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Newspaper
Forest City Courier
Location
Forest City, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
2
Washington reports plans to commercialize aerial spraying of cotton fields to kill boll weevils. Private firms would contract per acre, with a target price around seven dollars. Secretary Weeks backs the project, hoping it spurs a new aircraft market and a lasting pest solution.
Raleigh report analyzes hog feeding profits in North Carolina. Swine Extension Specialist W. W. Shay compares December hog prices in Baltimore and Ohio to illustrate price swings and the risk of selling at the wrong time. He urges farmers to breed sows for April 1, 1925, to maximize returns.
The John Hoyle Chapter DAR of Hickory plans to republish Wheeler's History, a key North Carolina reference once out of print. To determine print run, they seek lists of interested buyers. copies will sell for four dollars each through Mrs. E L Shuford.
Raleigh January 12 tests from Dr. R Y Winters NC Experiment Station show Cleveland and Mexican big boll cottons yield more lint per acre than Salisbury in South Carolina trials. Cleveland averaged 587 pounds, Mexican 581.6, Salisbury 514 and 550 respectively. experts urge sticking with established cottons.
Weekly Market Notes from Raleigh January notes intent to plant a good tomato acreage to hit the July 1 to July 20 ripening window for profitable shipments. Chief Ross urges leveraging a gap between Southern and Northern shipments as tomatoes rise in popularity. South Carolina growers boost shipments while bean prices vary. hay grade disputes prompt calls for dealer names. egg storage study urged with contact to W. W. Lewis for guidance.
Foreclosure notice for Garth Beam and spouse by trustee R R Blanton. Sale of Lots 11 and 21 in Johnstown Forest City NC at Rutherfordton court house door on February 2, 1925 at 10:00 AM. Descriptions refer to Lee W Lynch plat in Rutherfordton County records.
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