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Newspaper
Salisbury Evening Times
Location
Salisbury, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1925
Page
6
The rural correspondent reports 80 attendees at the Grange pecai, countering prior hopes for only a few faithful members. A subsequent count shows 96 present and the event described as a good time for all, a common remark among rural correspondents.
The note lists county farmers and supporters, praising Mrs Edna Mitchell and Mr Jacol Morris for a successful picnic. It mentions sweet potato stem rot, disease prevention, crop practices, and references to local agriculture figures, experiments, and upcoming Maryland University egg loss contest plans.
A historical note on dewberries grown in Newberry and the southern states, detailing varieties, fertilization, planting, and harvest practices. It covers average yields around 100 crates per acre, cost factors, and the importance of careful cultivation, staking, and refrigeration for market viability.
Maryland ranked sixth in cantaloupe shipments in 1684, with Delaware combining to fourth in Eastern Shore production. The piece warns against shipping unripe melons, noting early season green fruit dents market value, risking premiums and millions in lost revenue without coordinated quality control and inspections.
A report lists the annual outing event with the organizing committee led by Mrs Jard Mogris, Mrs Agers Jeaen, George B Cond, and Maq Keddish. It mentions signup or payment details and a stated fee, with unclear text surrounding the activities and schedule.
Crops except grains and corn are poor to fair with pastures poor though modest improvement. Corn is good and growing well after rain. average height about 2.3 feet. Wheat and rye are ripening in Garrett County, nearing completion elsewhere in Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore. Threshing underway on the Eastern Shore and central Maryland. A Frederick County report notes 500 bushels of wheat from 25 acres of corn land, yield 28 bushels per acre west since 1919. Oats ripening in Western Maryland. peas being picked in Garrett County. strawberries picked in Garrett and Allegany. Buckwheat sowing in Garrett County. rain needed across the region.
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