Increase in Food Crops Boost Reported
A government report notes a surge in food crops with 120 cars of seed potatoes received to support agricultural production and storage.
We found your results!
25 Feb 1910
Page 1
Monroe News Star in Monroe, Louisiana
We have 1,268,751 pages in Louisiana
View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.
Start Free Trial
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles
Articles on This Page
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
1
Diversified Farming Gains In North Louisiana Area
North Louisiana farmers plan diversified crops including cotton and food crops. They expect increased Irish potato imports, larger corn acreage, and more peanuts to fatten hogs. They aim to cultivate idle fields, adopt scientific planting methods, and resist boll weevil ravages while boosting local food production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Louisiana
Agricultural Department
Washington
Boys Corn Clubs Boost Oklahoma Farmers
State officials promote scientific farming with cash prizes for top acre yields. Ouachita parish offers rail and water transport to many regions, ensuring low freight rates. These measures encourage high food crop production and broader agricultural development despite challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouachita’ Parish
Negro Killed After Fatal Duel With Deputy Sheriffs
In a desperate early morning confrontation ten miles from Memphis Deputy Sheriff W H Lucey of Germantown was killed by Aaron Norfleet a negro. Norfleet then attacked Deputies Ray and O Neil and was killed by them while officers tried to arrest him on a larceny warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
W. H. Lucey
Germantown
Aaron Norflet
Ray
O'Neil
Norfleet
Survivors of Yuccatan Passengers Reach Seattle
Six five passengers of the steamer Yuccatan, sunk in Icy Strait Alaska after a collision with an iceberg, arrived in Seattle today. They lost most of their personal effects but are all well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Icy Strait
Alaska
Benson Jr Wins West Monroe Mayor Seat in Contest
R P Benson Jr edged three opponents in a lively race to become mayor of West Monroe with 53 votes to Reagan 26 and McClendon 14 among 195 ballots cast three spoiled. Council winners include Watkins 85 Faulk 64 Phillips 73 Stephens 52 Kirkpatrick 75 Frantom 43 Sutcliff 42 Harper 31 Wood 38. first five named elected and April 19 election date noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Benson, Jr
West Monroe
West Side
T. A Reagan
R. W. McClendon
J. D. Herron
J. H. Watkins
E. N. Faulk
G. W. Phillips
W. P. Stephens
W. A. Kirkpatrick
J. R. Frantom
W. J. Sutcliff
E. S. Harper
G. L. Wood
Whisky tax collections set daily Kentucky record
Louisville observers report that the fifth internal revenue district of Kentucky collected 82329.48 in whisky duties in one day surpassing the prior peak of 81917.77 on December 14, 1909. The figures reflect a new all time high for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Internal Revenue District
Kentucky
Parker Co Ltd Service Promise
Parker Co Ltd emphasizes prompt and courteous service as a core commitment. The short tag line positions the firm as customer friendly with a focus on timely responses and professional assistance. The message underscores reliability and efficiency in business interactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TM. Parker Co., Ltd
Annexation of Korea Foreshadowed by Japanese Press
Washington reports from the New York Herald indicate broad expectation of Korea’s annexation by Japan. Officials say Korea’s status would be dissolved under Japanese control, affecting tariffs and international trade, while U S extraterritorial rights are not expected to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Washington
Korea
State Department
Japan
Russia
United States
Prince Ito
Far East
James Guadd of Mississippi delivers farewell address in Senate
James Guadd of Mississippi delivered a farewell address in the Senate yesterday. The event marked the end of his tenure as a senator as colleagues thanked him for service and reflected on his legislative career.
Mississippi Senator Gordon bids unique farewell in Senate
In Washington on February 25 Colonel James Gordon of Mississippi delivered a heartfelt parting address to the Senate before leaving office. Senator Depew lauded the speech as unique and impressive, recalling Gordon’s childhood tale of his mother’s truth telling and the Capitol image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Depen
Senate
James Gordon
Mississippi
Colonel Gordon
Depew
New York
Percy
Capitol
United States
Banquet Draws Large Crowd for Insightful Talks
The banquet was a big success with over one hundred men in attendance. They heard a series of interesting talks highlighting community issues and future plans.
