Co op marketing plan aims to reform cotton sales
The South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association outlines a cooperative marketing plan led by President R C Hamer. It details warehousing, standardized weighing, selling in uniform lots, certifying samples, direct selling, cost of production, and promotion of uniform varieties to raise producer profits while trimming middlemen gain. The plan requires a 400000 bales membership and five year legally binding contracts.
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Bommbia
Co-oPive Marketing Association
South Carolina
American Cotton Association
R. C. Hamer
Mr. Hamer
Cooperative Association
Collecting Weevil Punctured Squares at Clemson College
Clemson College warns cotton growers on collecting punctured squares to combat boll weevil damage. Entomologists say profitable only if labor is cheap and done early. $0.50 per hundred is too high now, $0.25 per hundred possible in normal times. Recommend enlisting women and children, start a week to ten days after blooms, weekly for six weeks, while continuing crop culture for rapid push. 666 cures malaria and fever money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
Boll Weevil
Treating Watermelons to Prevent Stem End Rot
Clemson College reports a simple stem disinfection method to curb stem-end rot in watermelons. A paste of starch and 6 percent copper sulfate applied at the car on freshly cut stems could cut losses in the Southeast, with cost under a dollar per car. Details cover paste preparation, loading practices, car ventilation, grading standards, and expected yields.
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Clemson College
South Atlantic
F. L. Harkey
Florida
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Shipping watermelons from South Carolina in 1921
Clemson College reports about 11,000 acres of watermelons planted across South Carolina with Barnwell County leading in acreage and Allendale next. Over twenty shipping points in various counties will move melons to market from July 1 through September 1, 1921, with Excel and Tom Wat varieties dominant.
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Clemson College
South Carolina
Barnwell County
Allendale
Pneumatic Tires On Motor Trucks Save Highways
War era road damage led engineers to seek sturdier routes. Bureau tests show solid tires transfer seven times load on a 1 inch barrier, pneumatic tires cushion impact to about one quarter, enabling higher speeds with safer surfaces. Industry trends also cut very large trucks above 4 tons.
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Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Develoye
Seldon
No More Rats or Mice Warns of RAT SNAP Claim
An apparent ad promising RAT SNAP as a rodent killer brands it as a redient folk remedy with claims of no smell and effectiveness for cats or dogs. It lists cake sizes for various spaces and mentions Lewin Pharmacy and Megson as sellers in an unclear catalog entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewin Pharmecy
Gad
Megson
Weather and boll weevil poisoning at Clemson College
Clemson College notes weather governs boll weevil damage and poison dusting viability. Hot dry spells may reduce need for dusting while frequent rains boost weevil numbers. showers can shed fruit and concentrate pests. wet seasons hinder keeping poison on plants and timing must be locality specific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson College
A. F. Conradi
Sandy Run Dot News Highlights and Visits
Rain brought relief to the Sandy Run area on Wednesday night. The Oak Grove children's day service enjoyed by all. Social visits include Mrs H M Jumper and family to the Jumper home, L G Culler and grandson Louie to the Lucas household, and Mrs H D Stabler driving to Columbia. Miss Lottie Felder from Orangeburg visits cousin Marguerite Furtick. Sallie Carrie Culler visits Miss Bessie Dantzler. Gary Rucker and family with W W Lucas. Mae and Bessie Stabler visit Rosa Belle Rucker. large birthday dinner at Willie Rucker’s with Mae and Frissie Stabler as guests.
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Oak Grove
L. G Culler
Louie
W. W. Lucas
H. D. Stabler
Columbia
Lottie Felder
Orangeburg
Marguerite Furtick
Sandy Run
Sallie Carrie Culler
Bessie Dantzler
Misses Mae
Bessie Stabler
Rosa Belle Rucker
Wilie Rucker
Fresh produce debuts on Columbia markets for summer season
Fresh tomatoes from Lexington and other centers begin debuting on the Columbia markets for the Hrg21 summer season. Prices vary with items such as iced tomatoes at about 20 cents per pound and okra at about 25 cents per quart. Other vegetables including cucumbers beets squash and turnips are available with assorted prices from 5 to 25 cents per unit. Imported cantaloupes appear in cafes and shops, while home grown varieties remain scarce. George Mack notes prices for corn beans cucumbers new potatoes and other staples range from 5 to 35 cents per unit or dozen.
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Lexington
Columbia
George Mack
Columbia Record
Death of Monroe Fallon Shocks Local Community
The community mourns Monroe Fallon who died after two weeks of illness. His burial will be at 11 o clock today at the local cemetery. Residents extend sympathy to the bereaved family and notice several social visits and new arrivals, including Daisy McNeil from Hamlet and Gary Goodwin from Columbia. Gaston baseball beat Swansea 3 to 1 in a recent afternoon game.
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Monroe Fallon
Carrie
Ain
Fallon
Daisy McNeil
Hamlet
N.C
G. T. Goodwin
Gary Goodwin
Columbia
L. L. Goodwin
Babes
Gaston
Swansea
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Caughman-Kaminer CO
Lexington, S. C
Over Lever’s Shoe Store
Ray Fisher
Main St. Columbia
S. C
Sanitary Cafe
Main Street
Columbia, S. C
Rose & Son
Cotton Brokers
Stone
New York
Gillette
Frad Razor CO
Broadway
New York City
Gary Rucker
Miss Sallie Carrie Culler
Misses Mae and
Fressie Stable
Daddy's
Columbia Produce Markets
Mulligan
United Presbyterian
FISK
Oldie
Cord
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