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Secretary Wallace at Bismarck, North Dakota

Secretary Wallace at Bismarck, North Dakota

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Seeks method to prevent defrauding of public by so-called commodity counselors. Washington, D.C., Aug. 1. Presiding at a meeting of representatives of six major commodity exchanges with Department of Agriculture officials today, Assistant Secretary Harry L. Brown laid before the group recommendations of Secretary Wallace on methods of preventing so-called commodity counselors from defrauding the public through promises of extra-ordinary profits, 7/1/38

Seeks method to prevent defrauding of public by so-called commodity co...

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, New Hamshire. Farm Security Organization photograph

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U.S. expert on crop insurance. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. Considered by agriculture leaders to be the nation's foremost authority on crop insurance, Roy M. Green is now in charge of Division of Agriculture Finance, U.S. Department of Agriculture. 48 years old, Green is a Native of Missouri and a graduate of the U. of Missouri. After teaching Agriculture Economics at his alma mater for a few years he transferred to the Kansas State Agriculture College at Manhattan, Kans., to teach the same subject. In 1934 he was named Vice-President of the Production Credit Corporation at Wichita, a branch of the Farm Credit Administration. Coming to Washington with the Farm Credit Administration in 1935 Green's ability as a crop insurance expert was recognized by Secretary Wallace, who drafted him for his present post. 9/21/37

U.S. expert on crop insurance. Washington, D.C., Sept. 21. Considered ...

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Secretary Wallace talks to 'little businessmen.' Washington, D.C., May 23. Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wallace told the American Retail Federation's Forum today that a flow of private capital into investment channels is essential before any real solution to the problem of agriculture surpluses can be found. Left to right: Louis E. Kirstein, Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Secretary Wallace

Secretary Wallace talks to 'little businessmen.' Washington, D.C., May...

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Crop Insurance Committee meets for first time. Washington, D.C. Sept. 25. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, as chairman called the crop insurance committee appointed by President Roosevelt this week into session today for the first time. The first thing the committee will consider, Wallace said, is on what crops the first "experiment" in crop insurance should be made. n the picture, left to right; (front row) Wayne C. Taylor; Assistant Secretary of the Treasury; Secretary Wallace; and Ernest G. Draper, Assistant Secretary of Commerce. In the rear, left to right: Roy M. Green, Bureau of Agricultural Economics; Dr. A.G. Black, chief, Bureau of Agricultural Economics; and H.R. Tolley, Administrator, AAA

Crop Insurance Committee meets for first time. Washington, D.C. Sept. ...

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U.S. Crop reporting service celebrates 75th anniversary. Washington, D.C., May 12. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace led the leading agriculturists of the country today in celebrating the 75th anniversary of the United States Crop Reporting Service. Inaugurated by Isaac Newton, first commissioner of U.S. Agriculture, in May 1863 and based on reports from less that 2000 crop correspondents, the U.S. Crop Reporting service has grown until now it numbers more than 200,000 crop and livestock reporters, supplying information monthly or oftener to the board. Pictured are, left to right: Miss Amanda T. Newton, granddaughter of the first Commisioner of Agriculture; Secretary Wallace, and Allan Farquhar, Veteran Crop Reporter of Sandy Springs, MD, 5/12/38

U.S. Crop reporting service celebrates 75th anniversary. Washington, D...

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Secretary of Agriculture presents Meyer medal to veteran government plant explorer. Washington, D.C., July 24. Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace, right, presenting the Meyer Medal for distinguished services in plant introduction to David Fairchild, Veteran Plant Explorer of the United States Department of Agriculture. The Secretary made the award on behalf of the American Genetic Association, the Trustees of the Medal. Following the presentation, Secretary Wallace out-lined the distinguished services of Dr. Fairchild during his 50 year's association with the department of Agriculture. Dr. Fairchild has introduced many hundreds of new plants into America. Others in the picture are Mrs. Fairchild and P.H. Dorsett, retired plant explorer, 7/24-39

Secretary of Agriculture presents Meyer medal to veteran government pl...

