Dust Cotton To Control Weevil In North Carolina
North Carolina State College reports confusion over boll weevil control methods with farmers asking about pre-square poisonings and molasses mixtures. The Cotton Council and USDA advise limited use of pre-square treatments, favoring regular calcium arsenate dust or molasses mixtures only where overwintered weevils are abundant, and note no urging of universal pre-square application.
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Cotton Council of the Southern Agricultural Workers
State Department of Agriculture
Cotton Council
United States Department of Agriculture
Bostic Opens Season With Win Over Tryon
Bostic defeated Tryon 9 to 3 on the home diamond in the season opener. Youthful manager Steve Kirksey spun a strong game with nine strikeouts and six hits allowed, while Holli lofted the longest hit and Brad made a highlight catch. The teams meet again in Columbus on April 26.
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Bostic
Steve Kirksey
Kirksey
Hollifield
Brad
Columbus
A Lesson From History on Cooperative Spirit
The piece recalls pioneers joining to build homes and harvest crops, praising the co-operative spirit as the key to Forest City's growth. It urges citizens to overcome petty grievances and work ardently with others to continue making the town better and to achieve notable, worthwhile progress through cooperative effort.
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Forest City
Beautify Our City Through Yard and Garden Contest Idea
A Forest City service club suggests launching a Better Yards and Gardens Contest to beautify the town by improving homes and yards. The piece praises competitive yet fair two class structure, judges’ criteria, and the broad community enthusiasm, urging local citizens to plan and study examples from elsewhere before spring.
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Forest City
Untied Knot In Cord Of Wood Quip Appears
A fragmentary line notes many a knot in a cord of wood. The odd phrasing suggests a quotation or proverb-like remark without clear event or context from the readable text.
Seeping the Wolf Away. Early thrift to abolish poverty.
Aimed at reducing poverty through thrift starting in youth. The piece urges children and teens to save money, cautions against extravagant spending to impress peers, and argues that habits formed early determine long term financial security. It references schools teaching saving and warns many youths spend beyond their means before adulthood.
Thrift and Money Habits Among Youth Discussed
A fragmented reflection on economizing styles for men and youth warning against overspending. It notes the value of saving for family life emergencies and forming thrift habits, while acknowledging advice can be dodged by those seeking financial comfort. The piece references Rock Hill and the idea that compliments may exceed face value.
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Domestic Health Advice
An advertisement-style fragment extols Dr Caldwell's laxative as a safe, pure remedy. It claims widespread family use and adherence to an original prescription, presenting faith in its effectiveness for delicate bowels and feverish symptoms.
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Caldwell
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C. H. Brannon
North Carolina State College
Miles
General Insurance
Forest City, N. C
N. C
Macready
Pacifics
Uss Fe
Jason
San Banersco Bay
Macready Ane
John A. Macready
My Flight
Pacific
Suva
Fiji
Pago Pago
Samoa
Hilo
Honolulu
San Francisco
Macreadys
Royers
Herbert
J.R. Jordan & CO
Rock Hill
Fletcher Auto Service Co
Cher Mt. Street
Cherry Mt. Street
Forest City, N.C
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