Farm Facts Cool Springs Township Survey
A Raleigh office survey of Cool Springs Township farms details total farms 239 tenants 240 and acreage by category. It notes most land is used for corn and cotton, low dairy cow numbers, and urges diversification into forage crops, soybeans, peas, hogs, and poultry to improve soil, provide income, and boost family health.
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Cool Springs
State Statistician
Raleigh
Local tire dealers kept busy by big company ties
A leading merchant details how United States Rubber Company works with local dealers to keep business in town, educating customers, supporting local advertising, and offering affordable tires with full warranties. The piece argues mail order tires provide less service and value.
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United States Rubber Company
United States Tire Company
Fodder pulling cuts corn yield in fields in the South
Raleigh report notes fodder pulling reduces grain by 7 to 9 bushels per acre and 15 to 20 percent overall while a stack of fodder requires 2.5 acres and about 400 pounds per day work to harvest. The piece cites Professor C B Williams of State College and warns leaves stripped from stalks drop grain yield further. It concludes fodder pulling is costly with lower feed value than good hay.
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Raleigh
State College
Williams
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