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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1947
Page
7
Dr. Castillo Graham of Hancock Fruit Laboratory warns growers to apply poisoned bran before or after tomato plants are set as cutworms destroy seedlings. Reports show up to ten worms per plant. guidance suggests 2 quarts per planting, or 100 pounds per shipment, mixed into mash to target worms around plants.
Botanist Russell G Brown of the University of Maryland warns that common pasture plants like wild cherry and Water Hemlock are deadly if eaten by cows. Leaves of wild cherry yield amygdalin producing hydrocyanic acid when wilted. Water Hemlock thrives in swamps and ditches with roots and new shoots dangerous to livestock. Parents are cautioned against children chewing these roots. The plant grows from four to seven feet with small white flowers resembling wild carrot. Brown's pastures inspections include cases where seven young heifers died from Water Hemlock.
In Me pasture and nearby fence rows stray cherry branches linger while goats browsing on wild cherry twigs and Star of Bethlehem bulbs cause fatalities. Nightshade remains a danger around farms and is blamed for stock losses. Dr Brown urges root removal and inspection of feed lots. May Frank Bell succeeds Dr Jarman as head of Mary Baldwin College in Greenbrier County.
Undersecretary Dean Acheson said dollars sent to Greece may be spent on British goods especially military equipment but denied any kickback to Britain for funds it contributed toward Greece after its March 31 deadline. He stated the United States would not reimburse Britain and noted the State Department was aware of payments made since then.
The talks center on reimbursement terms with potential impact on British relations. London reports estimate U.S. payment at about 20 million dollars, signaling a pressure point before a final decision.
Maryland 4-H members gain a new chance to show work on farm and home tasks. The program provides awards to recognize effort and improve skills from local 4-H clubs, highlighting practical methods and community involvement.
The report lists county winners in Allegany Baltimore Frederick Howard Queen Anne and Washington counties. Samuel Wailigo of Street was named state winner in 1946 and earned a trip to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago funded by Westinghouse Educational Found. His projects included agricultural and electrical work.
Six state winners are selected for national honors, each receiving a $200 college scholarship. The activity is run under the Extension Service of the State Agricultural College and USDA cooperating. The ad notes sturdier heavy-duty trucks with air conditioned cabs available on some models for immediate delivery.
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