Magnesium's impact on cotton yields in Bertie and Mitchell counties
The State College Extension Service reports magnesium deficiency can boost yields by significant amounts. Trials on Bertie County farms show magnesium sulphate plus fertilizer raised cotton yield over standard treatments, even with severe boll weevil damage. A Mitchell County test lists seed cotton yields for several varieties, highlighting variety performance under magnesium and fertilizer plans. Officials are planning a barley tobacco storage proposal to address 1938 acreage quotas and avoid penalties.
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Ollege Station
Raleigh
B. E. Nt
Iage Extension Service
M. L. White
Kebite
Bertiecoun
Grant
Wayland Mitch
Mitchell's
Bertie County
Coker
Stoneville
Delta and
Pineland
Delfos
Ambassador Stone
Amendment to 1938 cotton program sets 65 cent bagging allowance
The U S Department of Agriculture has proposed a change to the 1938 cotton program establishing a national 65 cent allowance for each bale wrapped in cotton bagging. The move aims to standardize costs and support cotton growers nationwide.
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U. S. Department Agriculture
Calotabs touted as cold treatment in early ad
An old advertisement claims Calotabs help nature throw off colds by cleansing the tract and aiding elimination of virus and toxins. It describes taking one to four tablets in a daily regimen and promotes a family trial package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake
Symposium to Direct Attention on Southern Economic Base
A two day symposium at Duke University will explore expansion of chemical and forest products in the South. Prominent speakers include Secretary Henry A Wallace and Dr Paul van Zeeland. The event aims to foster cooperative analysis to strengthen Southern industry and address Roosevelt’s “No. 1 problem.”
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Durham
N. C
South
Duke University
Henry A. Wallace
Paul van Zeeland
Belgium
Claudius T. Murchison
Cotton Textile Institute
Eugene R. Black
Chase National Bank
New York
Harrison E. Howe
Washington, D. C
Burt P. Kirkland
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Jonathan Daniels
Raleigh News and Observer
James H. R. Cromwell
New York Economist
Howard W. Odum
University of North Carolina
Roosevelt
Rowan County farmers share in 1937 farm program payments
Salisbury reports that 97 575 95 dollars were distributed to 1 877 cotton growers as cotton price adjustments for last year. County Agent D H Sutton notes the sum supports cooperation in the 1937 program. He adds over a million pounds of lespedeza seed will be Threshed, with listed sales of 246 300 pounds Korean seed 500 pounds Kobe seed and 2 200 pounds Sericea seed. Bumblebee males do not survive winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Rowan County
D. H. Sutton
Young 4-H Club Member Tops Corn Goal
Lee Francis Beatty of Sherrills Ford in Catawba county achieved a 102 bushels per acre corn yield from his 4-H club project setting a 100 bushels per acre goal. Over three years his corn project yielded a net profit of $325.50.
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Lee
McColl
Warns Farmers Against Cattle Racketeers in North Carolina
College Station Raleigh Nov 14 Cattle racketeers target North Carolina farmers with offers of eight cent cattle for four cents a pound. L I Case extension animal husbandman says ads lure buyers to pay high prices for inedible cattle. Investigations linked to Iowa governor postal inspectors and federal agents with arrests and spring term trials. Case urges consulting county agents to avoid fraudulent dealers.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
Middle West
L. I. Case
State College
Iowa
Case
Iowa Department of Justice
Post Office Department
Poinsettia Must Respect Short Day Growth Rules
A poinsettia is a short day plant that won’t grow well with long days or bright artificial light. J G Weaver of the State College horticultural department warns it requires limited sunlight and warm nights above 60 degrees to prevent foliage yellowing and slowed growth. Keep the plant in a warm room and put it to bed early to have a Christmas display ready by December 25.
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J. G. Weaver
Horticultural Department of State College
Weaver
Double Cropping of Grains Pays Profit in Cherokee County
Oscar Mauney of Peachtree Cherokee County benefited from rye and lespedeza double cropping this year. Rye harvest yielded 144 bushels from 14.6 acres while lespedeza seeded on rye produced 28.75 tons of hay from 138.6 acres, sold at 14 dollars per ton for 402.50 dollars. He also harvested 144 bushels of rye from the same field.
U.S. Bureau predicts rising fruit production in coming years
The U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports moderate growth in fruit production over the past decade and forecasts higher average fruit output in the next few years than in the previous five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Housewives Favor Turkeys by Weight Ranges
A study by a chain store shows 73 percent prefer dressed turkeys between eight and thirteen pounds, 14 percent want fourteen to fifteen pounds, and 13 percent select birds over sixteen pounds.
