Senate Probes Farmer Share in Food Dollar Decline
The farmer’s share of the consumer food dollar fell 13 percent in 20 months, prompting a Senate agriculture subcommittee to launch a full scale review. It notes bread and eggs illustrate variances, with processors and marketers often charging similar rates despite farm price shifts. The panel seeks to uncover if processor charges and postwar price movements misalign with retail prices and consumer cost.
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Massachusetts asks to overturn Salem witchcraft convictions
Rep Daniel Rudsten filed a resolution asking the Massachusetts Legislature to reverse the 1692 Salem witchcraft convictions. The measure seeks to absolve sixteen women and five men hanged between June and September 1692. No comment was available. Citrus juice should be strained lightly to preserve vitamin C.
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Salem
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College Students For Legislators Debate Annual Sessions Pay
Supporters urge annual legislative sessions and a 3600 dollar yearly salary to improve lawmaking. The Paris News questions the salary linkage, argues for separate votes on pay and sessions, and cites college students and Collin County examples. Florida geography note follows.
Monroes Divorce Petition Seeks Relief in Grayson County
Citation No 57495 commands Arnett C Monroe to appear by 10 AM on Monday November 14 1949 in the Grayson County District Court Sherman Texas. Plaintiff Lorene Owens Monroe filed July 20 1949 seeking divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. Issued September 26 1949 by Clerk S V Earnest with Deputy Iva Davidson.
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Texas
Arnett C. Monroe
A. D
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Grayson County
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Sherman
Lorene Owens Monroe
S. V. Earnest
Iva Davidson
Storekeepers Prefer Farmer As Customer
Country Gentleman surveyed storekeepers in five small cities and found farmers are viewed as better customers than city residents. Reasons include steadier business outlook, less unemployment fear, higher farm income, more purchasing power after living costs, greater purchase volume, and farmers’ selectivity and predeterminism improving service.
Hot Packs to Neck Increase Blood Flow, Mayo Doctors Say
Five Mayo Clinic physicians report applying hot packs to the back and neck along with arms and legs raises blood flow to the forearms. Packs on arms and legs alone for 90 minutes show little effect. They suggest longer application might also boost leg blood flow.
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Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
Bread production soars past fourteen billion yearly
The American Bakers Association reports U S bread output exceeding fourteen and a half billion loaves per year. About 100 loaves per person annually based on national production.
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American Bakers Association
U. S
Suit for title to Sherman property filed in Grayson County
Avery Miller sues Elizabeth Cephas C B Wood P R Washington and A W Washington for title to Lot 16 Block 1 J Q A Carters Addition Sherman Texas. Plaintiff claims last record owner C B Wood died with heirs unclaimed, taxes paid by John H Perry for over ten years, city quit claim deed in 1945, and that defendants' claims are barred by ten year statute. Plaintiff seeks title and possession. citation by publication issued September 12, 1949.
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Texas
Elizabeth Cephas
C. B. Wood
P. R. Washington
A. W. Washington
A. D
District Court of
Grayson County
Court House
Sherman
Avery Miller
A. V. Washington
J. Q. A. Carter
John H. Perry
City of
S. V. Earnest
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