Delta Cooperative farm yields gains for 31 sharecroppers
In Hillhouse Mississippi the Delta Cooperative farm near Eddy Colony reports a year of profitable labor. 31 families share nearly $8,800 from a $17,000 gross, with cotton accounting for $13,000 and timber sales $4,000. Residents built over 20 houses and a community building, funded by on-site lumber and farm earnings.
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Hillhouse
Miss
Sherwood Eddy
Accre
Here
Delta Cooperative Farm
Sam Franklin
Franklin
Arkansas
Southern
Tenant-Farmers Union
Descriptive note on a Nevada farm community
A past season includes clearing 200 additional acres. The 31 families on the farm include multiple Negro groups. The two races live on separate ridges yet share valley community buildings. Drought malaria and other challenges burden residents.
Controversy Over Cotton Picking Machine Sparks Debate
The colonies defend colonial methods as results challenge claims about shiftlessness of sharecroppers. Trustees include Eddy and John Rust, inventor of the cotton picking device amid ongoing economic controversy in cotton country. The colony is governed by a five member elected council. current members are three white men and two Black individuals.
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Franklin
Eddy
John Rust
Youngstown winner clings to $5000 prize for home
Mrs J L Smith of Youngstown who won the Amos n Andy contest by naming Amos baby Arabadella has not spent a cent of her $5000. She has turned away insurance and real estate agents and fridge salesmen saying she will only spend the prize on a home. She has a property picked and plans to move in the spring.
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Youngstown
INS
J. L Smith
Amos
Arabadella
Dutch Trade Mission Studies Brazil Relations
A Dutch Commercial Mission led by former foreign minister H A Van Karnebeek arrived in Rio de Janeiro to study Brazil’s economy and prospects for expanding Dutch Brazilian commercial ties during a two week stay. The group seeks to assess conditions and potential cooperation between the two nations.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
INS
Jonkheer H A van Karnebeek
Dutch mission heads to South American tour
The group will spend about eight days in Sao Paulo and Santos before traveling to Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile. Members include Dr Gelderman of the Dutch Industrial Association, Dr Verloop of the Artificial Sub Union, Dr Daniels, and Dr Welter ex minister for the colonies now leading the Dutch Indies Planters Council.
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Sao Paulo
Santos
Argentine
Uruguay
Chile
Dutch Industrial Association
Gelderman
Wilton Fyenoord Shipyards
Verloop
Artificial Sub Union
Daniels
Welter
Dutch Indies Planters’ Council
Blind Student Leads Boston College Class
Joseph Butler, 21, a Boston College sophomore who is blind, maintains the highest marks in his class while pursuing a teaching and lecturing career. He works through college, overcoming challenges to excel academically.
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Boston
Joseph Butler
Boston College
Butler
Blind worker enjoys Braille publishing and outdoor sport
A state division employee proofreads Braille books and magazines and prefers oral exams though teachers sometimes dictate questions for typing. He disassembles a car engine for amusement, plays guitar, and enjoys skating swimming cycling and tandem trips with a friend.
California scientist cites sun flame speeds and heights
A California scientist states flames leap from the sun’s surface at about 20 000 miles per minute and often reach heights around 1 000 000 miles, illustrating the sun’s intense energetic output.
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California
Copenhagen Street Gossiping Fined Under New Rules
In Copenhagen Denmark the traffic chief warns that girls who stand and gossip in main streets will face fines. The rule aims to curb distractions that lead to run ins with cars and will be enforced strictly despite any polite exchanges with officers.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
INS
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