Diversified farming in Hope area boosts dairy and crops
A Hope program on diversified farming and dairy production highlights gains from a permanent cooperative, with jer bertched pure-bred stock and legume crops. Farmers report profits from dairying, potatoes, onions, and poultry, noting substantial 1930 prospects and improved soil with hairy vetch and cover crops.
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Hodson
Ford
Hope Chamber
Pacific Railroad
Hope
USA
Arkansas Bank
Spanyat Hope
Hope Territory
Rds
Dustry
Somerville
Willis
A. Cobb
Earnest Steed
Jim Muldrow
Tom
Blevins Man To Ship Fryers This Week
Hendricks, owner of the largest poultry flock in Henmetend County, will ship a large number of fryers from Blevins this week. More than eleven hundred chicklets hatched this season on the Hendricks place are part of the shipment.
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Hendricks
Henmetend County
Blevins
Blevins Ships First Car Corn
The truck growers of Blevins shipped their first car of green corn last Friday in bughel baskets. The crop is in its initial year and growers hope for favorable sale returns. Corn is chilled in cracked ice before loading to prevent heating during transit. Several acres have been planted in the Blevins area.
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Blevins
McCaskill Ozan Road Repaired After Heavy Rain
Work repairing grading and ditch cleaning on the McCaskill Ozan road was completed last week. Nelson Thompson and Shep Lane of Bingen led the effort amid unusually heavy rainfall that washed water over the road. Much of the route is in low country and carries heavy use. Embankment repairs are also underway.
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McCaskill Ozan Road
Nelson ‘Thompson and Shep Lane
Bingen
McCaskill Gets Electric Lights From New High Line
Citizens of McCaskill can now enjoy electric lighting as the newly finished high line from Southwestern Gas and Electric Co. was energized Saturday night. The six mile branch from the Ozan-Blevins line has spurred purchases of electric refrigerators and appliances. Previously Delco service furnished lights. In a separate item, twenty-three turkeys sold at Thanksgiving for 112 dollars with raising costs of 45.75 leaving a net profit of 62.25.
Weekly Review of Crop Conditions in Northern Hempstead County
A hurried look at the northern county shows crops improving greatly after heavy rains. Early crops near Ozan to McCaskill are in fine shape with high corn and cotton growth. Feed crops expand acreage with peas, cane, and grasses, while rain would help corn and trick crops. friendships area shows healthy growth and a better stand overall. Local notices mention fishing trip reports and social visits, with Holt family news and guests from Prescott.
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Hempstead County
Ozan
McCashill
Ames
McCaskill
Blavine
Tokio
Belton
Ashdown
H. R. Holt
Hope
Holt
Harry
Beaumont
Tex
Eb, Nance
Astrete
BD. W. McClondéll
Prescott
New Engine For McCaskill Gin
Workmen busily installed a new modern engine in the McCaskill cotton gin at this place last week. The Fairbanks Morse engine is a latest design and is owned by S. G. Stone, making it one of the most modern gins in north Hempstead county.
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Fairbanks-Morse
S. G.stone
North Hempstead
Nokian County News Item Highlights Local Lives
Mrs J M Ray learns of her father critically ill in Tennessee at his home. Olin Page Holt returns home for summer from the University of Arkansas. M L Stuart, Mayo Clinic patient, rests in Hot Springs under doctor advice. Local boys seeking county office mingled with waters this week. Dulcie Dee Holt also returns.
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J. M. Ray
Tennessee
Olin Page Holt
H. R. Holt
University of Arkansas
M. L. Stuart
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Inn
Hot Springs
Mins Dulcie Dee Holt
Hope area 4-H encampment attendees and local notices
Sweet Home News lists local residents attending the county 4-H club encampment at the State Experiment Farm near Hope including Elgin Campbell Reese and Jodie McDougald. It notes visitors Mrs. Robert Peachy from Little Rock Mrs. Mont Harris and her children of Blevins and several area residents fishing on Red River. Also mentions Bro John F Reese of Nashville Ark preaching at Blevins church and Inez Haskey being sick this week. Mrs Will Spears and children were...
