Arkansas 18 Year Old Sets Cotton Record In 1929
Blanche Beall, 18, of Wilson Arkansas, produced 79 pounds of lint cotton from one acre setting a high-water mark for the era. Her cost per pound was 6.6 cents with a profit of 12.56 after growing and harvesting expenses. She used 800 pounds of nitrate of soda before planting and 300 pounds as side dress, keeping green, productive plants through July and August. Her family is noted for strong crop records in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blancheau
Wilson
Arnas
Aeat
Blanche
Slanche
Bealls
Arkansas
South
Charles
Local Visit Highlights From Buena Vista and Nearby Areas
Howard and Mrs Harris Sealy and child from Buena Vista visited Herbert Sealy's family with A F FainSr and children hosting relatives in Atlanta for the weekend. Montezuma guests returned home after visiting Mrs Gurr Hamilton and Mrs Julia Jinks. Sara Averett saw Joe Bradley in Thomaston. J C Fain of Macon vacationed with local kin. Commencements in Butler drew varias from the area. Louise Parks remains on sick list. Eld McCorkle from near Blueville led Shiloh Primitive Baptist monthly services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Sealy
Buena Vista
Herbert Sealy
A. F. Fain
Atlanta
Bennett
Montezuma
Gurr Hamilton
Julia Jinks
Sara Averett
Joe Bradley
Thomaston
J.C. Fain
Macon
Butler
J. Brown
Louise Parks
Eld. McCorkle
Blueville
Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church
Taylor County School Trustees Election Set for June Twenty Seventh
A Taylor County notice announces an election on June 27, 1930 to fill all trustee seats in multiple districts. Qualified voters will vote at the usual locations, with the Tax Collector providing voter lists to election managers. Complete returns and tally sheets must be filed with the County Superintendent promptly, and the County Board will certify trustees on the first Tuesday in July at 10 a.m. by order of the Board president.
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Reypals
Crowells
I Page Cantalesley
Mauk
Upert
Board of Education
W. T. Rustin
CG. S
Lower Prices Pressure Farm Production Costs
A brief discussion notes that reduced farm product prices compel farmers to cut production costs. The text contrasts failed trials to lower costs with successes from adapting business strategies rather than chasing multiple cash streams, highlighting varied farmer responses.
Community Notes of Visits and Farm Talk
Local residents share visits among families in Tazewell Cordele and nearby towns. Poultry and farming guidance reflect toils and observations on crop and livestock efforts with notes on prices and weevil control. Community gatherings include W M S meetings and visits to sick relatives plus improvements in Norman Peacock and Mrs Waller's home.
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Providence
Brigman and Guests Attend Church and Visit in Prosperity
Charing News notes Mr and Mrs B A Brigman of Butler spent the weekend with relatives including Mr and Mrs J T Garrett and Mr J E Cox. They attended preaching at Prosperity on Sunday and had dinner with local families.
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Mrs
B A. Brigman
Butler
J. T. Garrett
J E. Cox
Georgia Hanner
E. M. Hill
Ideal
S. Garrett
S. Garrett Jr
H. G Pye
Griffin
Community Households Share Weekend Visits Across Town
Mrs G B Jarrell returns home after visiting sister Mrs A H Riley. Bernard Adama guests in Panhandle. Blanford Jarrell of Macon weekend with Mae W Jarrell. Paul Goodwin visited Felton Gaultney. Horace Kendrick family hosted by Tom Kendrick. J B Kendrick and son hosted by Lon Spinks and Estelle Spinks. Howard Kendrick and Bessie Kendrick visited Myrtle Walker. Margaret and Lucile Adams stayed with Henry Adams Jr of Thomaston. Russell Scandrett and friends visited Jobe Scandrett. C F Bennett and Inez Jarrell visited Ralph Bermett in Musella. Fannie and Thelma Jarrell hosted by Tsolee Jarrell. E Gaultney and Dr Byrd traveled to Macon on business. Eula Walker returned home from Thomaston. Lee Foy family and Bob Edmonson family visited Tom Kendrick. G W Jarrell and C F Bennett with Inez Jarrell visited W A Jarrell. Margaret Adams visited Pauline Jarrell. Lucile Adams visiting Julia Boggs. Fannie and Thelma Jarrell spending week with family.
