Repeal Of Tax On Oleo Sought By The Grange
The National Grange voted to support repeal of federal taxes on oleomargarine if sale deception is prevented. The group had opposed margarine taxes but urged repeal in light of new Congress, while backing measures to stop butter imitation and support reform. It also upheld labor rights to strike and picket peacefully and rejected mass intimidation and unjustified wage reductions.
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Portland
National Grange
Grange
Congress
Senate
House
Why Fat Tests Vary in Milk Through the Year
Dairy experts explain three main causes for fluctuating milk fat tests: season, milking interval, and lactation stage. Temperature lowers fat in heat while cooler weather raises it. irregular milking raises the test after shorter intervals. evening milk runs higher due to daytime exercise. Fat is high after freshening and then declines for two to three months before rising again.
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Fred Warren
University of Maryland
Lincoln's Address On Freedom Train at Gettysburg
Lincoln's immortal Gettysburg address is returned to its inspiration site for the first time since it was penned. Thousands view the traveling Freedom Train manuscript and 126 other artifacts as a rededication indoors amid rain. Officials urge national responsibility around the battlefield shrine.
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Gettysburg
Lincoln
National Cemetery
Donald M. Swope
Truman
Tom C. Clark
Clark
Oscar TL
Chapman
Inferior
Nitrogen Advice for Rye and Cover Crops in Maryland
Maryland vegetable growers planting rye wheat or cover crops should apply fall nitrogen fertilizer to boost next spring. About 150 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre is recommended as soon as possible, says Edward K Beade University of Maryland crops specialist. The nitrogen will enhance cover crop growth and provide readily available nitrogen when plowed under for vegetables.
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Maryland
Edward K. Beade
University of Maryland
Open To All Farmers In Maryland For Conservation Program
Maryland farmers may join the 1949 Agricultural Conservation program as funds allow. County offices provide full details and participation must meet approved practices. Blandford notes storage and proper grain storage are essential for price supports and CCC deliveries next spring.
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Maryland
Joseph H. Blandford
PMA
Blandford
Ach Co
PMMA
Washington, D. C
Ani
Commodity Credit Corporation
CCC
Cattle Sell Strong At Eastern National Livestock Show
Thirty nine female cattle and three bulls sold at the Eastern National Livestock Show in Timonium bringing an average of 415 dollars per sale. Top bull sold to Adolfo Danzaillcourt of Havana Cuba while Lynnwood Rosewood, top female, went to Mrs. Ingalls for 925 dollars. Seven new members joined the Maryland Shorthorn Breeders Association including Marine Major Devereux. Show drew buyers from about 20 states and officials expect the event at the estate fairgrounds to continue next year.
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Maryland Shorthorn Breeders Associain
Fay Ingalls
Hot Springs
Adolfo Danzaillecourt
Havana
Cuba
Lynnwood Rosewood
Must Count Hand To Find Vital Card
A bridge column discusses counting opponents’ cards to locate missing honors and secure the contract in a six hearts. It details a sequence of plays including opening spade lead, trump pulls, and endgame maneuvers to reveal East’s holdings and win the contract. National Education Week notes cover Liberty Elementary events with parents visiting and tea service in the evenings. A separate item reports a two-vehicle collision near Cooksville injuring Sheriff Frederick C. Kramer. the sheriff and a passenger escape injuries.
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William EL McKenney
America
NEA
Declarer
West
East
Grange Elects Officers and Plans Programs
Lewistown Grange elected officers for 1949 and accepted Mrs. George Firor as a new member. The slate includes Master John D. Leatherman, Overseer George Firor, Lecturer Jane Wise, Steward Harry Frantz, Assistant Steward Paul Wise, Chaplain Rev. Merril Sollinger, Treasurer Fulton Nicodemus, Secretary, Gatekeeper Mrs. Schultz, Ceres Martha Jantz, Pomona Mrs. Viola Dunn, Flora Mrs. John Wisner, Lady Assistant Steward, and executive committee member Maxine Green. A Pomona letter announced the Freedom Train visit on November 21 and a fifth degree conferment planned for November 29 at New Market. Next meeting set for December 9. Local Granges Ballenger, Glade Valley, and New Market joined in Rededication Week parade on November 17. Ballenger Grange held a November 12 meeting with a program on Highway Needs and Safety led by Mrs. Harry Himes and Wilbur Culler Jr. State police Sgt. W W Corbin, Trooper Sheet, State Roads Commissioner Thomas Mohler, and county roads official Roger H Willard commented. The session included driver education films and road-safety discussions.
