Excess Cotton Prices Seen Rising Despite World Surplus
Preston Grover Washington reports on a looming rise in domestic cotton prices due to a shortage and government stockpiles. The Agriculture Department holds 11,000,000 bales, aiming to push prices via a price-support program, with farmers facing loans and storage charges to recover their cotton if prices reach 16 cents per pound. The article notes growers risk losses and criticizes budgetary pressures on Secretary Wallace.
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Preston Grover Washington
Department of Agricathire
Amerigan
Tho
Family farm price clash on loan subsidy debate
Wallace argued farmers must be assured of at least the own price of this option to avoid panicky selling of this year’s crop. He noted promises of loans last year and urged against breaking them. Despite a statue, the export subsidy may continue or rise to prevent a drop in cotton exports and support the economy amid uncertain future trends.
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Wallace
Government rewards to large families rise in 1939
Government figures show 72,000,000 dire ¢S38,000,000) paid in rewards to parents of large families in the first eight months of 1939. About 575 families received aid totaling roughly $17.5 million, with Malian ents from 1911 through August 1939. The campaign also approved IB777 marriage loan applications totaling $16,150,000 through June, with $949,
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RGM
Italy Counts Months in Food Demand Survey
Rome reports Italy is closely tracking national food demands. The government has distributed a survey requesting data on family size, typical consumption, and any evidence of hoarding behavior or supply manipulation.
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Rome
Italy
November Fire Toss in East Texas Forest Fires
November marks the height of East Texas forest fire season with widespread blazes across counties. Fire crews battle multiple active fires as winds shift, threatening homes and timber lands.
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East Texas
Unexplained Rise in 1939 U S Economy Says Beatty
Morgan M Beatty notes Mint reports 68 billion dollar national income for 1939 and unemployment near eight million. He argues the upturn predates WWII and stems from prewar buying and confidence rather than European trade. He cautions inflation fears and recalls wartime memory.
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Morgan M. Beatty
Washington
Roosevelt
Europe
Arow
We the Women and Thanksgiving Gratitude
A humorous reflection on American women’s gratitude during Thanksgiving. The author lists comic blessings and patriotic traits, noting women’s roles at home, with families, and in supporting men, while poking light fun at wartime homefront life, Texas highways, and everyday domestic concerns.
Nations Buy Heavy, Confidence Edges Spring Revival
The message notes heavy buying by the country as new plants and equipment arrive in cities. It states that if business leaders keep betting on better times, purchases will rise and city workers in manufacturing show confidence as their cash income improves, signaling prosperity through confidence.
Italians urged to refrain from discussing war plans
In Rome notices posted in hotels, cafes, bars, and restaurants urge Italians not to speculate about Italy’s war moves or high command. The appeal follows Premier Mussolini’s denunciation of rumor mongers.
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Rome
Italy
Mussolini
Dudolph Friml Finds Inspiration on the Gui Ja Board
Composer Dudolph Friml states his creative source is the Gui ja board rather than a woman. The remark notes a shift in perceived origins of artistic ideas and hints at personal views on inspiration.
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Dudolph Friml
Guija
Thorton Minor Clinic Free Book for Hemorrhoids
An illustrated free book from the Thornton Minor Clinic on hemorrhoids fistula and colon troubles explains the conditions and offers tips. Published by a historic rectal clinic it claims over 50 600 people benefited without anaesthetics or hospital care and is mailed in plain wrapper upon request from Kansas City Missouri.
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Thornton & Minor Clinic
C-20
McGee Street
Kansas City
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