatoes for War Time Planting Efficiency
A U S department guide recommends cutting Irish potatoes into cone shaped eye pieces to save seed. One fourth to one fifth of the potato flesh provides seed while the rest can be eaten. Cone weights from one fifth to one seventh ounce. traditional sets are heavier. Plant 15 to 18 bushels per acre for best yields. seed preparation can be staggered, dried, and stored to prevent frost or shriveling. Planting date guidance varies by climate, March 15 to 25 for early crops, with 1 to 3 inch depths for light soils and up to 4 inches for heavier soils.
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United States Department of Agriculture
War Department plans to train and equip 500000 men
Washington dispatch notes preliminary War Department plans to train and equip a civilian army, with 60 noncommissioned officers and enlisted men from each reg iment, plus reserve officers. contracts to supply munitions and uniforms ready to award as soon as called. Elastic estimates foresee a 4,000,000 man universal training goal and exemptions affecting 19 year olds. Settlement of wage disputes and the Adamson Eight-Hour decision shape business costs, potentially offset by raised freight rates. Eastern Shore fears German landing at Lewes, Delaware, and Atlantic coast defense.
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Washington
War Department
Council of National Defense
Congress
General Staff
United States Supreme Court
Kitchen shower delights Trinity on Saturday evening
Mrs Edward H Bowman hosts a kitchen shower with many friends sharing games and refreshments. Guests include C Williamson Adams and Melson families. Bowman and guests received useful gifts. Sunday School resumes tomorrow, Easter program planned, field work delayed by rain. Rev Taylor visited Melson home. No gardening yet.
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Trinity
Edward H. Bowman
Bowman
C. Williamson
Frank Adams
Lily Melson
Gertrude Burris
Blanche Hastings
Grace Hastings
Florence Hastings
Edith Melson
Helen Reed
Ida Morgan
Ethel Hastings
Ruth Brown
Elsie Gray
Elmer Melson
James Melson
Edwin Lowe
Roy Spicer
George Adams
Edward Wagner
William Wagner
Ollie Priestly
Frank Wheatley
Ralph Wheatley
Enos Nichols
Chas
McDowell
New World Record Butterfat in Seven Days Set
A Holstein cow Segis Fayne Johanna 114658 set a seven day butterfat record by producing 50.68 pounds. The test ending January 8, 1917 was supervised by New York State Agricultural College officials from Ithaca. Breeders nationwide marvel at the feat and F A DeFord of Tuckahoe Neck plans to add stock from the famed bloodline.
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Segis Fayne Johanna
New York State Agricultural College
Ithaca
N. Y
F. A. DeFord
Tuckahoe Neck
Weather Returns Boost for Country and Town Business
The return of good weather has set the wheels of business in the country and in town turning again. Shops, farms, and markets report renewed activity as customers come out after a spell of bad conditions. The improved outlook lends momentum to daily commerce and local employment.
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Denton Journal
Howard Melvin Ben
Jonson Melvin & Johnson
Ment
Atlantic
Ford Motor Company
Bethlehem Steel Company
J. H. Nichols & CO
Pinto
Old Bond
Royal Worcester
J.H. Nichols & Go
Raf
Maryland
Delaware
Lewes
Hickey & Freeman Clothes
Manhattan
Stetson
Boyden Shoes
Mullins
Wilmington
Clara Kimball Young
Parker’s Theatre
Balers
Henry R. Lewis
Nisi
Ellen Hignutt
Orphans’ Court
Caroline County
Orphan’s Court
George W. Hignutt
Lee Hignutt
Edward W. Liden
J. Virgil Moore
Leonard F. Covey
Z. Potter Steele
M. Kk
Newnam
Greensboro, Md
Ridgely, Md
Ridgely Auction Co
James Temple
Ona
Tuckahoe Station
T. A. Snyder Preserving Co
Shakespeare
Carrere
Rennert Hotel
Heart of
Baltimore
Liberty and
Saratoga Streets
Joe
Harvey L. Cooper
George W. Kelley
Circuit Court
Pliny Fisher
W. A. Smith
Denton
THE
Denton, Md
W. Voss
B. F. Howard Denton
C. E. Collins
P. O
Preston
Sn Md
Superior
John Deere
Land Rollers
John
Denton Auto CO
W. P. Carroll
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