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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
4
Hog cholera poses a serious risk to herds and pastures, spreading from sick stock or contaminated fields. The article discusses Sudan grass as a vigorous annual forage, its suitability to southern climates, seeding methods, and potential as high yielding feed for dairy cows, noting its comparison to Johnson grass and possible dangers if mismanaged.
Execution is issued by the Chancery Court Clerk of Chicot County Arkansas. Stewart Bros Co recovered 317705.44 from W H Leptiew with interest and costs. Property described as Lot 1 in Section 2 Block 4, near Corry Village, to be sold at public auction at the courthouse door with three months credit, bond, and approved security.
Sombat Southern Corn Root Worm is widespread in Arkansas. The article describes identification, life cycle, and control methods including crop timing, plowing, and field preparation. It notes common larvae names, the impact on corn and related crops, and suggests delaying planting to reduce damage, with regional timing guidance.
Farmers are urged to prevent cutworm damage with a poison bran bait mix using wheat bran, Paris green, syrup, and citrus rind, applied around field edges and infested plots. Advise includes draining barns and yards, paving to keep stock out of mud, and grinding bones for poultry feed. Cultivation of a spring strawberry bed is recommended with Senator Dunia noted as a leading variety.
The American Museum of Natural History in New York will reconstruct two early North American animal fossils, including a giant wolf and a saber toothed tiger. The wolf is larger than modern wolves, while the saber toothed tiger, bigger than today’s big cats, could pierce the toughest hides with daggerlike tusks. Small life models will accompany the reconstructions.
Various local notices mention a show at The Alex theatre for colored patrons, a birth announced at Bennie Care rington's event, and regular church and school activities. Fragments note visits by Elders Claiborne and Dod Williams, funeral details for Mrs. Bell Moore, a birthday party for Miss Magne Reed, and the arrival of Mr and Mrs Ronald Buckhalter in Dermott.
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