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Newspaper
Jackson Progress Argus
Location
Jackson, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
2
A mother, Mrs. Simpson, watches her daughter Marion attempt to stuff bread into a pocket at tea. The child explains she is taking the slice back to nurse for a pattern. Exchange cartoon style caption notes about limes and a Carmichael Drug Store.
U S Department of Agriculture tests at Delta Laboratory Tallulah Louisiana find powdered calcium arsenate dust as effective as a molasses calcium arsenate mix for weevil mortality on cotton. Series of 36 cage tests with about 1200 weevils show similar outcomes across varying dosages and distributions, with no clear advantage for the molasses mixture.
An old advertisement defines catarrh as nasal congestion and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cleanses the blood and mucous surfaces. It asserts internal action, lists price 76 cents, and offers testimonials free with a $100 promise for failure. Toledo Ohio makers Chaney & Co.
The study tests five rows of cotton with molasses, five with calcium arsenate dust, and five untreated as a check, repeated in triplicate across four field conditions. Daily counts of live weevils and square infestation were recorded, showing initial molasses benefits but mixed results across series, with some calcium arsenate rows more deadly. Further plant tests compare treated and untreated halves, with central rows monitored for live weevils and punctured squares.
Study finds molasses spray offers limited weevil control compared with plain calcium arsenate. Benefits only seen on very small, dry plants. labor time is longer and effectiveness drops as cotton grows, so molasses is not recommended especially after squaring.
County officials outline plan to transform Butts County into a premier livestock hub by enhancing facilities, attracting breeders, and promoting regional markets. The drive seeks partnerships with agricultural groups and state agencies to boost cattle, swine, and poultry trade.
In Maud Oklahoma W H McElroy 79 claims ownership of the oldest mule in the United States. He says the mule was raised from a colt and is now 38 years old despite senility and failing faculties. The animal can still kick when provoked.
Washington reports that a reader with their share of change has exactly 3.25 dollars while treasury statistics record all coins in use totaling 241,319,628 dollars. Silver dollars amount to 77,584,548 dollars and gold coins to 1,035,069,120 dollars.
Mrs E E Ozburn of Pepperton Cotton Mill Jackson reports years of tiredness and back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She praises the relief and urges asking for the Dean's Kidney Pills, priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY.
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