Maryland Agricultural Outlook for 1949 Fruit and Poultry
County Agent Henry Shoemaker reports Maryland’s 1949 outlook cool but favorable with steady fruit demand, potential higher prices for quality, and larger expected crops if weather allows. Citrus and apple production may rise. peaches likely larger than 1928, with fresh demand down but canning steady. Poultry and eggs face mixed prospects amid income, feed, and meat competition.
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Awards for Excellence of Herds Honor Maryland Jerseys
Baltimore January 2 The Indian Spring farm Darlington Hoopes and Sons Bel Air and Fry Brothers Laytonsville earned certificates for top Jersey cattle herds at the Maryland Jersey cattle club annual meeting. Awards cover three herd-size divisions with top individual cows noted for long time production.
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Baltimore
Darlington
H Eopes
Fry Brothers
Glenn Mc~rady
Rising Sun
Holsteins win honorable mention in national quest
Two Frederick County bred Holsteins were nominated for All American honors for the first time in 1943 and both received honorable mention. Slickoryvale Nite Mooie and Hickoryvale Moore Canary were bred on the Ifert farm, with a show record including Timonium and Eastern States Exposition. Harden Farms of Camden, NY, holds Canary and plans sire use from two of Canary’s sons. Nominations were by judges P B Isher and J P Eves with twenty four authorities selecting All American and honorable mentions.
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Middletown Valley Grange installs officers in January meeting
The Middletown Valley Grange held its January 13 meeting with installation of newly elected officers led by TS EL Zimmerman. Multiple Grange members assisted including Mrs Zimmerman and Mrs Helen Huffer. A second session noted Ballenger Grange and New Market Grange also installing officers with social events and remarks by leaders. The Frederick County Senior 4-H Club met January 19 in the East Church street conference room with square dancing at Elm Street School under Hood College instructor Miss Smith. Refreshments were provided by Regena Beachley and Gladys Beachley.
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Cecil K. Holter
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S Leslie Shafer
D. Vernon Holte
Frances Ro
Adrian McC Rom
J. Homer Remsberg
Merhte Lert
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Lena Renn
Ginia Feaga
Howard Smith
Thomas Culler
John Henn
James Schaffer
Madelyn Himes
Wilbur Culler
James Stup
David Derr
Harry Feaga
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Margaret Poole
Flora
Dorothy Culler
Elizabeth Derr
T. E. Zim- Monroe Stup
Russell Dudraw
John Renn
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Tobias Zimmerman
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Splitting Tree Sounds Like Nearby Pistol Shot
A Bartlett Tree Expert Co. representative explains frost cracks in trees, sounding like pistol shots on cold evenings. Oaks and willows are among species prone to cracks as sap freezes and expands, sometimes widening cracks enough for two men to pass. The cracks may close in spring with repairs using wood screws and sealing paint.
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Dodge
Milk in Britain cream cones captivate youth market
An editor's note introduces nutrition students from Hood College presenting weekly items on dairy trends. The text mentions milk being a versatile, economical transformation of animal feed into human food and notes colorful cream cones appealing to young people.
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Britain
Carol Underhill
Pat Hyatt
Hood College
How To Extend Linoleum Life With Simple Care
Miss Helen Irene Smith of the University of Maryland Extension Service advises milder cleaning for linoleum. Avoid harsh soaps and abrasive powders. use warm water and a safe cleaner only when necessary and wax in thin multiple coats to protect the surface.
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Helen Irene Smith
University of Maryland Extension Service
Miss Smith
Linoleum Care Tips From The News Foreword
A 1949 Frederick column urges light daily linoleum care with dusting and quick wipeups for spills. It cautions against strong soaps and gritty compounds, recommends warm soapy water for stains, and suggests thorough washing only two to three times a year.
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Miss Smith
Commercial Family Farm Is Chief Unit
Joseph H. Blandford, chairman of the Maryland Production and Marketing Administration State Committee, says the commercial family farm remains the chief unit in U S agriculture. He notes the last farm census shows 79 percent of product value from this type of farm and that about 87 percent of farm land in 1945 was held by individuals while 13 percent was owned by corporations or public agencies.
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Marysland
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