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News

Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1947

Page

7

Big Joe Corn Puts Florida In Beef Race

AP Newsfeature from Belle Glade describes Big Joe, a corn variety developed at University of Florida Everglades station, capable of thriving in mucklands. It promises 60 to 65 bushels per acre with drying heat and rain, aiding beef cattle finishing in Florida's Everglades country.

AP Newsfeature Belle Glade Fin Florida Everglades Roy Bair University of Florida Everglades Experiment Station Big Joe Joe Bell

Butter Price Seen Hitting $1 A Pound In Markets

Chicago reports point to butter advancing to one dollar per pound in retail as demand rises and mid western drought cripples corn supplies. Eggs, lard, hogs and grains follow higher while economists predict later price declines as farmers push more livestock to market.

Chicago New York Mid-West Egss Mercantile Exchange Washington Labor Department

Police Candidates Start Examinations Annapolis

Annapolis Sept 5 about 276 Maryland State Police candidates qualified from 518 volunteers. Of the qualified, 208 are World War II veterans. Examinations begin tomorrow at Polytechnic Institute Baltimore with educational tests then physical and police assessments for about 30 openings in the state force.

Annapolis Thase Maryland Walter D. Owens Lane Polytechnic Institute Baltimore

Dr Symons on soil conservation and urban interest

Dr. T. B. Symons, chairman of the State Soil Conservation Committee, urges city residents to care about soil health as it underpins food supply and nutrition. He notes shortages show the link between soil quality, crops, and price, and warns substandard crops affect milk and meat nutrition.

T. B Symons State Soil Conservation Committee University of Maryland Extension Service Dr. Symons Symons

Many Farm Sales Likely in Fall Auction Schedule

A heavy fall farm sale schedule is expected as labor shortages persist and many elderly owners exit farming while prices stay high. Demand for major machinery has fallen though some equipment still fetches good prices. tractors now bring 1200 to 1300, milk cows and heavy heifers stay high, hog prices remain strong, and horses vary by region with some districts offering fair prices. A Minnesota youth set fire to 200 door bills his mother saved, illustrating youth attitudes toward parental wealth.

Frederick County Minnesota Harry Grubb Poolesville Edwards Ferry Rockville Montgomery County Maryland Guernseys Jerseys Soldiers Home Breeding Westmoreland Davis Herd T. B McCormick-Deering New Idea John Deere van Brant Syracuse Fairbanks-Morse H. P DeLaval Chevrolet Bang's Wisconsin New Holland Ford-Ferguson Corm Schuttler DeLavrail Milkers

Local call urges full support for future progress

A fragmented passage urges every man, woman, boy, and girl in Slaryland to back efforts for advancing progress, stressing collective effort and wide community involvement.

Slaryland

Fall Lawn Seeding Guidelines From University of Maryland Expert

University of Maryland landscape specialist Mark W. Shoemaker urges fall seeding of lawns between early and mid September. He notes fall seedlings endure cooler, moister weather and mature by spring, with Kentucky bluegrass as a base and mixes of bluegrass, red fescue, and nurse crops like red top or rye. Adjust proportions by soil quality and land openness.

Maryland Mark W. Shoemaker University of Maryland Shoemaker

Soil depth key to lush blue grass, says expert Shoemaker

The article argues blue grass quality depends on deep soil and warns against thin topsoil. Shoemaker recommends four to many inches of good soil and suggests contacting county agricultural agents or writing to Mr Shoemaker at the University of Maryland for more lawn guidance.

Maytag Kenmore Singer Seth Thomas Shoemaker Department of Horticulture University of Maryland College Park Maryland

Residents split on one way plan for North Court street

Local residents debate converting North Court between Pa trick and Second into a one way street. Some question the need arguing removal of parking would make the change unnecessary while supporters push for a throughfare solution.

Frederick residents split on making North Court street one way

Six Frederick residents were asked if North Court street from Patrick to Second should be one way. Opinions varied with some opposing any change unless parking is restricted, others supporting one way through the narrow grid. A stray note states birds have four feather types: contour flight down and thread.

The Frederick, Md Meade Frederick North Court Street Patrick Second Fred Shieles

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DHIA Montgomery J. Raymond Kemp HH. Carter W. E. Trompson W.L King Ward Bros Ward Bros ED. Fry E. D. Fry Merbie King B. W. Randies C. E Davis Ling ED Fry D. Fry Weverton Orchard Weverton Alvie M. Etzler Walkersville Charles W. Wood New Market Edward F. Gaver Middletown Truman F. Keefer Keymar James Lord Taneytown George Stiles Boonsboro Thomas C. Brown Brehive Brownsville Washington County Burkittsville Edward R. Tritapoe Emmert BF. Bowlus L. Kelly Harry D. Grubb Bettie L. Grubb Poolesville, Md Realtors Gaylord Brooks & Co West Patrick Street Patrick and Second Street Court Street Kasco Bio Kasco Stull's Humidaire Hatchery Walkersville, Md Rockville Pike Route 240 Governor Winthrop Emmert R. Bowlus R. L. Kelly J. W. Green Bethesda O’possumtown Pike Frederick City Limits Guernsey Crown Prince Royal Supreme McArthur Brookmead Richard F. Nallin Glenn Trout Ladies Aid of Frederick City Church of Brethren LeRoy Brightwell Paul Rhusds Alton Frite J. E Willard Earl Fleischman McCutcheon’s Wisner Street Crawford RUSCO DOSH West Sykeeville Barrett Road Massey Harris McCormick Deering MccCormick-Deering Philip C. Obrecht Charles A. Hobbs Calvin Murray America Brosius Engineering Fr Nienst Ederick Superrachive
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