Grower's Fortune Highlighted By AAA Tobacco Program
Raleigh reports that 28 flue-cured growers average $167 million yearly under the AAA program, a record five year total. B Y Floyd notes income rose with improved farming despite lower tobacco output and quotas shaping 1939 marketing choices. Local referendum set for December 10.
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Ege Station
Raleigh
B. Y. Floyd
State
Tve
Floyd
Pethe Aaa
Bright
AAA
Plant spacing boosts Bertie County yields and profits
Whiteside Ed W. Taylor of Whitesip reports closer planting at 28 inches raises per acre income to about 251. The switch from 28 to 30 inches or 24 inches in the drill changes yields to 1255 pounds or 1120 pounds with higher values. Bertie farmers adopting 28 to 30 inch spacing see larger profits. Modern notes discuss cotton, tobacco quotas, and home economics studies showing regional differences in household operations.
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DSOR
Ed W. Taylor
Whitesip
B. E
Bertie Coun
Bertie
Ten Mountain Ranges Visible on Moon’s Side
Astronomers report ten distinct mountain ranges observable on the moon’s far side during a favorable elongation. High ridges stand out against lunar plains as illumination reveals varied topography across the lunar limb.
Four-H Clubber Reaches Goal Of 100 Bushels Of Corn In 3 Years
Lee Francis Buck Beatty of the Sherrills Ford 4-H Club, now a State College freshman, achieved his goal of 100 bushels per acre after three years. On two acres he harvested 204 bushels, an average of 102 per acre, with net profits totaling about 325 dollars to help pay his college costs. He also earned 300 dollars from a 4-H poultry project, earning statewide Extension Service recognition.
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McColl
Buck
Young Beatty
Dairy outlook hints at improvement amid high milk stocks
Improvement in business conditions and consumer incomes suggests a better dairy situation, though milk production and stocks of manufactured dairy products remain at record highs, said John A. Arey, extension dairyman at State College.
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John A. Arey
Extension Dairyman
State College
Americans Drink Their Fruit Through Years Of Data
The monthly U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics article notes fruit juice marketing totals. It states 1929 saw just over one million cases marketed while 1937 consumption reached about 24 million cases.
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U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Corn Belt to Include 555 Counties in 11 States in 1939
An AAA announcement states 555 counties will form the commercial corn producing area across 11 of the 12 Corn Belt states in 1939, expanding coverage for farm program planning.
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AAA
Lambs fed in 1938 39 season expected smaller
Dr. John E. Foster of the State College Experiment Station says the 1938 39 lamb feeding total will be somewhat smaller than the record high fed last year.
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Julian Extension Statistician
John E. Foster
State College Experiment Station
Prices Farmers Receive Drop From 1937 Peak
The general price level for U S farmers has fallen sharply from the January 1937 high due to reduced consumer purchasing power and higher supplies of key commodities.
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United States
Cotton ginnings reach 10 million by November first
The Bureau of Census reports to November 1 ginnings total 10,126,502 bales with 10,645 American Egyptian and 2,977 Sea Island. J A Shanklin of State College says this represents 83 percent of the 4,938 crop.
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Bureau of Census
Sea Island
J. A. Shanklin
State College
Wool-Prod Nations Lead Global Output
Argentina Australia and New Zealand are cited as the leading wool producing countries in world markets, with high volumes and long-standing farming traditions. The report highlights their ongoing role in global textile supply chains and export dynamics.
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Argentina
Australia
New Zealand
Corn Good Feed Crop Is Protein Deficiency Fixed
COLLEGE STATION Raleigh Nov 28 Lack of protein in corn is not a serious problem for livestock feeders in the Cotton Belt says Earl H Hostetler State college He notes corn is rich in starch and fat but low in protein and minerals Cottonseed meal and other protein feeds are ideal supplements The suggestions cover balanced rations and relative costs for beef cattle and hogs with specific mix guidance.
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College Station
Raleigh
Cotton Belt
Earl H. Hiotetler
State College
South
F. B. Morrison
Hostetler
Prof
Turns Multi-Gullied Farm Into Example
Oxford farmer J. T. Daniel, 75, saw his irregular gullied land become terraced and well bounded after CCC assistance five years ago. The V-shaped field grid now yields about 14 barrels of corn per acre, up from four, making his farm a model for Granville County.
