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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
4
Practical advice on clearing land for strawberry farming notes that former forest land must be cleared of stumps and may require removing roots if funds allow. Early clearing allows plowing, disking, harrowing, and soil conditioning to suit berries, with soil readiness essential for profitable crops.
A fragmented horticulture passage discusses land fertility, crop rotation, straw berry planting, and weed control. It emphasizes soil preparation, manures, and the benefit of turning under crops like cow peas and clover. It notes bone meal or phosphates, and warns against continuous soil exhaustion.
A nurseryman stresses buying true to name stock with well formed roots and healthy growth. Inspect nursery stock before purchase to avoid root disease and ensure boxes are packed for shipment. Seek trees grown under similar conditions to their planting site and pick young trees from three to five feet tall.
Farmers urged to keep cows and barns clean to prevent disease. Clean udders, spotless milking gear, and dry, well ventilated housing reduce bacterial contamination and milk spoilage. Proper washing and sanitary milking paths are stressed to protect infants and communities from illness.
Osborn, Assistant Agronomist at the Arkansas Experiment Station, reviews maize yields in Arkansas and urges moisture conservation and careful cultivation. He emphasizes deep plowing, subsoiling, level planting, timely harrowing, weed removal, and staged cultivation to protect roots during dry seasons and improve future yields.
At a recent meeting officers and chairmen of Christian Endeavor Society were elected for the ecclesiastical year. President B Grana and Vice President W Freeman named. secretary Crook and treasurer McDermott reelected. Committee heads include Edna Carmical Lookout, Tommye Maulding Prayer meeting, Irene Rayborn Social, Jane Carmical Music, Christine Kennedy Flower. Worship services and Bee Training Class noted. pastor’s sermons on Entire Consecration and Complete Salvation.
A fragmentary historical notice describes a spray used to clean poultry houses and control insects. The text mentions beheaded bugs and quick action, with various place names and references to products or companies. The language is garbled but suggests an agricultural or pest control notice involving Henry and Dermot related to a local drug company.
Community notices report drug store drop offs and office items for colored residents. Readers are urged to read The Exploits of Elaine, with local theatre coupons for half price at Alex Theatre. Local visits, school events, funerals, and teaching duties are cataloged with several names and places.
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