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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
4
Advice on brooding and hatching eggs using a quiet nest made of straw in a shallow box or barrel. Steps include selecting a calm broody hen, placing cull eggs, monitoring for lice, using Persian red powder, cleaning, and providing warmth and water. Guidance covers egg handling, nest setup, hatch timing, and chick care up to 48 hours post-hatching.
Growers are advised to choose reliable seed and plant at about one inch deep in prepared soil. Space about one square foot per plant and maintain three to four plants per bale. For higher quality cantaloupes, seed in loose soil, top with manure, and seek guidance from the Arkansas Experiment Station Payetteville.
Farmers plan spring Sudan grass plantings and buy seed from Johnson grass free sources, per county agent J T Sloan. Some plantings may reach about five acres. The article notes the value of clean surroundings and comfort in buildings for livestock as essential for best results.
Farmers should evaluate seed origin, quality, germination, purity, weed content, and trash. Buy from a nearby reliable source when possible. if buying from distant seed houses, obtain a statement of origin. Local seed often yields better results. tests at the Arkansas Experiment Station Fayetteville are free.
The state reports 90 percent hog deaths from hog cholera. a new serum plant was built at Little Rock near Well Packing to manufacture vaccine sera. State Veterinarian meetings promote serum use. county agents distribute instructions and aid for farm demonstrations statewide. The Blister Canker in apples requires white lead paint for protection. avoid ready mix paints. The war’s impact boosts crop planting in Greene County. hay yields reach seven to ten tons per acre with a soy bean and cowpea based mix.
Dermott residents welcome a June Chautauqua under the Alkahest Chautauqua System of Atlanta guided by Mrs Fanny Dunaway Hogan. Forty local businessmen signed the contract for a week of varied entertainment led by the New York City Marine Band and other acts including Senator La Follette and the American Ladies Orchestra. Tickets are two dollars for adults and one dollar for children under fourteen.
Miss Hettie Jane Dunaway of Con assisted by Miss Mabel Vann presented Just Plain Judy an adaptation of Daddy Long Legs at the Dermott high auditorium last Thursday evening. The show drew a large audience and received high praise as Dunaway displayed range from green girl to educated graduate. Guests included Mrs D Kimypeh and Mrs J P Etter, with the program hosted by the Women’s Missionary Society of the Methodist church.
In Dermott area notes, the Berea Presbyterian class met Friday with Mr and Mrs Ingram Gillham for a business session and social hour. Fourteen members and two visitors attended. Local figures include Ned King visiting McGehee, Frankie Howard at Boydell, and Mary Ford, formerly of Dermott, dying in Arkansas City.
Baxter News notes Round Pond Sunday school progressing well with Miss Leona Rayborn resuming teaching. Visitors from near McGeley, a rumor of Ro Turner near Monticello wedding, and local arrivals and travels including Parker of Watson and Meg with Mrs McMichael. The strawberry crop looks promising and Earl Turner remains at home after marriage.
Eudora banker E F Stevens announced in Dermott he will resign as cashier of the Bank of Eudora after May first to move to Lake Providence Louisiana to serve as cashier or VP of the First National Bank there He will retain his Bank of Eudora interests and stay on the board of directors.
Johnnie Smith a trusted color ed worker at Bordeaux's Drug Store was arrested Saturday by Marshal Abrish and tried before Squire Johnson. He received a $100 fine and six months on the county farm, cited for good prior conduct. Also, a second man who stole clothes from Mr Singleton and confessed to thefts at McGehee was sent to the county farm.
An advertisement touts Ross Dead Quick Spray as a fast killer for bedbugs ants roaches fleas and mites. It claims the spray is clean and safe for home use and poultry houses. Sold in Dermott by Henry Bordeaux and Hanchey Drug Co.
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