Countians Win At Cumberland Fair Dairy Champions Pace
Frederick County breeders dominated Cumberland Fair dairy classes with Howard Quint, Martin S. Beachley and Son sweeping Guernsey prizes while Locvale Farm, led by J. Homer Remsberg, claimed all Holstein championships. Timonium Fair postwar interest grows as Frederick County showcases at open and 4-H judging events across Holstein Jersey Guernsey Ayrshire beef and dairy cattle, with notable Turkey Growers Association participation at the University of Maryland.
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Shoemak
Frederick County
Cumberland
Guernsey
Howard Quint
Frederick
Martin S. Beachley
Ayrshire
Hampshire
Timonium
United States
Turkey Growers’ Association
University of Maryland
Ross V. Smith
Hillside Turkey Farm
G. Terpinning
Maurice A. Zentz
William R. Zentz
Thurmont
Emmitsburg
Southern States patrons share in year 1945 46 refunds
Former Southern States Cooperative members in the Lewistown area will share in 949000 returned patronage refunds for purchases in 1945 46. Announcement came at the August 23 annual membership meeting in Lewistown Community Hall attended by over 64 farmers and families.
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Southern States Cooperative
Lewis'town
Southern States
Lewistown
Promise Of A Big New Yield Brings Old Corn To Market
Illinois and Indiana farmers report a bumper corn harvest with prices slipping to around 1.25 to 1.80 per bushel for near term deliveries. experts warn futures may drop further though some see firmer long term, as grain moves out to markets and feed supplies improve for dairymen and poultrymen.
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G. L. Jordan
University
Secor
OPA
Imany
Roseville
RB. C. Ashby
The
State University
Lloyd Applegate
Farmers’ Cooperative Elevator
Jamaica
Howard Darry
Provisions For Wildlife Part Of Conservation
Mid-summer soil conservation sees limited work, but Frederick County reports extensive erosion protection. Johnsville Libertytown area logs strip cropping on multiple farms including Juliet Smith, Isaac Saylor, Truman Pearre, Jackson Pearre, and Sterling Spurrier. Terracing and supplemental pasture efforts noted near Thurmont and Buckeystown. Wildlife provisions, farm ponds, and game fish are highlighted as key conservation gains supporting hunter, fisher, and ecosystem health. Public interest in hunting and fishing spending is cited from Nations Business and Outdoor Life, with projections of rising post-war expenditures reaching billions.
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Johnsville
Libertytown
Juliet Smith
Isaac Saylor
Truman Pearre
Jackson Pearre
Sterling Spurrier
F Loraine Simpson
Robert Diller
New London
John Black
Woodville
E. C. Erikson
Dickerson
Middletown
Hunter Bowers
Col. Co. B. Thumble
Waesche Construction Co
Thurmont
Smith and Reyer
R. E. Bernsberg
Buckeystown
Samuel Grams
Knoxville
Leon Howard
Feaguille
C. C. Renn
Ballenger
Nations Business
Midian
Lig Lewes Areaiua
Outdoor Life Magazine
Canada
American Legion Magazine
Now Is Best Time To Start Your New Lawn
Early fall is the best time to start a new lawn in Maryland. It reduces weed competition, offers cool weather and rain for a good start, and helps grass establish before winter. September is ideal. Mark Shoemaker of the University of Maryland stresses soil preparation to ensure a long life for the lawn.
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Maryland
Mark Shoemaker
University of Mary- Ad Anee Uepale
Preparing Lawn Seed and Soil for Quick Growth
The guide explains soil types and amendments for lawn seeding. Sandy soil benefits from humus like manure or peat. clay requires drainage and humus plus lime for Kentucky bluegrass. Don’t seed heavy clay. add lime, test soil, and use 3 pounds of 10-5 fertilizer per 100 square feet. Prepare a firm seed bed, sow in two directions, sow on a calm day, and let grass reach several inches before first cut.
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State College of Agri Culture
Washington farmers expand wartime poultry output 1945 census
In 11 Washington counties wartime farming surged with broilers and layers. Chickens totaled about 3.5 million and eggs over 20.5 million dozen in 1944. Frederick county led in chicken numbers and egg output. turkeys reached 132,992. Howard county topped poultry by county.
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Washington
Frederyice County
Ghifskente
Howard County
Turkeys raised in 1944 exceed 1939 in several counties
Frederick was second with 22 671 turkeys and raised 14 023 more in 1944 than 1939, the largest increase among the listed counties. Montgomery 14 129, Lou/ doun 14 026, Anne Arundel 13 167, Charles 8 687, Calvert 6 246, Prince Georges 5 739, Fairfax 4 395, Prince William 4 133. Five counties in the area raised fewer turkeys in 1944 than in 1939. It is possible for chinch bugs in all stages to live for 12 hours under water.
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Frederick
Sala
Tyre Iseysi Montgomery
Loudoun
Anne Arundel
Charles
Calvert
Prince Georges
Fairfax
Prince William
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