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Ballenger
Glade Valley
New Market
Farr
Ballenger Grange
Harry Himes
Wilbur Culler, Jr
W. W.W. Corbin
Sheet
Thomas Mohler
State Roads Commission
Roger H. Willard
Corbin and
Frooper Sheets
Frederick County 4 H Club Wins 12 Prizes at Eastern Livestock Show
Frederick county 4 H clubbers captured 12 prizes from 24 animal entries at the Eastern States Livestock Show in Baltimore. Eleven lambs were shown with Harold Long taking top individual and trio prizes. Donald Garst placed high in beef cattle, while Ralph Tabler and others earned several placings. An abnormally large 20 5 pound beet was shown by J R Lillard from Barnsville in The W News Post office.
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Frederick County
Baltimore
H. Bradley ‘Jones
Harold Long
Creagerstown
Donald Garst
Walkersville
Thomas Taylor
Shookstown
Paul ‘Lantz
Middletown
Donald Sause
Keymar
Donald Wachter
Bill Boteler
I Buckeystown
Ralph Tabler
Unionville
Howard Miller
Myersville
W News-Post
J. R. Lillard
Barnesville
Maryland deer season eyed amid scattered herds in Frederick
Regions across the mountainous area report deer still present despite last year’s record. Regional Game Warden Benjamin F Phebus said December 6 to 11 will mark the deer season with more deer near Sabillas and Emmitsburg. He plans to add eight more officers in Frederick County and notes a statewide deer population around 15 000 with hunting legal in six counties.
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Frederick County
Ional
Ben‘amin F
Phebus
Sabillas
Mason-Dixon Line
Emmitsburg
Frederick
Emburg
Sabiliasville
Lewistown
Barry
Dire
Vaughn
Ernest A
Westeraryland
H.C Buckingham
Pian-Robinson Ac
Inn
Maryland
Allegany
Garret
Washington
Cecil
Worcester
Garrett County
Quakland
Friendsville
Murphy's
Deep Creek Lake
Matt Storey
Swanton
Grantsville
William Biddington
Westernport
Allegany County
LaVale State
Deer hunt regulations discussed in Maryland season notes
The article outlines deer measurement practices, antler checks, and age data to estimate Maryland's deer herd. It notes limits on kill totals, rules on female deer, and weapon restrictions including muzzle energy and slug requirements. It mentions efforts to track deer and antler details over multiple years for herd assessment.
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Neras
Barry
Maryland
Promised Gift Can't Be Collected Judge Rules
Chief Judge Charles W. Woodward ruled in Circuit Court that a promised vacation bonus could not be collected. The case of T. Hartley Rogers of Buckeystown vs Hudson Supply and Equipment Co. awarded Rogers $182.87 plus offsets for car repairs, petty cash, and one week’s salary totaling $255.97. Attorneys for the defendant were Storm, W. Clinton, and James McShesy.
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Charles W. Woodward
T. Hartley Rogers
Buckeystown
Hudson Supply and Equipment Co
Rogers
Storm
W. Clinton
James McShesy
Rayburn Says Truman Reelection Is Not in Doubt
Key West reports Sam Rayburn stressed no fear about Truman’s reelection. The veteran Texas congressman told reporters the current political climate would not derail the president, calling any delay man-made and tied to economic conditions.
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Key West
Fla
Sam Rayburn
Truman
Texas
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