Old Town Ditch Organized Under New Tax Ditch Law
The Old Town Ditch was officially organized under the new Tax Ditch Law on Friday night October 17 at the Goldsboro Fire Hall. Harry C. Thomas Carlton Smith and Kenneth Pritchard were elected managers. Fifty three people will benefit from the excavation with 1250 acres of cropland and 555 acres of woodland included. Estimated total cost to taxpayers about 13800 dollars. The University of Maryland Extension Service led the education and organization work with the Soil Conservation Service providing survey data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldsboro
Harry C. Thomas
Carlton Smith
Kenneth Pritchard
Caroline County
University of Maryland Extension Service
Soil Conservation Service
Ten Soybean Growers Meet At Linkwood Farm
Ten soybean growers from Linkwood and nearby areas attended a meeting at Dr James Johnson s farm to view 108 demonstration plots. County Agent H W Beggs said soybean production in Dorchester County has risen 500 percent over the last decade, with plans to publish detailed results after lab tests. Early varieties identified include Wabash, S-100, and Luthy. The group thanks Beggs and Johnson for organizing the session. 4 H’er Alvin Foster Earns 480 Scholarship From Department of Agriculture for his work in 4 H Club activities during the past two years. Scholarship applies to 1952 53 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linkwood
James Johnson
H. W. Beggs
Dorchester County
Cambridge
W’er
J. T. Williams
Maryland State College
Princess Anne
Alvin Foster
Charles Foster
Bethlehem
Caroline County
Department of Agriculture
Alvin
Maryland Farmers Urged to Use Wheat Price Supports
James A. Cottman, Acting Chairman of the State Production and Marketing Administration Committee, notes record national wheat crop in 1952 and says Maryland growers have placed 1,171,630 bushels under price supports through September 15, a 42 percent rise from 1951. He urges broader participation and orderly marketing, also advising corn sales be spread through the marketing year to avoid rushing to market at harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Cottman
State Production and Marketing Administration Committee
Maryland
Cottman
Low Investment In Raising Rabbits
A backlot rabbitry can be profitable with modest start up costs and eight key phases. Markets include meat, breeding stock, lab animals, pets, fur wool and fertilizer. Success depends on initiative, climate, equipment, and whether rabbits are sold live, dressed, or in pieces. Visit existing rabbitries to study management and buy from reputable breeders with quality stock.
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Old Town
W. S. Carroll
Ridgely
Douglas Bennington
Frank D. Zeigler, Jr
Denton
Ross Robinson
William E., Meredith
Federalsburg
F. D. Zeigler, Sr
State Board of Directors
Edwin Weatherby
State Artificial Breeding Cooperative, Inc
College Park
Colored Farmers and Homemakers News
T. A. Tobin
Chiropractor
Easton
Arera
Moore
Denton, Maryland
GALE
Philco
Tel
Tle Lumber Co
Wood
G. Emory Gottwall
RED Rose Dog & Puppy Food
Raymond D. Loose
Leesport
Lakeview
Billy II
Billy
Billy I
Tuquan Billy
Orangedale
Bockerman Co
Economy Furniture Co., Inc
South Aurora ST
Economy
Bakers
Thomasville
M. J. Grove
Sueay, MB
Walter B. Palmer
Mgr
Turkey
Broiler
Meg
Eye Maker
Southee
Southern States Farmers’ Supply Cooperative
Newspapfer Anglatye
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