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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1950
Page
7
Sweet Potatoes As Value Crop For North Carolina Farms
North Carolina farmers new to sweet potato growing can raise farm income by cultivating and selling the root crop. The U S Department of Agriculture asks for a 12 percent production increase. Even with added planting, output would stay about 10 percent below the 1937 46 average. Covington advises checking market outlets before expanding acreage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
H. M. Covington
State College Extension Service
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Covington
Chicago Cup Markets Report Livestock Prices and Trends
Hogs salable 10,000 with varied grades and prices from 16.00 to 20.00 for butchers. Sows generally strongest, weights 450 lbs and up around 14.00 to 17.50. Sheep salable 1,000 with slaughter lambs up about 0.50. Cattle salable 11,000. steers and heifers steady to higher in high to good grades, lower grades active. cows 18.25 to 24.00, bulls and feeders varied. calves 500. Overall market activity steady with mixed gains and softer demand in some classes.
Chicago Grain Table Provides Mixed May to July Moves
The grain table shows May Wheat around 245 and July around 218 with varied highs and lows. Corn readings list May near 147 and July near 146 with September around 141, while Soybeans move from May 292 toward July 293 and late- May into January readings around 219.
Operative Plan Seeks Experienced Worker for Permanent Post
Persistent job ad offers a permanent position with definite future earnings for the right man over 25 with earning ability. Applicants are instructed to write Box 1431 Des Moines 3 and await a personal interview in town.
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