Two-Horse Farm Showed Big Profits From Diversified Plan
The Buena Vista Patriot reprints Geo R Lowe’s letter detailing a two-horse farm operated with partner Mr Foster using the Cow Sow and Hen plan. From Jan 1 1923 to Jan 1 1924 cream sales 1100.67 hogs eggs vegetables and more yielded a net profit of 1780.50. They credit soil fertility from dairy fertilizer and urge other Marion county farmers to diversify away from cotton despite boll weevil pressures. The piece also notes local praise and references other farmers adopting the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buena Vista Patriot
Geo. R. Lowe
Marion County
Hirshburg
Marion
Lowe
Mr. Lowe
Mr. Foster
Hugh Cook
Buena Vista
Hub Jordan
John Clements
Dairying or Growing Cotton Could Benefit Tenants
A Thomasville Times piece argues dairy cattle offer steadier income than a five bale cotton crop. It suggests tenants can start with little cost, build permanent pastures, and use milk to cover rent, fertilizer, and hogs, with year round markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Thomasville
A Texas Wonder Kidney and Bladder Remedy Ad
An advertisement promotes A Texas Wonder for kidney and bladder troubles including gravel rheumatism and back pain. It claims cures and urges mail orders for 1.25 dollars with sworn testimonials from Dr. E. W. Hall of St. Louis. Sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hall
Olive St
St. Louis
New Peach Moth Threat Affects Georgia and Nearby States
A new pest, the Oriental Peach Moth, threatens Georgia peaches and has spread from Virginia to New York and beyond. Larvae attack shoots and fruit, killing terminals and stunting trees with severe bud loss. Control has been poor. early detection and reporting of injured fruit, twigs, or worms are urged to prevent spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New ‘Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Georgia
Harris court hears request for court appointed counsel
In Harris court at Hamilton a defendant labeled a moonshiner said he could not employ counsel and the court appointed a lawyer. He indicated he would take the Bishop, identified as former Solicitor C Frank McLaughlin, as his defender. Some lawyers noted the attorney wore a similar standing collar and attractive tie to his previous appearance on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Frank McLaughlin
Congress
Columbus Ledger
Herald
J. J. M’cants
Taylor County
Georgia
Harris Court
Hamilton
Deh Bishop
Odd Cure for Chilbialns in Olden Times
In olden times people sought to cure their chilbiatns by rubbing them with and with Oo. The quirk of the cure reflects folk beliefs and playful language of the era.
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The
Butler Herald
C.E. Benns
Offical Organ OF Taylor CO
Butler
Comptroller-General
Revenue Department
Munro
J. E. Wells
J. J. Wall
R. L. Goodroe
H. T. Chapman
F. Bady J. McCorkle
W. F. Parker
J. C. Butt
S. L Flemming
C. W. Lake
W. F. Miers
R. E. Dillard
W. W. Lumpkin
J. J. Parker
Miss Nettie Powell
T.K. Rainey
Texas
Thedford
Royster
Royster’s
F. S. Royster Guano CO
Norfolk - Columbia
Atlanta - Montgomery
R. A. Scandrett
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