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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1939
Page
22
Lawrence County agricultural guidance states pastures yield more feed per acre for growing hogs than other crops and reduce disease risk. When pastures lack clover or alfalfa, Dwarf Essex Rape is recommended. green feeds require moisture management and careful equipment use to avoid labor strain.
Legume silages and mixed forage save costs and raise protein content versus corn silage. Sun curing reduces carotene loss but ensiling with preservatives like molasses or food grade phosphoric acid maintains value. Alfalfa and soybeans require more preservative than timothy. weather and processing affect quality.
The article explains that vegetables need ample growing space and warns against sowing seeds too thickly. It lists ideal spacings for many crops such as lettuce spinach onions beets peas radishes carrots beans celery cucumbers tomatoes broccoli endive and celery cabbage, and notes thinning benefits for salads and greens.
The note advises using plenty of rich soil for window boxes and filling the box well while leaving space at the bottom for drainage. Begonias and many other house plants are suitable for window boxes.
At the annual event held Thursday June 15 at Pennsylvania State College, farmers will see discussions and demonstrations on Jordan Soil Fertility plots fertilizer results from 57 years. Highlights include potato grading storage varieties seed cutting and wool grading demonstrations for Lawrence County growers.
An old remedy advertises Ice Mint to soothe rectal itching and irritation from piles. The product promises quick relief of itching and pain and aids healing of raw sores. It emphasizes ease of use and low cost, recommending purchase at any drug store.
A program outline on grass and legume judging topics is discussed. Miss Julia Markle from Lawrence County explains picnic sandwich ideas for school lunch improvements including bread types and fillings, and how to pack them for hikes. Copies of circular No. 211 are available by contacting the Agricultural Extension office in New Castle.
The Pennsylvania Power Company reports the large West Pittsburg turbine generator is back on line after a days long shutdown for inspection and minor adjustments. The unit ran for ten days prior to the stoppage and engineers say the boiler and associated systems functioned exceptionally well during the test period.
Personal mentions record many Wilmington Del. residents visiting relatives in Cleveland Pittsburgh Meadville and Ellwood City and returning home from trips. Names include Miss Mary Earl Mrs. Bruce McCullough Mr and Mrs W B Ferrell and others with updates on illness travel and family events.
Examinations for pharmacist registration will be held in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh on June 8 9 and 10 as announced by Dr Lester K Ade superintendent of public instruction Assistant pharmacist candidates will be examined in these cities on June 10 only.
A Cotton milk delivery truck veered to the curb due to steering trouble this morning and uprooted two shady trees on Ingleside Avenue in front of Rev. W. J. Holmes residence. No injuries reported. Local authorities investigated the incident and the street remained passable.
Publicists and commentators generate excitement and strong bias in coverage while expressing confidence and zeal, challenging balanced debate and viewer trust.
A notice says many churches will mark Children’s Day on the second Sunday of June. Programs must reach The News by 2 p m on Wednesday June 7 for publication. Submissions should be on one side of a sheet, typed if possible. The News printers joke they cannot read hieroglyphics.
International News Service reports that claims the Hamburg American liner St. Louis landed about 900 Jewish refugees in Ciudad Trujillo are baseless. The liner’s whereabouts are unknown and Reuters later relayed that 103 Jews aboard the liner Flandres might be landed at Ciudad Trujillo.
Members of Branch 467 L C B A will hold their regular business meeting Thursday at 8 p m in St Josephs hall. A social hour will feature a white elephant party.
Wednesday gathering of T N C girls at Dorothy Thompson's Marshall Avenue. Thursday joint Bible class at Hilyard home Old Pittsburgh Road. Church transport departs at 7:00 PM. Friday 2:00 PM practice for Children’s Day participants.
Section 7 of the Women's Missionary Society of First Baptist will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 at 11 Madison Avenue in the home of Mrs Liza Ann Trotman. The gathering was moved from June 8 to June 15.
Members of the Sarah Book Bible class meet Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Mrs. Helen Drake's home 807 Acorn Street.
Wednesday at 7 30 pm the Fourth Quarterly conference will be led by Rev W E Bartlett district superintendent Grove City district. Thursday at 7 30 pm Bible study. Friday at 7 30 pm Ladies Aid Society meets at 629 Spruce 8 home of Mrs Frank Sanfilippo. An assassin is a secret Mohammedan order founder in the 11th century known for ruthless killings.
Direct reports from the Hamburg headquarters of the Hamburg American Line describe ongoing operations and strategic directions affecting transatlantic shipping and passenger service.
Three grand jury indictments charging murder and voluntary manslaughter were returned today against Paul James Cook, 17, a former Beaver Falls high school student, in the slaying of his parents and sister in Beaver, Pennsylvania.
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