Agriculture group Told Resource squeeze hits farmers
College Park January 28 Dr Roger B Corbett associate dean of the University of Maryland College of Agriculture told a conference of fertilizer manufacturers dealers and salesmen that falling farm prices mean agriculture is in the squeeze He noted the prices on farming inputs hold while prices for farm products have fallen about ten percent since last summer The government price support program could become costly if depression deepens He cited a drop in building activity affecting employment The gathering of 128 men heard reports on fruit tree cultivation soil and nutrient tests and ways to correct deficiencies in nitrogen phosphorus and other elements Dairyman Allie Messer urged Maryland farmers to apply up to 500 pounds of fertilizer per year to boost profits.
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College Park
Roger B. Corbet
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
Corbett
T. B. Symons
A. L. Schrader
University Horticulture Department
Allie Messer
Gaithersburg Dairyman
Maryland
Notable Americans born or died and history highlights
Know America Today's anniversaries list Thomas Paine Henry Lee Albert Gallatin William McKinney and W C Fields with birth and death details. Today in history covers Kansas statehood 1861 and events from 1377 to 1945, plus notable birthdays and a brief horoscope.
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Market Advice Urges Maryland Cattle Send to Market Now
Maryland agricultural economists advise beef feeders with choice or high-quality cattle to market early this spring. They note seasonal price shifts favor lower grades later, but better cattle should be sold sooner to spread risks as fed cattle prices are expected to ease into spring.
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University of Maryland
Maryland
Joan Foster
Robert P. Callaway
Chicago
Canaway
Callaway
Additions Made To Herds At University
The Animal Husbandry Department of the University of Maryland has added to its Aberdeen Angus and Hereford herds. Lead addition is Pride Eric C. 5.8 No. 1033227 a Summer Yearling Bull from Ravenswood Pride and Andelot Pride 11 with strong lineage including Ames Plantation Pride Eric. Pride Eric C. S is bred from Glencarnock and Rosemere lines and has International Grand Champion bulls six times in his pedigree. Pride Eric C. S was selected from Cold Saturday Farm in Finksburg Maryland owned by Judge and Mrs H Hackney. Two outstanding Aberdeen Angus heifers were bought at the Maryland Breeders Show at Timonium Bandoliers Blackcap 2nd R. R. of Rolling Ridge Farm Laytonsville Maryland and Blackbird of Marce Ridge 2nd 974629 of Marco Ridge Farm Davidsonville Maryland. Four Hereford heifers were also purchased at fair sales including Lamplighter at Time nations showings.
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Ravenswood Pride
Cold Saturday
Ames Plantation Pride
Eric
Pride Eric C. S
H. Hackney
Cold Saturday Farm
Finksburg
Maryland
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Blackcap
R. R
Rolling Ridge Farm
Airs
John H. Small
Laytonsville
Blackbird
Marce Ridge
Marco Ridge Farm
Max Covington
Davidsonville
A. G. Rolfe
Poolesville
Spring Valley
Hereford Farm
Thornton
F. Victoria Triumph
RK. C. Riggs
Foxhall Farms
Catonsville
Switzer and Field
Gunnison
Colorado
Essor Rolette
Church Hill
Marvy Rupert T
Safe Driving Award Recipients Named by Blue Ridge
Gordon G. Hileman of Friendsville received a safe driving award from Blue Ridge Transportation Company. He was among over 100 Blue Ridge and Potomac Edison Eastern Division drivers honored for one to 16 years of accident free driving.
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Gordon G. Hileman
Friendsville
Blue Ridge Transportation Company
Air
Hileman
Blue Ridge and
Potomac Edison
Blue Ridge
New Corn Hybrid Is Being Recommended
Maryland farmers are urged to trial a new corn hybrid U S 505 based on a four year test at the University of Maryland. Dr R G Rothgeb notes U S 505 out yields U S 13 and has better foliage than U S 35 though it matures about a week later. Trials across 10 state sections with 30 other hybrids show values in yield and adaptability for farm conditions.
