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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
5
A US Department of Agriculture statement urges city and town residents to convert yards into gardens and farmers to diversify crops so each area becomes self sustaining. It argues national policy should share the risk of increased acreage and yields and promote regional agricultural independence, especially during wartime transport demands.
The Young Men’s Club March dance drew broad praise from attendees including out of town visitors. Music was provided by the Rossum Brea Band formerly of Lake Providence, and the event featured many gentlemen and ladies in attendance.
Commissioner John H. Page advises Arkansas farmers in his March letter to plant many sweet potatoes and the California White peas with black eyes. The peas, a stock or field legume, grow in corn or other crops and are touted as the best table pea, with thousands sold yearly. Early planting allows two crops per season and benefits both people and livestock.
County and home demonstration efforts across the state emphasize expanding enrollment in boys and girls clubs. The note questions Chicot County’s progress and urges enrollment in existing corn and cotton clubs for boys and poultry and canning clubs for girls to boost farm interest.
The Chi cot County Literary and Athletic Association Executive committee met with the county superintendent and set the County Field Day for April 2 at Lake Vilaste. Morning events include composition piano voice and singing with contests at 9 30. A noon communal lunch will be at Reynold’s Grove near Lakeside school. Afternoon athletic contests begin at 2 20 for boys and girls from public schools followed by a court house program at 6 30 featuring declamation and spelling awards cups medals and certificates to winners urged for teacher preparation.
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