Shall We Build Creameries Shall We Build Creameries
Tennessee farmers are urged to diversify and consider creameries as a dairy income source. Experts warn against promoters and emphasize sufficient local cream supply and proximity. Before investing, contact the State Agricultural College for guidance and avoid risky promoter schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hutton
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
West Tennessee
Greene County
State Agricultural College
Spray San Jose scale in March before blossoms open
March offers optimal timing to kill San Jose scale with concentrated lime-sulphur spray though it must be kept from bloom. Prune and head back limbs for complete coverage, dehorn badly infested trees, and guard hands and animals during application. A Hardin county farmer notes varied corn yields under demonstration methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Roberds
Hardin County
Convicts May Be Used on Roads in Tennessee Bills
Nashville April 22 legislative plans propose employing convicts to build roads. Crews of fifty to one hundred men with road building equipment would be supplied to counties, overseen by guards, with funds from convict labor to support upkeep and administration. Knox county currently spends about 8000 yearly on workhouse prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
Knox County
Officers elected by Missionary Society meeting in Holston district
The annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Johnson City district Holston conference was held at M. B. church. Mrs J B Petty Morristown presided. Miss Plyley Knoxville spoke as Holston conference corresponding secretary. Officers elected include President Mrs J S Petty Morristown first vice president Mrs A H Ketron Chucky second vice president Mrs R H Butler Mountain City corresponding secretary Mrs T B Russell Morristown recording secretary Mrs H C Black Johnson City treasurer Mrs GM Portrum Morristown secretary of evangelism Mrs J C Patty Morristown secretary of literature Mrs B E H Good Johnson City children's secretary Mrs R A Berry Mountain City young People's secretary Mrs Lena Henderson Johnson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Johnson City
Holston
Mra. J
Morristown
BE. H. Good
R. A. Berry
Mountain City
Lena Henderson
Society Notes From Bristol and Knoxville Social Roundup
Mrs R S Boyd visits friends in Bristol while Mrs W C Nelson and Mrs HL Miller tour Knoxville. Mrs Geo L Garter taxis en route to Chicago. Mrs Williama returns from Piqua Ohio. Col WP Haris and wife end Florida trip. Oscar Dugger and wife back in Greeneville. Hon Phil S Taylor joins Agricultural Club banquet in Knoxville. Miss Elizabeth Caxs has appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital and recovers. Ralph Lyle injured as team of mules runs away. fractured rib. Families Armbrust Hart Hart Bowsex visit Bristol from Johnson City with W A McCain.
Mrs J J Dinnelle Dead In This City
Mrs J J Dinnelle died last Saturday at her home after a short illness. She was the youngest daughter of Col Henry DeArmond and survived by her husband. Funeral services were held Monday at Central Baptist Church with Rev George Green and Rev L D Riddell officiating. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. A large circle of friends extended sympathy to her family.
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J. J. Dinnelle
Shortness
Henry DeArmond
Central Baptist Church
George Green
Christian Church
Oak Hill
Dr Gray Addresses Holston Presbytery Meeting
The Holston Presbytery convened at Wanage Avenue Presbyterian Church with delegates from across the area. Dr C C Gay, president of Tusculum College, urged strong support for missions as the church reports about 1600 dollars raised for missions in the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Co) Gray
Presbytery OF
Holston
Wa‘nage Avenue Presbyterian Church
Territory
C. C. Gay
Tusculum ‘+ eye
Cal Church
Tennessee Orchard Boom Expands Around Kingston
In Roane county near Kingston the largest commercial peach orchards thrive along the Clinch river. A 1914 field report notes 64 000 peach trees in Kingston area with cherries and pears also planted while most orchards are not yet bearing. J W Moffatt Fayette county agent reported a field meeting with cattle hogs and feed details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Keffer
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
Roane County
Kingston
Clinch
Crowder
J. W. Moffatt
Fayette County
Sealed Proposals Sought by National Soldiers Home Treasurer
April 2 1918 seal ed proposals will be received at the office of the Treasurer Mountain Branch ND HD V National Soldiers Home Tenn for furnishing and delivering supplies per instructions and specifications copies available from the Treasurer. Deadlines run through May 1915 for current expenses subsistence household hospital repairs farm and clothing supplies with various 2 pm cutoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Branch
HD. V
Teno
Houehold
Community Bull Boosts Local Livestock Improvement
An extension bulletin argues for a community bull as the economical solution to improving cattle. A shared, first class sire increases access, boosts performance, and motivates farmers, countering high individual costs and limited patronage. The Poll Durham example shows rapid community-wide benefits and rising appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy RM. Murphy
Division of Extension
University of Tennesse
Turning the C Ver Crop for Soil Benefit
This article advises delaying turning the winter cover crop until it is not too advanced. Early turning yields less usable matter, slows decay, and can harm following crops in dry soils. Cut with a sharp disc and turn before woody material accumulates. For best returns, turn grain crops before heading and crimson clover after blooming begins.
Laurence county moves toward better livestock
A sentiment grows in Laurence County for improved cattle. Five men consider buying a pure bred bull and two others have already purchased one. The pure bred sire is due to arrive soon. An exhibit of five beef bulls a few weeks ago has drawn interest in better cattle. C. P. Barrett reports the developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence County
C. P. Barrett
Lion's Destruction Decreed by Africa Governments
Fragmentary OCR notes claim fictional decree against a lion by African governments. Esoteric language asserts widespread European occupation of Africa will end history in years, leaving few regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion
Wees Baek Ds Seeieee
Africa
Xely
Southern Office Mortgage Loan Agency Seeks Country Reps
Money to loan from 100 to 10000 dollars on improved and unimproved town property and farm lands at 8 percent interest. Terms one to ten years. Applicants must describe location valuation and improvements. Agency reps wanted with character references and postage for application. Atlanta Georgia.
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Bianka
Southern Omce
Southeastern Mortgage Loan
Alan
Fourth Nat Bank Bidg
Atlanta, Ga
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Johnson City, Tenn
Thedford
Blackdraught
Chas
A. Ragland
Madison Helytts
Missionary Society
R. S. Boyd
Bristol
W. C. Nelson
Hl.b. Miller
Knoxville
Geo. L. Garter
City
Chicago
Williama
Piqui
Ohio
Florida
Oscar Dugger
Greeneville
Phil
Taylor
The
Agricultural Club
Elizabeth Caxs
Memorial Hospital
Ralph Lyle
J. 1. Dinnelle
Hostetter
Big Tennessee
J. ©. McAmis
Home Ice & Coal Company
ST. Clair
Grover ST
Crouch’s Book Store
State Text-Book Depository
Main Street
Bristol Telephone Co
Bristol, Tennessee
Michigan
New York
E. D. Hanks
Mountcastle-Summers Hardware Co
Southern Railway
Royal Palm
Chattanooga
Ooltewah
Atlante
Jacksonville
Royal Palm Ranches
Fre Steel Pullman
Ovette
Deltewah
Lee Railway
J. L, Meek
AL G
M, Ellis
A. Katenbine
Tenn
Buffalo Street
Bicycle Sundaies
Harley-Davidson
H. M. Smith CO
Sudan & Rhodes
Jahnees Om
T.W. WOOD @ SONS
Seedshen
Richmond, Va
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