Southeast Missouri alfalfa gains in price and yields
In Pemiscot County Missouri alfalfa advocates like Hamlin and Hamlin Farms tout high yields from alfalfa following corn and wheat. Wheat rotation, no lime or fungicides needed, and alfalfa earning about 20 a ton with rising markets. Pemiscot Alfalfa Growers Association formed to better returns, with 35 a ton increases cited by county agent M D Amburger.
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Caruthersville
Missouri
Dwight Milin
Pittsburg
Pemiscot
Hamlin
Anyholy
Howlin
Hamlin Belleves
Lewis
Hablin
Pemiscot County
Alfalfa Growers’ Association
Hugh A .Tisdal
Frank Cunningham, Jr
E. W. Shade
KH. O. Sharpe
M.D. Amburger
Peminoot County
Alfalfa Acreage In Missouri Surges Toward Quarter Million
With a favorable late summer and autumn, Missouri farmers increased alfalfa acreage. At the end of 1919 the state had 175,730 acres, and prospects point to a near 250,000 acre figure as alfalfa gains status as a vital promarket feed crop. The crop, known as the wonder plant, is valued pound for pound with wheat bran and feeds livestock efficiently. Prices for basic essentials remain high, affecting growers from ice dealers to coal merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Missouri Farmore
Efficient association aids growers and community prosperity
An outlook of 600 or more nifal fa cars to be shipped from Caruthersville this year highlights how an efficient association boosts grower profits and regional prosperity, underscoring the community's dependence on coordinated effort and timely shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caruthersville
High School Notes Examinations Set. Staff Updates
The first quarterly exams are in two weeks with exemptions for high averages and perfect attendance. Board president L. L. Lefler traveled south. teachers attended Pemiscot County Fair. Miss Pickens and Beery visited Cape Girardeau. Matheny and Waltrip visited Campbell. Mrs. Helm stayed with her mother in Caruthersville. The Girls Athletic Association reorganized with officers and a roster of members. practices run daily under Miss Mary E. Pickens. First team includes forwards E. Brittin A. Hamilton, guards B. Graham H. Pat-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Lefler
Board of Education
Pemiscot County
Pickens
Beery
Cape Girardeau
Matheny
Waltrip
Campbell
Helm
S. FE. Tuden
Caruthersville
Mary E. Pickens
Frst
BE. Brittin
A. Hamilton
B. Graham
H. Pat
New Road From Portageville To Gideon Progress Shown
A 25 mile drive from Portageville via Beekerton Gideon and Clarkton to Malden drew over a hundred cars last Sunday. Report notes strong push to modernize Southeast Missouri roads with hard surfaced improvements. Observers compare scenery to Revelations as road crews work beside thriving mill and cabins. Mrs W T Watson traveled to Hayti on Wednesday to visit her sister.
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Portageville
Beekerton
Gideon
Clarkton
Malden
Missouri
Gray Mire
Liburgy
Centers C Popham and F Wilson to lead team
Ter son notes centers C Popham and F Wilson. No quinines have been scheduled but expect to have some soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Popham
F Wilson
Great music stars to perform in Hayii with free tickets
Olive Robertson the pianist and Charles Young the violinist will be assisted by The Phonograph with a Soul. The appearance is billed as the season’s event for music lovers in Hayii. Free tickets are available by call, write, or phone, issued in order of application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Robertson
Charles Young
Hayii
Corn Shucking Prices Set by Missouri Counties in 1920
Farmers in New Madrid, Scott and Mississippi counties agree on shucking prices per bushel for 1920. Five cents on land free from stumps, six cents on land with stumps, seven cents for foul and hurry corn. Prices exclude hide board and assume a good yield. County agents will call community meetings to adjust in other areas if needed.
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New Madrid
Scott
Mississippi
Misouri
Missouri the corn state in 1919 record lead
Missouri is called the corn state for producing more corn in 1919 than the combined yield of 23 other states. The article notes Missouri beat states from Arizona to Wyoming, with its 1919 harvest setting a better record.
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Missouri
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Louisianau
Maine
Massachusetts
Montana
Newgades
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Oregon
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Wyoming
Congressman Hays Attacks Labor in Missouri Speech
In Poplar Bluff Missouri on October 14 1920 Republican Edward D Hays denounced labor leaders as bought and accused them of delivering five hundred votes to his opponent Ward. Ward responded that he never met any labor leaders and had not campaigned in the county. On the same night the local labor group passed a resolution condemning Hays.
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Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Edward D Hays
Poplar Hilal
Congress
Hays
Jays
Ward
Hayes
R. L. Ward
Congressman Hays
Laboring Men Defend Labor Leaders Against Hays Accusation
A meeting of the Non-Partisan League of the American Federation of Labor denounces Congressman Edw D Hays for alleging labor leaders conspired with Robt L Ward to buy the vote. The resolution declares the accusation utterly false, calls for the accuser to name the Judas Iscariot, and affirms workers vote free from coercion. It also urges support for road amendment Yes voting.
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American Federation of Labor
Edw. D. Hays
Congression
Ed. D Hays
Court House
Poplar Bluff
Robt. L. Ward
Ward
Labor
Hays
Judas Iscariot
J. D, Cook
P. Davidson
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E. Brittin
HH. Guify
A. Cameron
Fr. Cameron
F. Gettings
Fowler
BE. Gardner
K Brittin
N. Hurbet
J. Herald
Edith Lewis
Ethel Myrick
V. Morgan
Myrick
H. Patterson
M. Reynolds
G. Rowe
FE. Spencer
S. EE. Missourian
Edith McDonald
Lefler
Cong. Hays
eDnies
Eleaders
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