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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
5
The unsigned column cites U S Public Health Service figures showing Fourth of July tetanus deaths dropping from 417 in 1903 to 230 in 1909 and three last season, attributing gains to wound care, anti tetanus serum, and sanitary handling of blank cartridges.
Miss Freda Rose state Sunday School Division supervisor will speak to Dothan Presbyterian Sunday School workers at 8 PM about Teen age work. She previously spoke at the State Sunday School convention in April and drew large attendance.
A letter to farmers urges considering winter pasture with rye, selling why King Cotton may give way to alternate crops. It notes local farmers West of Dothan and Sparin harvested wheat with little fertilizer, yielding 2 to 7 bushels per acre, and argues for early autumn land preparation and fertilizer planning to support a flour mill and a robust, home raised wheat crop next year.
A letter from W Williams of Henry County argues for diversifying crops to combat the boll weevil and improve yields. He urges fallowing, seed selection, and attention to grain, with emphasis on animal husbandry and poultry, referencing U.S. farm experiment stations and seeking expert input.
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