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Oxford
J. T. Daniel
Route 1
C. V. Morgan
Granville County
CCC
Terrain clearance meter described as advance over altimeter
A new instrument called the terrain clearance meter measures the exact distance of an aircraft above the ground in real time during flight. It represents a key improvement over the traditional altimeter which only indicates height above sea level.
Confusion Over Billion Meanings Stirs Math Debate
An American billion equals one thousand million, while in England a billion means one thousand thousand million, highlighting longstanding numeric naming differences between the two traditions and potential counting pitfalls.
Poultry Growers Invited to Song Contest for Congress Prizes
The Seventh World Poultry Congress in Cleveland plans a song contest with $125 in prizes. An adult prize of 50 dollars and three junior prizes of 25 dollars each will be awarded. Entries may be originals or lyrics set to a familiar melody and are due by January 15.
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College Station
Raleigh
Cleveland
Ohio
L. R. Harrill
North Carolina
Future Farmers of America
Rural Scouts of America
Harrill
State College
Cliff D. Carpenter
Rose Street
Lexington
Congress
Tuberculosis Seal Sale Opens Today
Case story no 5 in a Christmas Seal campaign series shows a college student delaying sanatorium care after diagnosis. He chose rugged country living over medical treatment, his tuberculosis worsened, and he died, illustrating the harm of bad medical guidance.
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Santorium
Christmas Seals Open in High Point to Fight Tuberculosis
Mrs. EB. W. Freeze Jr. urges following medical advice and explains the TB education campaign backed by Christmas Seals. The seals enable concentrated public outreach to translate facts into everyday terms and save lives as the sale opens in High Point today.
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EB. W. Freeze, Jr
High Point
Heavy-Duty Linoleum Powers Store Showrooms
A decorative floor finish for commercial spaces through new heavy duty linoleum designed for service in stores. It offers many designs and colors, is easy to clean and quiet. FHA property improvement credit helps store owners obtain funds via private lenders.
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Federal Housing Administration
FHA
German Seaplane with Retractable Floats and Rear Motors
A new German Trans Atlantic seaplane features retractable wing floats and rear motors that may be raised up to 10 degrees to avoid spray. The vessel records a top speed of 208 miles per hour.
Buckingham Palace Hosts Modern Court Proceedings
The text notes that St James Palace is no longer used for court matters and that judicial sessions now occur at Buckingham Palace, reflecting a shift in venue for official legal proceedings.
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England
St. James’ Palace
Buckingham Palace
At 70 John Garner Remains Central Figure in Politics
Vice President John Nance Garner, 70, marked his birthday on November 22 in Uvalde Texas while still a powerful force in Washington. The old frontier lawyer, longtime congressman and Texan political strategist, shapes who will receive the Democratic nomination and continues to influence policy from behind the scenes.
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Washington
Uvalde
Texas
John Nance Garner
Garner
Roosevelt
John Garner
Mariette Rheiner
Clarkeville
Vanerbilt University
McKenney On Bridge Opens Lead As Key Play At ACBL Event
The article discusses the final piece in a six part series on bidding and play ahead of the American Contract Bridge League national championships in Cleveland the week of November 28. It notes that modern experts view the opening lead as the most crucial decision in a contract.
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Cleveland
Card play dilemma in Culbertson four five no trump hand
In a four five no trump auction North shows two aces and king of the bid suit, South the other two aces. West leads from king of spades to test the declarer, who must choose between taking the spade finesse or hoping clubs split. Most often the finesse or lead defeats the contract.
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North
South
West
Four Hearts
King of Diamonds
Anderson Named Iowa Coach After Tubbs Tenure
The University of Iowa athletics board announced Dr. Edward C. Anderson, ex Holy Cross football coach, has signed a three year contract to lead the Hawkeyes. He succeeds Irl Tubbs, who coached Iowa for two seasons in which the team posted two wins.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Hoar of
Edward C. Anderson
Holy Cross
Hawkeye
Irl Tubbs
Miami University
Florida
Iowa
Owa
Invention of Half Tone Engraving Transforms Advertising Art
The introduction of half tone engraving revolutionizes advertising art by enabling detailed reproductions and broader image use in campaigns. The technology promises sharper visuals and greater impact for print media.
Unclear OCR Card Passes With Partial Poker Notation
The readable fragment shows a poker hands sequence with cards and dealer note amid garbled characters. No clear event, player names, or outcomes are extractable from the text.
