Agricultural News Highlights North Carolina's Cotton and Hogs Markets
The report notes strict middling cotton and better grades make up about one percent of early September Carolina winnings, with 28 percent roughed ginned this season. Hogs near Rocky Mount reach a $14.55 ceiling for 180 to 240 pounds, while other weights vary. Farmers used 559 076 tons of lime last year, and beekeepers are urged to ensure productive fall colonies with adequate winter honey for survival.
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North Carolina
J. A. Winfield
Market Newsman
State Department of Agriculture
Winfield
Rocky Mount
Carolina
D. S. Coltrane
Commissioner of Agriculture
I. E. Miles
Miles
P. G. Craddock
Craddock
Board Issues Certificates for Tire Purchases in Halifax County
The Halifax County Rationing Board last week issued certificates to multiple firms and individuals for new tires, including T. B. Glover Halifax Paper Co. and Rosemary Mfg. Co, with many listed names such as Roger Fleming Helena Hardy A M Powell Jr C G Avent Jr Lawnie J Brown and J T Wallace. The report also notes the sheelea palm nut of Columbia yields oil suitable for soap and lard.
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Halifax County Rationing Board
T. B. Glover
Halifax Paper Co
R. E. Cleaton, Jr
A. S. Johnston
Rosemary Mfg. Co
Blackwell Pierce
W. W. Johnston
Roger Fleming
Helena Hardy
A. M. Powell, Jr
C. G. Avent, Jr
Lawnie
J. Brown
W. E. Murphrey
R. M. Pope
V. I. Hockaday
A. E. Allen
Thomas Powell
Jethro Cain
Bennie Mills, Jr
Mrs. Grady Harper
Vasco D. Williams
J. T. Wallace
F. C. Williams
Vester King
Johnnie Turner
Clementine Williams
H. M. Browder
W. O. Thompson
G. S. Bunn
John A. Seaman
J. J. Cu
Columbia
Williams Promoted to Corporal at Bolling Field
Henry Williams receives corporal promotion at Bolling Field announced by Col. Robert W. C. Wimsatt. He joined the Army September 10 1942 and serves at the Station Hospital since September 29 1942. He is son of Mrs. Cora Williams of Roanoke Rapids and formerly worked for Patterson Mill Company. Lac produced by insects feeding on banyan trees is the base of shellac resin.
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Henry Williams
Bolling Field
Robert W. C. Wimsatt
D. C. Air Base
Cpl. Williams
Army
Cora Williams
Charlotte Street
Roanoke Rapids
Patterson Mill Company
True Relief for Dentures with FASTEETH Powder
False teeth wearers often feel embarrassment when their plate slips. FASTEETH powder is advertised to hold dentures more firmly and comfortably, prevent souring, and reduce denture odor. Available at drug stores.
Soybeans in China Longstanding Ancient Crop
The text notes that soybeans were cultivated in China as early as 2838 B C, framing American views on soy as a modern development as outdated. It contrasts modern American perceptions with historical Chinese agricultural practice.
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America
Mississippi River Carried Rock Silt Over Valley
Dissolved rock material is transported by the Mississippi River to the sea, gradually lowering the entire river valley by about one foot every three to four thousand years.
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Thompson Greenwood
Rosemary Drug Company
Roanoke Rapids Properties
Roanoke Development Company
Rochelle Realty Coo
Kidd Building
N. C
Southern Realty Auction CO
Ike Rochelle
Roanoke Rapids Building & Loan Association
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