Soil scientists offer quicker method to better production
Soil scientists propose three methods to determine elements needed in deficient soils. Plot tests, pot tests in greenhouse, and laboratory analyses are explained by C B Jam s head of agronomy at State College. Field tests remain most reliable but are not feasible everywhere. The 7th Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station offers free chemical analyses of soil samples from farmers.
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Ollege Station
Raleigh
C. B. Jams
Agronomy Timent
State College
Bnhouse
Williams
Carolina Agricultural Eximent Station
Bacterial disease hits flock of chickens near Raleigh
Walter, a Negro farmer on route 1 in Raleigh area, lost about half his flock after chickens accessed a decayed straw pile of wheat and oats. Crockett, Wake County farm agent, reported the issue and turned a specimen to H C Gauger disease laboratory at State College. cause determined and the flock protected by fencing the decayed pile.
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Raleigh
Walter
Uay Springs
Crockett
Wake County
Allen
H. C. Gauger
Department At State Col
Farm agent promoted to assistant farm management supervisor
W B Collins, farm agent in Watauga county since 1935, named assistant farm management supervisor of the Extension Service at State College. He succeeds Earl H. Meacham, who becomes assistant extension conservationist and joins W D Lee to coordinate work with the U S Soil Conservation Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Earl H. Meacham
Meacham
W. D. Lee
Extension Service
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
Statesville
Franklin
Macon County
Henderson County
Charles H. Flory
EB. B. Garrett
SCS
U S Department Announces Pecans Export Control Program
The U S Department of Agriculture unveiled a plan to remove substantial portions of unshelled pecans from normal trade channels for export to foreign countries and for diversion into by product uses in domestic markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Beef cattle gain spotlight in coastal North Carolina
Extension beef cattle specialist L I Case says production in eastern North Carolina is rising as more farmers in the Coastal Plain enter the business each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
L. I. Case
State College
Coastal Plain Section
New U S Bureau agr economist Pierce assumes duties
W Henry Pierce begins duties as junior agricultural economist with the Land Planning Division of the U S Bureau of Agricultural Economics. He will assist in mapping farm land and classifying its present use while based in Raleigh and continuing work with the State College Extension Service. Pierce, a State College graduate, grew up on a farm near William Whiteville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Henry Pierce
U. S. Bureau of Agricultural Economics
State College Extension Service
Raleigh
Pierce
R. T. Melvin
State College
Whiteville
Plans for Cornish Meet at Lexington in November
A premium list and program for the Southeastern Cornish Meet and Show at Lexington, November 23 to 25, were announced by P. M. Hendricks, Davidson County farm agent and show superintendent. Exhibits set in the Davidson County Farmers Mutual Exchange warehouse. banquet November 24 at the New Hotel Lexington. Awards include grand champion silver cup donated by Mayor John B. Craven. Olan Barnes of Greensboro to judge. Entries due by November 21.
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Lexington
P. M. Hendricks
Davidson County
State College Extension Service
Hendricks
Davidson County Farmers Mutual Exchange
First and
Salisbury Streets
North Main Street
John B. Craven
Olan Barnes
Greensboro
Weather Varies Hits North Carolina Snap Beans Yields
Weather conditions slowed snap bean harvests in North Carolina where mid September rains and winds damaged crops in key areas. Despite losses, plantings doubled from last year and overall yield is expected roughly level. Cabbage and other truck crops show stable income per acre and rising acreage.
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College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
L. P. Watson
State College
Elizabeth City
Watson
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Avera
Mr. Watson
New Synthetic Yarn Sparks Global Textile Market Shift
A novel synthetic yarn promises broad textile use and could upend Japan’s economy by eroding its large raw silk market in the United States. The development signals a major shift in global trade dynamics and manufacturing priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
China Announces Plan for Over Four Thousand Miles of Rail Lines
China reveals a national plan to build more than 4,000 miles of new railway lines to expand rail capacity. The move aims to improve regional connectivity, reduce travel times, and bolster freight movement across provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New Deal On The Defensive In Eastern Senate Elections
In the 1938 outlook roams a mixed forecast as pro Roosevelts face potential losses in key Senate races. Governors defend records while insurgents gain ground. Wagner and Mead look strong in New York, Barbour challenges Ely in New Jersey, and Taft targets Bulkley in Ohio.
