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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1909
Page
20
McFALL NOTES argues farmers are exploited by bankers and industrials and must gain literacy in banking, law, and business to defend rights. He urges farmers to unite, study tariffs, and demand justice through informed action and cooperative effort.
A 16 cow dairy relies on daily manure handling and weekly hauling to enrich about 60 acres. The system uses a guttered barn with dry absorbent, rotational cropping, and Cowana manure as the base for fall vegetables, corn yield boosts, and sweet potato fertilizer. The farmer mixes high grade acids and potash, avoids low grade goods, and emphasizes broadcast fertilization to promote root development and soil fertility.
The document lists state officers for the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of Alabama with names and addresses. President W A Morris of Sulligent. Vice President J W Kelso of Enterprise. Sec Treas T F Johnson of Birmingham. State Lecturer O P Foard of Anniston. other officers H O Dean J F Hill J O Wallis M J Taylor. Local division Anniston officers include John H Wilson and W T Dodd as Sec Treas and Organizer.
The piece argues US farm values total seven billion seven hundred seventy eight million for 1908, yet the average farmer nets under $900 after expenses. It critiques tariff protection, noting the burden on farmers while tariffs add cost rather than value, urging fair distribution of tariff benefits among industries.
John W. Kern and other Indiana Democratic leaders will attend the Jackson day banquet held by the Jackson club in Lafayette tonight. The event features prominent party figures and showcases the state party’s activities.
Arthur Granville, former Sioux City player, becomes manager of Columbia F C. George Dovey resumes duties at Boston Nationals after illness. Buffalo Eastern league to train at Joplin Missouri. Indianapolis manager Carr pins hopes on new signings as Jim Driscoll tours for bouts.
Default on debt secured by a mortgage to Anniston National Bank, assigned to L. W. Horton and J. E. Horton. Sale January 11, 1909 at Annington courthouse during legal hours for cash, of listed personal property including a No. 3 Wireland mill, Atlas engines and boiler, saws, horses, wagons, and dray on Tank Jones' land in Cleburne County. Chas. D. Kline, Attorney.
Oxford news notes a 6 pm Sunday meeting of the Epworth League and B Y P U with songs prayers scriptures and talks. The program includes Miss Mims Hugh Singleton Ella Hall Miss Erma Yeo and Rev L F Parrish. Daily items report weddings travel and local notices along with sales at Gwins store.
Department of the Interior notice in Montgomery Alabama lists William J. Cobb of Choccoboeeo Alabama filing for se 4% section 18 township 15 south range 9 east Huntsville meridian. He will prove title before G B Randolph U S Commissioner in Anniston January 24 1909 with witnesses William J Hand Joshua W Cobb Oliver P White and Jasper W Cobb all of Choccolocco Alabama.
Mrs Tulane Kidd acted as hostess for the Thursday Bridge club this afternoon with members gathering for games and social time.
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