Hog Raising in the South Special Government Agent Advice
A government agent warns southern hog raisers about methods that do not pay. He outlines costly practices and promotes efficient, profitable strategies for local swine operations.
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05 Mar 1912
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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
Mar 05, 1912
Page
1
How to Save Meat in Small-Scale Hog Raising
A Farmers' Cooperative bulletin on Hog Raising in the South outlines two common but flawed methods. One uses free range and indiscriminate breeding yielding low weight and poor market quality. the other keeps hogs in small lots fed mostly on corn, which proves unprofitable when corn costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
South
Hog Rearing Costs and Cold Weather Solutions in the South
The report analyzes hog feeding costs with corn on the cob and suggests that profitability hinges on grazing with prepared greens and small grain rations. It warns cold weather disrupts meat supply and endorses small local killing and storage plants with ammonia cooled rooms. Circular No. 30 from the Secretary of Agriculture offers detailed guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Prized for Formation in Baking News-Star Event
The News Star will award a notable financial expert three prizes at a Wednesday night Wile address meeting. The event focuses on best essay submissions and recognizes contributions in baking finance topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
News-Star
Wile
Bohemian Girl proposed for Monroe by Sheehan Opera Company
The Sheehan English Opera Company plans a Monday performance of Balfe’s The Bohemian Girl at Sugar Theatre in Monroe. A city contest offers prizes for the best 500 word stories inspired by the opera with rewards including box, orchestra, and balcony seats. Prof. W. A. Scott will speak on currency reform at City Hall with local bankers organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheehan Grand Opera Company
Sugar’s
America
England
News-Star
W. A. Scott Will Addres
Monroe
City Auditorium
News- Star
Scott
A. A. Forsythe
Henry Bernster
Louisian State
National Citizens League
Pro.j. Scott
T. K. Flournoy
Ouachita National
William A. Scott
School of Commerce
University of Wisconsin
National Citizens’ League
Chicago
Clark Xson
N. Y
State Normal School
Brockport
Rochester University
University of South Dakota
John Hopkins University
Baltimore
University of Rochester
Mississippi Senate Demands Percy Resignation
The Mississippi State Senate passed a resolution demanding the resignation of U S Senator Leroy Percy. The measure moves to the House with no expected action until the House votes tomorrow. The resolution cites Percy allegedly promising to resign if defeated in last summer’s Democratic primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
State Senate
United States
Leroy Percy
Percy
House
Art Mailing Calendar Card Series Offered by Local Bank
The bank announces a twelve month mailing calendar card series featuring famous paintings reproduced by lithography with gold bronze borders. Each card includes a proverb or quotation and a brief homily on thrift and savings aimed at fostering independence. The program is prepared exclusively for this city and territory.
Business Men Unite to Curb Speculation in Banking
A speaker urges business leaders to unite against the misuses of banking funds for stock speculation, warning of past panics in 1893 and 1907 that caused long economic depressions. The lecture targets all citizens including farmers and wage earners, aiming to inform and spur active responsible participation for future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Hollingsworth and Woodard Wed at Methodist Parsonage
Mr Geo A Hollingsworth and Miss Ollie D Woodard married on Saturday evening at 7 30 oclock in the parsonage of the Methodist Protestant church. To out of town readers Monroe merchants offer value on Dollar Day. Read The News Star for Dollar Day details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo.a. Hollingsworth
Ollie D. Woodard
Monroe
News-Star
Representative Clark Attacks Governor Gilchrist in Congress
Florida Representative Clark denounces a supposed Governor Gilchrist interview as malicious and unfounded in the House. He accuses the Governor of insinuating Clark backs the Western Railroad, insisting the claim is a falsehood and a gratuitous attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Brands
Washington
Clark
Florida
Gilchrist
House
Everglades
Tallahassee
Western Railroad
Coal Strike Disrupts UK Rail Service and Jobs
London reports widespread rail disruption as coal shortages force mass discharges across Britain. At New Castle another thousand workers join the unemployed, with cross channel traffic down to a single daily steamer. Also noted are a major I Co B E meeting and the death of Mrs. Sugden, tied to baseball figure Joe Sugden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
United Kingdom
New Castle
Cross Channel
France
England
Assassinations Frequent in Southern Provinces
Serious unrest in Kwang Tung and Kwang Si provinces with large numbers of discharged soldiers murdering and looting. Hills along the river fortified for protection as corpses float daily down the river. Chinese authorities report daily brutal scenes in Canton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Kwang Tung
Kwang Si
Canton
Spectator Listens to Tales of Oppression in Lawrence Mass
An observer in Lawrence Massachusetts heard tales of oppression and cruelty at a public event. The report notes the somber mood and the speaker's call for awareness of human rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence, Mass
Sugar Tariff Bill Favored and Arbitration Treaties Pending
Sugar tariff revision bill was favorably reported to the House by Chairman Underwood. The excise bill to fund the revenue loss from free sugar will be reported later. The American arbitration treaties with Britain and France will be disposed of before the legislative day ends, with ratification hoped but limited by Senate powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Underwood
Great Britain
France
Senate
Rebels Advance Toward Mexico City With Armored Support
Mexico City reports General Orozco's Rebel army pressing south toward the capitol. Seven teen carloads of artillery depart from the city for Torreon, as Gen. Blanquet and about a thousand troops head north. Gen. Berolmo Trivo and Gen. Jose Gonzales prepare to oppose the Rebels, with Talnam military school to release students for front duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Orozco
Capitol
Torreon
Blanquet
Berolmo Trivo
Monterey
Jose Gonzales
Diaz
Talnam
Passenger Train Leaves Chihuahua Amid Rebel Movements
El Paso reports a passenger train with many Americans departed Chihuahua today bound for the city. Rebels hold Chihuahua in peaceful control, preparing an advance on Mexico City. Monroe merchants announce big Dollar Day values as visitors W H Anders and Dr Hodge of Calhoun call on Monroe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Chihuahua
Mexico City
W. H. Anders
Dr. Hodge
Calhoun
Monroe
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Weather Report
Bohemian
Sheehan
English Opera Company
Balfe
Era
Bohemian Girl
Gar Theatre
W. A. Scott
Count Arnheim
Persia
Devilshoof
Thaddeus
Arline
Annie
Fair Land
Poland
Mississippi Senate
Bertol
la Farge
Augustin
Ouachita National Bank
Louisiana
Chire Executive OF
Adolph Wold
Abe Kaplan
Ferd Levi
Taft
Liam Howard Taft
Dent
Tema Camitta
Rence
Lawrence
Simon Knebel
Industrial Workers of the World
Knebel
Europe
Hardenan
Madero
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