Change in Parity Pay Rules Affects Texas Farmers
In College Station on November 20, E Y Floyd AAA executive announces a 1940 parity payment rule change. Cotton tobacco and wheat growers cannot overplant combined allotments to qualify for a parity payment, applying to all farms the grower has an interest in. The 1940 program remains largely the same as 1939, with specific wheat provisions for non commercial growers and December 1, 1939 planting not affected.
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College Station
Raleigh
E. Y. Floyd
AAA
State College
Floyd
Flood
Finn
W. G. Finn
Political gossip returns after Duke Carolina tilt
Raleigh notes that after the Duke Carolina football game the Tar Heels will shift focus from football to political chatter with Saint Nick’s shopping rush likely delaying action. The 1940 gubernatorial primary remains highly unpredictable with new developments emerging on several fronts.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Henry Averill Raleigh
Jolly Old Saint Nick
Papa
NC Democratic primary plot shifts in early campaign
The piece analyzes shifts among North Carolina Democrats as Lieutenant Governor Horton loses influence while Ralph McDonald and his aides push for J. M. Broughton. It notes pressure on Paul Grady to run, possible McDonald faction splits, and the likelihood of intra party strategy by Gardner Hoey supporters amid calls for neutrality.
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Wilkins P. Horton
Horton
Powers That Be
Ralph McDonald
J. M. Broughton
Raleigh Attorey
McDonald
Ment
Broughton
Paul Grady
Kenly
Johnston
Gardner- Hoey
North Carolina
Shelby
Horton Will Address Clubs At Thomasville
Lieutenant Governor W P Horton will speak at a noon joint meeting of the Rotary Lions and Business and Professional Woman's Club at the Thomasville Woman's Club building. He is the fourth of five speakers for November with J M Broughton Lee Graveley and Willis Smith having spoken previously.
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Thomasville
W. P. Horton
Rotary, Lions and Business and Professional Woman's Club
Thomasville Woman's
Governor race teeters as factions weigh bids
Speculation swirls over which beneficiary will back Broughton or Horton. Maxwell and the McDonald group split while Dr. R. W. and lieutenants lean Broughton but cannot unite all followers. Sandy Graham remains uncommitted, with a possible Libby Ward bid in play. Campaign dynamics grow more dynamic and risky in the near term.
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Broughton
Horton
A. J. Maxwell
McDonald
R. W
Sandy Graham
Libby Ward
Cooper to Speak on The Survival of Liberty in Charlotte
Alfred Duff Cooper former first lord of the British Admiralty will address attendees in Charlotte tonight on The Survival of Liberty. The event is sponsored by the social science teachers of the city.
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Clef Cooper
Charlotte
Alfred Duff Cooper
British Admiralty
Social Science Teachers
Child Succumbs in Fayetteville Burns Death
Lewellen Hardison aged four died in a Fayetteville hospital from burns suffered when her clothing caught fire from an open fireplace on November 1. She died yesterday after the injuries.
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Fayetteville
Lewellen Hardison
Shop Sign Warns of Car Part Exchange in Doncaster
A readable sign in a Doncaster shop advertises offers to buy cycles and accept motor cars in part exchange. The brief notice reflects local trade practice and retail language of the period.
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Doncaster
England
Rowan Sees Surge in Red Clover Planting in Rowan County
Salisbury reports more than 2,000 acres of red clover seeded this fall with 10,607 acres planted in spring and fall 1939. Past three years show 2,257 acres in 1937 and 3,211 in 1938, while sweet clover rose from 867 in 1937 to 3,756 in 1939.
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Salisbury
Rowan County
D. H. Sutton
State College Extension Service
Increased Interest Shown In AAA Plan
Marshall NC November 20 farm agent P R Elam reports rising Madison County participation in soil conservation under the AAA program. The grant of aid provided 556 tons of phosphate and 1572 tons of lime, placing the county second in phosphate use and twentieth in lime use among North Carolina counties. combined applications yielded pronounced results.
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Marshall
Madison County
AAA
P. R. Elam
North Carolina
Elam
Beaufort County Receives 200 Cattle for Grazing
Approximately 200 head of beef cattle have been brought into Beaufort County in recent weeks. Most cattle come from Virginia and are grazed on corn and soybean fields and fall-sown small grains. Owners report excellent gains from this grazing method.
