Louisiana Rice Seed Quality Shows Red Rice Problems
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin reports seed rice quality in Louisiana varies by region, with most samples carrying red rice and weed seed. Only a minority of river Teche and Mermentau-area samples were free of red rice or weed seed, highlighting need to awaken farmers to seed testing and improve American rice quality.
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Experimental Division
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Louisiana
Teche
Mermentau
Department
Florida banks secure coin to avert any run
Banks in Miami received large cash deposits from Federal Reserve sources to calm fears after the Bank of Bay Biscayne and three subsidiaries shut. Two Florida banks, Bank of Clearwater and Guaranty Title and Trust, failed to open. state to protect depositors as First National and People's banks remained open.
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Florida
Associated Press
Miami
Fla
Bank of Bay Biscayne
First National Bank
Jacksonville
Federal Reserve
Bank of Biscayne
Biscayne Trust Company
Bank of Coral Gables
Miami Beach Bank and Trust Company
Clearwater, Fla
Bank of Clearwater
The
Guaranty Title and Trust Company
People’s Bank
Rain Brings Relief in Forest Fire Districts
Rain eased forest fire danger across northern Saskatchewan districts as flames raged over several hundred acres. Reports indicated fires remained in about half a dozen sections but heavy rainfall offered hope of checking the blazes before reaching virgin timber stands.
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Winnipeg
Man
Saskatchewan
Marriage License Granted in Waskom Couple
Morcoy Bepest D. Petterson of Waskom wed Skates of Fterling in a marriage license filing noting the couple’s names and hometowns in a formal notice.
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D. Petterson
Waskom
Fterling
Minor Appointments Reflect Week's Senate Actions
In Baton Rouge on June 13, Gov Huey P Long sent about six minor appointments to the senate and most were confirmed. The list includes D M Pickett for the Franklin parish school board ward three, N L Hower for ward seven Franklin parish, and others for police juries and census authorized additions.
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Associated Press
Baton Rouge
Huey P. Long
Senate
D. M. Pickett
Morehouse Parish
W. R. Tisdale
N. L. Hower
Franklin Parish
W. B. Martin
Robert M. Browning
Ouachita Parish
Better Seed Rice Sought for Texas Louisiana and Arkansas
Baton Rouge June 13 A survey in Louisiana Texas and Arkansas in 1929 shows the need for better seed rice in the region. The study highlights agricultural improvements and references state agricultural officials and local farmers seeking higher yields and improved varieties.
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Texas
Louisiana
Arkansas
Baton Rouge
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United Press
V. Franklynn Co., Inc. Wholesale Grocers
Grayting
Uaker
New Orleans
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