Fruits and vegetables market report from major shipping points
North Carolina and other states report on wholesale fruit and vegetable trade. Prices vary by item and region with steady to improving demand for iceberg lettuce and apples, while peppers, okra, snap beans, and squash show mixed activity. Carload and basket prices are listed for Salinas, Martinsburg, New York, Philadelphia, and Baltimore areas.
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North Carolina
U. S
Salinas
Calif
Martinsburg
Winchester
York Imperials
Grimes Golden
New York
Pennsylvania
Presque Isle
Aroostook County
Maine
Green Mountains U. S
Long Island Green Mountains
New Jersey
Idaho
Long Island
Washington
Louisiana
Cleveland
South Carolina
Boston
Maryland
Virginia
Mary
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Delaware
Florida
California
OKRA
Dahlia tubers need great care this winter
J G Weaver of the State college horticulture department warns against leaving dahlia tubers in the ground all winter. Dig when frost kills tops, cut, air dry, then store in a frost free cellar with peat moss. avoid heat sources and treat damaged surfaces with sulfur to prevent decay.
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College Station
Raleigh
J. G. Weaver
Weaver
East African Natives Use Butter From Milk for Haircare
A historical note describes East African natives churning milk into butter not for eating but for hairdressing uses. The practice highlights cultural grooming methods and dairy processing in regional communities.
North Carolina To Represent At Grain and Hay Show
North Carolina will be represented at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago from November 26 to December 1. A D Stewart of State College reports that T B Elledge of Wilkes county will enter corn harvested on his Wilkesboro farm, with five NC varieties to be shown. Dr J B Cotner trains crop judges for a state college team traveling November 16, which has earned multiple top placements in national competitions.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
Chicago
A. D. Stewart
State College
T. B. Elledge
Wilkes County
Wilkesboro
Stuart
Lawrence Hovis
Bessemer City
C. D. Patterson
Patterson Brothers
Salisbury
J. B. Cotner
Kansas City
United States
TRUSTEE S SALE OF HIGH POINT REAL ESTATE
Public foreclosure auction to the highest cash bidder in Guilford County North Carolina on December 6 1938 at noon. Property in High Point includes Lot 144 Emerywood Addition Number 4 and related parcel conveyed to May Moore Bullard. Sale subject to 1938 taxes with 5 percent cash deposit required.
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May Moore Bullard
Hoke V. Bullard
T C. Abernethy
Office of the Register of Deeds
Guilford County
North Carolina
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Court House
Greensboro
High Point
High Point Township
County of Guilford
State of
Forest Hill Drive
Club Drive
Emerywood Addition
N. C
Charlies & Kirby, C. E
C. Clark
T. ©. Abernethy
D. C. MacRae
Mae Belle Marshall
Jesse N. Marshall
Co. & Noble
Guilford
State of North Carolina
Sunset Drive
Scott Street
Tate Avenue
Price St
Scott St
J. M. Sechrest
Register of Deeds
Mae Belle Bally
Eris
Hedgecock
Basil
Geddie Strickland
C. E
HOLC
T. C. Abernethy
Administratrix Notice for Estate of B W Johnston
Lucile Johnston administratrix of B W Johnston's estate in Guilford county North Carolina urges creditors to present claims by October 10 1939 and debtors to pay promptly. Filed October 8 1938 High Point North Carolina notice notes reading and dates from the disputed estate proceedings.
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B. W. Johnston
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Lucile Johnston
BC formula relief claims for nerves and pains
The advertisement promotes BC as fast acting relief for nerves headaches neuralgia muscular aches and nervousness. It urges readers to try BC for quick soothing results with 10¢ and 25¢ sizes and fountain sales.
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Henry Peterson
Callender
Young
Taylor's, Warehouse
Holt & H. So
Ralph Lawson
Snow & Stinson
W. Linville
BH. Baker & Son
F. Millsaps
L. J. Smith
Wayne
Joyce
Zeb Mal
Irene Lawson
D. D. Blackard
H. Milliken
C. Sams
R. L. WA
A. Fli
Manu
T. H. MA
E. Lee Godsbough
Lucy Bradshaw
Morgantown
W. Va
Shenandoah Valley
DS Perist
Pisast
Red Cross
Joni
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