Beetles By Hand Outlined For Garden Pest Control
College Park June 23 In a leaf by leaf guide Dr C Graham extension entomologist at the University of Maryland urges Victory gardeners to hand pick bean beetles potato bugs and squash bugs to protect crops. He describes beetles and eggs and recommends regular removal every two to three days plus under leaf surfaces. He notes 20 20 60 dust or spray can control insects on potatoes and tomatoes while squash bugs resist insecticides and require egg cluster removal. A spray option and a calendar for insect control are available from the County Agent or the Maryland Department of Entomology.
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College Park
C. Graham
University of Mayland
Graham
Victory
Department of Entomology
University of Maryland
Keep Garden In Production
College Park Maryland June 25 The government urges redoubled effort in food production due to unfavorable growing conditions. W R Ballard University of Maryland Extension Service urges full use of all space, removal of early crops after harvest, and immediate replanting with fall maturing vegetables. He notes white potatoes as profitable and provides timing guidance for July to August plantings and crops for fall and winter storage including spinach beets and carrots.
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College Park
W. R. Ballard
University of Maryland Extension Service
Ballard
Maryland
Eyler Pvt Cramer J son of Mrs Nellie Eyler Miami Beach
Pvt Cramer J Eyler, son of Mrs Nellie Eyler of Frederick Route 1, has an address listed as 412 Pet Cramer J Eyler 412 TG Flight F Miami Beach Florida.
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Cramer J. Eyler
Eyler
Nellie Eyler
Frederick
Route 1
Pet
T.G
Miami Beach
Fla
Battle of the Food Front In Keosauqua Club Talk
The Commercial Club of Keosauqua Iowa held a luncheon with about 25 attendees including lawyers, bankers, druggists, creamery managers and farmers. The discussion covered farm labor wartime challenges, draft deferments, milk production trends, wages, and the farmer's independent outlook, concluding the Midwest will feed the nation despite shortages and labor pressure.
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Commercial Club
Keosaugua
Iowa
Pressuo
Southeastern Iowa
Henry
Henry Strickling
Midwest
Lewis Stooge
Protect Poultry From Extreme Summer Heat
College Park June 25 George D Quigley of the University of Maryland poultry department urges farmers and poultrymen to plan for summer heat protection. Heat reduces egg production and heavy hens suffer most. Heat waves may kill tens of thousands of broilers. cross ventilation at a third level with hinged rear doors and windows 18 inches above the floor provides cooling air. Front openings should be opened and wired for heat removal. Newer houses reflect these ventilation details to lower ceiling heat effects.
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College Park
George D. Quigley
Poultry Department
University of Maryland
Quigley
Neai the
Tie Y of Maryland Poultry Department
Grain futures rise on strong buying movement
Chicago grain pits saw a vigorous buying wave driving prices higher. Oats rose up to 2 cents while wheat and rye gained over a cent and corn prices were pressed by potential ceiling-price adjustments and a War Food Administration requisition plus settlement orders.
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Chicago
War Food Administration
Exchange
Must Conserve Farm Machinery Belts
College Park Maryland June 25 moisture and resource limits force farmers to conserve belts says Ray W Carpenter University of Maryland extension service. Belts wear from slippage when too loose and from tension when too tight. Long belts should sag while near 40 pounds per inch width is recommended for close coupled equipment. Slippage stems from narrow pulleys or under tension. Use sticky belt dressing only as last resort. Condition leather belts with neatsfoot oil and run with flesh side toward pulley. Rubber belts may be treated sparingly with boiled linseed oil mix.
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College Park
Ray W. Carpenter
University of Maryland Extension Service
Transferred serviceman Verauds renneferred from Buckiey Fi id
A serviceman identified as Verauds renneferred from Buckiey Fi id to Lowry Field Col. He has served since March 1. Mrs Thomas Baimed Franklin Street.
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Pic, Main
Wir
Thomas Baimed
Franklin Street
Verauds
Buckiey
Lowry Field
May Welfare Costs In Frederick County Report
Frederick county reports a May welfare outlay of 17 5648 for aid and administration with 723 individuals aided. Breakdowns include 3 14640 for old age assistance 6 00250 for dependent children 15613 for needy blind 1585 for general public assistance and 1674 26 for administration. Applications were few with 48 processed including 19 new cases amid resignations and staff changes. A housing list for aged persons and investigations were begun and Ruth Brown Jones’s successor remains to be named.
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Frederick County
James Hampton
Welfare Office
Welfare Kers
Ware
Tre Venne
Art Homes
Ruth Brown Jones
Welfare Board
Jin
Whirlaway To Contest Equipoise Mile At 16 Rivals
Whirlaway, Calumet Farm’s prized champion, is set for the Equipoise Mile with a $10,000 added event tomorrow. It marks his second appearance of the season as he carries top weight of 126 pounds after a strong 1943 debut finishing third.
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Jis Alzo
Occupation
Whirlaway
Calumet Farm
Occupation Is Winner At Washington Park
The sensational Occupation, the nation's 1942 juvenile money winner, won a seven furlong race at Washington Park in a close finish decided by a camera. Slide Bulz, owned by W E Boening of Seattle, finished second with Valdiia Sol close behind, Native trailing in fourth. The time was 1 24 1-3.
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Chicago
Slide Bulz
W. E. Boening
Seattle
Washington Park
Valdiia Farm
Valdiia Sol
Slide Rule
Occupation
John Marshh
California laurel roots used as substitutes in pipes
California laurel roots are reported as substitutes for imported oriar in English pipes. The note highlights a local shift toward domestic plant material for pipe production, signaling changes in sourcing and potential quality concerns for manufacturers.
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California
War Time Hurt Farmers Says County Agent
County Agent Henry Shoemaker argues war time hurts farmers by reducing hay making and daily output. He notes favorable weather for curing hay, praise for new equipment like pick-up balers and sweep rakes, and reports on corn stalk borers root rot and wheat inspections amid hot spells.
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HENRY
So Muaryland
Artusa
Maryland
Atcomoms Department
Universty
Shiryland
Piaqeti
J. Wm. Howard
Albin
Kuhn
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Jester Blames Government Over Oil Storage Policy
Texas Railroad Commission Chairman H Jester told a House Naval Affairs Subcommittee that if the East Coast lacks petroleum products this winter the Federal Government will be responsible. He cited Texas storage surpassing 130 million barrels and criticized the Petroleum Administration for War for not permitting adequate production to use the reserves.
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Dallas
Tex
Ford H. Jester
Texas Railroad Commission
House
Naval Affairs
Petroleum Administration For War
Oil Regulatory Body
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