Soule Addresses Georgia Audience On Work, Politics, And Education
Former governor candidate Soule spoke at University of Georgia urging Georgians to embrace labor and education over politics. He criticized oil subsidies and wartime funding, urged farmers to invest in soil and schools, and pledged to fight for rural Georgians while stressing loyalty to the state.
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Souly
Cantaloupes and Watermelons Boost Meigs Farming Output
In Meigs Georgia E Mack and Leo Wilkes sublet 1200 acres to farmers for cantaloupes with Wilkes planting about 600 acres. Contracts pay one dollar per field crate with about 75 crates per acre. Two hundred fifty acres or more will host watermelons. Principal watermelon growers include Thomas Davis J A Bowers and J L Pitcher. Five thousand barrels of syrup have shipped this season with more to follow. Diversified farming remains the local slogan since the boll weevil impact.
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Ga—Mosers
E. Mack
Leo Wilkes
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Thomas Davis
J. A. Bowers
J. L. Pitcher
Bowers
Meiga
Oultrie Eyes Feeder Pigs Profit Gap
In Moultrie Georgia analysts note a feeder pig scheme linking Illinois and Indiana markets. Farmers buy 75 pound pigs at about 6.5 cents a pound, feed them ~90 days to add 100 pounds, then sell as hard hogs, profiting despite shipping costs.
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Illinois
Tatana
Stratford
Montgomery
Maoia
Indiana
Peach Trees Bloom Amid Sleet in Valdosta
In Valdosta Georgia peach trees bloom despite a sleet storm and a record cold snap. Many trees are in full bloom and fig trees also show growth as officials anticipate a busy farming season. Nearby Florence South Carolina hosts a Farm Women Council meeting to discuss establishing a permanent farm market in town with a council planned building and market stalls.
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Henry McCall
County clubs form marketing committee for market success
A marketing committee was appointed from county clubs and town women to plan a production campaign. The group will meet with the demonstration agent Miss Anne B Moore and cooperate with her club members to organize a market success strategy.
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Anne B. Moore
Testimony on Muscle Shoals power plans and Ford offer
J W Worthington, for Tennessee River Improvement, testified that upper Tennessee could add 1,000,000 more power and 750,000 at Muncie Shoals. He said Henry Ford would undertake large waterpower developments if Congress accepts his offer. He noted Ford made an offer June 6 and was busy, invited to bid, not pursuing Muscle Shoals himself.
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Shoals
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Mississippi
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