Soil experts urge balanced soil care for yield gains
Dr Carl Kellogg of the USDA reviews soil science in The Nation’s Agriculture noting soils mirror people with varied nutrient needs. He warns against uniform fertilizers, stresses grass and legumes to build structure, and cautions erosion control must accompany productive farming. A Beltsville Grange delegation leads a local Grange installation and Christmas party.
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United States
Stopplug
Kellogg
Beltsville Grange
Eben Jenkins
Grange Elects 1949 Officers at December Session
In a December 6 regular Grange meeting, officers for 1949 were elected, led by Master Ralph Balizer and Overseer Walter L. Zimmerman. The session included reports, interviews on street lighting, and plans for a Christmas party held December 20. Members also noted upcoming meetings and a joint Christmas event with nearby granges.
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Singapore
Ralph Balizer
Walter L. Zimmerman
Ridgely Grumbine
John Barker
Holmes
Betty Zimmerseeper
Harry Rhoder- Airs
Holmes Baker
Wiliam Johnson
Ward Euler
Donis Barker
Dorsey Gaither
Isaac Nicodemus
Arthur Simms
Tnionville
Lewisto Grange
New Market
Ballenger
Glade Valley
Lisbon
One Crop Rotation Mistake Highlighted by Extension
University of Maryland extension official Stanley Stabler warns that farming on soils of differing drainage requires two crop rotations for balanced production. He cites alfalfa barley on well drained land and wheat ladino clover on wetter soil, plus growing pasture like orchard grass and clover to steady grazing. The article notes regional rattlesnake species counts, with ten of thirteen in the Southwest.
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Fto
Stanley Stabler
Extension
Agre
University of Maryland
Stabler
Maryland Junior Growers Win Five Awards In Nation-Wide Contest
Maryland junior vegetable growers win five awards in a national four day convention in Detroit. Daniel R. Tompkins of Waldorf earns sectional honors and a 2190 scholarship from A and P Food Stores for top Maryland performer. Other Maryland medals go to Harry C. Hearn Laurel Roxie Lee Montgomery Samsvill James R. Moxley Jr West Friendship and John Wysong Forest Hall.
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Maryland
Aryland
Gaineed
Detroit
Daniel
R. Tompkins
M Leo Tompkins
Waldorf
A&p Food
Grant B. Snyder
University of Massachusetts
Pratt
Tompkins
Heen
Tiamet
Charles County
N Vga
Harry C. Hearn
Laurel
Roxie Lee Montgomery
Sjamsville
James R. Moxley, Jr
West Friendship
Johnn We Wysong
Forest Hall
Calves and corn not only 4-H honors win too
Chicago reports on 4-H youth projects across the nation. Emma Lee Williamson of Grubbs Arkansas showcases tooth powder health demonstrations while Margaret Cummins of Dix paints textiles. Homer Wass, a 19 year old flying farmer from Worthington Minnesota, earned prizes with lambs and a beef steer. Betty Hoth canned venison for an orphanage, and a Pleasant View Utah girl reduced dishwashing time with better methods. Edward Eni of Garland Texas won field crop contests on a 15 acre plot. A broad look at farm youth diverse hobbies and achievements amid national events.
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Chicago
America
Emma Lee Williamson
Margaret Cummins
Dix
Margaret
James Milkin University
Jterie
Hacxing
Normon
Ida_l
Homer Wass
Worthington
Minn
Betty
Joan Patten
Pleasant View
Utsh
Geri
Noup Brown
Davaul Pratts
Hiraea
N.Y
Natwnal
Edward Eni
Ot Garland
Tex
Edward
Hegar
Portable Calf Pens Fight Calf Deaths In Pens Study
Portable movable calf pens developed by the U S Department of Agriculture aim to cut baby calf mortality by moving calves weekly to clean ground. Dr A B Groth leads the Alabama study showing dramatic drops in disease as calves are rotated from pen to pen, reducing exposure to manure and germs.
