Irrigation boosts tobacco yields and profits in 1954
In Raleigh JF H Jeter reports farmer experiences with irrigation. Willie and Lee McInnis of Richmond County say irrigated tobacco averaged $500 per acre more with one irrigation and $750 with three. Similar gains cited by B F Williams of Currie and Paul Kiser of Gaston County amid dry seasons. irrigation costs $900 but paid for itself in the first season.
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Raleigh
Isme
Willie
Lee McInnis
Richmond County
McInnises
B. F. Williams
Currie
Pender County
Gaston County
Paul Kiser
Kiser
Gaston Coun
It Takes Skill To Look Well On Small Budget
Raleigh feature notes that well dressed women on tight budgets rely on smart shopping and careful planning. Mary Em Lee, state college extension specialist, says thoughtful purchases and a balanced wardrobe prevent wasteful, hit or miss spending.
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Raleigh
Mary Em Lee
State College Extension
Reseeding Method Developed For Forest Lands
Denver reports U.S. Wildlife biologists developed a cheaper seed coating using a non toxic alternative to tetramine to protect seeds from rodents. The new compound aims to reduce replanting costs across millions of acres of forest and rangeland, with estimated seed treatment and planting savings versus traditional methods.
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Frank Pitman
Denver
U.S
Bane 9
U.S. Wildlife Research Laboratory
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The
Wildlife Laboratory
Farbenfabrikeneer A. G
Germany
Pacific Northwest
Black Hills
South Dakota
Tar Heel Gardener by John 8 Harris
Raleigh columnist gives fall transplant tips for trees and shrubs. November ideal for transplanting most plants to allow root growth before top growth resumes. Remove as many roots as possible, widen the planting hole, and mulch newly set plants.
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Raleigh
Short Course In Farming At State College
Raleigh reports the third annual Short Course In Farming will run February 7 to 18, 1955 at State College. Sponsored by the N C Bankers Association, the two week program aims to develop farm leadership and connect young farmers with latest research and services from the land grant college. Winners from 4 H and Future Farmer efforts will be chosen by county bankers and agents with instruction and expenses covered by member banks.
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Raleigh
N. C. Bankers Association
State College
Jesse Helms
Bankers Association
R. L. Lovvorn
Oer
de. Lovvorn
Certified Seed Boosts Grain Yield in North Carolina
North Carolina State University station recommends certified seed to raise small grain yields. Davie barley tops Colonial by 1 bushel per acre in Statesville tests. oats Arlington averages 90 bushels per acre in multiple locais, boosting NC production by 0.8 to 1 million bushels yearly since 1951. Wheat varieties Atlas 66 90 and Coker 47 27 posted strong yields. county agents can provide full list. The note adds a historical line on 1881 electric lighting systems.
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Raleigh
N.C
Davie
Piedmont
Statesville
McQuilers
Arlington
McCullers
Plymouth
North Carolina
Coker
Taylor and Anderson
Billy Graham Celebrates 36th Birthday in Dallas
Billy Graham marked his 36th birthday with a sermon at Dallas First Baptist Church where he preached that covetousness is the root of all sins. Before speaking he received a birthday Bible from Pastor W A Criswell on behalf of the congregation.
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Dallas
Billy
W. A. Criswell
Communication Man Proceedings Noted
On November 8 at 1 30 p m Joan M Butler served as master and J T Friedman acted as secretary in the recorded meeting noted by the Communication Man entity.
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Joan M. Butler
J. T. Friedman
Win Friends with Simple Talk Tricks
A Chicago publisher promotes a training method for everyday conversation to boost poise confidence and popularity in business and social life. Free booklet Adventures in Conversation explains easy rules and a 24 page guide will be mailed to any reader who requests it to Dept. 2038 Conversation Studies 835 Diversey Parkway Chicago 14.
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Chicago
Social Func
Diversey Parkway
TLA
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