Cotton Picking Time Shortened Affects Southern Economy
The 1939 cotton crop is nearly harvested, shrinking the picking season from late summer into autumn and threatening to reshape the South’s economy. Experts discuss diversification into crops, livestock, and year-round work, plus the role of improved gins and mechanization.
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Memphis
Tenn
South
C. G. Henry
Mid-South Cotton Growers Association
Dixie
Leonard J. Kerr
Shelby County
Red Cross Seeks New Members This November
Ruskin Williams, noted artist, designed the nurse heroine concept for the nations voluntary relief agency. Roll call for members runs November 11 to 30. join through your local Chapter and help the Red Cross extend mercy to those in need.
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America
Ruskin Williams
Red Cross
Roll of Mercy
War and the Hog Business in College Station
Economists from the U S Department of Agriculture predict war will lift hog producer incomes as pork and lard supplies rise after droughts and bad crops. Higher demand from war may boost exports, while imports shift, with prices, consumption, and production adjusting into 1940. Regenbrecht of Texas A M Extension urges farmers to align output with market outlook and monitor postwar trends.
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Texas A. and
M. Extension Service
Great Britain
Europe
Poland
Baltic Countries
Denmark
United States
Germany
Far East
Chicago
Regenbrecht
Silence to Lincoln Gettysburg Address Remembered
An elderly man recalls the Gettysburg Address delivering silence rather than applause. He says people were awed as Lincoln spoke and compares reaction to not applauding a fine church prayer.
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Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Gaily printed cotton chintz admired in Queen Anne era
A brief note recalls how bright cotton chintz was favored during Queen Anne's reign, long before mass production and cheap prints. The colorful fabric symbolized early fashion taste and domestic style in 1700s society.
Wealth and duty in Martineau’s ethical view
A concise rustic-essay style quotation invoking Morally you are bound to distribute your wealth wisely as you are to refrain from touching another's. The line frames a duty ethic linking personal wealth to social responsibility with a calm admonition.
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Martineau
Forecast for 1940 economy cites modest upturn
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts a moderate rise in industrial activity and consumer income in 1940 with higher wholesale prices. Exports to Europe and neutrals, autos and durable goods output, capital expenditures, and eased buying by firms support growth, though war uncertainties may cause fluctuations. Farm income should rise but stay below 1937 peak, led by meat, dairy, poultry, fruits, and vegetables. hog and dairy export demand expected strongest.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Europe
Bureau
Roosevelt Asks Congress Leaders to Stay in Washington
President Roosevelt asks congressional leaders to remain in Washington during the recess so they can be available for conference if needed. Those agreeing to stay include Senate Majority Leader Alben Barkley, House Majority Leader Sam Rayburn, Senate Minority Leader Charles McNary and House Minority Leader Joseph W. Martin.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Alben Barkley
House
Sam Rayburn
Charles McNary
Joseph W. Martin
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Glover Leather
U. S. Clothing Co
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C. H. Stuteville
Stephens & Bryant Insurance Agency
Nat'l Bank
Rayburn
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Amun
Public Service Company
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