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Frank Carey
Associated Press
Auburn
O U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dept. of Agriculture
Alabama Polytechnic Institute
A. BH. Groth
Florida 51Riental
Dr. Groth
Lr, Davis
Dale A. Porter
Davis
Georgia
Department of Agriculture
Local Chick Rearing Hints Reveal Hidden Flat System
A fragment describes a farmer noting the need to rotate pasture for chicks to improve growth. She observes some birds thrive better than others due to an uneven feeding system and poor opportunities, highlighting care disparities in a rural setting.
Montgomery County D H L A. Stock Report Highlights Herds and Cows
A Montgomery County stock record lists numerous cow and fat cow entries with producers Edwin D. Fry Aliie Messer and others. Totals include weights around 60 to 83 pounds per animal and multiple entries for T. M. Garrett W. L. King and E. D. Fry among others. Supervisory notes mention Geo L. Fuller.
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Edwin D. Fry
Aliie Messer
iCadhill Bros
M. Garrett
W. Randles
W. Handles
B. W. Randles
Wm. Pyles
Ralph Beall
M. Garret
T. M. Garrett
Garrett
T. AL Garrett
Ward Bros. Ras
W. L. King
L. King
W.L King
King
W.L
E. D. Fry
ED. Fry
E.D. GE
E. D
Alfie
Alliesser
E. S. Walker
Walker
T. M. Anderson RJ
Fry
Geo L. Fuller
Thirteen Victory Party By Maryland Republicans
Baltimore Republican Club of Maryland plans luncheon and Christmas party to celebrate the Dewey victory in Maryland. President Webster C. Tait says it marks the club’s first celebration of success in swinging Maryland to the Republican side. The club comprises mainly Republican lawyers who organized a two-speaker unit during the campaign.
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Whe News
Frederick
Baltimore
Republican Club of
Maryland
Thomas E. Dewey
Webster C. Tait
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Carles E. Kelogg
Usda Division Survey
American Farms Bureau
Carroll Manor Grange
Grange News
United
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Southwest
R. Tomphins
By Richard Kleiner
Homer
Bend
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Betty Hoth
Jed i
Air Force of
Wishington
Ive
New York
Senate
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Aittle
Imams Williamson
Arkansas
David Pratt
City Hill
New Dual Highway
Frederick City
M. D. Harp Agency
Gordon Spurrier
Howard S. Fink
Rep
Markell & Ferd
Isor
NO. TN. Court ST
Stan
Sewing Center
North Market St
Denver, Colo
Peoples Finance
Peoples Finance Coo
Il Nerin Tourt
RALPH W_ BOYER
Market St
Apt
Lore Properties
Apts
Ralph W. Bover
Murray C. Bohn
Meadowes
Balvers
Umontoun Pass
Luuch
Mee
C. Bohn
Sid
P. B. Roop
Airy Tesard Unionville
Ame
G. H. Mercer & Sons
Asei
Braseme
Fredenck
CER & Sons
Harry FE. Mohler
Mek House
Ba Electric
Srcuiaa
Bath
Asre
Imnecdhiate Pass
Pohay
Tanging
Northwereer
Harry Etichler
East Third Street
Raymond Marsden
Harold U. Frushour
Harold U Frushour
Patrick St
Howard A. Gross
Koo Raat
Route 40
Court Ox
David O. Griffin
General Insurance
Liabaity —Life Marine—Workmen's Compensation
N Court
David O. Griffin Ensurance Seyce
Noah
Cramer & Son
Mace
Aim
T. & New Etec
R. L. Zentz, Strout Realty
Taneytown
Delbert
Delbert S. Null
Creagersfowr District
Bruilding
Lee Place
Catoctin Ave. E
9Th St. Cor. 9Th St & N. Bentz St
Delbert S Null Auctioneer
W. Patrick St
KEY Chev. Sales, Inc
Isa& Olds
Chevrolet
REY Chevrolet Sales. Inc
Miersville
North
Dual
Montgomery Co
Ateow
Jefferson
Sui
Agente Bee
Rhode [Island
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