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New Deal
Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
Pope
Idaho
New
McAdoo
California
Dieterich
Illinois
South
G.O.P
McGill
Kansas
Duffy
Wisconsin
Bulkley
Ohio
Fred Brown
New Hampshire
Elbert D. Thomas
Utah
New Jersey
South Dakota
Oregon
Connecticut
Iowa
Colorado
Davis
Pennsylvania
Nye
North Dakota
Gibson
Vermont
New York
Robert F. Wagner
James M. Mead
John Lord O'Brian
Edward F. Corsi
Lehman
Dewey
Wagner
O'Brian
American Labor Party
A. F. of L
la Guardia
TVA
Supreme Court
Corsi
George Earle
Earle
James J
Pitcher" Davis
Fatal Accident Claims Life Near Durham
A fatal accident near Durham leaves Russell Owens aged 26 dead after a car veered off the road between Durham and Chapel Hill. Owens, formerly of Roxboro, was the victim in the crash reported yesterday.
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Durham
N. C
Russell Owens
Roxboro
Here
Chapel
Tobacco Barn Used to Cure Sweet Potatoes in Enfield
In Daniel Chapel community a tobacco barn on A. T. Taylor’s farm is used to demonstrate curing 300 bushels of sweet potatoes. John Smith and Willie Williams assist in the 16 by 16 foot barn heated by an oil stove. Potatoes were harvested October 14 and 15, with fuel and process time being recorded. Agent D. J. Knight notes growing interest in winter cover crops. Lewis Wills sowed five acres of rye, three acres of barley and clover.
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Agent Knight
Lewis Wills
Route 2
Enfield
North Carolina Urological Association Annual Meeting
Delegates at Greensboro host city for the North Carolina Urological Association annual session focus on medical papers. Baltimore physician Dr. J Hudson Hundley Jr will be principal speaker at tonight's banquet, addressing physiological and pathological observations on the urinary tract during pregnancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
N. C
North Carolina Urological Association
J. Hudson Hundley, Jr
Baltimore
Cotton prices rise on favorable Europe and cotton flow
Domestic cotton prices advanced about three fourths of a cent per pound over five weeks ending October 21 amid better European politics and stronger U S demand. The Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation will buy surplus edible dry beans from now to June 30, 1939 for distribution through state relief agencies to needy families.
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J. A. Shanklin
coleRe
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
Carolinas Law Enforcement Association ends meeting in Greensboro
The Carolinas Law Enforcement Officers Association wrapped up a quarterly session in Greensboro with no site chosen for the next one day meeting. President B M Haynes of Cramerton will decide. E R Melver of Florence S C was named vice president to replace a deceased officer. Speakers included William Montgomery of Wilmington Judge Hoyle Sink and Senator Robert R Reynolds.
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Greensboro
N. C
Carolinas’ Law Enforcement Officers Association
B. M. Haynes
Cramerton
E. R. Melver
Florence
8. C
William Montgomery
Wilmington
Boys’ Club of America
Hoyle Sink
Robert R. Reynolds
Reynolds Announces Northwest Emergency Council Office
Senator Reynolds announced that a statewide National Emergency Council office would be established in Raleigh starting January 1. He said a state administrator and deputy administrators would be appointed beforehand. Robert Gant of Durham previously served as state N F C administrator and the Durham office was closed earlier.
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Greensboro
N. C
Benator Reynolds
D-N. C
National Emergency Council
Raleigh
Robert Gant
Durham
Peanuts Harvest Progress in North Carolina
Nearly half the new crop of peanuts in North Carolina has been harvested. Warm weather has hindered drying and curing, says E. C. Blair extension agronomist at State College.
