State Beetle Drive Starts
Harrisburg reports the 1950 campaign against Japanese beetles begins with Aphia wasp colonies. The program, using 150 female wasps to start new colonies, aims to curb grub destruction in western and southeastern Pennsylvania. Colonies grow as wasps parasitize beetle grubs year after year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department of Agriculture
Lore
Bureau of Mant Industry
Thomas L. Guyton
Bureau
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Summer Arrives Amid Hillside Butterflies and Bloom
A descriptive travel sketch follows a country ride along a winding ridge into a broad valley. Summer arrives with perfume from black locusts and crab apples, while wildlife and flora including redwings, ivy, blackberry, yellow hawkweed, violet wood sorrel, and a muskrat populate roadside and streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Woodsorre
Manseed
Marking Time In June Birds And Blooms In Forest And Field
June brings a lull in floral activity as shade cools timberlands and mid summer blooms push through tangles. Birds sing through heat with robins quiet midnight and sunlit songs while fledglings await lunch, marking a special month when nature hints at the year’s peak.
Stop This Racket Idea From New York Board President
Lee Smith proposes an auto device to curb horn honking when cars stop in traffic. Editors praise the concept as a serious improvement. A prior Amy Lardner idea targets subway delays caused by passengers crowding middle car doors. Lardner suggested removing bumpers and using razor blades to deter boarding holds. Edna Ferber sent flowers.
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Lee Smith
New York Venestate Board
Mr. Smith
Amy Lardner
Bnocklng
Lardner
Fragmentary OCR Note Reveals Confusing Message
A damaged manuscript fragment shows a garbled line about comfort and breathless puffs. The text mentions an apparent card from a friend and a misread signature or attribution, with unclear reference to a syndicate or Bennet.
Copper Industry Joins Liberty Bell Replicas Drive
A New York copper firm announces collaboration with fellow industry members to supply replicas of the Liberty Bell for the 1050 Independence Anniversary Savings Bond drive. The statement expresses confidence in the effort and the cooperation of copper workers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meanceolt Copper Corp
Dlatitbatad Wy International Hews
Berrie
New York
Meas Will Provide On Inspirations Brooklyn Dodger Farm Sub Theme
An unclear note mentions the Brooklyn Dodgers farm setup and a catcher starting role. It hints at plans to support a coming drive and improvement, aiming to bolster overall success. The fragment references inspiration sources and a targeted approach for progress.
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Meas
Brooklyn Dodger Farm
Target
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State Beetle
Fort Wayne
Ind
News-Sentinel
Buxton
E. Long Ave
Denier
Speizer
Citheens Bank
Walmo Market
Sila-Tex
Spencer's Paint & Glass CO
Mercer St
Wiel
Pratt& Lambert
Gallon
Peerless Wallpaper and Paint Co
E. North St
Conult Your Focal Farm Bureau Insurance Representative
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
Columbus
Ohio
Charles E. Williams
Washington Street
Edna Ferber
Republic
Humphrey
Bennet
Ming
U.S
Superior Land & Supply CO
Esate
Ieee
Muslbroat
Bre D
New Castle
Rence Sail & Trust
New Castle, Pa
Ellwood City, Pa
Jos
Bve
Sunbeam Coremasran
Avery Kimer
Eutorn
Ironmaster
Hal
Corre
Ginbette
Pennsylvania Power Company
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