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Maryland
R. G. Rothgeb
University of Maryland
U. S
U.S
Rothgeb
Agrotomy Department
Extension Service
Union Bridge Community Notes and Civic Updates
Union Bridge reports the Willing Workers class meets February 8 at 8 p.m. at Miss Marie Arbaugh's home. Samuel LeSight, operating a wiring station here, was called to Hagerstown for his mother's operation. New councilmen installed at St James Lutheran include Walter Houck Paul Spurrier George Fowble and Charles Minnick Jr. Samuel Stambaugh also installed earlier, replacing retiring members. Mollie Hall, formerly of Philadelphia, has resided here with the Warehimes since November. Maryland landlords filed 9 010 voluntary leases raising rents up to 15 percent under the Housing Act amendments, with 15 extra days to file for leases executed by December 31.
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Union Bridge
St. James’ Lutheran Church
Marie Arbaugh
Samuel LeSight
Hagerstown
Walter Houck
Paul Spurrier
George Fowble
Charles Minnick, Jr
R. S. Poffenbarger
Samuel Stambaugh
Houck
Mr. Stambaugh
E. L. Seigman
Ey Fogle
Mollie Hall
Philadelphia
Foster Warehime
Maryland
Walter R. Heath
Unclear Text About How Fans Affect Temperature
Fragment discusses electric fans and cooling. It argues fans raise room temperature and body heat, then notes relief when a breeze evaporates heat from the body. Contains incomplete phrasing and lacks verifiable context.
Smart Plan for a Compact High Output Home Garden
A practical guide to shrinking garden space while maximizing summer harvests. Plan sowings to avoid waste, reduce land use, and maintain continuous yields from May to October. Focus on short harvest crops like beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, and corn. Use a table of twelve crops showing days to size, shelf life, and space per serving for a family of four.
Gavilan Upsets Williams For Non title Night Victory
Cuban Kid Gavilan edged light welterweight champion Willie Williams in a tight 10 round decision at Madison Square Garden. Gavilan weighed 145 pounds to Williams 140 and snapped Williams 20 fight winning streak with two judges scoring 5-4 in Gavilan's favor and one even.
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Williams
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Harold Barnes
Artie Schwartz
Goldstein
Eye health survey reports rising visual problems by age
A U. S. Public Health Survey of 1,000,000 people shows 20 percent of 17 to 18 year olds had visual issues, 39 percent at age 30, 71 percent at age 50, and 39 percent at age 60, highlighting age related increases in eye problems.
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Watchspring Wire Worth Sixty Thousand Dollars
A pound of the finest steel made into watchspring wire is eight raile long and valued at $60,000.
Freeman awardees and board changes at Maryland Holstein Seeders meeting
Henry R. Shoemaker notes Frederick County farmers active at the Maryland Holstein Seeders Association annual meeting in Baltimore. Jefferson elected vice president Barker re-elected secretary, several members awarded constructive breeders certificates, and Baker named to the Board of Directors to replace a Pennsylvania director. The report highlights Frederick County representation and contributions to the Baltimore milk market.
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Henry RK
Frederick County
Maryland Holstein Seeders
K. Hester Jefferson
Barker
Frederck
F.lg. Remsberg
Isa DD Iert
Middleton
National Association
Breody
C. Richard Kiefer Covientz
Walter Jentz
Ira D. Herz
Frank G Remste
Af Remsberg
Joyce Ko Scack
L. Berg
Jet Fredericssen
Ras H
Russell S
Sear
Her
Baker
Snader Baker
Coupers
J. Penns
Freedermiy
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Frederick County Appoints Director to Cooperative Board
The board picks Robert G. Fitez of Emmitsburg to represent Frederick County leader ship on the cooperative's council. The note lists upcoming meetings for county farmers including February 4 and 7 events in Smithsburg and Bel Air and March 3 to 4 gatherings of Ayrshire and Guernsey breeders, with emphasis on improving hatchery profitability and disease control in poultry.
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Frederick County
Robert G. Fitez
Emmtsburg
Fmn
Innerstate
Smaithsburg High
Alryland-Virginia Producers’ Association
Washington
Ayrshire Associat
Bel Air
Mareh
Frederi Coy
Guernsey
Tederck
Fred
Assley Hotel
Poultrymen Can Increase Profits in Maryland
Professor George D. Quigley of the University of Maryland argues that 4-H clubs and cooperative groups could profit from poultry by breeding stock locally. He notes five million dollars of hatching eggs are imported annually into Maryland and that local flock owners can capitalize due to favorable soils, climate, low feed costs, and lower transportation costs than competitors.
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Particmore Ngegee
George DD Quigiey
University of Marysb
Maryland
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