Fight to restore Seaboard passenger trains urged
The Charlotte News calls a strong protest against the Seaboard Air Line cancellation of trains Nos. 31 and 34 between Rutherfordton and Charlotte. It argues the order harms Charlotte and intermediate communities by delaying business travel, hurting merchants, and forcing longer stays for visitors, urging a collective public demand for restoration.
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Weekly Market Notes Raleigh NC December 26
North Carolina shifts from weak to strong in eastern markets as New York merchants praise improved grading and branding. Field agents report a growing poultry industry led by a State Poultry Association, with Dr. B F Kaupp as secretary. Eggs from NC arrive in dirty crates. experts urge producer groups to clean up packaging and quality. The State Seed Laboratory aids Tanheel growers in meeting Virginia and South Carolina rules for soybeans and cowpeas, requiring germination and parity certification for entry.
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North Carolina Crop Production Ranked Across Staples
North Carolina remains a major producer with corn leading acreage at one third of total cultivation. This year’s corn output reached 44,514,000 bushels, down 25 percent from last year, ranking 17th nationally with 18 bushels per acre. Cotton fell 25 percent to 765,000 bales, dropping from second to seventh. Wheat yielded 5,544,000 bushels, ranking 20th at 12 bushels per acre. Oats totaled 4,644,000 bushels, down 30 percent, ranking 27th. Barley gains appear in western Piedmont, pasture crops fall short, sweet potatoes hit 12 percent lower at 10,500,000 bushels but remain third. hay declines 23 percent to 829,000 tons. Tobacco remains second, despite a 32 percent drop, at 278,820,000 pounds. Peanuts lead production nationwide for the year at 152,945,000 pounds. FRANK PARKER, State Agric. Statistician."
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State Agric. Statisticiay
Bean beetle care guide for North Carolina farmers
The November Bulletin of the State Department of Agriculture offers guidance titled The Mexican Bean Beetle in North Carolina. Farmers of western North Carolina may obtain a free copy by applying to the Editor, Extension Service, Raleigh.
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State Department of Agriculture
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Raleigh
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