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Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary Henry Wallace today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee, which is considering a bill to revamp the Farm Credit System, that farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay.' He approved the general objectives of the bill, but suggested changes which he said would result in a 'sounder government credit policy,' and clear up the present 'farm debt muddle.' Shown in the picture, left to right: Senator John H. Bankhead 2nd, Alabama; Senator James F. Byrnes, South Carolina; and Secretary Henry Wallace, Agriculture

Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington...

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PRESIDENT BROADCASTS ON 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.A.A. WASHINGTON, D.C. MARCH 8. ASKING CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE NEW DEAL, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TONIGHT BROADCASTED ON THE SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE THREE A'S TO FARMERS OF AMERICA, HUNDREDS OF WHOM WERE AT 'FARMER DINERS' LISTENING IN. THE PRESIDENT SAID THAT THE NEW DEAL USED TWO 'TOOLS OF DEMOCRACY', THE RECIPROCAL TRADE ACT AND THE FARM CONSERVATION PROGRAM, TO HOLD AMERICAN MARKETS ABROAD AND TO PRESERVE DEMOCRACY AT HOME. P.M.G. FARLEY AND SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE ALSO JOINED THE PROGRAM, FARLEY FROM NEW YORK AND WALLACE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE. SECRETARY WALLACE CALLED F.D.R. THE 'FARMER'S GREATEST FRIEND' EVER IN THE WHITE HOUSE

PRESIDENT BROADCASTS ON 7TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE A.A.A. WASHINGTON, D.C....

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Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary of Agriculture, Henry Wallace, today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that he approved the bill to revamp the Farm Credit System because farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay. In addition,' he said, '60 percent of all the National Farm Loan Associations have had their capitol so impaired that they cannot make new loans. Beyond question there is room for improvement in both the general farm credit situation and the Federal Land Bank System'

Senate Banking and Currency Committee hears Secretary Wallace. Washing...

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"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." Washington, D.C. June 7. Speaking before the Senate Agriculture Committee today, Seantor Elmer Thomas of Oklahoma, assailed "propaganda" by administration officials which he said has worked to halt the rise in prices of farm commodities. He placed in the records copies of speeches by Secretary Wallace, Dr. Mordecai Ezekiel and Leon Henderson, government economists, which Thomas said, urged "Keeping Prices Low". 6/7/37

"Administration propaganda halts rise in prices of farm commodities." ...

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Secretary Wallace greets "Future Farmers of America." Washington, D.C., May 4. Delegates from six seats are represented at the spring conference in the capital of the board of trustees, Future Farmers of America. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace greeted the delegates at the Agriculture Department. In the photograph, left to right: Elmo Johnson, Tenn.; Clar Nicholson, Maryland.; Joseph H. Black, of Wyoming, President and spokesman; William Shaffer, Virginia; Secretary Wallace; Julian Pierce, Kentucky; J. Phelon, Utah; Roy Martin, Texas; W.A. Ross, Executive Secretary; J.A. Linke, Advisor to the Organization, 5/4/1937

Secretary Wallace greets "Future Farmers of America." Washington, D.C....

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, New Hamshire. Farm Security Organization photograph

A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, New Hamshire. Farm S...

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Secretary Wallace greets "Future Farmers of America." Washington, D.C., May 4. Delegates from six seats are represented at the spring conference in the capital of the board of trustees, Future Farmers of America. Secretary of Agriculture Wallace greeted the delegates at the Agriculture Department. In the photograph, left to right: Elmo Johnson, Tenn.; Clar Nicholson, Maryland.; Joseph H. Black, of Wyoming, President and spokesman; William Shaffer, Virginia; Secretary Wallace; Julian Pierce, Kentucky; J. Phelon, Utah; Roy Martin, Texas; W.A. Ross, Executive Secretary; J.A. Linke, Advisor to the Organization, 541937

Secretary Wallace greets "Future Farmers of America." Washington, D.C....

