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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1948
Page
8
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A bridge hand features North opening one diamond in third seat, East’s debated four spades, and South’s pass. Declarer uses an elaborate diamond and heart squeeze with East ruffing the spades, while North’s decisions aim to defeat the contract.
The U S Department of Agriculture announced Maryland support figures under the Steagall Amendment for hog prices April 1 1948 to September 1945 with a 20 percent parity basis and freight differentials. Maryland support ranges from about 16 50 to 19 05 per cwt depending on month and market conditions.
Scientists debated the optimal placement of plant food for crops. W A Tiedjens of the Virginia Truck Experiment Station outlines banding on acidic soils and deep thorough digging on sweet soils, plus lime use to raise calcium and proper side-dressing in solution form for best results.
The report shows output per cow rising to 124,736 gallons daily with 15,000 cows in the fleet and 23,648 cows contributing. Imports fell as milk shed tightened. capital area augmentation required. Import figures peaked at 5,780 gallons and later surged to 25,930 in 1346 before dropping to 11,000. Association membership grew from 811 in 1924 to 1,530 last year, a record high, with average cows per herd rising to 34 from 18.5 in 1824. Reserve fund noted.
The year shows high producer milk prices at 49.7 cents per gallon, with 1925 31.9 and 1933 24.4. An average shipper with 34 cows yields about $15 thousand yearly after deductions. Feed costs rose up to 50 percent, corn up 45, and farm wage and production item prices climbed about 15 to 71 percent. Nellie Custis, Washington’s granddaughter, revived a veil-wearing bridal custom on February 22, 1728.
Joseph H. Blandford of the Maryland PMA State Committee stresses depth as the farm's third dimension. He warns thin topsoil on large tracts can limit production, while small farms with rich, deep soil can yield more. The Agricultural Conservation Program aims to help farmers preserve land and protect this dimension.
A playful note praising Ferha for swiftness and skill, comparing him to efficient sea creatures and whales, and contrasting with human crowding. The speaker, N A Lufburrow, suggests pride in a clever fish analogy and flattery for Ferha.
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