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Peanut Power Replaces Cotton in Comanche County
The Chief reports peanut production surpassing cotton in Comanche County as the main farm revenue source. It highlights farmers achieving bale yields per acre, the role of local agronomists like A. A. Lam and H. L. Eight, and notes Pat Cagle’s leadership with Durham Peanut Company. Hershey Pennsylvania’s chocolate industry and the town’s history are described, linking national peanut markets to Comanche County.
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Ce “King
Comanche County
Parker County
Amity
A. A. Lam
Rauhut
Carpenter
Comanche
Fort Worth
National Peanut Association
Pat Cagle
Durham Peanut Company
Hershey
Pennsylvana
Cagle
Hershey Concern