New Frontier in Farm Science. Wealth to Grow
Hope Lies In arm Science reports at the sixteenth annual conference of the National Farm Chemurgy Council in Cincinnati. Leaders claim farm science can pay national debt and raise living standards by expanding crops beyond corn and soybeans. Frank W. Jenks of International Harvester calls farm science wealth inexhaustible with 300000 plant species, only 200 used. penicillin and other by products from crops cited. McMillen urges more young American scientists to discover new industrial uses for agricultural crops and by products.
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Cincinnati
Merica
Wheeler McMillen
E National Farm Chemurgh ‘Council
Frank W. Jenks
International Harvester Company
Council
United States
Jenks
McMillen
Fertilizer Boosts Grass Yields Across States and Crops
The plant food needs of better grass crops are high and respond to fertilizer. Virginia orchard grass yields rose from 1,160 to 5,100 pounds of dry matter per acre with nitrogen. South Dakota averages rose from 1,954 to 3,098 with nitrogen and 3,220 with both nitrogen and phosphate. Ohio saw a 21 percent yield gain from lime and suberphosphate. Wisconsin field tests show benefits of adequate fertilization with hay yields nearly doubled and improved hay quality. Timing, placement and method affect efficiency. nitrogen leaches and should be applied in stages. Anniversary planned for May 3 with refreshments. Edward D. Storm reports estate sale of Annie Virginia Stonesifer property near Emmitsburg to Mary Rush Stonesifer for 14,125.
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Virginia
South Dakota
Ohio
Barron County
Wisconsin
Corn Belt
Stonelifer
Edward D. Storm
Annie Virginia Stonesifer
Harry D. Radclif
Emmitsburg
Mary Rush Stonesifer
Emitsburg
Grange News invites members to Trinity Evan church May 6
Grange News reports Carrollianor members invited to Trinity Evan Reformed Church Adamstown for Sunday May 6 at 11 30 DST. Meeting April 16 in Adamstown Halls drew 44 members and six guests with "God Walks in the Meadow" and a Monore Thomas food sale announcement.
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Carrollianor
Trinity Evan. Reformed
Adamstown
Howard Fry
God
Monroe Thomas
Tivoli Theater
Harry Kanode
Melvin Cook
Evers Shook
Fertilizer From Feathers Advances Poultry Waste Solution
Washington April 27 report says feathers from poultry packing, totaling over 40,000 tons annually, can be converted into organic fertilizer. Berkeley labs developed a cheap process yielding 3 to 15 percent nitrogen, with slow release. Feathers-to-fertilizer offers near full recovery, no significant processing loss, usable with other fertilizers. Also notes agricultural production deemed essential for defense manpower planning and mentions a Holstein cow record with 593 pounds butterfat and 14,463 pounds milk in a 322-day test.
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Brattleboro
Maryland
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
McDonagh School
MccDonagh
Ray H. Smith
Frederick
James Alexander, Jr
Massey
F. Bennett Carter
Centerville
University of Maryland
National Holston
Washington
Agriculture Department
West Coast
Berkeley
Cal
Rural Mail Box Improvement Week
The first week in May is Rural Mail Box Improvement Week per a U S Post Office announcement released by Postmaster James A Grove. Emphasizing benefits to rural carriers and patrons, Grove notes constant route schedules aid stamp and money order business and that any obstacle on a route delays service.
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U. S
James A. Grove
Grove
Broken hinge and mall bus placement impact service and appearance
The text notes that proper erection and location of mall buses affect delivery and curb appeal. Painted boxes and supports protect equipment and aid weatherproofing. Box pane marks aid quick identification, while postmasters welcome inquiries to improve postal service and meet patron expectations voiced by Mr. Grove.
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Grove
Dollar and Cents Ceilings for Beef
Government plans to announce ceiling prices for beef on Saturday night. Officials reported the move aims to set dollar and cent limits to guide meat costs and stabilize markets.
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Washington
Offichils
Price rollbacks eyed for live cattle hit by producer plan
A Frederick MI report notes progressive cattle price cuts may lower consumer costs later, with retail prices lagging. Price Director Di Salle faces opposition from Agriculture Department as White House talks push ahead, signaling a phased price adjustment. In Atlanta, a distressed wife seeks bond relief in Fulton Civil Court, quipping about her husband’s alcohol problem.
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Comamere
Yyienl Qaraffic
Ride Stellet
Michael V. di Salle
Aguiculture
Iis
White House
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Della
Frederick—Monocacy
Maine
Daisy
Jos. H. Blandford
Production and Marketing Administration State Committee
National Production Authority
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Shenandoah XXIV
George C. Marshall
Guri Lie
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Trygvie Lie
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Werefords
Grange News
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J. Thomas Summers
Grace B. Summers
Home Economics
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Quinn
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John Bower
Richard Young
Harold Kline
Kentucky
J. Alfred Catsail
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Ralph Schildt
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Selective Service
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Maryland Production and Marketing Administration
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Armed Services
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Markell & Ford
Mack
Maryland Chick Hatchery, Inc
West South St. Frederick, Mb
Southern States
Frederick Cooperative, Inc
Treverick, Maryland
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Atlanta
Rmsa
Fulton County
Alcoholics Anonymous
Ralph McClelland
P.L. Hargett, Co
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P. L. Hargett & Co
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Farmers Cooperative Ass'n
Patrolegm Division
Tk Mlants Ab Proorrick
Cora
Austin Younkins Ballenger
Casper
Internal Revenue
Tion, Ing
Happy Merry Boy
Reg
Tennessee Walking Horse
Charles McKimmey
Waterford
Rans
Kelly & Sons
Ceresville
W. Paul Wpzaler
Frederick, MI
Woodsboro Livestock Sales, Inc
Woodsboro, MD
Walkersville 1100
Farmall
HB. Duvall
Summers
Jefferson
Monrovia Supply CO
Monrovia
New Market
Farm Equipment Center
Thurmont
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