Termite scam warning and tips from County Agent
A Maryland resident paid 250 dollars for termite treatment by an unknown worker claiming ties to the University of Maryland or the U S Department of Agriculture. The article, from Dr. Ernest E Cory, urges homeowners to verify license, seek three estimates, and use reputable local agents or the State Entomologist for genuine termite control and prevention guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry KR
Shoemaker
University of Maryland
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Map
Maryland
Ernest E. Cory
Huge U S Wheat Stocks Seen Persisting Through 1955 56
Washington reports that carryover wheat stocks remain vast despite crop controls and a new farm law. The Agriculture Department expects only a slow reduction in surplus through 1954 55, with a marked cut not until 1955 56 when flexible price supports take effect reducing the carryover by about 25 million bushels.
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Washington
Sept
Agriculture Department
Biowest
Agriculture
Benson
U. S
Department
Must Use New Methods Or Go Broke On Farms
In Washington on September 7 observers warn farmers to adopt research driven methods or face ruin. A Michigan survey shows five crops costs fall significantly when state and federal recommendations are followed. Experts report wheat costs drop from 1.65 to 1.28 per bushel fats drop from 0.90 to 0.69. An official urges removal of fly by night operators from farming.
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Washington
Michigan
Department of Agriculture
Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station
Cost reductions from fertilizer and practices in 1953
A summary of farm cost cutting notes that fertilizer use at recommended rates lowered costs per crop. Alfalfa hay and sugar beets showed large savings, while restricted fertilizer use accounted for most savings on Michigan farms. Timely planting and weed control also helped reduce costs. 1953 fertilizer consumption hit a record 23 million tons, 700,000 more than 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Michigan
John Deere
McCormick-Deering
New Idea
Massey Harris
John Deere Hydraulic
Is Your Child Ready For School
College Park reports on preparing children for school with attention to emotion and independence, advising parents to foster self-help while avoiding overprotection. The piece also covers local group activities and community notes including cooperative elections, pond liners, 4-H booths at the Maryland State Fair, and a family of organists in Bristow Oklahoma.
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Johnsville
Phyllis Eyler
Kay Luttrell
Maxine Grimes
Frederick Fair
Timonium
Bonnie
Carol Grimes
Dorothy Coleman
Marianne Hahn
College Park
Jeanne Moehn
University of Maryland Extension Service
Kenneth Burrier
Franklin Burrier
Frederick Burrer
Union Bridge
Ralph Ripley
New Windsor
Clyde Bohn
Charles W. Roderick
Southern States
Ray W. Carpenter
University of Maryland
Maryland
Emmitsburg Residents Visit Baltimore Noted
Miss Mary Rosselle returned to Wilmington after weeks with Mr. and Mrs. John Roddy Jr. Miss Mamie Cummings went back to Baltimore after visiting Miss Martha Corry. Mrs. John M Roddy Sr visited relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. Laura Shoemaker, patient at the Ear Eye Nose and Throat Hospital Baltimore, underwent an eye and ear procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmitsburg
Mary Rosselle
Wilmington
John Roddy, Jr
Mamie Cummings
Baltimore
Martha Corry
John M Roddy
Laura Shoemaker
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Arthur Kaplan
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