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Horace Kendrick
J B. Kendrick
Marcon
Me J
Tom Kendrick
Lon Spinks
Estelle Spinks
Johnnie Spinks
Hae Ity Jarrell
Blanford Jarrell
Macoy
Russell Scandrett
Macon
Jobe. Scandrett
Eula Walker
Thomaston
Lee Foy
Bob Edmonson
G W Jarrell
C. F. Bennnett
Inez Jarrell
W A. Jarrell
Margaret Adams
Suez
Pauline Jarrell
Lucile Adams
Julia Boggs
Parker and relatives visit Ro berta area on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Lige Parker and Le Mercer Parker spent Sunday in Roberta with Mr and Mrs Hires Parker. Miss Lois Heath and Mary Suggin with Mrs Haywood Alles and Mr Baker Baldwin spent Friday in Columbus shopping. Mr and Mrs William Childres and Mr and Mrs Ronard Bazemore and family were Sunday guests of their parents Mr and Mrs O M Bazemore. Mrs Will Gilson and Miss Laurie Gilson were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs John Searcy and family. Mr and Mrs Clyde Wilson and family spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W Wilson.
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Lige Parker
le Mercer Parker
Roberta
Mrs. Hires Parker
Lois Heath
Mary Suggin
Haywood Alles
Baker Baldwin
Columbus
William Childres
Ronard Bazemore
O. M. Bazemore
Will Gilson
Laurie Gilson
John ‘Searcy
Clyde Wilson
W. Wilson
Farm costs and education drive better business practices
The text argues the key to lowering farm production costs lies in adopting adaptable business practices and improving education. It cites Georgia’s low education spending, notes progress and lingering hurdles, and mentions local social events and visits, including ties to Butler and Ideal communities.
In Memoriam Toe RL Peterman 1929 Father Tribute
In memory of Toe RL Peterman who died May 2, 1929 the family speaks of silent grief and enduring love. The verse expresses intimate loss, hinting at a father cherished beyond words and remembered by those left behind.
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Toe “Rl Peterman
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T. Beall
Atandin
Mraci Beall
Howard
Taylor County
Chevrolet
Macon County Motor Co
Reynolds, Ga
Kkes
J. A. Johnson
N. L. Halley
Swearingen
Tazewell
J. W. Taunton
A. J. Peacock
J M Rogers
RD. Waller
Lizzie Carpenter
Cordele
W. J. Caldwell
Len Butler
Junction City
Marvin Fuller
Olidge
W A
Woodall
Norman Peacock
Coppage
W. M
R D. Waller
Waller
Lester Halley
Wyolene Carpenter
Rupert
A. D. Waller
Marion Sloan
Baby
Lakeland
Pla
E. We Jinks
Charing News
G. B. Jarrell
A. H. Riley
Bernard Adama
Panhandle
Mr. Blanford Jarrell
Macog
And
Mae W. A. Jarrell
Paul Goodwin
Felton Gaultney
Howard Kendrick
Besie Kendrick
Myrtle Walker
Margaret and
Mr .Henry Adams, Jr
C. F Bennett
Ralph. Bermett
Musella
Fannie
Thelma Jarra
Mim Tsolee Jarrell
M.T. Gaultney
Messrs
E. Gaultney
Dr. Byrd
Wesley
Bureau of Research
Washington, D. C
Georgia
Union
P. W
Wilma Purvis
Mt. Nebo
Jack Woodall
B. F. Montgomery
E. Whittington
J. R. Montgomery
J. S. Mills
Virginia Garrett
B.A. Brigman
Clara Eden
L. S. Mills
Walter Willis
J. H. Adame
J H. Heath
J. C. Price
W. A. Spinks
Waile
Luther Wilson
Louise Wade
Katie Mas
Hugh Gilson
Memoriam
Dad
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