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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
3
Estle Luttrell of Marion County explains the 1938 AAIA corn program aims to protect soil and farm income amid a potential historic surplus. Acres are allotted to each farm, with payments for staying within limits and optional participation reducing risk of future marketing quotas votes.
Secretary Wallace cites the AAA Act and a strong farm program as essential to avoid overproduction and scarce goods. He notes farm output rose yet prices fell, urging farmers, business, and labor to cooperate with government to ensure distribution and nationwide abundance.
Lee Britt of the Marion county agricultural conservation committee notes city residents and businesses have a strong interest in how local farmers cropproducing decisions. Secretary Wallace warns the AAA helps farmers shield themselves from deflation risks seen in 1982 by stabilizing farm purchasing power and markets.
The Patoka Woman's Club will hold its last meeting of the year on June 11 with the Garden and Conservation Committee in charge. J. W. Ross of Centralia will give a talk on insects and their controls in the garden among flowers. Mrs. Edith Cruse chairs the event and invites a good crowd and guests along with a plate cup and spoon.
Mrs. Jesse Ripple and her children David, Jesse Junior and Rosemary were visiting relatives and friends near Robinson in the latter part of the week.
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