Annual Meeting of American Plowmen Leaders in Lincoln Nebraska
National Farmers Union holds its annual convention in Lincoln Nebraska on September seventh marking the eleventh year of its work for the American plowman The union promotes better marketing rural credits cheap money diversification scientific production and agricultural legislation while educating and organizing farmers nationwide The Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America urges every farmer to unite for mutual help through organized effort with farmers bearing the burden of government and economics to reap fair rewards
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National Farmers’ Union
Lincoln
Nebraska
America
Texas
United States
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Free Ports and Commerce Development Urges Priority
A historical discussion urges Congress to favor free ports builders of commerce as the nation seeks marine development. It notes wartime demands for farm and factory products, the drift of European trade, and the need to transform rail gains into sea commerce. It lists 51 ports and recalls the Sixty-second Congress appropriating over 51 million dollars for rivers and harbors improvements.
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Farm Ang
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Free port to lift tolls and farm burden via Congress action
A national plea argues that eliminating wharfage and charges would save about 50 million annually. Congress should direct appropriations to free ports where goods move without fees, reducing costly links in commerce. A free port would be swift, broad in benefit, and easiest to secure.
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Congress
Acres Under Cultivation at Elephant Butte Dam
The report shows 38 876 acres under cultivation in the Elephant Butte area with improvements valued at 860 075 and total land value at 2 559 550. Alfalfa dominates with 22 162 acres yielding 70 800 tons worth 700 800. Other crops include apples, beans, small fruits, melons, and fodder crops. Wheat totals 2 009 acres yielding 60 607 bushels valued at 60 605. (Continued on page 2)
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Elephant Butte Dam
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