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The Wilmington Morning Star
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina
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Farmers in Burke County have increased plantings of Irish potatoes and vegetables in response to an appeal for more foodstuffs, with J. L. Sloan reporting favorable conditions leading to plentiful garden peas, onions, cabbage, beets, and others.
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MORGANTON, June 14.-Farmers of Burke county have made a good response to the appeal for more foodstuffs by planting increased acreages of Irish potatoes and most vegetable crops.
J. L. Sloan, farm agent, reports the seasons have been favorable for all garden crops that thrive under conditions of cool nights and plenty of rainfall.
Garden peas have been more plentiful than for many years, with plenty to eat and a surplus to can. Onions, cabbage, beets, and other vegetables have also done well.
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Burke County
Event Date
June 14
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increased acreages of irish potatoes and most vegetable crops planted; garden peas more plentiful than for many years with surplus to can; onions, cabbage, beets, and other vegetables done well
Event Details
Farmers of Burke county responded to appeal for more foodstuffs by planting increased acreages of Irish potatoes and most vegetable crops. J. L. Sloan, farm agent, reports seasons favorable for garden crops thriving under cool nights and plenty of rainfall.