25 Feb 1905
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Newspaper
Laurel Ledger
Location
Laurel, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1905
Page
1
An agricultural piece argues against buying muriates or kainit and promotes in-soil balance. It proposes calculating plant food needs from actual yields, emphasizes soil health through tillage, lime, and barnyard manure, and urges farmers to unite with the N C A to stabilize cotton and crop production.
The editor cites views on cotton overproduction and price manipulation, urging organized marketing via a North Carolina association and national movement. He argues structured marketing can raise prices farmers receive, noting mills pay far more than growers earn and tariffs affect cotton goods costs while urging removal of tariffs on manufactured cotton goods.
The speaker argues that special favors granted to ship companies by the Hanna Congress will double U S cotton consumption, adding at least 180 million dollars annually to cotton growers and increasing farmer income by about 15 dollars per bale. The savings would lower consumer prices and benefit all.
Editor Ledger argues that a 26 percent cotton acreage cut by farmers in the cotton belt is a prudent step and will help profits. He urges organized farmer cooperation to fix prices, notes alternatives for land now unused, including pastures, hay, truck crops, or feed for stock, and cites personal experience from Soso, Mississippi.
VOX POPULI Editor Ledger questions the rise in cotton prices and the motives behind organized price-raising efforts. He cautions against joining a cotton market group, fearing it could bind growers to capital interests and limit farming choices while suggesting alternatives like reducing cotton and boosting corn and other crops.
The Ledger notes Ross the grocer, amid rumors of his impending ruin, reassures a Wednesday visit that despite harsh weather and a freeze, his finances are sound. He explains he kept serving customers, even delivering and taking orders, and new patrons began trading due to milk and goods shortages.
A speaker declares being very busy selling goods to stay afloat saying he will work hard to improve finances. Mr. Ross hurries to direct a driver about a wagon of deliveries as the scene captures brisk trade dynamics.
A reader letter from Isx-MEDICo proposes health articles for The Ledger outlining three disease causes: ignorance, intemperance, and indifference. The writer cites medical training and library access, pledging weekly notes on laws of health and disease prevention.
William D Talbot a trusted old servant of Dr C M Davis died Sunday in his ninety second year. Known as Uncle William he was a former cooper and sugar-maker in Louisiana and during the Civil War he safeguarded his mistress silverware returning it in good condition. A God fearing man he was well liked by all who knew him.
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