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.
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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.
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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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Chevrolet
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