J C Penney Gwinn Institute grows Penney Farms Florida
The J C Penney Gwinn Institute in Florida evolved from an undeveloped 120000 acre tract near Green Cove Springs. By April more than 15000 bushels of potatoes were shipped from 80 farms and corn yields rose to 50 55 bushels per acre. The project emphasizes land development without sales, strict applicant screening, and farmer ownership opportunities. Endorsements came from Governor Martin U S Senator Fletcher and Mayor Alsop. A Chicago tie-reunions noted.
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J. C. Penney- Gwinn Institute of Applied Agriculture
Florida
Green Cove Springs
Jacksonville
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney Co
Ralph W. Gwinn
J. C. Penney
Penney Farms
J. C. Penney-Gwinn Institute of Applied Agriculture
Martin
U. S
Duncan A. Fletcher
Alsop
Memorial community built by J C Penney noted in developing districts
A corridor between Green Cove and Penney farms and cross highways is developing into a memorial community funded by J C Penney to honor his parents. The project includes 96 Norman Gothic homes, a central Norman Gothic church, and is turned over to retired religious workers for stewardship.
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Green Cove
Penney Farms
J. C. Penney
Fragmented Household Exchange Feeds Old Installment Joke
A vintage quip frames a chilly scene as one character reveals the stove is out and the other mentions the failure is tied to an installment collector. The humor hinges on a pun about being out with debt and the stove.
Waste of Breath Mother and Child Dialogue
A mother and son exchange a brusque kitchen quip about sharing cake. The mother asks Jimmy to give Willie the larger piece, but Jimmy refuses, explaining the larger piece is unnecessary. The brief vignette captures a sharp domestic moment with a humorous bite.
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Jimmy
Willie
Building Lots for Sale at 110 Wasatch Street Midvale Utah
Local real estate ad lists building lots for sale at 110 Wasatch Street in Midvale Utah with an August 11 1938 advertisement date. Property details emphasize location and available plots for development.
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Wasatch Street
Midvale
Utah
National Farm News launches as unique weekly farm paper
The National Farm News debuts as a weekly newspaper dedicated to farmer readers and those invested in agriculture. It presents agricultural news in a concise format, highlights government farming policies, marketing, and cooperative activity, and promises independent reporting from a staff of experienced farm writers.
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National Farm News
United States
Hope Stilllee
Agricultural Department
Washington
Farm News
Congress
Gov Froment
Department of Agriculture
National Fare News
Department of Government
America
Pudiere
National News
James 8. Vance
Vane
Jane
Farmitix
National Farm In
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