U S AID FIGHTS FOOD PROFITEERING AFTER DROUGHT
Washington officials warned profiteering could raise food prices as drought cuts crop outlook. The Agriculture Department expects higher meat dairy and poultry costs next spring while efforts to curb middlemen and gouging aim to protect consumers. Emergency slaughter and controlled supplies may keep prices from surging, with relief distributions shaping shortages.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Vika Mushrooms To Grow Fat On the Counry
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Theo
United States
Ohio wheat crop drought hit in 1934 report
Ohio's wheat crop suffered from the 1934 drought with an estimated yield of 239,350,900 bushels and per acre yield of about 529.2, compared with 1933 and 1932 figures. Winter wheat quality is said to be good, while corn and potatoes show injury from July heat. Oats and fruit crops are expected to be lighter. the report notes unfavorable spring conditions and regional impacts in the state. The article also includes a stray editorial comment about keeping an open mind.
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Columbus
Ohio
Federal Crop Reporting Service
Glenn Ray
Farmers shift to drought resistant forage under AAA programs
Less than five percent of corn wheat cotton and tobacco acreage retired under government adjustment programs, about 40 million acres idling to support livestock due to drought. In Ohio contracted acreage saw alfalfa timothy meadow sods weed control and weed thistle. many states report drought resistant crops and legumes. Emergence crops like soybeans sudan grass forage grain sorghum and fodder corn expanded. alfalfa clover seedings increased. corn belt and southern states lead in forage crops.
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AAA
Ohio
Altar
Timothy
J. F. Coa
Sudan
Corn
Tax on hogs shows farmer bears under third of levy
Ohio economist F Hennings finds a processing tax on hogs shifts costs along the chain. From January to May prices, farm hog values remained similar, while pork retail prices rose about five percent. The producer’s share of the tax is likely less than one third, with packers retailers and consumers bearing the rest.
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F. Hennings
Henning
Herning
Benting
Triing
Woman excells as polo referee at Philadelphia club
Mrs W Foster Reeve referees polo matches at Philadelphia Country Club riding side saddle and showing keen judgment. She calls fouls and penalties with strictness rivaling male referees, even for her husband who leads the team as captain and star player.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Country Club
W. Foster Reeve
Agricultural Lab Trials Expand Time for Soil Tests
A government agricultural program schedules two more stops on September day to test soil samples. Officials said extended lab hours will let farmers submit up to 77 mg samples and receive testing, with registration guiding sample timing and procedures.
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Taday
Ererming
Lagrange Club Hosts Elyria La Grange Dinner
Members of the Lagrange Club enjoyed a delicious dinner for Mrs Haulk at her home on Thursday. Fourteen attended with roll call scripture verses.
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Elyria LA Grange
Centurion Birthday Celebration Honors Frank Richardson Milestone
Frank Richardson reached his hundredth birthday as friends and relatives gathered on Saturday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Lonor of Barden. He now lives with his daughter in Lodi and was joined by H. M. Powers C. B. Rana R. H. Denham and others from La Grange and nearby areas. CHOSEN AS JUDGES Wilcox and Warne of Lorain Co 4-H Clubs attended Wooster with the county agent to compete in a judgment contest and won the honor. HOME FOR A VISIT Attorney George P. Jackson of Salem Oregon will visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Jackson and sister Mrs. Emil Ruth of South Amherst among others. he had not seen his home in seven years. CELEBRATED BIRTHDAY Honoring Mr. Robert Harrison who marked his eighty fifth birthday with a family gathering and a long pleasant day.