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Washington
Beaufort County
W. L. McGahey
State College Extension Service
Virginia
Martin County Harvests Huge Sweet Potato Crop
Williamston reports Martin County harvested a U S No 1 Porto Rico sweet potatoes totaling about 250000 bushels. Most stored for sale during Thanksgiving and Christmas with expected prices near one dollar per bushel. Farm Agent T B Brandon notes the harvest and storage progress.
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Martin County
Williamston
Porto Rico
T. B. Brandon
Farm income in NC falls as tobacco markets close
North Carolina cash farm income for September slid to 15.8 million dollars from 42.2 million a year earlier as tobacco market closures hit earnings across the state.
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North Carolina
Cotton allotments set for 1940 referendum details
E Y Floyd AAA executive officer at State College says every cotton grower will know his individual cotton acreage allotment for 1940 before voting in the AAA referendum on cotton quotas December 9.
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AAA
E. Y. Floyd
State College
State Poultry Producers Report Banner Money Year
North Carolina poultry raisers increased egg production in 1939 with 359 owners using extension services to track costs and yield. Average eggs per bird rose to 168 from 156, flock size grew to 184, and profit per bird jumped to 1.95 dollars, yielding an average annual profit of 341.08 per flock despite a slight price drop to 25.6 cents per dozen.
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College Station
Raleigh
C. F. Parrish
State College
North Carolina
Extension Poultry Office
Weekly Feed Market News Report Shows Mixed Trends
The U S and North Carolina Agriculture Departments report unsettled feed markets over the week with wheatfeeds barely steady as demand wanes while oilseed meals stay firm due to tight immediate offerings. Peanut prices ease slightly on Farmers stock and jumbos, bunch, and shelling stock quoted per pound. Spanish farmers stock at 1.06 per 30 pounds delivered. Raleigh dealers’ activity noted.
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U. S
North Carolina
Raleigh Produce
Washington
W. Yva
T. S
Rochester
N. Y
New York
Philadelphia
Farm Market Report Fruits Vegetables and Prices
North Carolina shipping data and Saturday wholesale market sales across U S markets. Listings detail prices for apples cab bage snap beans cucumbers and potatoes with regional bids and ranges, notes on turkey shortages for Thanksgiving and egg price trends. Growth in 1940 consumer income may lift prices from 1939 levels. Local hog cattle and lamb figures also reported with price ranges.
Farm Demand to Drive 1940 Growth Says Expert
Dr. I O Schaub of College Station states that higher domestic demand will be a larger factor than foreign demand for 1940 farm products. He cites a Wallace forecast noting rival nations will import less from the United States, aided by South America and Canada. Consumer income rise boosts farm purchasing power.
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College Station
Raleigh
I. O. Schaub
State College Extension Service
Henry A. Wallace
United States
Dr. Schaub
South America
Canada
Schaub
Hog production rises after droughts says extension swine specialist
Producers raised more hogs this year than in any year since the 1934 and 1936 droughts, according to HH. W. Taylor, extension swine specialist at State College.
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HH. W. Taylor
State College
Potato acreage seen rising up to ten percent
H. R. Niswonger extension horticulturist at State College predicts 1940 Irish potato acreage will increase 3 to 10 percent in the coming year as growers expand plantings.
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H. R. Niswonger
State College
Rains Delay Peanut Threshing in Perquimans County
Perquimans County farmers harvested peanuts early but threshing slowed by rains. Acre yield is below average though quality and weight are good. Short yield linked to excessive rainfall in July and August. peanuts are smaller than usual. Farm Agent L W Anderson notes the details at Hertford.
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Hertford
Perquimans County
L. W. Anderson
Anderson
Change nets $300 benefit from fertilizer analysis
Oxford reports Granville tobacco grower M. G. Garrett cut 7.2 acres to a 3-10- fertilizer mix per State College Agronomy Department advice. Yields rose from about 800 to 1,000 pounds per acre, with Garrett among 30 Granville farmers whose crops were analyzed by state experts and shown to benefit.
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Oxford
Chang
M. G. Garrett
Granville
Virginia Line
C. V. Morgan
Garrett
Colles Agronomy Department
Grandville
State College Eperts
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