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October 24, 1936
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
The Great Drought of 1930-31 in the US caused widespread crop failure and livestock sales due to lack of rain and feed. The Red Cross provided relief to farmers in 1,057 counties across 23 states and aid to 2,765,000 people, including seeds that later yielded $20,000,000 in crops after rains returned.
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HENDERSON. (N. C.) DAILY DISPATCH, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1936
GREAT DISASTERS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
The Great Drought of 1930-31
Great cracks appeared in the dry earth in 1930, when drought made its slow but blighting advance. Fall and winter passed, still no rain! Winter wheat and spring crops withered and died. Farmers sold their live stock for lack of feed.
When the Red Cross took charge of relief early in 1931, seed was the first help given to farmers on 1057 counties in 23 states.
Then the Red Cross brought food, clothing and medical assistance to 2,765,000 persons in the drought area.
When rains revived the parched earth later in 1931, Red Cross seeds sprouted and flourished, producing crops estimated at $20,000,000.
GREAT DISASTERS IN AMERICAN HISTORY
The Great Drought of 1930-31
Great cracks appeared in the dry earth in 1930, when drought made its slow but blighting advance. Fall and winter passed, still no rain! Winter wheat and spring crops withered and died. Farmers sold their live stock for lack of feed.
When the Red Cross took charge of relief early in 1931, seed was the first help given to farmers on 1057 counties in 23 states.
Then the Red Cross brought food, clothing and medical assistance to 2,765,000 persons in the drought area.
When rains revived the parched earth later in 1931, Red Cross seeds sprouted and flourished, producing crops estimated at $20,000,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Great Drought
1930 31
Red Cross Relief
Crop Failure
Livestock Sales
Farm Aid
Rain Revival
What entities or persons were involved?
Red Cross
Farmers
Where did it happen?
1057 Counties In 23 States
Story Details
Key Persons
Red Cross
Farmers
Location
1057 Counties In 23 States
Event Date
1930 31
Story Details
Drought in 1930 caused dry earth, crop failure, and livestock sales. Red Cross provided early 1931 relief including seeds to farmers in affected areas, food and medical aid to 2,765,000 people. Rains in late 1931 led to successful crops from Red Cross seeds valued at $20,000,000.