Corn Yields Rise in Louisiana Promising Strong Harvests
Report from Louisiana shows corn yields increasing with favorable conditions. Scholars and farmers anticipate large crops, signaling a boon for regional agriculture.
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01 Feb 1913
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Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1913
Page
1
How to plant seed corn for big Louisiana crops
Prof H M Cottrell explains shelling tip and butt kernels, sorting by size, and careful planting to ensure uniform hills. He urges testing seed plates, straight rows, proper depth, and continuous cultivation to improve stand and yield. A standout Louisiana example notes 158 bushels per acre in 1910, signaling potential for high productivity with well bred seed and good care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Cottrell
The
News-Star
Louisiana
United States
Louisiana Corn Clubs
New England
Prominent Insurance Men Here Visit City
Chas. F. Cushman of the New York Life Insurance Company treasury department and Mr. Kingsley are touring southern cities with agency offices. Cushman conducts an investigation into business conditions and growth for municipal bond investment and real estate lending by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Cushman
Treasury Department
New York Life Insurance Company
Kingsley
Mr. Cushman
Harry Thaw Completes Five Years At Matteawan Hospital
Fishkill Landing New York February 1 Harry K Thaw marks five years in Matteawan Hospital for the Criminal Insane following a second jury verdict of insanity in the Stanford White murder case He shows better physical and mental condition spends much time reading or talking with attendants and inmates A phonograph donated by his mother recently eases monotony There is no evident plan for immediate release by habeas corpus proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishkill Landing
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Matteawan Hospital
Stanford White
Thaw
Matteawan
Sleepers to Washington for Wilson Inauguration
The Queen and Crescent system will run one or two sleepers over the V S P to Washington City for President Wilsons inauguration. The sleeper leaves Shreveport on train No 2 March 1 and travels straight through. Round trip rates and details to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
News-Star
Geo. M. Smith
Queen and Crescent System
Washington City
Wilson
Shreveport
North Louisiana
Destitution Spreads Along Ohio Flooded Region
Washington reports severe distress along the lower Ohio from floods. In Ashbyburg Kentucky about 400 people are homeless and two smallpox cases isolated. Capt. William Elliott orders tents kept for residents while relief and forage are arranged for 350 head of stock. Weather Bureau issues flood stages for Mississippi and adjoining tributaries with expected rises through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ohio
War Department
William Elliott
Evansville
Ind
Elliott
Ashbyburg
Capt. Elliott
Adjutant ‘“General of
Kentucky
Staite Arsenal
Mount Vernon
Calhoun
Weather Bureau
Mississippi
Arkansas City
Greenville
Vicksburg
Natchez
Baton Rouge
Donaldsonville
Ratchafalaya
Melville
Thousands-Pleasant 10 Visit Train Try Land Suit
Louisiana health train proposal leads to inquiries as officials discuss policy amid greetings and a rocky path to settlement. Several declines to discuss details, while the dispute appears tied to a wider project and funding questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Arkansas Health Train Exhibition Draws Thousands in Little Rock
Dr. Oscar Dowling and Dr. A H Gladden led demonstrations for the Louisiana State Board of Health in Little Rock with about 5 000 residents and students visiting the exhibit at the Hotel Marion. Children from white and colored schools learned cleanliness, ventilation, and disease prevention as the train toured toward New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Lousiana
Oscar Dowling
A. H. Gladden
Little Rock
Louisiana State Board of Health
Whch
Marion
Thefternoon
New Orleans
Dowling
United States
Louisiana
Dr. Dowling
Union
Ouachita River at Monroe Likely to Rise Then Fall
The Ouachita River at Monroe is forecast to continue rising slowly for the next few days before a gradual decline begins. Authorities urge monitoring of levels and local impacts on low lying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita River
Monroe
Mexican Situation More Encouraging
Associated Press reports from Mexico indicate renewed efforts by the Madero government to suppress Rebels. Ambassador Wilson notes federal troops in the north protecting American mining properties while Juarez forces go on the offensive, opening rail lines and pushing a Rebel attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mexico
Madero
Wilson
North
Juarez
Iron Mountain Launches New Passenger Train Service
Superintendent A R Taylor reveals a new Iron Mountain passenger service between Monroe and Ferriday starting tomorrow. Train 504 runs Monroe 5:00 am to Bastrop 6:00 am, Bastrop 6:10 am to Ferriday 10:30 am, with connections to Natchez and New Orleans. Northbound Ferriday 7:05 am links to Natchez Baton Rouge and New Orleans trains. through service to Farmerville to Baton Rouge and New Orleans improves. Also trains 103 and 104 now run Lake Charles to Little Rock with connections at Little Rock. Effective today Manual Block System begins between Little Rock and Alexandria to boost safety at extra cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Taylor
Iron Mountain
St. Louis
Monroe
Little Rocks
Alexandria
Bastrop
Ferriday
Natchez
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Little Rock
Farmerville
Lake Charles
Railroad Commission
Militant Suffragettes Threaten Public Property Closures
London reports militant suffragettes threaten to wreck public property until ballots are granted. Royal palaces at Kensington Hampton Court Kew and Holyrood closed to the public and officials fear closures of public museums and similar institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kensington
Hampton Court
Kew
Holyrood
Preliminary Proceedings Taken Against Judge of the First District
A district court announces preliminary actions against a sitting judge in the First District. The filing outlines charges and possible misconduct, with no immediate removal but a formal investigation under scrutiny by the judicial oversight body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First District
Action Against Clerk and Judge Sparks Impeachment Probe
New Orleans reports Judge E W Sutherlin of Shreveport faces preliminary impeachment proceedings for failing to decide civil cases within thirty days. Attorney Frank J Looney initiates action under 1898 Act 94, seeking removal, while Attorney General Pleasant notes it is primarily the district attorney’s duty to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutherlin
Pleasant
New Orleans
E. W. Sutherlin
First Judicial Court of
Shreveport
Frank J. Looney
Looney
Ruffin G. Prid
Asant
S. Nierley
Explanation From George Wesley Smith to Editorial on Levee Lands Sale
George Wesley Smith explains to the News-Star editor his role in the 1898 sale of Levee Board lands to the Tensas Delta Land Co. He notes the Traveling Auditor's report relied on his evidence, recounts the state court outcome, and states he delivered documents to the Attorney General. He cites the Supreme Court case State vs. Tensas Delta Land Co., Ltd., vol. 126 Louisiana Reports, page 59.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayville
News-Star
Tensas Delta Land Co., Ltd
A. M. Smith
Levee Board
Louisiana
Tensag Delta Land Co., Ltd
Supreme Court of
Supreme Court
The
Land Co
Louisiana Reports
State Vs
Tensas Delta
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Thaw
Arkansas Capital
Tensas Levee Board
Governor Hall
Tensas Delta Land Company
Federal Court of Appeals
E. H. Farrar
Land Company
Tensas
Walter Guion
Sanders
Guion
Executive Department
Hall
General Juson
New Board
Colonel Pleasant
Parish of
Orleans
Tensas Delta Company
Boarman
News-Star Today
Associated Press
Cuty
Geo
Wesley Smith
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