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Domestic News
October 8, 1945
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
In Williamston, Martin County, farmers face difficulties harvesting peanuts due to excessive grass from continued rains, slowing workers to 20 stacks a day. 200 POWs assist satisfactorily. Canadian potato crop smaller, but U.S. farmers set records.
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PEANUT HARVEST TROUBLE
The Canadian potato crop is smaller than last year but U.S. farmers are setting new records. Williamston, Oct. 8.-Farmers are having great difficulty in harvesting their peanuts this year because of large amounts of grass in the fields due to continued rains. County Agent J. B. Brandon of the State College extension service says that the average worker in Martin county is putting up only about 20 stacks a day. Two hundred prisoners of war are helping in harvest and farmers say that their work is satisfactory.
The Canadian potato crop is smaller than last year but U.S. farmers are setting new records. Williamston, Oct. 8.-Farmers are having great difficulty in harvesting their peanuts this year because of large amounts of grass in the fields due to continued rains. County Agent J. B. Brandon of the State College extension service says that the average worker in Martin county is putting up only about 20 stacks a day. Two hundred prisoners of war are helping in harvest and farmers say that their work is satisfactory.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Peanut Harvest
Martin County
Prisoners Of War
Rains
Grass Fields
Extension Service
What entities or persons were involved?
J. B. Brandon
Where did it happen?
Williamston, Martin County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Williamston, Martin County
Event Date
Oct. 8
Key Persons
J. B. Brandon
Outcome
average worker putting up only about 20 stacks a day. two hundred prisoners of war helping in harvest and farmers say their work is satisfactory.
Event Details
Farmers are having great difficulty in harvesting their peanuts this year because of large amounts of grass in the fields due to continued rains.