Frost date trends drive farming shifts and whiskey wars
A 1947 survey shows urban households edge out rural living with 39 million homes nationwide while farms decline to about 17 percent. The piece also notes a whiskey price war in Fairbanks and guidance on safe frost dates for spring gardening based on past last frosts and local neighbor experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaxe Eads
Washington
United States
Maies
Bureau
Fairbanks
Alaska
Nevada
Low Demand for February Chicks Hits Laying Flocks
Poultry expert Wade Rice of the University of Maryland reports the cold winter and high feed costs have driven February chick demand to a multi year low. Reduced laying flocks, fewer hatchings, and lime drop in breeding stock point to eggs supply below summer and fall needs with prices favorable to producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade Rice
University of Maryland
Egg prices and pullet planning for high season profitability
The note discusses timing for hatching chicks to exploit the August to December egg price peak, urging April hatchings and continuous laying flock culling. It mentions a 2-pullet flock producing 50+ by next September as financially rewarding, and highlights nourishment from production when flocks fall to 30-60 percent.
German Thankful For Clothing And Food
In Duisburg Germany Ameliese Henseler thanks Mrs W Francis Little of South Market Street for clothing and food received in a box from a Catholic Daughters of America collection. She writes the Christmas Eve note dated last Christmas Day praising the aid and expressing gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Ana
Germany
Duisberg
Ameliese Henseler
W Francis Little
South Market Street
Catholic Daughters of America
New Cutaway and Slim Classic Wool Menswear Highlights
The listing describes two lineups of tailored suits in multiple colors and sizes 12 to 20. It notes fabric blends including New Wool and Rayon and prices ranging from about 19.98 to 35.00 with references to Gabardines and Worsted fabrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Woolen Co
C. Slim
En Co
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Pate
Carter
Cedl
Glade Valley
Mrs. Lite
Mace
Father
England
Russia
America
Ag Jese Henseler
Duisberg Duisberg, Germany
Baltimore
Bartlett - Hayna
Koppers Co
Croe
Pepsi-Cola
Pepsi-Cola Company
Long Island City
N.Y
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co
Baliur
JH Goodman Ee
Sealhedren
Don
Miss Seshast
E. Patrick ST
Cattelog
Jack Carson
Eve Arden
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