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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1946

Page

15

Veterinary Chief Warns Hog Raisers About Swine Influenza Danger

Moore, a state agriculture official, warns hog raisers to prevent swine influenza by securing old straw stacks, as straw piles harbor earthworms carrying lungworm larvae that spread the virus. Influenza is highly contagious with no universal vaccine or remedy, so stringent precautions are urged. The piece also notes a flower contest judged by Mrs. Hines and Mrs. I. E. Ready, with the latter presenting a prize for the most correct answers.

Er. Moore N. C. Department of Agriculture Dr. Moore Moore

Garden Club Opens Season With New Officers and Members

The Garden Club held its first September meeting at Mrs. J. H. Hines home with co hostesses Mrs. L. S. Neal Mrs. Edwin Akers and M. D. Collier. New president Mrs. I. E. Ready presided as two new members Mrs. Jessie Harrell and Mrs. D. E. Bennett were welcomed. The program featured Mrs. Ready address on The Horticultural Challenge and a paper by Mrs. George Pappendick followed by discussion. A year book was presented by Mrs. Hines with Mrs. W. R. Stevens on the program committee for next year.

Hines I. E. Ready Edwin Akers G. S. Bunn L. W. Clements F. M. Coburn M. D. Collier M. H. Hedgepeth J. H. Hines C. E. Matthews J. F. Ma Garden Club L. S. Neal Jessie Harrell D. E. Bennett

Crop Conditions Improve Across North Carolina

A weather crop report from the local weather bureau and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture notes good conditions for livestock truck crops hay crops and pastures statewide. Small grains are seeded widely and rated fair as rain aids germination in dry areas. Cotton is generally fair with southern Piedmont areas rated fair to good.

Local Weather Bureau N. C. Department of Agriculture Piedmont

Athletes Foot Germ How To Kill It In One Hour

An advertised druggist sales pitch touts Teol a strong fungicide for athletes foot. The MATTHEWS DRUG CO promotes a 35 cent pack made with 90 percent alcohol claiming it penetrates and kills more germs faster.

Matthews Drug. Co

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