Soil Conservation Proves Erosion Controls Matter
In Pittsylvania County a heavy rainfall test shows farms with erosion control practices suffer far less soil and water loss than idle fields. Contour cultivation strip cropping terracing and crop rotations kept losses low on targeted farms, while unprotected fields eroded heavily. The U S Soil Conservation Service notes benefits across tobacco and general cropping areas. Sealed bids for river and bridge work in Warren County, Va close Sept 5 1940 with bids to follow federal labor rules and a $1000 proposal guaranty.
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Pittsylvania
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
R. G. Harvey
Harvey
J. W. Bryant
A. H. Easley
W. H. Rogers
Pittsylvania County
Soil Conservation Service
Va Dept. of
Hwy
E. Broad St
Richmond
North
Shenandoah River
Crooked Run
Riverton
Warren County
U. S
Nazi Boys Take Well To Sports
Seattle Aug 29 Two German Jewish refugee twins Hilde and Lore Mayer captivate local sports writers and fans. The 17 year olds excel in swimming and other events, after fleeing Frankfurt where their father Harold Mayer, a lawyer, was sent to a concentration camp before the family found refuge in Seattle.
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Seattle
Hitle
Lore Mayer
Germany
Helene Madison
Jack Medica
Kuglestossen
Speer
Werfen
Schwimmen
Hilde
Lore
Harold
Frankfurt-Am- Main
Mayer
Harold Mayer
Middletown Notes Recap of Local Visits and Family News
Residents hosted relatives and friends from Hyattsville Portsmouth Dayton Stephens City and Washington during the week. Visitors included Mr and Mrs William Weirich Mr and Mrs Casper Craig Mrs Richard Vola Misses Lauck Mrs L E Roberts Mr Irvin Williams and others with travels to Hyattsville Portsmouth and Winchester.
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Lauck
Church Street
L. E. Roberts
Mary Kane
Kay
Stephens City
Irvin Williams
Washington
D. C
Earl Norris
Arthur Norris
C. E. Pope
Dayton
Dottie Ann
Bonnie Jo Sperry
Trone Sperry
Fred Gore
Frederick
Lewis Lamp
Winchester
D. H. Glenn
Howard Glenn
Laurie Jean Evans
Don Evans
John Shull
Brucetown Notes Readers and Visitors Gather in Virginia
Brucetown Virginia notes recap local social visits and travel. Miss A Gay Marker of Oceon is guest of Miss Rhoelle Whitacre. Mrs Swimley and Mr Swimley with two sons head to Philadelphia and Atlantic City for a week. Lillian Carter of Winchester visits the Smiths. Carrie Swimley returns from Roanoke visiting Amy Harwood Pitman. A H Gordon dines with the Fishers. F A Cochran and Swimleys go to Washington DC.
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Brucetown
A. Gay Marker
Oceon
Rhoelle Whitacre
J. Swimley
F. L. Bragg
Douglas Duvall
William T. Swimley
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. J
Lillian Carter
Winchester
J. R. Smith
Carrie Swimley
Roanoke
Auto Orders Increase for 1941 Motorcars
Detroit reports orders for 1941 model motorcars are piling up in the production division, ensuring high level assembly plant activity beyond year end. Analysts expect a reserve of at least 500000 cars and an industry total near 1200000 units in the October to December quarter as the 1941 model year begins.
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Detroit
An Ideal Meat Cake For Home Use
A brief note discusses the idea of a meat cake for household cooking, noting that many people dislike the concept yet promising practical appeal and simple preparation methods. It hints at home culinary creativity and affordable ingredients.
Hamburger cake recipe for home use with peanuts
A kitchen note describes dressing ground beef patties with breadcrumbs peanuts and onion. Patties are formed seasoned and layered with dressing then cooked in a heavy pan until browned and done, yielding a versatile meat cake for home use.
Arthritis relief booklet at Baker's Drug Store
Free booklet on Sulpho- Kaps a colloidal sulfur method to relieve aches from arthritis due to sulfur deficiency available at Baker's Drug Store. pamphlet highlights new remedy and wellness option for sufferers seeking relief.
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Baker’s Drug Store
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Philco Kitchen
Loudoun St. Winchester
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Ranger
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Graham
Lucretia Vanderbilt
Peoples Hygienic
Ile
Chase and Sale
Sabine
Queen Mary
Tern
Cheerio
Bnique Handle
Imperial
Atres
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Waterman
Pene Cc
Paya
Kaywoodie
Sir Walter Raleigh
Kentucky Club
Raleigh
Bond Street
BEE Brand
Clapps
Bray
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