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Domestic News
October 7, 1915
Sequachee Valley News
Sequatchie, Marion County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Recent floods have damaged at least 50% of the corn crop in the valley, raising expected prices from 45c to 65c per bushel. Farmers are turning hogs into fields to fatten on the mud-laid corn.
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CORN CROP IS DESTROYED HALF
It is estimated that the recent floods have damaged the corn crop of the valley at least 50 per cent. It was believed, owing to the enormous crop that was being produced that corn would sell in this valley or, as low as 45c a bushel. The consensus of opinion now is that regular prices will prevail and that corn will open at the usual price, 65c. Many farmers are turning their hogs into their fields to fatten on the corn which has been laid down in the mud.
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It is estimated that the recent floods have damaged the corn crop of the valley at least 50 per cent. It was believed, owing to the enormous crop that was being produced that corn would sell in this valley or, as low as 45c a bushel. The consensus of opinion now is that regular prices will prevail and that corn will open at the usual price, 65c. Many farmers are turning their hogs into their fields to fatten on the corn which has been laid down in the mud.
The News, 50c for 52 issues.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Disaster
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Corn Crop
Flood Damage
Valley Agriculture
Crop Prices
Farmers Hogs
Where did it happen?
The Valley
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
The Valley
Event Date
Recent
Outcome
corn crop damaged at least 50 per cent; expected prices 65c per bushel; farmers turning hogs into fields
Event Details
Recent floods damaged the corn crop of the valley at least 50 per cent. Previously expected low prices of 45c a bushel due to enormous crop now revised to usual 65c. Many farmers turning hogs into fields to fatten on mud-laid corn.