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County 4
Mont Harris
Blevins
Ris
W. L. McDougald
Red River
Fulton
Ed Lee
John Burns
Joe Britt
Severn
Bro
John F. Reese
Nashville
Ark
Blevins Church of Christ
Inez Haskey
W. T. Yorberry
Will Spears
Earl Page Urges Saving of Hay
Earl Page urges farmers to save hay as oat harvest nears. Suggests crop alternatives like corn soybeans cowpeas or sorghum with specific fertilizer rates. Advises on pumpkin selling, hay baling, and avoiding buying from feed stores. Emphasizes growing hay to feed dairies and work stock locally.
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Earl Page
People and Travels From Blevins and Beyond
Local notes recount visits and trips by residents of Blevins and nearby towns. Ether Lewin and Esther Stephens meet in Blevins. Mrs Edwards visits in Blevins. a trip to E Dorado and Vinita Ohio with relatives. Beene family visits Hermitage Arkansas. Tone Arrington visits Texarkana. Lois Brummett tours Conway. M L Nelson and others study tomatoes in Jacksonville Texas. Raymond Sage visits from Shreveport to Blevins. John H Stephens returns from University of Arkansas and heads to St Louis. McClurkin fills preacher duties in Blevins as Sage recovers. Epworth League hosts Sunday service.
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Ether Lewin
Murfeedabai
Esther Stephens
Blevins
Edwards
Dedicen
Viate
Blevina
E Dorado
W. O. Beene
Wallace
Vinita
Ohio
A. L. Bostick
Beene
Mes
Dom. Hendriz
Tone Arrington
Texkana
Lois Brummett
Conway
Blevins School
M. L. Nelson
Roy Hands
J. J. Johnson
White
Jacksonville
Tex
Raymond Sage
Byrd High School
Shreveport
B. F. Stephens
St. Louis
McClurkin
Preseott
Blevins Methodist Church
J. A. Sage
Epworth League
Shipping Truck From McCaskil Reported From Metlishitt
Shipping trucks from McCaskil carried cucumbers and bed s and several cars to Stoddard AY through rain. The female shipment will start within days with some express shipments already gone out. A few torn toes have been shipped in fixed cars. Cantaloupes in the large local acreage look good. The area is expected to commence operations around July 10.
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Metlishitt
Stoddard
Preparations Underway to Handle Early Tomato Crop
Shippers plan to move the tomato crop soon with crates and packing sheds readied. The acreage is larger than last year and prospects for a big harvest look good. Also noted is a Sunday sermon at Friendship Church praised by the congregation. An advisory on rat control urges action to prevent disease, with products sold by Ward & Son, Crescent Drug Co., and W. E. Cox & Sons.
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H.M. Stephens
Friendship
Europe
Ward & Son of
Hope
Crescent Drug Co
Washington
W. E. Cox & Sons
Fullon
Ady
Atlanta Winter Poultry Show set for Thanksgiving week
The Avante Winter Poultry Show, a national style event, will run November 26 to 29 at City Auditorium Atlanta. Organized by University of Georgia poultry specialists and fourteen Georgia poultry associations, it promotes standard bred birds and modern equipment. Officials include Robert N. Springfield president and W O Releh vice president. Premiums are available by writing The Atlanta Winter Poultry Show Box 1661 Atlanta Ga. Breeders urged to exhibit to boost the standard bred line across the South while egg prices have dipped and careful flock management is advised to maintain profits.
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South Bastong
Atlanta
Great City Auditorium
University of Georgia
State of Georgia
Robert N. Springfield
W. 0. Releh
PF. R. Reynolds
T. D. Fisher
Culling Laying Hens Based on Condition and Vent Cues
An old farming guide explains selective culling of laying hens using general condition, vent texture, comb color, and pelvic bone assessment. It emphasizes not relying on a single trait, observes past performance, and groups birds for recheck before final removal to maintain flock productivity.
Prescott Visitors Stay With Mrs Purtle Kin
Prescott residents Mrs Carl Purtle and two daughters Hazel and Mildred spent Monday night and Tuesday with Mrs Purtle's sister Mrs Mont Monngomery in Prescott.
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Prescott
Carl Purtle
Hazel
Mildred
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