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech Farmers of Great Depression. Dust bowl refugees, Resettlement program.

A black and white photo of a man giving a speech Farmers of Great Depr...

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, possibly related to: Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farmers at Hanover, New Hampshire

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Commodity Exchange Heads seek method to prevent defrauding of public commodities. Washington, D.C., Aug. 1. Representatives of six major commodity exchanges today conferred with Department of Agriculture officials on methods of preventing so-called commodity counselors from defrauding the public through promises of extra-ordinary profits. Assistant Secretary of Agriculture Harry L. Brown is pictured as he laid before the group recommendations of Secretary Wallace for "vigorous action" to discourage brokerage houses from accepting business from certain types of commodity counselors. On the right of Mr. Brown is Dr. J.W.T. Duvel, Chief of the Commodity Exchange Administration. Represented at the meeting were the Chicago Board of Trade, New York Cotton Exchange, New Orleans Cotton Exchange, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, New York Mercantile Exchange, New York Wool Tops Exchange, and the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, 8/1/38

Commodity Exchange Heads seek method to prevent defrauding of public c...

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A black and white photo of a man at a podium, possibly related to: Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farmers at Hanover, New Hampshire

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Agriculture secretary gives views on housing to senate committee. Washington, D.C., Dec. 3. Members of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee hear Secretary of Agriculture detail the steps he is taking to bring farmers within the scope of the New Housing Program proposed by President Roosevelt. In the photograph, left to right: official Senate reporter; Senator John G. Townsend; Senator Robert F. Wagner; Majority Leader Alvin Barkley; and Secretary Wallace. 12/3/37

Agriculture secretary gives views on housing to senate committee. Wash...

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Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington, D.C., June 7. Secretary Henry Wallace today told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee, which is considering a bill to revamp the Farm Credit System, that farmers need relief from 'excessive interest charges and debts which they cannot pay.' He approved the general objectives of the bill, but suggested changes which he said would result in a 'sounder government credit policy,' and clear up the present 'farm debt muddle.' Shown in the picture, left to right: Senator John H. Bankhead 2nd, Alabama; Senator James F. Byrnes, South Carolina; and Secretary Henry Wallace, Agriculture

Secretary Wallace at Senate Banking and Currency Committee. Washington...

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Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farmers at Hanover, New Hampshire

Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farm...

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, Great Depression. FSA/OWI Photograph

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House agriculture committee decides on new production control plan. Washington, D.C., Nov. 16. A production control plan based on [...] instead of marketing quotas as asked by Secretary Wallace was decided on by the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Cotton. Rep. Hampton P. Fuller subcommittee chairman, (center) proposed the which received full endorsement of Chairman Marvin Jones of the full committee. Left to right: Rep. Clifford R. Hope, Republican of Kansas and minority leader on Agriculture Committee; Rep. Hampton Fulmer of South Carolina; and Rep. Marvin Jones, 11-16-37

House agriculture committee decides on new production control plan. Wa...

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Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farmers at Hanover, New Hampshire

Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farm...

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Secretary Wallace at Bismarck, North Dakota

Secretary Wallace at Bismarck, North Dakota

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, New Hamshire. Farm Security Organization photograph

A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, New Hamshire. Farm S...

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Seeks method to prevent defrauding of public by so-called commodity counselors. Washington, D.C., Aug. 1. Presiding at a meeting of representatives of six major commodity exchanges with Department of Agriculture officials today, Assistant Secretary Harry L. Brown laid before the group recommendations of Secretary Wallace on methods of preventing so-called commodity counselors from defrauding the public through promises of extra-ordinary profits, 7138

Seeks method to prevent defrauding of public by so-called commodity co...

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A black and white photo of a man giving a speech, possibly related to: Secretary Wallace addressing a group of Vermont and New Hampshire farmers at Hanover, New Hampshire

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