Complete Herb Garden To Be Among Fair Attractions
A complete herb garden will be a featured display at the State Fair in Raleigh October 11 to 15. Miss Ruth Current directs the woman’s division and notes the garden will include culinary, medicinal, and fragrant herbs with an herb house and picket fence for display.
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College Station
Raleigh
Ruth Current
State College
Woman's Division
Robeson County
Richmond County
North Carolina
Home Demonstration Club
Rowan County
Edgecombe County
Pamlico County
Forsyth County
Ceresan Proves Disease Control
Dr Luther Shaw extension plant pathologist at State College says treating small grain seed with the new improved ceregan dust controls smut in wheat oats and barley. He notes it kills fungi causing covered smut and both forms of oats smut while loose wheat smut remains unaffected. One half ounce treats a bushel. Dust is inexpensive and available in seed stores. methods include barrel mixing or spreading on seed and covering for 24 hours.
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College Station
Raleigh
Luther Shaw
State College
Shaw
North Carolina
Eskimo pipe tradition with dog hair and skin used
A traditional practice described where a small amount of a dog hair is placed at the bottom of a pipe bowl and a strip of dog skin remains attached to the stem to keep the hair accessible for future use.
Fair Will See Four 50-Ton Ayrshire Cows
Four Ayrshire brood cows that have produced over 50 tons of milk each will be displayed at the State Fair this week. Dr. C D Grinnell, dairyman at the Agricultural Experiment Station, notes the 100,000-pound producers show breed wearing qualities and the value of continuous testing. Leonard Tufts of Pinehurst leads the Carolina Virginia Ayrshire Breeders Association in organizing the exhibit.
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College Station
Raleigh
C D Grinnells
Agricultural Experiment Station
State College
Ayshire Breeders Association
Leonard Tufts
Pinehurst
Mr Tufts
Cold weather fails to stop common house pests says entomologist
October report from J O Rowell of State College warns that even in cold homes pests like clothes moths, carpet beetles, cockroaches, and silverfish thrive with central heating. Regular cleaning, sunning, airing, and proper storage of woolens protect belongings year round. use mothproof containers and homemade poison balls for silverfish, kept away from children and pets.
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College Station
Raleigh
J. O. Rowell
State College
Rowell
Roowell
Poultry prospects show bigger hatch and higher egg prices
A larger hatch and increased market and storage supplies are expected next year. The Bureau of Agricultural Economies reports egg prices have risen this fall, while feed prices stay comparatively low. An uptick in pullets saved for layers may occur.
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Poultry College Station
Raleigh
Bureau of Agricultural Economies
Illinois tops states with most farmer cooperatives
Illinois leads all states in farmer cooperative associations with 645 cooperatives, per the Farm Credit Administration. The latest figures show Illinois ahead of other states in cooperative farming networks and agricultural finance collaboration.
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College Station
Raleigh
Illinois
Farm Credit Administration
Fall Is Good Time To Apply Lime To Soil
Fall is recommended for lime applications to acidic soil after pH testing. Dry ground eases spreading and winter freeze thaw helps soil uptake, aiding spring growth for grasses and legumes while aiding soil-building for conservation programs.
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College Station
Raleiga
E. C. Blair
Extension Agronomist
State College
Rye Seeded On Terrace Ridges Proves Profitable
On W. W. Holder farm near Lexington, rye seeded on newly built terrace ridges protected soil and yielded 26 bushels per acre. The crop could have brought $32.50 if sold for seed, versus $30.80 terrace construction cost. Holder follows a three year rotation of banedeza corn and small grain across the field.
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College Station
Raleigh
W. W. Holder
Zephyr
Lexington
CCC
Holder
Convict 175 Falsifying Jobless Benefit Claims
About 175 North Carolinians were convicted of falsifying weekly earnings to keep drawing unemployment benefits. Charles G. Powell, chairman of the unemployment compensation commission, said 58 Wilmington-originated cases are set for trial on October 12.
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Raleigh
N. C
Charles G. Powell
Unemployment Compensation Commission
Wilmington
Federal Surplus Purchases Aid Hurricane Relief
The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation bought about 1.65 million dollars worth of surplus agricultural commodities over the two weeks ending September 21, mainly for relief of New England hurricane victims. The purchases reflect ongoing federal relief efforts and the distribution of essential farm goods to affected areas.
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College Station
Raleigh
New England
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Wheat Purchase Plan For Eligible Western Farmers
The Corporation completed plans to buy wheat from western farmers unable to obtain wheat loans. Current market prices are somewhat below loan value.
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College Station
Raleigh
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Ancient Roman houses used hot air furnace heating
Ancient Roman homes employed a hypocaust system to heat rooms using a furnace and rising warm air. The method circulated heated air under floors and through walls, providing indoor warmth in wealthy households and public buildings.
Fruits and Vegetables Farm Market Report Summary
North Carolina shipping points report wholesale market prices for fruits and vegetables including apples from Martinsburg and Winchester, Virginia, with bids and carload rates. Prices cover Rome Beauties, Staymans, Winesaps, Sweets, Satsuma shipments, and onions across New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, and California markets.
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Washington
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Delaware
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Market Hall
U S
Presque Isle
Aroostook County
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Colo
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Minn
N. Dak
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Three-Point Rise In Index Of Prices Of Farm Products
Raleigh reports a 3 point rise in the index of prices for American farm products for the month ending September 15. Wheat led gains averaging 52.5 cents a bushel locally, with oats barley tobacco apples hogs beef cattle veal calves butter milk chickens turkeys and eggs advancing. Prices remain well below year ago levels though the September index shows gains in prices received for farm products. Bureau officials monitor European political developments for potential effects on demand.
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College Station
Raleigh
Julian Mann
State College
U. S
How Can I Determine If Dye Is a Fast Color
A reader asks how to test fastness of dye. The method: dampen a small cloth piece and rub on clean white paper. no stain indicates a fast color.
Lessons in English W L Gordo
English lesson notes discuss correct terms catty corner versus cater corner and common mispronunciations. It covers spelling confusions height velveteen and distinguishes soul from sole while offering daily vocabulary growth through mastering one word. The featured word is decrepitude defined as aging weakness.
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Colton
Look and Learn From Gordon Look and Learn Answers
The text lists five Q A items with answers: current US population about 129,376,000. Lincoln debated Stephen A Douglas. normal human temperature about 96.8 F. usury defined as interest in excess of legal rate. the Detroit River carries the most commerce.
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United States
Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Detroit River
Modern Etiquette Q and A Tips
A vintage etiquette column answers questions on lunch phrasing ash tray manners and introductions. It compares lunch and luncheon, advises requesting an ash tray rather than improvising with bowls, and suggests proper phrasing for introducing friends in social settings.
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Edna
Ralph Moore
Edna Brown
Chinese population in the United States nears seventy five thousand
A recent demographic estimate places about 75,000 Chinese residents living in the United States. The figure reflects communities in major cities and growing immigrant networks across the country.
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The
United States
Murder to Music: Tait Warns Against Dombey Scandal
In the ongoing murder case, Robert Tait, a newspaper photographer, counsels Harris Rogers to suppress publicity around Lud Dombey and the Swingateers. Rogers argues delaying investigation protects Myrna Dombey’s interests and band finances, while Tait doubts Myrna’s stake and questions Rogers’s motives. The tension rises as Rogers hints at a cashing-out plan and controlling the scandal.
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Myrna Dombey
Robert Tait
Anne Lester
Myran
Dannie Feeley
Ludden Dombey
Tait
Harris Rogers
Rogers
Dombey
Swingateers
Lud
Myrna
Donnie Freeley
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