Association reports 214 per crate price for asparagus
The manager listed members and ships, noting 91,100 crates of asparagus were shipped this year with a net price of 214 dollars per crate. The annual meeting is planned for next year at Moneta.
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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
3
The manager listed members and ships, noting 91,100 crates of asparagus were shipped this year with a net price of 214 dollars per crate. The annual meeting is planned for next year at Moneta.
The piece surveys South Carolina politics with focus on prohibition, indirect taxes becoming permanent, and labor issues linked to unemployment. It notes attention to economics of taxation and industry, highway policy, and a spirited senatorial race featuring James F. Byrnes, Leon M. Harris, and a third candidate amid district concerns and campaign interest.
Mr Lever urged diversification and improved grading to revive agriculture in South Carolina saying proper systems could save the state millions. He noted limited profits from Hi te 2 farm and stressed patriotic effort by citizens, introduced by Walter F. Duncan at the Aiken Standard event with a barbecue to follow.
Senator Jorn Fl Williams states that a recent law relieves Aiken County of bonds and interest, shifting obligations to the state, and argues that county taxes do not pay interest while gasoline tax funds lower the county levy. He provides figures on highway and county bonds and seeks public correction if any errors exist.
Graniteville resident known as Uncle Dick announces candidacy for the legislature in this week’s issue. He previously ran years ago, credited with a creditable race though not elected, and believes he will be stronger this year. Friends urged him to run, and he is first to file with the Democratic executive committee secretary. Exh. FY: Hon and Mrs. T. B. Gremeker of Mantend were visitors in Aiken Bon.
Miss McMaster a special tuberculosis nurse has arrived from Columbia to assist in county clinics. The event targets households with past TB cases or deaths in two years, urging attendance for chest and sputum exams. No treatment is given at the clinic. positive cases are advised on hygienic care and referred to family physicians.
Members of the Junior Agricultural Clubs in Aiken County will tour Clemson College July 21 to 28. County Farm Agent C Lee Gowan says the trip will include visits to orchards, field crops, poultry, and livestock demonstrations, plus observing college experiments with a guide from Clemson. The tour aims to provide substantial educational value and evening entertainment for the youth.
Teckwon-Jusie holds an event at 4 00 PM with Talaths Hawthorse on the South side at 8 PM featuring BAL M A.
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