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Watauga Democrat

Location

Boone, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1933

Page

3

Zein and the promise of new industrial uses

The essay discusses zein, a horn like substance from corn gluten, its long research history, and a German experiment making rubber from zein. It links practical ideas to broader economic and agricultural issues, including hogs policy and Holland bulb overproduction, then notes a small town’s experience with building a durable concrete road.

Farmers Should Demand County Agent Work in Counties

Officials of the U S Department of Agriculture urged extension directors to have counties fund county agents and collaborate with the AAA. They warned counties lacking agents may miss benefits as crops like cotton tobacco and wheat move to AAA programs. Dean I O Schaub urged farmer action to secure county support.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration United States Department of Agriculture Washington North Carolina AAA Dean Schaub State College Extension Service Dean I.O. Schaub

Wilkes All-Stars Triumph Over Watauga Nine

The Wilkes All-Stars defeated the Watauga All-Stars 9 to 4 in the second of a three game series at Appalachian State Teachers College field. Billings and Winfield Cooper slugged home runs in an eight run fourth inning, Rhodes pitched well for Wilkes, and Bingham lasted for Watauga before the rally ended.

Wilkes League Watauga League Appalachian State Teachers College Journal-Patriot Wataugans Wilkes Boys Rob Billings Winfield Cooper Bingham Watauga Bill Lentz Ste Wilkes Gwyn Cooper Allie Hayes Leslie Rhodes Miller Creek Wilkes Billag Rhodes Phil Scroggs Moravian Johnnie Osborne Scruggs Jimmie Henderson Rhoades Coy Billings Cooper Wilkes Nine Willard Cole Russell Eller

Chevrolet Announces Wage Increase and Longer Work Week

On August 1 the Chevrolet Company announced a blanket wage rise and a 74 hour five day week plus 12 000 additional workers. This second wage increase in four months follows Chevrolet being among the first to adopt a blanket wage policy.

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