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Frank Richardson
sJave
Clayton
Lonor
Barden
Lodi
H. M. Powers
C. B. Rana
R. H. Denham
J. A. Nichols
W. F. Hastings
Campt
Frank Knowles
la Grange
Ilcox
Warne al' Ra
Lorain Co
Wooster
Wea
George P. Jackson
Salem
Oregon
Alonzo Jackson
S Cer
Emil Ruth
South Amherst
Eobart Harrison
Timothy
dJesp
Giles
Donna
Jose
Marsurica
Thési
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Mar
Sarida
Jon
Alargarida
Margarida
Farley
Boston
Tam
Tyre
Russell Crayton
Song
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Boyd Cooke
Litchfield
Jennie Hubbard
Douglas Forbush
Th C. Camp
Nate Forpuch
Dewey Aldrich
Donald
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Mire
Jamesyson
Wellington
Wier
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May Runals
Te ¥Is
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Maxine Fre
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J. J. McAlpine
Newcomb
Penfield
Ed Bronson
Howard Schrader
Akron
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Will Bouga
B. J. Knowles
Lee Fasnacht
Maceo
John UN
Fends
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Ware
Jers
Gott
Mary Stimsep
Harriet Hubbard
Ei Tia
Phil Gott
Anne Spicer
Lee McClellan
Amherst
G. J. Law
Vedina
Harmon Sheldon
Ing
Eanesh Law
Lawrence Taylor
Fred Gott
John H. Curtiss
Lakeside
Lowell Thomas
Bishop McDowell
Mr. Hughes
Washington, DC
J.C. Smith
O. R. Martin
Henry Abbey
Elyria
W. C. Knowles
Mesdame
B. L. Wilcox
B. J. Adams
J. H. Curtiss
O. Feagler
G. G. Leiby
Agea
Judson Spicer
Parma
Anna Horton
Wiliam B. Leonard
Francis
Alvie Snell
Eva Metzger
Ethel
Nora Schaeffer
Lake Avenue
Alvie Miller
Elwood Leonard
David
Lorain
Chippewa Lake
Marilyn Croskey
Froskey
Gordon
James Collier
A. J. Starchbill
Charles Mecera
Valasta
Mike Zagorsky
Pittsburgh
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Virginia Strickler
Adelbert Street
Robert Taylor
East Liverpool
Geraldine Downs
Macedonia
Ohio
Hazel
Helen Taylor
J. G Morris
John Reese
Qberlin Road
George Fridenstine
Murray Ridge Road
Thomas Artress
Petra
Baum
Francie Beess
J. Warnish and Son
C. E. Melntire
Morris
J. G. Morris
Ford Road
W. H. Tones
Middle Ridge Road
Trawtwein
Vincent
Buffain
William Papay
Laura Jean Pougrass
Warrensville
Teresa Stapp
Herman
Oetel
Papar
Miss Pongrass
Miss Stapp
J. G. Worris
Epworth League
New London
Northeast Ohio League Institute
Leonard Brundage
Te “Breeze
Knights and Ladies of the Holy Gran
Brundage
Gerald Fowden
National Council of Methodist
Evanston
Delhert Barnes
Percy Parnell
Institute
Franklin Dunlap
Norwals
Valera
Funk
Martha Hazzard
League
Gen. Parnell
Tsmes C.R. Bair
Sion
GG Parnell
Hobert Brundage
Winona Leech Jomnee
Fourth Quarterly Conference in Penfield M Churches
Attendees including Wr Powers Rev and Mrs Alpine Mr and Mrs A Wile Mr and Mrs C B Sea and granddaughter Mr and Mrs J H Curtiss Mr and Mrs J0 Nichols Mr and Mrs WW Woodgaff and family Mrs BE Radms and relatives. Mrs Arthur Jones Sr struck by lightning at A M leaving ruins and farm implements. Also notes on brief visits and scripture exchanges with local clergy.
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la Grangs-Penfield
Penfield Finning
Wow Powers
Aea
A. Wile
C. B. Sea
J. H. Curtiss
Nicho
Woodgaff and Family
Century of Progress
Andrew Rawson
Arthur Jones, Sr
Ones
Ft. Warns
Indiana
Silver Slippers Chapter 36 On the island
Joan Ducies travels to Armiger’s island amid a rising storm to confront Giles Armiger and renew their fragile bond. He appears absorbed in a grand literary plan and fearful for their future while she declares deep commitment and plans to go abroad. Margarda feeds and guards them as wind howls. The scene ends with a promise of continuation.
