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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1955
Page
4
The County Agent explains fall and winter herbicide sprays control chickweed in alfalfa. If untreated it can weaken stands, especially new ones, while older stands may outgrow with adequate fertilization. CIPC and other chemicals are described with rates, calibration tips for low gallonage sprayers, and cleaning guidance after use.
World corn production for 1955-56 may set a new record. Maryland harvested an estimated 18,320,000 bushels, down 458,000 from last year’s 18,778,000. USDA pegs world output at 6,060 million bushels, with further gains possible as Southern Hemisphere plantings continue.
The article traces tuberculosis from ancient names like phthisis to the modern term TB, noting it can affect any body part and remains widespread in the United States. It cites about 1.2 million people needing medical supervision and about 100,000 new contagious cases each year, highlighting the fight against infection through tubercule bacilli associations and Christmas Seal Sales to fund prevention.
Reeves notes North American corn output reached 3.3 billion bushels, a 131 million bushel increase from 1954. U S acreage rose from 79.9 to 80.8 million acres while yields averaged 38.6 bushels per acre, 4 percent higher than last year. Mexico saw flood‑related declines, offsetting some gains. Canada posted a record production driven by high acreages and yields.
The Little Homemakers 4-H Club met at Ruth Ann Wharton’s on October 27 and at Rona Lee Jones’s on November 10. They wrote reports on 4-H dresses, planned an Anniversary Party and Christmas caroling, agreed to pay 50 cents per Banquet ticket, and decided to work on record books and embroidery at future meetings.
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