How Census Facts Are Compiled By Army of Workers
An article explains the 1930s census process and the use of punched cards to record individual data. It details enumerator roles, workers punching data, and machines tallying population by state, district, race, and other attributes. It also notes historical counting challenges and early erroneous counts.
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Caleb Johnson
Uncle Sam
Washington
Colo
George Washington
Congress
Young Republic
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
New England
David
Joab
Dan
Beer-sheba
Hunter
Homer
London
Constitutional Basis for Census Count Established
The text notes that a provision for a decennial census was included in the Constitution when adopted in 1787, establishing the basis for federally conducted population counts every ten years.
Farm Women to Meet at State Convention
North Carolina farm women will play a prominent role in the Farm and Home week at State College July 29 to August 1. More than 1,000 attendees are expected for the sixth annual short course and the State Federation meeting. Five master farm homemakers will be honored July 29 with Dr. Clarence Poe as speaker.
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North Carolina
State College
State Federation of Home Demonstration Clubs
Estelle T. Smith
Clarence Poe
Farmers’ Wife
National Farm Woman's Magazine
Dairymen Begin Milk Delivery to Kraft Factory
Surry County dairymen have begun delivering whole milk to the Kraft Cheese factory in West Jefferson. The initial shipment totaled 1,000 pounds of milk.
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Surry County
West Jefferson
Beaufort County Potato Growers Forecast Low Yield
Beaufort County Irish potato growers estimate an average yield of 30 to 35 barrels per acre this season. Officials call the figure low for the sector and expect tighter supplies. The estimate reflects current conditions affecting growers and market prospects.
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Beaufort County
Wheat seed plan backed by Iredell County farmer
Weber of Iredell County selected four acres of Falcaster wheat to guarantee seed wheat for certification by the North Carolina Crop Improvement Association. Dr. C B Baughman an eye ear nose and throat specialist will visit Dr J B Hagaman's Boone office on the first Monday of each month for his practice.
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Oy Weber
Iredell County
Mer
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association
C. B. Baughman
Johnson City
Tenn
J. B. Hagaman
Boone
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Cour Us Service
Boone Drug Co
Rexall
Johnson County Lime and Phosphate Company
Maymead, Tenn
Mount Brothers
Shouns, Tennessee
Tedders
McCormick Deering
Boone Hardware Company
Amel
N. B.C. Network
WJZ
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Nolds Tobacco
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