Age No Barrier Wilsons Have Special Touch With Agriculture
Farm feature on Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson of West Monroe highlighting age defying work on their 20 acre homestead. They grow vegetables for fresh use and freezing, keep cows for milk and goats for milk and meat, and raise flowers. Mrs. Wilson shows large onions and cabbage while plans for a fall garden and donations of gladioli to Glenwood Hospital are noted. Wilson's 31 years of gardening and his 1945 move to Monroe frame a life of steady farm activity and community sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Noonan
W. ‘. Wilson
Well Rd
West Onroe
Wilson
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Riverton
Monroe
Arkansas
Little Rock
Rt. 7
Box 422
West Monroe
Wilsons
Well Road
Billy
Wilson Residency
Bermuda
Glenwood Hospital
Wilsons’ Home
V. O. Wilson
Eddie Cox
Agri items Golden Queen Sweet Corn planting time note
John A. Wright discusses sweet corn, stressing proper growth, harvest timing, and quick cooking. He favors Joana and mentions new hybrids like Golden Queen, noting some varieties are too sweet and that planting time remains flexible for southern regions.
Monoplane Arrives in Monroe for Richland Parish Fair
An isolated monoplane, one of few in the late 1920s, touched down in Monroe after an 11 hour flight from Denver carrying three passengers for the Northeast Louisiana Richland Parish Fair. The report also discusses sweet corn varieties Queen Silver Queen Golden Queen Bi Color Bi Queen and planting guidance through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Denver
Colo
Louisiana
Richland Parish
Ioana
Texans Tour Through North Texas Ranches In 17-State Crew
A group of local farmers and cattlemen joined travelers from 17 states and Canada for ranch visits across north central and west Texas mid June. Stops included Lake Creek Ranch Wichita Falls Waggoner Ranch Vernon and Watt Matthews Albany with Hereford herds, cattle operations, and a Fort Griffin Fandangle preview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
Canada
North Central
West
Texas
Basil Coles
Billy Hubbard
Dewey McKnight
Fred Perritt
Clovis Pinsock
Frellsen Reese
Jim Ware
James Parrish
Billy Joe Watkins
Tom B. Medder and Sons
Lake Creek Ranch
Wichita Falls
Bryant Edwards Ranch
Henrietta
Iowa Park
Triangle
Tom Burnett Cattle Company
Waggoner Ranch
Vernon
Rowling
Ranching Tour Highlights Texas Plains and Famous Ranches
The narrative visits SMS Flat Top Ranch in Stamford highlighting efficient grazing, brush control, and cattle rotation. It notes Pitchfork Ranch’s long Hereford tradition with 160000 acres in Texas and 30000 in Wyoming and a stop at 6666 Burnett Estates before feeding on-site barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swenson
SMS
Texas A&m
Throckmorton
Flat Top
Stamford
Tongue River
Paducah
Watt R. Matthews
Albany
Texas
Sheepshead
Fort Griffin
Shackleford County
Sms Flat Top Ranch
Guthrie
Wyoming
6666
Burnett Estates
Cotton crop conditions and weed control guidance from LSU agent
Floyd Kent reports Ouachita Parish cotton shows mixed results with two weeks of hot days needed. He covers weed and grass control using Probe Caparol DSMA MSMA Karmex Dynex Dinoseb Basagran and Lorox for Sesbania. Emphasizes surfactants, label rates, banding sprays, and safety precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kent
Ouachita Parish
LSU Cooperative Extension Service
LSU Extension Service
LSU
Also Mentioned on This Page
Calhoun Canning Center
W. O. Wilson
Jack Dietle
Golden Queen
John A. Wright
Joana
Iohanna
Iowa
E. S. Haber
Iowa State
Ouachita Valley
Macon Ridge
Caldwell-West Packing Co
Monroe Mews
West Feed Mill, Inc
Jewell
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