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Harested College Station
Raleigh
North Carolina
E. C. Blair
State College
Rainproof Oil Silk Coats Appear in London
Oil silk raincoats with matte finish are seen in London shops as weather shifts to damp conditions. The new garments emphasize lightweight protection and style for urban travel amid changing spring skies.
Factories in India Seek Protease Sugar Parity
Indian factories aim to match protease sugar production with ava levels, signaling a push to balance enzyme output. The effort targets industrial efficiency and pricing alignment across sectors.
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India
Ava
Broadway stars mix wit and learning in Dame Nature review
George Ross surveys performers across theater, cinema and music, noting Shakespearean contempt gave way to modern intellect. Patricia Collinge adapts Dame Nature and many actors, composers, and linguists are praised for breadth of knowledge including Harpo Marx, Vernon Duke, Artie Shaw, and Charlie Chaplin in Hollywood dialogue.
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New York
Williams Shakespeare
Broadway
Theater Guild
Dame Nature
Patricia Collinge
Miss Collinge
The
New Yorker
Scribner's
Stage
Ezra Stone
Young Ezra
George Abbott
Stone
American Academy of Acting
Philip Loeb
Room Service
Sing Out the News
Connecticut
Tay Garnett
Hollywood
Hal Sims
Ely Culbertson
Harpo Marx
Ben Bernie
Cornelia Otis Skinner
Otis Skinner
Werner Batemen
Helen Hayes
Victoria Regina
Akim Tamiroff
Vladimir Sokoloff
Basil Rathbone
Vernon Duke
Tin Pan Alley
Carnegie All
Artie Shaw
Benny Goodman
Proust
Schopenhauer
Rudy Vallee
Leo Carrillo
J. Harold Murray
Einstein
Charlie Chaplin
Adolescents Embrace Puritan Standards At Home
The columnist notes early teens often adopt moral rigidity, denouncing parental social life. Parents risk losing respect if they appear worldly, yet hope to maintain boundaries while seeking modest, wise fun. The piece urges balancing tastes without compromising authority or family respect.
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Eva
Administratrix Notice to Creditors J M Davis Estate
Myrtle Davis administratrix of J M Davis deceased Guilford County North Carolina notifies all creditors to exhibit claims to 109 Parkway High Point NC on or before October 17 1939 or be barred from recovery. Debts owed should be paid promptly. Dated October 17 1938 Rupert T Pickens Attorney.
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J. M. Davis
Guilford County
North Caroline
Parkway
High Point
North Carolina
Myrtle Davis
Rupert T. Pickens
Administratrix Notice for B W Johnston Estate
Lucile Johnston announces as administratrix of the estate of B W Johnston that all claims must be presented by October 10, 1939 at High Point North Carolina. Creditors are urged to make immediate payment and notify the administratrix of the estate details before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Johnston
Guilford County
North Carolina
High Point
Lucile Johnston
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Libby
Ann Page
Clapps
Heinz
A&p
Whitehouse
East Washington
South Street
AG. Economist
Henry Pierce
Charles A. Jones
Joe Guffey
John L. Lewis
Guffey
Lewis Haa
Warren W. Barbour
William H. J. Ely
WPA
Hague
Barbour
Ely
Eas Hague
Senator Bulkley
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Cleveland
NEA Service, Inc
Sen
Robert Wagner
Rep
James Mead
Ely, Dem
Edward Corsi
James J. Davis
Ley
N. C. Urologists Meeting
Carolina Law Enforcement Association
Reynolds
NW. E. C
George Ross
Thespians
Monte Wooley
MGM
Robert Beachley
Roland Young
Alfred Lunt
Yale
Young
Louis Wolheim
Johnny Green
Harvard
Jeffrey Lynn
Warner Brothers Cinematic
Lynn
Olive Roberts Barton
Muriel
Roger
Moskins
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