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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1925

Page

8

Boll Weevil Effects in Cotton Areas Across States

A Delta Laboratory summary reports boll weevil injury varying by region. In Texas dry central areas limited damage while coast regions saw more weevil activity. Oklahoma and Arkansas saw moderate damage later in the season. Louisiana varied by parish with light to moderate injury. Mississippi statewide injury was light though Delta areas affected. Georgia and Florida faced mixed results with dry spells reducing weevil numbers. cotton leaf worm and red spider outbreaks noted in several states with varying defoliation and pest presence.

S. Bureau of Entomology Delta Laboratory Tallulah United States Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Louisiana Tennessee Alabama Georgia Piedmont South Carolina Coastal Plain New Mexico Mississippi North Carolina

Bell's Sheet Metal Works Restores Damaged Fenders

The Bell shop at 410 Walnut St Monroe LA specializes in repairing damaged fenders and mashed auto bodies. Every customer brings a new one as fine automobiles arrive daily and a phone line serves local clients.

Bell Walnut St Monroe

A Confessional Evening With Dr Meredith Arrives

In a tense night scene Katharine hides Lee Chow’s involvement as Dr Meredith plans a hospital visit for Katherine after Fanny Powell’s attack. Tension rises with Mother Graham’s sharp tirades while Dicky questions the caller and Lillian plans coffee and quiet.

Meredith Dicky Lillian Graham Hal Meredith Lee Chow Katherine Fanny Powell Dr. Meredith Katie Madge Mother Graham Newspaper Feature Service Tne

Pecans and Cotton Yield bumper crops in town

The report notes a bumper season for pecans and cotton with high yields citywide. John Breard, cashier of the Central Savings Bank and Trust, grows fourteen pecan trees on a residence lot at Third and K streets. Varieties include Nelson, Success, Stewart, and Frescher, with Success and Stewart being large thin shell nuts. Some trees yield up to a half-barrel, reflecting careful cultivation by a pecan enthusiast.

John Breard Central Savings Bank and Trust Company Third K Streets Breard Nelson Success Stewart

Huff-Daland Dusters Expand Cotton Dusting to Tennessee

The Huff Daland Dusters Inc. reports over 50,000 acres dusted for boll weevil across North Carolina South Carolina Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana with plans to extend operations to Tennessee and possibly other states. Rainfall drops and advertising push may boost adoption as Lt. H. R. Harris tours North Carolina after testifying in Washington. He is expected back in Monroe tomorrow.

Huff Daland Dusters, Inc North Carolina South Carolina Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana Tennessee South Huff Daiand H. R. Harris New York Washington Monroe

Firestone to Lease 35000 Acres of Tabasco Rubber Land

Akron dispatch reports Harvey S. Firestone, head of Firestone Tire & Rubber, announcing the lease of 35000 acres of rubber plantation land in Tabasco Mexico as part of broader expansion into production.

Akron Ohio A. P Harvey S. Firestone Firestone Tire & Rubber Company Tabasco Mexico

Bond's Bladder Remedy Advertises Relief for Urinary Ailments

An ad promotes Bond's Bladder Remedy as a safeInflammation and irritation treatment for urinary disorders. It claims relief for painful or frequent urination back pain and nighttime urination. The dosage is 60 cents or 1.20, with direct ordering from Bond's Pharmacy Co. in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Bond Natura Bond's Pharmacy Co Little Rock Ark Monroe Drug 1 Co

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