Babson Sees Cotton Crop Fourth Largest in History
Babson Park Massachusetts August 20 1937 field hands harvest the fourth largest cotton crop in history after two poor years. World demand and falling prices prompt calls in Washington to halt declines. The article notes crops abroad and the need for price alignment with world markets, stressing diversification and policy shifts toward a flexible price.
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Babson Park
Marrachusetts
Deep Dixie
Washington
Dixie
Egypt
Brazil
India
Russia
China
Texas
New England
Manchester
Osaka
Milan
Fall River
AAA
United States
Georgia
Kansas
Nevada
Wire Fence Prevents Personal Crisis Reports On California Bridge
The article discusses cotton demand and consumption figures for the previous year, noting 3 600 000 bales and total consumption of 31 909 000 bales. It argues crop control is unlikely and outlines impacts of prices, inventories, and global market dynamics on planters and industries. It mentions a 1936 crop income comparison and China ordering industrial enterprises to register.
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South
La Grange Hosts Ladies Aid Meeting at Local Church
La Grange hosts the monthly Ladies Aid Society gathering at the M. E. Church with Mrs. Leland M Heath assisting Mrs. Erwin Adams. Mayme Phelan Lodema Foster Gladys Hopking and Wilma Rundie on kitchen duties. Devotions by Charlotte Wilcox. Florence Nichols leads the program after Roll Call Picnic Ideas. CARD PARTY ENJOYED AT Wellington Five Hundred club awarded prizes to Malvern Spicer Ralph Sanders Bird Wilcox and Thom McQuiston.
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Leland M. Heath
Erwin Adams
Aid Society of the
M. E. Church
Mayme Phelan
Lodema Foster
Gladys Hopking
Wilma Rundie
Charlotte Wilcox
Florence Nichols
Five Hundred Card Club
T. F. Callely
Wellington
Malvern Spicer
Ralph Sanders
Bird Wilcox
Thom McQuiston
You And Your Child You And Your Child
A family debate over an allowance ends with the father reluctantly acknowledging a child’s request. The article argues that a child’s allowance should reflect needs and rise with growth, potentially covering clothing costs as children age.
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Tommy
Johnny
Bill
Joseph
Dad
Father
Local Social News and Briefs Update
Mrs Leonard For bush was consoled and Mrs Alva Spicer hosted on Wednesday afternoon August 18. Brief items note visits and dinners: Mr and Mrs Lewis Stranahan entertained Hayne of New York, Hadaway and sister, Graly of Ridgeville, and Ed Stranahan of Berea. Ruth Gott visited Camille Blanco in Lakewood. C Ho Opfer and Russell dined with Charles Opfer. Mrs G G Leiby cared for Mrs Underhill in Cleveland. Rev Craver family moved into remodeled Baptist parsonage on Church St. No service held due to pastor’s vacation. Short items include Clyde Nugent visiting Amherst. Knowles motor to Bellefontaire. Woodruff family to Akron. Jacksons return to California with Emil Ruth and Glenn from South Amherst. Louis Gordon en-
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Lewis Stranahan
Hayne
New York City
Oliver Hadaway
Graly
Ridgeville
Ed. Stranahan
Berea
Ruth Gott
Camille Blanco
Lakewood
C. Ho Opfer
Russell
Charles Opfer
G. G. Leiby
J. L. Underhill
Cleveland
Underhill
B. L. Wilcox
Clyde Nugent
Amherst
F. J. Knowles
Bellefontaire
G. W. Woodruff
Akron
George Jackson
California
Emil Ruth
Gon
Glenn
South Amherst
Louis Gordon
Unclear Names and Events in Local Notice
Fragmentary text mentions individuals Sidney and Me and references Poe and family matters with an event near Sunday. Details are unreadable, limiting a clear headline and full summary of people, places, or actions.
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Sidney
Poe
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California Bridge
Arroyo Seco
Colorado Street
Pasadena
Calif
Acme
la Grange
Ruth
Lake Avenue
Jane Herbert Goward
Tioga
Johnston Gift & Knit Shop
Fast Second Street
Elyria
Leonard Forbush
Alva Spicer
Court Strew
Elyria Dry Goods
Shirley Temple
Dianna Durbin
Elyria Dry Goods Co
Muslin
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