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Sfr. Armger
Jon
Joan
Guiles
Marganda
Powers Reunion Opens Quiet Family Gathering
The sixth annual Powers family reunion occurred at Albert Wilcox’s home on Sunday with strong turnout and a picnic lunch served at one. Albert Wilcox presided as president, Huldah Powers read last meeting minutes, and new officers include R Gott of Lakewood as president and Mrs. R D Holcomb as president. attendees came from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Lakewood.
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Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Lake
Lake Avenue church quilting bee and local notices
Aug 15 meeting of the Woman's Association of Lake Avenue Community Church will be at Mrs Phelps home starting 10 am. Numerous Lake Avenue residents and nearby towns are noted visiting, reuniting, or traveling. In Hartford Conn the state reports feeding young lobsters to prevent cannibalism and teaching 250000 to dive in a tank to hasten growth.
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Lake Avenue
Woman's Association of the
Phelps T
Hartford, Conn
Liyer
State Board of Fisheries and Game
Reunion Plans Set by President for Elyria and La Grange
The text notes a reunion in Elyria and La Grange with the location and time to be decided by the president next year. It preserves names of places and the key decision point by the president.
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Wood
Elyria
la Grange
Vincent Methodist Service Remembers August Sunday
In Vincent on August 15 the usual Sunday services were held at the local Methodist church. Rev. F. A. Ashburn led morning worship at 9 39 with songs and a solo by Mrs. C. BE. Metutire. The sermon centered on Christian Principle Practice and Jesus Christ, stressing brotherly love as key to homes and community.
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Vincent
F. A. Ashburn
Jesus Christ
Jono Harnish
Jesus Sartor
Superintendeum
Olmsted Area Social Notes Include Visits and Reunions
North Olmsted columns report Mrs. Sarah Lord and Miss Ruth Lord returning home from Linwood. Irving and wife Ida Elton visited Olmsted Falls Home Coming and stay with sister Mrs. Hofitzer. Belle Tellman's daughter and Michigan visitors return home. Mr and Mrs Max Kelso of Boston plan to travel to Tinos after summer visit. Russell Perking and family attended the Feuchter reunion in Valley City. Lloyd Weyer and wife from Hunting were seen visiting friends as the intermediate girls’ activities continue.
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North Olmsted
Sarah Lord
Ruth Lord
Linwood
Lord
Irving
Ida Elton
Olmsted Falls
BD. G. Hofitzer
Belle Tellman
Michigan
Max Kelso
Boston
A. Risk
Tinos
Kelso
Russell
Perking
Feuchter
Ralph Feuchter
Valley City
Lloyd Weyer
Hunting
New London Football Practice Opens August 20
New London announces football practice for the 1934 Wildcat quad will start Monday, August 20, led by coach Paul Snyder. Only four returning regulars remain, headed by Jay Thomas. Vo Johnson, Stone, and Burley also back. Despite a slow start, Snyder hopes to mold a strong team, with many new players expected to join and possibly former standout from last year taking the field again.
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New London
Wildcat
Paul Snyder
Jay Thomas
Speedy
Vo Johnson
Stone
Burley
Loo Bright
Snyfer
Gue
Picnic and parade events at local park draw crowds
The Congregational Church School classes held a Thursday picnic with teachers Mrs A N Eldred and Miss Dorothy Mercer in attendance. A Morgan and Barry mass meeting occurred Sunday at the local park with several speakers and Western Reserve Band providing music. A ball game and other sports sparked excitement. North Olmsted band plays next Thursday as five men convene for a picnic. North Olmsted led Avon 15 to 8 in Sunday’s gate.
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Congregational Church School
A. N. Eldred
Dorothy Mercer
R. W. Elliott
Morgan and Barry
Western Reserve Band
North Olmsted
Avon
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