Man on Mt. Le Conte Gives Up Life at Peak in Smokies
Gatlinburg Tenn Nov 28 The five degree below reading atop Mt LeConte at 6593 feet could not be confirmed last night. Jack Huff the sole resident at the peak reportedly froze out and left for Gatlinburg to stay the winter.
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MT. Leconte
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Great Smokies
Jack Huff
Male butterflies use scent pouch on wings to attract mates
Butterflies of male sex possess a scent pouch on their wings that serves to attract female partners. Researchers note the pouch releases pheromone-like compounds enhancing mating success. The finding highlights a distinct wing-based chemical signal in butterfly courtship.
Ancient and Modern Necromancy Denounced Sermon
Sunday services at Christian Science churches featured a lesson sermon denouncing necromancy mesmerism and hypnotism. The Golden Text cited Romans 8 31 and Psalms 34 11 15 17 19 urged righteous living and avoidance of evil. Mary Baker Eddy Science and Health asserts evil is unreal and has no real power.
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Christian Science
Science & Health
Mary Baker Eddy
Purse Snatchers Take $20,000 in Stocks Bonds and Cash
Wilmington police said two men were held in connection with a Saturday night purse snatching that left Miss Nan Humphrey missing more than $20,000 in stocks bonds and cash. The bag held $15,000 in stocks a $5,000 Liberty bond and $35 in cash.
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Wilmington
Nan Humphrey
Rochester Bowl Practice Shift At Year End
University of Rochester football plans a 10 day practice session at season end instead of spring drills. This change announced in New Rochester on November 28 outlines the team’s winter preparation and coaching goals.
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Rochester
University of Rochester
Hobby Show to Hit Thomasville Plant Saturday Night
Thomasville Chair company workers prepare for annual Hobby Show in plant L recreation room on West Guilford street this Saturday. Ten exhibit classes include needlework, knit spreads, patchwork, camera studies, relics, art and woodworking. Prizes are furniture items donated by the company. Classes one to eight open to chair company employees, class nine to town boys, class ten to Thornsville residents.
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Thomasville
Thomasville Chair Company
Plant “L
West Guilford Street
Alderman Sykes
Thornsville
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Hoover Guyer in Thomasville
Funeral held at her West Main Street home with Rev. C. M. Pickens in charge. A quartet sang In The Hour Of Trial and How Firm A Foundation. Pallbearers included Charles Hoover Will Kinney Elmer Berrier Paul Livengood William Jarrell and Ted Hethcock. Interment was in Mount Pleasant church family plot.
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Thomasville
Elizabeth Hoover Guyer
West Main Street
C. M. Pickens
Main Street
M. E
Early Leonard
E. B. Grimes
J. A. Palmer
Luther Clemmons
Vacationists Robbed at Tourist Camp Near Henderson
Four Florida-bound vacationists say they were robbed of 400 dollars in cash and jewelry at a tourist camp near Henderson. They slept there Saturday night due to snowbound highways before the driver, car, and funds vanished. Victims identified themselves as C. G. Johnson of Washington and Thelma Pope of Miami plus Mrs. Ola Knowles and Mrs. Etta Holland of Washington.
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Henderson
Here
Washington Automobile Travel Bureau
Charles Harris
Washington Travel Service
C. G. Johnson
Washington
Thelma Pope
Miami
Ola Knowles
Etta Holland
Long Island University to field football team next season
Results of a student ballot show LIU will organize a football team for the first time in its history next season. The poll among the student body indicates strong support for adding the program at the Long Island University campus.
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Blackbirds
New York
Long Island University
Marble makes debut as professional singer in New York
National women's singles tennis champion Alice Marble will sing at a New York hotel on December 1 marking her first professional music appearance. The former champion joins a growing list of athletes pursuing entertainment careers after sports.
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New York
Alice Marble
Hall Leads SEC Scoring Parade With 72 Points
Mississippi star halfback Parker Hall led the Southeastern Conference in individual scoring with 72 points across 10 games, as of November 28.
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Hall
Atlanta
Mississippi
Parker
Bullet) Hall
Tie rules decide Sacramento High football win
Sacramento high school football awards victory in a tie using the rule that the team crossing the opponent's 20 yard line most recently gains the win.
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Sacramento
Sacramento High School
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