Editor Byron Norrell Praises Readership and Plans News Improvements
The Pontotoc County News editor reflects on readership support over seventeen years and commits to delivering stronger weekly news. He notes upcoming events including the Pontotoc County Poultry Association meeting January 10, with officers to be elected, and discusses farming topics such as fertilizer use, boll weevil control, and cattle-fed field yields.
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Pontotoc County Records Wettest Year on Record
The past year brought the wettest rainfall in Pontotoc County history with totals over 56 inches. Farmers fear the crop may suffer unless rains come at the right time and amounts.
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Bug Hunters Grow Serious About Exterminating Insects
A early 20s era discussion reports entomologists gaining influence as fears rise of pest-driven famine. It cites risks from San Jose scale, urges lime sulfur sprays, and notes limited success with control over extermination. Also includes market notes on eggs butter and United States immigration policy stance by Italy.
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Early Hatch Advice for Incubator Chicks in Farm Life
The piece advises careful care of February hatchlings. For small batches provide two brooders or partition, avoid crowding, and use dry feed with regular, light rations. Ensure warm, dry conditions, ample grit, and clean water to prevent wet feet and contamination. don’t expose tender chicks to cold ground until spring.
Bargain Clothing and Fur Goods Sale Ad
A vintage sale ad lists low prices on fur caps and collars, wool and silk blend socks, and complete clothing lines. It highlights Society Brand and Sherman Clothes suits with two pants, raincoats, gaberdines, and vases.
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