Frederick Boys Win Contest In Poultry Egg Judging Meet
Frederick F. A. boys won top honors at a county Poultry and Egg Judging event at Chestnut Farms Egg Grading Station with 1 987 points. Middletown placed second with 1 912 1 points, followed by Emmitsburg Walkersville Thurmont and Liberty. Individual awards went to Arthur Cook Frederick 532 8 points, Carron Roderick Frederick 508 7, James Baumgardner Emmitsburg 493 2, Paul Coblentz Middletown 491 2, Willis Remsberg Frederick 486 2. prizes honored by Chestnut Farms Chevy Chase Dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Arthur Cook
Carron Roderick
James Baumgardner
Emmittsburg
Paul Coblentz
Middletown
Willis Remsberg
Edw
F. Holter
J. Homer Remsberg
Liberty-Walkersville
Manville
E. Coblentz
Army furlough brings Home Pvt Leekins from Harvard Nebr
Recently Home Pvt Leekins of Adamstown, husband of Mrs Minnie Layer Leeking and son of Thomas Leekins, has been in the Army since October 21. He was recently home on furlough and is stationed at Harvard Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. Leekins
Minnie Layer Leeking
Thomas Leekins
Adamstown
Harvard
Nebr
Tomatoes Must Be Stocky and Weather Aware
Farmers advise on hardy tomato culture emphasizing stocky plants, proper soil, and timing after frost. Indoors, start early, transplant to containers at four to five inches, then harden off in cool rooms before outdoor planting with careful staking and mulching to suppress weeds and conserve moisture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Requies
Good Peach Apple Yield In Prospect
County Agent Henry and Shoemaker report contour plowing demos on Fogle and Sawyer farms show farmers can lay contour lines with homemade levels. Erosion control on red land soil at Lawyer farm Thurmont shown. Hereford sale at Fair Grounds averaged 566 per head with 64 head sold. Frederick County praised as sale hub. Orchards visited by Dr Graham indicate good crop prospects for apples and peaches, with scab control urged. Cool wet spring delays farm work and pea planting remains lower than town reports.
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Henry &, Shoemaker
Fogle
Lawyer
Thurmont
Fair Grounds
Frederick
C. Graham
University of Maryland
Graham
Kelbaugh
McCain, Delaplaine
Flanagan
Mt. Oliver
Hooker
Definition of Farmers Eases Tax Status for 950 Million Earners
Washington April 21 A House Ways and Means plan for tax simplification proposes redefining a farmer for federal taxes. If approved, any person deriving 66 or more percent of income from agricultural operations would qualify as a farmer, down from the current 80 percent threshold, expanding farmer status to thousands.»
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
Corn thinning unnecessary says agronomy specialist
College Park April 2 Modern planting methods reduce need for thinning says John W Magruder University of Marsland extension service. He notes Maryland farmers plant thickly and thin later to compensate for germination loss and pest damage but recommends high grade seed and precise planter plates to achieve proper density without thinning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
John W Magruder
University of Marsland Extension Service
Maryland
Magruder
Cow Testing In State Threatened In Maryland
College Park, April 21. Cow testing work in Maryland faces serious threat unless supervisors are found within 60 days. George Hyvatt Jr of the University of Maryland Extension says the Advance Registry testing, ongoing for over 15 years to improve dairy herds, needs supervisors paid 150 to 175 dollars monthly plus six cents a mile. Room and board are provided while on duty, with additional unmeasured value in experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Park
Maryland
George Hyvatt, Jr
University of Maryland
Hatn Returns From Furlough to Camp with Wife
Hatn returns to camp after a fifteen day furlough spent with his wife Mrs Alma Hahn at 106 West Patrick Street. Address listed as Sgt Sidney L Hahn 33389804 in military records.
University offers short framing course for supervisors
Mr Hart notes these jobs for the year wruitui include a brief framing course of Mb days or two weeks at the University to familiarize supervisors with the work. Applications for dilviunce repgis tr. testers should go to George Avatt, Dairy Department, University of Maryland, College Park. Part-time work possible. Used farm machinery like combines and hay balers are under price ceilings and cannot be evaded by selling machine combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
George Avatt
R. Dairy Department
University of Maryland
College Park
Safety Pen Use Promoted for Breeding Bulls at Farm
A 19th century style article argues for a safety pen to protect bulls during breeding. It stresses proper housing to prolong a bull's useful life, reduce injuries, and prevent damage to property. The piece highlights careful handling and a practical, secure space as essential for bull management and safety.
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Beaser
Saya Floyd Joe Arad
Lary Sapeaist
Universaf Mars
Doaureé
Ocean
Outivesy Mater
Asd Tabee
Uethdl
Poeun
Atv
Maryland Ag Agency Notes Bull Breeding Outcomes
A Maryland Agricultural Department report explains bull breeding losses and gains. It notes only about three of ten bulls prove true breed worth, with survivors often yielding higher producers than their dams. The document ties to wartime conservation and food programs and summarizes farmer cooperation in 1943.
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Arnold
Dany Department
Viserity of
Maryland
College Pack
Maryland dairy feed relief under price order and relief plan
Farmers who used AAA materials last year will have orders forwarded to contractors for delivery once usage is reported. Those who fail to report will be listed on the indebtedness register for lime or other materials. An OPA price ceiling on brewer's dried grains and dried malt sprouts aims to push dairy feeds to short areas including Maryland and Leonard Burns notes the plan.
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Ders
AAA
Ites Aaa
Maryland
Office of Price Administration
Leonard ©. Burns
Maryland Agricultural Adjustment Agency
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Core Roe Oy
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Happy Choice
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WAR Food Administration
WRA
Patton
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Carl Dosh
Dosh'’S Livestock Market
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