State Fair Opens With Record Swine Prizes in NC
Purebred swine growers from North Carolina compete for 4240 in prize money at the State Fair starting tomorrow. Prizes range from 15 to 3 across up to 12 places, with new classifications for Yorkshire hogs and special offers from national associations for Duroc and Spotted Poland China entries. Entries urged to request catalogs from Dr J S Dorton, manager, North Carolina State Fair, Raleigh.
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North Carolina
Jack Kelley
State College
Aeek
Yorkshire Bre
Poland
China Record Association of
Indianapolis
Ind
China
United Duroc Record Association of
Peoria
Keeley
North Carnage
J. S. Dorton
Raleigh
Livestock Marketing Bulletin From North Carolina Station
North Carolina Experiment Station publishes Bulletin No. 376 by al ter P. Cotton on livestock marketing practices in the state. The 52 page report notes livestock and livestock products made up 4.0 percent of cash farm income in 1930 and 7.3 percent in 1949, with most meat supply coming from outside NC. It discusses marketing practices for sheep cattle and hogs and notes future coverage of livestock marketing agencies. Affected farmers are directed to local county agents or the Department of Publications for copies. Also mentions boll weevil control costs for cotton and the limited spread of golden nematode on Long Island.
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North Carolina
Department of Publications
N. C. State College
Raleigh
Tar Heel Gardener Seeks Quick Leaf Cleanup Solution
A writer recalls leaf cleanup on a fall Saturday. After finding college students to rake, he buys a leaf machine that opens with excitement, performs poorly when wet, then improves with multiple passes and blade changes, ending with the device doubling as a lawn mower.
Dressed Bird Show Highlights Various Turkey Products
The event features dressed birds including cut up turkey and exhibits by North Carolina producers. Exhibits include turkey fryers recently introduced in state butcher shops, half and quarter turkeys, turkey steak, and turkey roll. Vendors showcase boneless breast, thigh, back rib, soup and gizzard options with notes on available combinations. The Cotton Classing Office reports over 80 bales of cotton handled this season versus 34,000 last year, while the U S Department of Agriculture remains a separate federal agency established by law.
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N. C
North Carolina
L. W
State College
Herrick
Hayride for lazy fairgoers announced at State Fair
State Fair manager Dr. J Dorton said tractor drawn hay wagons will operate from several areas to ease foot fatigue for visitors. New gates allow direct parking access and bypass ticket lines as Raleigh conducts conservation measures for visitors from across the state. The 1951 fair opens tomorrow with clear weather forecast and expected full attendance.
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Carolina
J. Dorton
Oe Ie Ae — Ee Mag
Tinetanesidathear
Passen
Raleigh
Dry Cows Benefit From Proper Feeding Say Experts
J A Arey of State College extension dairy work advises that dairy cows that go dry in good condition require less grain. A well conditioned cow typically needs only three to five units of grain, while poorer conditioned cows need more.
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J. A. Arey
State College
Arey
State Women to Attend National Meeting At Fort Worth
Three county home demonstration agents from North Carolina will receive recognition from the National Home Demonstration Agents Association at the Fort Worth meeting November 4 to 7. Honorees are Moses Colwell of Chowan, Agnes W. Watts of Cleveland, and Mamie Sue Evans of Buncombe. Evans has boosted steam canners and 4 H work in Jackson County. Watts organized fundraising for a county hospital and led leadership and family life programs. Colwell built community centers and promoted beautification and historic tours in Edenton.
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State College Service
National Home Tion Agents Association
Fort Worth
Texas
Moses Colwell
Chowan County
Agnes W. Watts
Alefender County
Mamie Sue Evans
Buncombe County
Buncombe
Evans
Extension Service
Johnston County
Tidewater
Sylva
Jackson County
Alexander
Watts
Oak Hill
Caldwell County
Belwood
Cleveland County
Taylorsville
County Health Department
National Broadcast Company
Alas Watts
Miss Colwell
Chowan
Cumberland
Sampson
Edenton
Mimosa Webworm Damages Winston-Salem Trees
The mimosa webworm is defoliating many mimosa and honey locust trees in Winston-Salem and Raleigh. State College Extension Service foresters John FE Ford and Walter M Keller report severe damage and advise spraying with arsenate of lead or DDT next spring to control the pests.
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Raleigh
Winston-Salem
John FE. Ford
Walter M. Keller
State College Extension Service
Keller
Ford
Washington, D. C
Laurel
Richmond
North Carolina
Family Life Show Highlight at Raleigh State Fair
Wake County home demonstration clubs sponsor a family life exhibit at the North Carolina State Fair. A six shadow box display shows stages of the family life cycle with a central home model and eight posters listing agencies serving families. The booth features a banner These Agencies Are Here to Serve Do You Use Them and invites all fair attendees to inspect Wake’s exhibit and other Home Demonstration Division displays.
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N. C
Squirrels Cause Accidents in Antioch Woods
Sherman Ramsey of the Antioch community reports a farm mishap after a tame looking squirrel leaped from a tree and clamped onto his outstretched arm. Ramsey described the unusual incident as a surprising woodland encounter.
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Marshall
Sherman Ramsey
Antioch
Virgin Is Allwey
Ramsey
New Farm Folk Guests At State Fair
Newcomers to rural North Carolina receive free tickets to the 1951 State Fair in Raleigh via the State College Extension Service. Families moving to a Carolina farm from elsewhere in the last year are eligible. tickets go to the county farm agent for distribution. The fair also welcomes 900,000 school children free on Friday October 19.
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North Carolina
N. C
Raleigh
Robert V. Shoffner
State College Agricultural Extension Service
Carolina
Shoffner
J. S. Dorton
P. O
Rabies Test Conducted On Animal at State Laboratory
A report states that a pie Sirens bas, Gan Semees eee was sent to the State Laboratory for examination for rabies, with results pending.
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la Atory
Three Women Selected by National Committee in Worth Texas
In Worth Texas early in November Mrs Agnes W Watts of Alexander County Rebecca Colwell of Chowan County and Mrs Mamie Sue Evans of Buncombe County are shown. They were recommended by a state committee and approved by a national committee.
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Agen Worth
Texas
Agnes W. Watts
Alexander County
Rebecca Colwell
Chowan County
Mamie Sue Evans
Buncombe County
Farm Youth Scholarships to Boost North Carolina 4 H
The 4 H Club Foundation of North Carolina seeks 50 000 to fund scholarships and expand rural youth education. Funds will build and operate a state 4 H Club camp and provide college scholarships for rural youngsters. The drive is led by W C Cooper and Wheeler of the Mechanics and Farmers Bank.
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North Carolina
Peter Gee
Wheeler
The
Mechanics and Foundation
Young 4H Boy_alerts rooster lookalike chick anomaly
Kenneth Warren, a 12 year old Coffield 4H member, asked if a chicken can be a rooster early in the morning. P E Parker Jr, county farm agent, investigated and found one of 100 Sears Poultry Chain chicks with a head like a rooster but a pullet body. The chick appeared active at daybreak.
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Kenneth Warren
Coffield
P. E. Parker, Jr
Hertford County
State College Extension Service
Parker
Kenneth
Sears
Community youth foundation funds extend to 1951 goals
The H Foundation program, supported by President Wheeler, aims to raise $50,000 in 1951 without duplicating existing youth groups. It seeks cooperation with the Cooperative Extension Service to advance its acts and uphold broad youth outreach.
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Rece
H Foundation
Wheeler
Ty Ura ' Pal Moeithe Foundation
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