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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1915

Page

2

Tennessee Women Win Delinquent Girls Vocational School Bill

Nashville March 11 Gov Rye names Hallam W Goodloe as private secretary after long fight. State Federation of Women's Clubs secures passage of a bill to establish a vocational school for delinquent girls, Senate cuts appropriation to 25000 and House action due tomorrow with governor to sign. George W Lenny Alex Cadwell and Mia Chace Sullivan praised for lead role.

Nashville State Federation of Women’s Clubs Stue Senate Federation Tre George W. Lenny Alex Cadwell Mia Chace Sulivan Legislative Committee Legislate

Early Hardened Cabbage Plants Set in February

University of Tennessee advises preparing cabbage for early spring by buying from the South Atlantic Coast or starting in frames, then transplanting in December. Proper soil moisture, drainage, and high tillage are essential, with nitrate of soda applications starting growth and two to three later boosts. Charleston Wakefield is the best early variety, Henderson's Early Summer a strong second.

C. A. Keffer Division of Extension University of Tennessee South Atlantic Coast Charleston Wakefield Henderson

Preparing the Stock for Hard Work to Come

The article advises two weeks to condition work stock before spring tasks. Increase grain to a normal work ration, avoid sudden feeding surges, and ensure collars and harnesses are clean and fit well to prevent sore shoulders. Regular repairs to harnesses are recommended.

Practical brood coop for the mother hen and her chicks

A UT extension bulletin by Leo J. Brosemer describes a safe ventilated brood coop design. It emphasizes a coop that closes at night, stays warm and dry, and is easy to clean while shielding mother hens and their young from cold and wet weather.

Leo J. Brosemer Division of Extension University of Tennessee

A Foldable Floorless Hen Coop With Liftable Roof

A three by four foot wooden floor base supports a floorless coop. Hinged front roof allows easy viewing, cleaning, and lime washing. Half wood half wire door blocks rodents when closed, with a hinged leg to hold or drop as needed. Dimensions marked in the design, with contact for more poultry info in Knoxville Tennessee.

Knorville, Tennesser

Chamber of Commerce Elects New Officers

At a Monday meeting W. J. Barton was chosen president and H. W. Johnson vice-president. Directors were assigned chairmanships for organization affairs J. E. Brading. public affairs Dr. J. Broyles. retail trade R. P. London. agricultural James A. Summers.

Chamber of Commerce W. J. Barton H. W. Johnson C. Hodge Mathes J. EB. Brading J. EB. Brading, Director of Business Development. Dr. ©. J. Broyles R. P. London Jas. A. Summers

Reverend John C. Orr Accepts Stilling College Presidency

Reverend John C. Orr, presiding elder of the Morristown district Holston conference, has accepted the presidency of Stilling College. He will assume the role on June 1, succeeding Dr W Neighbors whose resignation was announced Tuesday.

John C. Orr Morristown Holston Stlling College W. =. Neighbors

Flowers for Early Planting and Soil Prep

An horticultural guide from the Tennessee Extension on early planting of sweet peas and annuals. It covers soil prep, trenching with manure, seed sowing depth, trellis setup, and daily flower picking for long bloom. It also highlights Shirley Poppy and Candytuft varieties and tips for autumn soil work and winter storage.

Profit minded hog breeding via purebred boars and grade sows

The easiest profitable entry to hog farming is buying a purebred boar to cross with good grade sows. A purebred sow under fifty dollars may underperform, so select grade sows from prolific mothers for larger litters. A strong boar's influence outweighs sow impact, so breed many sows to a single boar to maximize litter size and pork yield. Focus on large litters and well bred pigs with strong conformation.

R. M. Murphy Division of Extension University of Tennessee

Obituary Notice for Mrs Mack Walker in Whitesburg Area

Mrs Mack Walker aged 68 percent year died at her home near Whitesburg from pneumonia. She was active in the M Church and well known locally. Survived by husband and four children Mrs Claude Taylor of Johnson City and Robert Joe and Del Walker.

Mack Walker Whitesburg

Mrs Roland Hurse Dies at Whitesburg at Age 7

Mrs Hurse Wurst aged seven died at her Whitesburg home from pneumonia. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a faithful Christian. Survived by her husband and four children including T B Hares and Mrs W B Murrell ofoffies ety.

Roland Wurst Sear Whitesburg Haret Paptiat Chires T. B. Hares W.B. Murrell Fies Ety

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