Government warns landlords tenants rules mirror 1938
The Collin County Agricultural Conservation Association warns that changes in 1939 farm land arrangements that increase landlord payments compared with 1938 will be reviewed. County committees must certify changes are justified. penalties include withholding or refund of payments if schemes or reductions in tenants occur. The notice stresses scrutiny of tenancy counts and landlord share shifts across 1936 to 1939.
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McKinney Examiner
J. B. Mooney
Collin County Agricultural Conservation Association
State Committee
Fall planning for next year cotton and grain cropping
The fall assessment outlines options to lay next year’s income foundation. Septem ber rains may support a winter cover crop or green pastures for grazing and moisture storage, or run off with no profit. Farmers may prep fields, terrace, and plow for fall sowing wheat oats barley Italian rye grass or other winter pastures while a committee reviews justified changes under agricultural programs.
Start Now for Winter Pastures in the Southwest
The piece urges early preparation for winter grazing with deep plowing and firm seed beds, favoring alfalfa and clovers. It highlights hairy vetch, Italian rye grass, rescue grass, and various clovers as winter forage options, noting risks of late sowing and extreme cold. It stresses foresight to boost yields and profits in next cotton-picking season.
Week End Cleansing Promises Quick Relief for Constipation
A classic advertisement promotes Syrup of Black-Draught as a simple remedy for children who are listless headachy bilious or cross due to constipation. It claims quicker relief tonight or next week end with gentle action and notes two sizes 25c and 50c.
Marketing Quota Possible From Record Corn Harvest
Washington reports Agriculture Department estimates show a 2.57 billion bushel corn crop with a 425 million bushel carryover, suggesting a possible marketing quota vote next month to curb price-dumping. An Agricultural Adjustment Administration official says a total supply near 3.0 billion bushels would indicate the likelihood of a quota proclamation. Secretary Wallace is named in the briefing.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Secretary of Agriculture
Wallace
Farm quotas loom as corn forecast pushes need higher
The Agriculture Department flags a possible mandatory marketing quota if August 1 corn supply exceeds normal by 10 percent, hinging on two thirds approval by commercial corn area growers. Current supplies exceed the 2.847 billion bushel baseline by 150 million, while hog numbers boost feed needs. Oats and wheat outputs are forecast lower and tobacco production rises, with growers rejecting quota limits.
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Farm Act
Agriculture Department
Wallace
Farmers urged to start soil-improving methods in 1939
The article notes trials with crops for soil improvement and winter pastures, acknowledging occasional failures but urging adoption of these "more-income" practices. It stresses that those who have not yet tried them should begin in 1939 to enhance farm productivity and income.
Congressmen to Take Chance on Poorhouse
Washington House members voted 119 to 73 against joining the federal contributory pension program. They will save from their $10,000 yearly salaries to fund old age without government pension coverage, despite warnings of poverty in retirement.
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Washington
House
Vacuum salesman faces assault charge in Plymouth
In Plymouth Indiana a vacuum cleaner salesman used force to break sales resistance on William Reed, 60. Reed says the salesman struck him twice on the head with cleaning attachments after talking for over an hour. Beckard, 38, is charged with assault and jailed.
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Plymouth
Ind
William Reed
Reed
Charles Beckard
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