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Newspaper
Mansfield Mirror
Location
Mansfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
9
The Ozark region is a hills country not a mountains area. The railroad runs along ridges and streams flow both ways, proving surface rock near the surface. Rocky land yields strong soil for crops. many fields have rock and still produce tame grass and corn, while large clear areas are scarce.
The article extols eating more fruit for abundant supply and wholesome meals. It highlights food value, economy, and stomach health, urging readers to embrace fruit to improve life and enjoyment at home.
In a California community strong real estate and agricultural buyer networks pushed low prices for produce. To offset competition, truck growers posted notices and ads warning buyers against areas with farmer opposition. Buyers interviewed farmers, halted purchases, and the community then formed a marketing association to aid farmers and real estate interests alike. The text urges shared community interest and mutual support.
An Ohio State Journal view argues population rise by 16 million in a decade pushes farm values higher. It predicts 200 million people will make a forty acre farm highly valuable, urging rapid land purchase before prices soar.
Mountain Grove in Wright County hosts a major creamery paying out near 1000 dollars daily for butter fat and milk. The plant shipped 100000 pounds of first grade butter and 12000 gallons of ice cream, supporting over a quarter million dollars in annual cash to farmers. It has spurred Jersey and Holstein cattle improvements, with 150 registered dairy cows within five miles, while employing 16 to 20 year round. The creamery also sells buttermilk to farmers for hog feed.
As meat prices rise farmers miss a chance if they fail to keep fowls. City lots may not be suited for poultry but farms with room and feed offer clear profitability potential for fowls.
A comical want ad from Harry D Norcross offers a $500 reward in discounts for a missing boy described as large for his age and barefoot with odd features. The card promises groceries, notions, hosiery, lunches, and a silver spoon with each item bought, urging readers to visit the store for the reward and to buy miscellany.
In the Ozark region blue stem was once the key pasture grass. It remains in some areas where land is still burned but its return after brush removal is uncertain. Seeded attempts on cleared land have mostly failed, leaving little reliable outlook for its future use.
John Shambaugh of Booneville Indiana relates a strawstack tale showing profits from livestock bedding and manure. He threshed 20 acres of wheat yielding 40 bushels, refused $41 for the strawstack, bedding 180 pigs 50 steers and dairy stock, valued bedding and care at a dollar per head plus manure at about $100, totaling a net gain of about $310 over sale. He notes soil improvement from built up land, with last year’s yield 90 bushels per acre on his improved farm versus 25 on unimproved nearby land.
The Ozarks of Missouri have drawn large arrivals from Illinois Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota Ohio Indiana Colorado Kansas and Oklahoma creating a friendly rivalry over crops and displays. The old-timers are fewer but hospitality remains high as newcomers blend with longtime residents.
Red clover ranks among the nation’s vast crops and thrives on Ovark upland soils and near Ovark regions. Maintained fertility keeps it productive indefinitely, while unsuitable soils require renovation crops or costly fertilizer. Combining clover with cowpeas or alfalfa boosts feed value by about 20 percent. Yields range two to ten tons for a crop, with a typical harvest of three to six bushels of seed in the second season after planting and threshing.
Records show an annual rainfall around 47 inches with even distribution across seasons. Winter averages near 4 above, summer near 7a, and extreme summer highs rarely exceed 90. Nights stay cool, light sleepwear advised. subzero weather is rare and short.
Bermuda grass is a southern wheel grass that spreads to cover subhite and tander ground stems, forming a close mat valuable for hay and pasture. It adapts best in warm regions, can be cut two to four times a season in the South, and can reach Springfield in Missouri. In Missouri it is not well adapted, but thrives in southern counties, and is slow to eradicate once established. It is started by sod pieces or seed, with sod propagation being more economical.
The main Ozark hay grass Timothy has a fair reputation as a soil and climate performer but is not the best pasture grass. It grows well with moisture and provides good pasture when conditions are adequate. Planting timing, seed rates, and mixtures with clover or nurse crops affect first year yields and hay quality.
A report discusses the feeding value of corn stalks versus harvested corn and silage. It notes about 60 percent of plant feeding value lies in the ears, stalks worth 10 to 12 dollars per acre when two thirds the ear value is obtained, and that leaving stalks in fields reduces digestible fiber and feeding value.
The article discusses growing clover and cowpeas to improve soil and supply fodder. It notes cowpea hay yields from five to four tons per acre and feeding value comparable to alfalfa, with seed harvests of eight to fifteen bushels in parts of Missouri and Arkansas.
The text urges saving moisture during favorable conditions as a key to higher crop profits. It notes that every inch of moisture in the Southwest over the next five months could translate into millions for crops next fall, and encourages semiarid regions to conserve moisture as much as possible.
A concise note praises a progressive neighbor who unites the community through counsel and firm stance for the common good. It highlights how such leaders inspire other desirable citizens to engage and improve their neighborhood.
The petit jury list for Wright County ecircuit court December term includes members from multiple townships: Mountain Stere Township W S Cunningham and J R Archer. Clark Township Jesse Baker A V Freeman. Pleasant Valley Township Tom Dean Tl BE Bogart. Wood Township Chester Fris Lee WLS Griffith Hart Hawnihi Harve Alister Henry Coday. Cuscomde Township Newt Warderry Newton. Van Buren Township T W Urines W D Murrell. Brush Creek Township J W Oliver Dais Calahann. Toone Township George S Dunn Sam Davidson Montgomery Township Win Baker John Crisp Mk Creek Township Albert Claxton Sam Burris. Union Township M L Per lina James Climer.
A berry plant Patel notes berries are wholesome and affordable for the poor and rich. Farmers can supply fruits by ordering plants and setting them out a little later in spring to tempt the appetite.
The manager has time to transplant trees and study leading tomato varieties. The orchard aims to supply the home with fresh produce as long as season lists permit and records are kept on Clint’s top varieties.
A brief note asserts that Abraham Lincoln never said or did the listed modern actions or activities, then states that Lincoln died 48 years ago. The piece contrasts historical attribution with incorrect modern references and emphasizes the passage of time.
The text notes sheep raising was once profitable when wool and mutton were cheap and questions why it could not remain profitable on a general farm with ample pasture. It implies past conditions and asks about current viability for keeping a small flock.
The case of W. D. Blansett against the Bryant Syndicate Limited of London was satisfactorily settled Monday. Curtis & Evans represented the Svntieate and HW. BE, Frink the plaintiff.
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