County Agent Warns on Gas Tax Refund and Corn Loss
The county agent urges farmers to file for a 3 cent per gallon federal gas tax refund by September 30, 1958, via Form 2240, with refunds for gas bought between June 30, 1957 and July 1, 1958. He also offers tips to estimate corn losses, reduce kernel waste, and adjust corn pickers, plus guidance on soil testing, lime needs, and recommended grain varieties for Caroline County. A reminder warns against planting wheat before October 10 to avoid Nlessian fly damage.
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Denton
Director of Internal Revenue Service
Customs House
Baltimore 2
Maryland
Caroline County
Pasture Not Eligible Under Soil Bank Says Chairman Parran
Maryland farmers were told pasture and range lands are ineligible for the Conservation Reserve under the Soil Bank. Julius P. Parran, chairman of the Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, explained eligibility rules tied to prior crop rotations and tame hay. Noncrop open pasture, small fruit crops, nurseries, and federal or federally owned lands are excluded. The Conservation Reserve offers cost sharing and annual rents and is the only Soil Bank program available in 1958.
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Soil Bank
Parran
Julius P. Parran
Maryland Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Laws of Other States for Tourists
Motorists traveling across state lines should study each state’s traffic rules and penalties before driving. Speed limits vary with some states enforcing fines and court costs. ignorance is rarely a defense. Coasting in neutral is banned in many areas. headlights must be dimmed at night. specific rules on parking and railroad crossings vary. Ex tension notes list Denton classes taught by Mrs Wirght and others. register via the Extension Office Denton 142.
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Justice of the Peace
Georgia
Rhode Island
Washington, D. C
Louisiana
Montana
Maine
Alabama
Kentucky
Oregon
Tennessee
District of Columbia
Poultry Reminders for September Farming Tasks
A field style bulletin advises progressive poultry keepers to hold pullets on range or in the growing house until laying begins. September is ideal for repairs to houses and water systems, and for winter readiness. Ensure freeze protection and store equipment, then feed calcium sources to pullets and hens to prevent egg eating and maintain shell quality.
Clothing Construction Classes Offered In County
A series of about eight weekly advanced clothing construction classes will be offered by the University Extension Service starting late September through November. Targeting women with sewing experience, the courses cover fabric and pattern fundamentals, cutting and fitting, plus advanced techniques such as interfacings and bound buttonholes. Initial meetings are set for Denton day class September 30 at 1 pm, Denton evening October 1 at 7 pm, Greensboro October 2 at 7:30 pm, and Preston October 1 at 7:30 pm, with room for adjustment by demand.
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University Extension Service
Denton
Greensboro
Preston
Adams' Cross Roads Community Notes
Mrs. Wm Dennis of Seaford spent weekend in New York where he serves in the Coast Guard. Bloomery WSCS will meet with Mrs Elva Lyden on Sept 24. Auction sale urged with each member to bring a home item. Esther Johnson visited near Cannons Del. Dennis children visiting grandmother Marian Robinson. Horace Adams spent Sunday with sister Edna Adams. Alfred Smith of Greenwood visited Sadie Devore and Blanche Stetler. Joe Bailey family hosted guests Saturday. Edward Bailey hosted her parents at dinner Saturday. Subscribe for ne Journal.
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Wm. Dennis
Seaford
New York
Coast Guard
WSCS
Bloomery
Elva Lyden
Esther Johnson
Cannons
Del
Little Dennis
Marian Robinson
Horace Adams
Edna Adams
Alfred Smith
Greenwood
Sadie Devore
Blanche Stetler
Judy Thornton wins blue ribbon at Timonium State Fair
Hillsboro notes report Judy Thornton of Aunt Pearl's 4 TI Club earned a blue ribbon for a proper study center demonstration at Timonium State Fair. Other items mention visits by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rie of Hamburg New York to Oscar Rice, and gatherings of families including Alan and Anne Segar at a Junior High picnic in Camp Mardela. Florence Thornton and Sally McKline are noted as weekend visitors. George Pedro and family visit Wild Springs New Jersey relatives.
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Judy Thornton
Aunt Pearl
Timonium
Herbert Rie
Hamburg
N. Y
Oscar Rice
Alan
Anne Segar
Camp Mardela
Mardela
Robert Clark
Easton
Seth Baker
Bethany Church
Farmington
Delaware
Florence Thornton
Greensboro
Lawrence Thornton
Sally McKline
Plainsfield
N. J
Elwood Fleming
George Pedro
Wild Springs
John W. Mason
Baltimore Livestock Auction Market Quotations 1958
Quotations for livestock at the Baltimore Livestock Auction Market Inc at West Friendship Maryland as of September 8 1958 list ranges for steers heifers cows feeder cattle bulls lambs veal calves hogs sows and boars with price bands per weight or grade reflecting market levels on that date.
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Baltimore Livestock Auction Market, Inc
West Friendship
New Born by Hilda K Wiggin Lowe
Poem speaks of spiritual rebirth as hearts open to God in nature. It contrasts dark past with bright future, praising divine guidance and inner beauty. Subscription note for The Journal appears at end.
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Hilda K. Wiggin Lowe
Thermometer depth gauge aids locating deep holes by anglers
A combined thermometer and depth gauge helps fishermen find deep holes. It can be cast like a plug and used to identify underwater contours and depth quickly.
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