Livestock Progress in Georgia Unterlines Improved Industry
Andrew M. Soule President of State College of Agriculture outlines strides in Georgia livestock. He cites tick eradication, 42 counties free, annual savings of about one million dollars, and 1600 pure bred sires introduced. He notes crossbred progeny yielding 1400 pound steers at 30 months and emphasizes pasture crops and forage optimization to boost Georgia's carrying capacity.
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Andrew M. Soule
Presidentia
State College of Agriculture
South
State Colleges of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Southeastern
Die Back Disease Severe On Peaches
Die-back, a fungous disease, has become more serious in Georgia peach orchards this year. It attacks branch tips causing die back and can kill trees if unchecked. Weakened trees suffer more, while healthier ones resist. Prune infected parts and disinfect tools after pruning. For severe cases, three sprayings with self boiled lime sulphur are advised first around September 1 and last in October.
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T. H. McHatton
State College of Agr
Georgia
Inexpensive Cotton Cultivation
LOY E. RAST of the Cotton Industry Dept at Ga. State College argues shallow cotton cultivation is economical. It preserves soil moisture, reduces root disturbance, and allows more frequent cultivations, increasing plant growth and yields compared with deep plowing.
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Cotton Industry Dept
State College of Agriculture
Boys and Girls Short Course at Georgia Agriculture College
The annual Boys and Girls Short Course will run August 8 to 18 at the Georgia State College of Agriculture in Athens. About 300 scholarship recipients are expected to attend, with dormitory rooms, meals, and full university facilities provided, under supervision. Non scholarship students may also enroll by arrangement, paying their own rail fare and board.
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Andrew M. Soule
Presidentia
State College of Agriculture
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Athens
Agricultural College
College of Agriculture
Silage Proves Best Farm Feed Says Expert Jarnagin
Professor Milton P. Jarnagin of Georgia State College of Agriculture extols silage as the top winter feed. He argues it outperforms hay and dry fodder, costs less to store, uses entire plants, and enables more livestock per acre. He invites farmers to contact the college for silo construction help.
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Milton P. Jarnagin
Georgia State College of Agr
Harmful cotton farming practice worsens drought impact
The article notes two springs of drought this spring and criticizes a Georgia cotton field method called barbing off the cotton. Plants are left on ridges with deep furrows, drying the soil around them. Harrowing instead would conserve moisture, promote growth, and reduce replanting.
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Drouth
Georgia
What County Agents Are Doing In Georgia
Last year county agents in Georgia led vast agricultural improvements. They increased crop output across corn cotton oats and more while promoting pasture land gardens and orchards. They oversaw new farm buildings silos huts drainage water systems and even inoculated hogs for swine plague control aided in purchasing machinery and expanded extension education reach.
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Georgia
Enrollment Surges in Georgia Agricultural Clubs
Georgia State College of Agriculture reports nearly 45 000 members in 2023 24 across Corn Canning Pig Poultry Four Crop and other clubs plus 21 461 in cooperative demonstration work. Growth shows strong interest with notable gains in Canning Pig and Poultry clubs and the program aims to reach every community with organized activity as conditions allow.
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J. Phil Campbell
Ga. State College of Agr
Georgia State College of Agriculture
Georgia
College of Agriculture
Tax Digest Shows Net Loss In 1916 Returns
The completed tax digest reports a total 1915 tax returns of 2 216 105 and 1916 returns 2 164 845 a decrease of 51 170. Losses include land 3 922 money and notes 12 680 merchandise 23 370 city property 14 779 offset by a 3 584 gain on other property. Net loss for the year 51 170.
Mr A F Taylor Sends in A Cotton Blossom
Mr A F Taylor a well known farmer from Butts sends a cotton blossom to The Progress Argus saying his cotton has blooms for several days.
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A. F. Taylor
Butts
Argus
Jackson Plans 10 Observe July Fourth
Jackson merchants pledge to close their shops on Tuesday July 4 1916 to celebrate Independence Day. The list names The Jackson Mercantile Co Etheridge Smith Co Dempsey Hardware Co Paul Nolen Co The Fair Store and many others with opening hours noted after 8 a m.
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Jackson
Jackson Mercantile Co
Etheridge, Smith & Co
Dempsey Hardware Co
Paul Nolen & Co
the Fair
R. A. Franklin
J. 8. Johnson Co
Bailey & Jones Co
the Jackson National Bank
J. Aronson
Buttri'l Bros
Jarrell Drug Store
Trustees Bar Public Commerce at Camp Ground Meeting
The Camp Ground trustees publish a public notice forbidding any stores or stands during the coming meeting without written application and a permit signed by the Secretary and President. Applications may be obtained from F. C. Benson. violators will be barred under the law.
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F. C. Benson
Jackson Rifles Seek 19 Recruits for Camp Readiness
The Jackson Rifles militia needs 19 more recruits to reach 65, the war department minimum. Recruiting squads visited Monticello and Covington on Thursday to secure enlistments. The unit remains housed in the armory, drills daily, and gear up for mobilization likely in Macon by Sunday or Monday. Captain G. E. Mallet joined the brigade staff in Macon.
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Jackson Rifles
War Department
Monticello
Covington
Russell
Progress-Argus
Macon
Jackson
G. E. Mallet
Quartermaster’s Department
Dixie Theater Weekends Playbill Listings
The Dixie offers a weekly lineup with two reel dramas and comedies. Performances include Greed and Gasoline and The Lion's Breath on Monday and The Lords of High Decision on Wednesday, with a mix of dramas and comedies across the week.
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Gertie
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Fletcher
Astoria
Jackson Company
Covington and
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DIXIE
Construe
Lavinia
Lizzie
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