Rain Revives County Pastures Clearing Winter Crops
A heavy downpour across the county brings relief from a drought that threatened corn and pastures. Ground soaking rain marks the second general shower since May, helping farmers prep lands for winter and replenish water supplies. Some corn losses expected, especially with early plantings. late plantings show better resilience. Temperature drops accompany the rain, ending a prolonged heat wave that strained residents.
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Daily Herald
Ahout
Urging People to Eat More Mutton in Cohimabta
A period piece plea urges residents to consume more mutton amid scarce markets. It notes healthy fat ewes from local farmer Waldo Well and references supply challenges, pricing, and potential affordability compared to other meats. The piece highlights growing local demand despite little external market.
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Daily Herald
Cohimabta
Coluenbte
Farmers urged to use native seed over imported
Chairman A. E. Murphy of the county agriculture committee has arranged with Park Bre to ship 8 to 400 bushels of native grown dragon clover seed at the lowest price. He urges exclusive use of home grown seed if obtainable. Tests show imported seed germination as low as 25 percent, while home grown seed germinates at a higher rate.
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Daily Herald
Chirman A. E. Rarphy
Catamutuioe
Comet
Agriiculture
Park Bre
Murphy
Porter Named to Fire and Police Commission in Columbia
Henry A Porter of Harlan Porter and Walker is elected by the Columbia board of Mayor and Aldermen to fill the vacancy on the city fire and police commission caused by Clifford Hendry's resignation amid disputes over the Stagg murder case and commission powers. The move accompanies a note that no street fair licenses will be issued without proper authorization.
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J. C. Mendley
Police
Jénifey
Hendley
Police and Fire Commission
Herald
Mr. Hendley
Police Commission
Patrohmay
Jake Staggs
Maury Tomiifison
Prem Thewliy
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Diay
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Moore
Ton
Stagg
Purlear
Commission
Dolemmen
Dean Wilson Here For Farm Meeting
Dr C A Wilson dean of agriculture at the University of Tennessee and director of experiments arrived in Columbia this morning to supervise the completion of the modern dairy barn at the experiment station. He will stay until the Middle Tennessee Farmers convention ends next Tuesday and expects a strong farmer turnout next week.
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C. AL Wilson
College of Agriculture
University of Tennesee
Monroe County Farmers Eye Cattle Sale Planned This Fall
At a Madisonville meeting of the Monroe county council of agriculture and beef breeders it was decided to hold a sale of purebred bulls from Shorthorn Angus and Hereford breeds this fall. A committee will work out details and help advertise to attract Hampshire and nearby farmers. Agents foresee livestock increases boosting hay and grain markets and permanent county farm improvement. If successful, future sales may include dairy cattle hogs and other livestock as an annual event. Agent Foster reports inquiries for 2000 head of good feeding cattle awaiting farmer offers.
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Monroe County Council of Agriculture
Madisonville
Monroe County
Foster
Groveland Beats Pottsville 12 to 7 in Local Tilt
Groveland topped Pottsville 12 to 7 at Pillow Park. Watermelon Fraser impressed fans with the old time ball game style while his Huskies outhit and outscored the visitors, with Fraser collecting two safe hits in four appearances.
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Red Lot
Pottaville
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Tennessee dairy cattle show slated for state fair
The Tennessee State Fair plans the largest dairy cattle show in state history for September 1924. Major breed associations offer cash premiums, with the fair providing additional prizes. Big entries expected from Tennessee and other states as creamery business expands, boosting dairy interests statewide.
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Nashvile
Tenn
Tennessee
American Jersey Cattle Club
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Southeastern Guernsey Breeders Association
Amercan Guernsey Cattle Club
America
Visits camp of club boys and girls in Lawrence County
Prof Jas M Dean district agent reports strong countywide interest in the agriculture exhibits for Tennessee state fair. He recently visited the Lawrenceburg military academy camp where over sixty boys and girls are gathered. The camp fosters enthusiastic participation in youth club activities ahead of the state fair displays.
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Daily Herald
Councils of Agriculture
Tennessee
Jas. M. Dean
Lawrence County
Than
Cuis Cler
Military Academy
Lawrenceburg
What to Do on Farm This Month
Daly Herald summary lists farming tasks by season and area. In fields sow crimson clover and barley on alternating fields, grow alfalfa for grazing, and maintain pastures with rye and clover. build or repair structures, improve yields with terracing, and plan stock feeding and mating. Prepare for winter by sorting livestock care, flies control, and marketing changes, while readying home wardrobe and family comforts for colder months.
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Daly Herald
Passture
Jey
Garden Seed to Live Stock in Giles County
Mildred Kimbrough of Giles County shows a decade of poultry and swine success, funding first pig and later a Poland China gilt from seed sales. County agent Anne Warwick Tinynes notes the county’s poultry clubs, egg donations, and the push for purebred stock over mongrels, highlighting 1940s farm program gains and housing and feeding improvements.
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Daily Herald
Mildred Kimbrough
Giles County
Poland
Anys
Anne Warwick Tinynes
Haynes
Giless County
Naseche
Poutry Club
Tennessee
Business Men on City Board Ticket
Business men dominate the city board ticket as candidates are drafted into positions. The slate aims to influence council decisions and steer local policy through organized bids and endorsements.
Economy drives city election talk and mayoral race
Debate grows on economical city administration as voters await nominees for mayor and aldermen. Business leaders push reform while Beagley and Hendley attract attention, though neither has committed. Draft of real business men for the race appears likely amid rising tax concerns.
McCormick Goes to Kentucky to Lead County High School
Prof T. McCormick, longtime head of the Smith Hughes sericultural program at Center High School, departs for Graves County Kentucky to become principal of a county high school. He says the Smith Hughes work will continue in his new role and that prospects locally are bright as he is replaced by a capable successor.
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Smith- Hughes
Centre High School
Lowes
Kentucky
Grieves County
McCormick
Smith Highes
Smith Hughes
Oman
Federal Reserve System
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