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Prescott Daily News

Location

Prescott, Arkansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

2

Arkansas farm demonstrations show high yields per acre

Reports note demonstration farms yielding two to three times the old method output. J G Bailey of Dermott produced over 50 bushels of Laguna corn per acre using the new techniques. The programs for General Lee's birthday commemoration include a handsome engraving for teachers at the Arkansas school meeting.

J. G. Bailey Dermott Laguna Monticelo Lee Arkansas State Association

Agriculture Hails Higher Cotton Yields Through Improved Soil Prep

Dr Swaty of the Department of Agriculture cites field results showing substantial gains in seed cotton per acre. Examples include Hambure 10 777 pounds, Mist 1 855, Dumas 1 850, Monticello 1 500, Parkwells 1 712, Tools Prolific 2 303, Wilmot 1 657, Port land 2 000 pounds per acre with several on poor or new ground. Mr Swaty notes all these gains.

National Department of Agriculture Swaty Department Cove Swies Hambure W. Edwards Mist Porter Kk. J. Nolen W. D. Furlow Wilmot G. E. Hawley Grady W. B. Meador Dumas John Pugh Portland Mr. Swaty

Choctaw strip jurisdiction case decision today

Judge Daniel Hon of the Twelfth circuit in Fort Smith will decide an Arkansas jurisdiction case over crimes in the Choctaw strip. William Bowman faces an assault indictment from Sebastian County. If the state wins, an appeal to the Arkansas Supreme Court and possibly the U.S. Supreme Court is expected on the strip ownership question.

Supreme Court Daniel Hon Twelfh Judicial Circuit Fort Smith Arkansas Courts Choctaw Strip Fort Jene Smith Sebastain County Grand Juty William Bowman Bowman Oklahoma Arkansas Hon Arkansas Supreme Court United States Supreme Court

Anniversary program for Robert J. Lee celebration in Arkansas

State Superintendent George K. Cook will conduct a program for the Robert J. Lee celebration by public schools in Arkansas on January 19. The day, made a holiday by act of the legislature, authorizes pupil participation with a booklet of selections and patriotic songs.

George K. Cook Robert J. Lee Arkansas

Hip pockets in trousers a Civil War era invention

Southern tailor conceived hip pockets before the Civil War to hold a half pint flask. They later came in pint and quart sizes and spread to both sides. The pockets became known as receptacles for liquor and sometimes conceal pistols, slingshots, and other weapons, while gamblers and troublemakers used them for various items.

Sprane

Prescott Endorses Halls Texas Wonder Medicine

A Prescott Arkansas dealer states after years of selling Halls Texas Wonder it remains the best kidney bladder and rheumatic medicine sold by Hesterly Drug Store and recommends it to customers.

Prescott, Ark Texas Wonder Hesterly Drug

Printing Offer Highlights Quality Type and Presses

A printing business advertises its high grade artistic work with excellent type and presses. It promises prompt delivery and reasonable prices, emphasizing facilities and skilled typographers ready to satisfy customers.

Joseph Pulitzer Shaped Public Life Through The World

Joseph Pulitzer, editor and proprietor of the New York World, has long influenced national and New York affairs. His editorial critiques of the Panama Canal purchase reflect a sharp viewpoint guiding his paper. The World’s two-decade prominence marks him as a central figure in American journalism and public discourse.

Joseph Pulitzer THE NEW York World New York City Empire State Pulitzer

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