Quarantine Put in Place Over Beetle Infestation
Federal action follows discovery of Japanese beetle in the area. Officials impose restrictions to prevent spread and protect agriculture. Local agencies coordinate inspections and compliance measures.
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1930
Page
11
Federal action follows discovery of Japanese beetle in the area. Officials impose restrictions to prevent spread and protect agriculture. Local agencies coordinate inspections and compliance measures.
The state broadens quarantine due to the Japanese beetle outbreak, extending from Baltimore to Frederick and Harford counties and across much of Maryland and parts of Washington DC. Inspectors stop and search cars for infested produce, with permits needed to move fruit and garden goods into Frederick and Baltimore markets. The rule aims to curb beetle spread, and future changes depend on ongoing scouting results.
The report details a pest control quarantine issued by the Department of Agriculture. Inspectors found weevils in Baltimore counties and nearby areas, with restrictions on moving soil, peat, and plant materials from infested zones to lighter districts. Maryland counties by name are listed with limited exemptions. enforcement includes vehicle inspections and designated stations near major routes to prevent spread.
The note explains four corrections in a word puzzle: the tide is lower due to a lunar effect rather than a higher tide. the center word should read a lunar phenomenon not idiler. phen omenon should be singular. the girl lacks a sou'weater a storm hat rather than a coat. The scrambled word resolves to BRAIN.
The fifth annus mountain top services run July 6 to August 3 at Crampton's Gap Burkittsville with weekly programs. July 6 Burkittsville Church of the Brethren led by Rev John Santus. July 13 Burkittsville Lutheran led by Rev H C Erdman. July 20 Locust Valley Church of God led by Rev T A Wastler. July 27 Brownsville Church of the Brethren led by Rev Samuel Harley. August 3 Burkittaville Reformed led by Rev W B Werner with Community Choir.
Washington analyst Sydney Dutcher surveys the 1930 political scene noting likely Republican weakness in Congress, tariff impact, and the role of Prohibition as not a party issue. He expects business mood to influence Senate and House contests, with wets favored in Illinois and New Jersey races and broader state contests in Massachusetts and Montana.
State officials award a contract for a steel bridge project to a firm named Felt. The action advances critical infrastructure work and involves procurement standards and oversight.
Bridge work begins July 10 and runs to September 4 as two new spans are planned and repairs made to the Ford structure at Predersck Junction. The contract to replace the nearby bridge was awarded to American Bridge Company of Baltimore. State road engineer Thomas M. Linticum said the project will involve heavy concrete and steel work and curb traffic with restrictions during construction.
An article notes a truck collision causing damage to a bridge and suspensions of bus routes in Maryland. It mentions large span collapse risks near Washington and inspections by University of Maryland engineers with plans yet to be laid out.
A July procession at Broad Street Station delayed by rain and a fire department response as Admiral Byrd and his explorers were greeted by officials and crowds. A luncheon honoring Richard Ctus paused during the mobile parade while operations were conducted and the crowd sought shelter.
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