Surplus Commodities Distributed in March
The Commodity Division of the State Department of Public Welfare in Taylor County distributed surplus foods valued at 1 758 756 dollars to 243 families certified as unable to buy needed foods. Surpluses come from the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation, funded by imports duties, not taxes, aiding farmers by removing surplus crops and stabilizing markets.
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State Department, of Public Welfare
Taylor County
County Department of Welfare
State Department of Public Welfare
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
FSQC
FSCO
Georgia
WSCO
Side-Dressing Cotton for Improving Yields Advised by Agent
County Agent W. F. Bembry urges side-dressing cotton with nitrogen to boost early fruiting and yields. Recommend 100 pounds of nitrate of soda per acre soon after chopping, or 36 pounds of nitrogen per acre on most soils. Add potash to combat rust, and apply boll weevil poison after six leaves, with follow up a week later. Calcium arsenate mixes or dusts are suggested as alternatives.
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W. F. Bembry
Thames River Pronunciation Through History
The Thames has long been pronounced Temz a survival from earlier spellings like temze Temse and Temse. The Romans called it Tamesis or Tamesa and the letter h appears in spelling only after 1377 and regularly after 1600. The original meaning of hare s is unclear.
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Thames
Tamesis
Tamesa
Penalty Rates Set for Excess Cotton Under AAA
County Agent W F Bembry informs Tayor county farmers that excess cotton this year faces a three cent per pound penalty, while carry-over penalties are two cents per pound. Penalties are collected by buyers at sale and regulations largely mirror last year.
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I W. F. Bembry
Tayor
Mr. Bembry
Chilean Pavilion Opens at New York World's Fair Dedication
The Chilean Pavilion at the World’s Fair opens with Ambassador Alberto Cabero as principal speaker at the May 21 ceremony. The L shaped structure spans 24000 square feet with a moonlike pool and a Camilo Mori mural. Natural Chilean Nitrate of Soda is highlighted as a key Chilean product. Uncle Natchel and Sonny, familiar figures from Chilean Nitrate ads, greet visitors on the ground floor.
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Alberto Cabero
United States
Ambassador Cabero
Washington
Court of Nations
Camilo Mori
Chile
Natchel
Sonny
Natural
Turpentine From Pine Resin Described In Detail
The article explains modern pine turpentine production from slash and long leaf pines. It details scar methods, yearly cutting cycles, and cups for resin collection, noting healthier trees yield more resin. It also lists uses in oils, varnishes, inks, leather polishes, camphor synthesis, and medicines.
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U.S. Forest Poducts Laboratory
Madison
Wis
South
Red Cross Annual Convention Sets Attendance Record
The American Red Cross convention in Washington D C April 24 27 drew 2878 delegates including 2110 seniors and 768 juniors. Delegates came from eastern 399 from midwest and 77 from far west states plus attendees from Switzerland Canal Zone Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
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Washington, D. C
American Red Cross
Washington Red Cross
San Francisco
Far West
Red Cross
Switzerland
Canal Zone
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Journalists to be inducted into Sigma Delta Chi chapter
Athens May 16 three Georgia newspaper men Otis A Brumby publisher The Cobb County Times Albert Hardy editor The Gainesville News and Cranston Williams manager of the American Newspaper Publishers Association will be initiated as associate members of the University of Georgia Sigma Delta Chi chapter Tuesday night Students elected include Robert Brown Elberton Thomas Park Eatonton James O Neal Tifton Stanford Smith Macon John Brice Lake Wales Fla and Lawrence Smith Jr of Charleston S C
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Athens
Georgia
University of Georgia
Sigma Delta Chi
Otis A. Brumby
Cobb County Times
Albert §. Hardy
Gainesville
Wanted A Worker for Honest Farm Service
An established mineral feed company seeks an industrious man in the locality to call on farmers and provide livestock service. No high pressure selling required and no special experience needed. Car owners may apply. Send name and address to Box No. 116 care of Herald.
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Care
Herald
Pasture Values Boost Georgia Livestock Returns in Taylor County
County Agent W F Bembry urges permanent pastures to raise profitable livestock in Taylor County. He notes grazing crops cost less than drylot feed, and federal soil building payments encourage pasture seeding. Mixing tes pedera dallis grass white clover Bermuda and canper grass yields best results with proper soil and 300 to 400 pounds of phosphate fertilizer. Planting dates range from February 1 to March 28.
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Georgia
W.F. Bembry
Taylor County
Mr. Lembry
Taylor
Bembry
Cotton Rust Is Potash Hunger
Cotton rust has caused widespread damage and yield losses in the South. Leading authorities attribute rust to potash starvation, asserting that ample potash restores plant food manufacture, transport, and distribution. A top dressing of potash improves fiber quality, seed maturity, and overall yield.
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South
Cold Wall Electric Frigidaire Introduced by Halley Dealer
Mr. N L Halley of Butler and Reynolds debuts the 1939 Frigidaire electric refrigerators including the Cold Wall model. The unit uses dual compartments with a glass partition and concealed coils, reducing air circulation to preserve moisture and flavor. The line, displayed at Halley’s showroom, features Standard Freezing units and a new six foot Super-Value line.
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N. L. Halley
Frigidaire
Butler and Reynolds
Frigidair
Wrigidvaire
Mx. Halley
M.L. Halley’s
Butler and
Reynolds
Austria to decorate WWI horses with Medallions and oats
Austria honors horses that served in the World War with a medallion and a grant of 100 pounds of oats each, funded by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The program recognizes the animals' service and provides sustenance to support their welfare.
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Austria
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
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Henry Grady
Atlanta
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E. F. Parr Reynolds
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