Missionary Movement Draws Monroe Men to Lay Banquet
Monroe church hosts a Laymen's Missionary banquet with over a hundred attendees. Robert O. Randel of Monroe outlines the origins of the Laymen's Movement from a 1806 haystack prayer meeting and the century of growth, urging business and church leaders to answer foreign and home missions calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Randel
Monroe
Randel
Williamstown
Mass
East
Christ
Korea
Japan
China
India
Africa
Orient
Weevil Fund Raised After Hard Fight by Senator Foster
Washington advances on boll weevil funding as Senate Agriculture Committee backs an increase from 215000 to 265000 for cotton crop demonstration work. Senator Foster seeks 300000, arguing for larger aid despite House support toward scientists and farmers. Dr. Knapp and Rep. Dickson testified amid tensions between demonstration agronomists and entomologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Foster
Washington
Senate Committee On Agriculture and Forestry
House
Louisiana
Mississippi
Senate
Foster
Cuse
Knapp
Dickson
Dr. Knapp
Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia transit strike persists as lines reopen
Philadelphia begun daybreak to open additional lines after midnight crews cleared obstructions left since Saturday. Traffic remains irregular as workers claim backbone of strike broken while union members insist they stand firm and accuse the company of exaggeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Transit Company
Don Stafford Still Missing Across the South
Baton Rouge February 25 Major Don Stafford assistant adjutant general remains missing after a week and a half with no solid leads. Telegraphic inquiries span the Southern Pacific system while relatives fear for his safety. Stafford mailed a letter from Lake Charles after leaving New Orleans with letters of introduction from Governor Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Southern Pacific
Don Stafford
Major Stafford
New Orleans
Lake Charles
Governor Sanders
el Paso
Pullman Car Company
Pullman
Missing Louisiana general seen in San Antonio in 1920s
Major Don Stafford assistant adjutant general of Louisiana disappeared from Baton Rouge. He was spotted on streets of San Antonio Tuesday and Wednesday evenings by Harper Dean of the U S experimental station, who said Stafford acted oddly and did not recognize him. Hotels and lodgings search failed to locate Stafford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio Tex
Don Stafford
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Harper Dean
United States Experimental Station
Dean
Stafford
War on Cold Storage Food Prices Declares Plants Responsible
Government vows action against cold storage firms fueling high prices. Officials accuse certain plants of hoarding supply to push costs, aiming to restore fair pricing and curb shortages.
Bates College debate in Worcester over commission plan
A Bates College debating team arrived in Worcester today to argue the affirmative in a forensic contest against Clark College. The question discussed was whether the commission form of municipal government should be generally adopted across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Mass
Bates College
Clark College
Bates
Clark
United States
Explorer Cook and wife in Andes transit to Buenos Aires
Dr Frederick A. Cook and his wife arrived in Andes Chile from Santiago and will stay until Sunday before possibly crossing the mountains toward Buenos Aires as part of their travel itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andes
Chile
Frederick A. Cook
Santiago
Beunos Aires
Beef Trust Faces Dissolution Over Missing Records
New York February 25. Prosecutor Garvan threatens dissolution of the Beef Trust if directors minutes are not produced for grand jury inspection. Asistant Superintendent Mann cites Jersey law not requiring minutes, while Garvan insists all meeting records must be kept. The trust includes National Packing Armour Swift Morris firms with Jersey City offices. A subpoena seeks Kenneth McLaren or the dummy director, who is elusive. Health officials renew investigations into cold storage plants with detectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
J. Hampton Moore
Philadelphia
New York
Beef Trust
Hudson County Grand Jury
Garvan
Mann
Corporation Trust Company
Jersey City
Trust
Justice Swayze
National Packing Company
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Morris & Co
Kenneth McLaren
Trust Company
James Hagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Party
A. P. Benson, JR
KE. N. Faulk
W. A. Wirkpatrick
James Guadd
Rockefeller
Missionary Movement
Montom
Woman's Missionary Society
The
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
Shreveport
Rande
O. B. Morton
J. Arthur Smith
Mr. E. S. Eby
Mr. Eby
M.ore
San Antonio
Special Investigation
Search the Monroe News Star Today with a Free Trial
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Monroe News Star?
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
Browse Newspapers
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
By Location
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
By Date
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
By Publication
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.