February Farm Progress Shows Mild Weather Aids Early Crops
February farm activity reports describe generally favorable conditions for early truck crops and fruit buds in Virginia and nationwide. Mild spells boosted fruit bud growth though late month cooling slowed bloom. corn and wheat stocks on farms remained sizable while shipments stayed modest. Milk production per cow edged down slightly due to lower prices, but total output rose with more cows in milking herds. Labor supply remains ample but farmer hiring difficulty persists due to low prices.
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Virginia
Rappahannock
Shenandoah
United States
Mississippi River
North Central
Rocky Mountain
Insects Draw Crowds At Paris Zoo Despite Repugnance
The Paris zoo insect house remains highly popular, attracting large crowds despite visitors' general aversion. It notes that nine small fees are charged for entry or exhibits, a fact reflected in visitor interest.
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Paris Zoo
Quotations in Wheat and Other Grain Markets
Chicago grain prices fluctuate with wheat edging higher late after gains earlier. Wheat falls from local highs while corn and oats ease modestly. France raises import quotas boosting wheat sentiment. Richmond cash grain showsregional prices for No. 2 red winter and No. 2 white corn.
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Richmond
Pierce's medicines praised by a long-time user
A Newark reader extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for blood and liver and Anuric Tablets for kidneys, claiming fifty years of use and strong relief. The note notes free medical advice and invites readers to write to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, New York.
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Dr. Pierce
Dr.ierce
Sheriff Sale Notice of Virginia Apple Orchard Company items
By virtue of an execution in my hands in the matter of Smith Larrick versus The Virginia Apple Orchard Company Inc I will offer for public sale at the orchard on Middle Road Friday March 25 beginning at 10 oclock a m. The items include a disc harrow pair mules four sets harness collar and bridles two power sprayers one hay rake one mower apple grader grain drill five ladders two tractor plows Fordson tractor two Barshear plows lot of alfalfa hay. Luther Pannettt Sheriff ace Co. Terms of Sale Coleman Dunn cave 3-10-13.
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Smith Larrick
Virginia Apple Orchard Company, Inc
Middle Road
Fordson Tractor
Luther Pannett
Ace Co
Coleman Dunn
Cave
Baltimore and Washington Produce Markets Report
Baltimore and Washington market notes show no quotes for No 2 red garlic wheat front and March 57 bid for April. Butter eggs poultry and dressed birds listed with prices across Baltimore Washington Philadelphia New York and Chicago markets. hogs traded with top prices around 5.55 in Baltimore and 6.00 in Lancaster, with Chicago at 4.80 top for medium light weight hogs.
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Baltimore
Lancaster
Jersey City
Chicago
Richmond Market Report on Fruits Butter and Eggs
Richmond price notes from March show steady butter at 15 to 18 cents per pound for country table quality. Eggs remain fairly liberal with trucked loads at 11 to 14 cents, while rehandled eggs sell 13 to 14 cents. hens and heavy white stock hold slight gains.
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Washington
Legorn
Virginia
Richmond
Government bond figures show varied lib and treasury prices
The report lists New York market results for March 15 with multiple Liberty and Treasury securities. Prices range from Lib 31-28 98.24 to Treas. 31-88 91.31, with several bonds cited in terms such as 100.5 and 100.20 and March dates noted.
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New York
Treas
Chemists Seek sweeter nature in plant flavors
Researchers explore chemical tweaks to enhance taste and scent in natural products. The aim is to balance sweetness fruit aroma and floral notes without altering native varieties. Findings could lead to new flavors while preserving ecological integrity.
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