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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1931
Page
8
Lincoln Parish Farm Bureau secretary Tom C. Alexander says his Henderson dairy farm pastures have been an act of God. He recalls fencing off poor land to keep stock but letting brush and weeds choke out natural grasses. He plans to sow clovers and grasses next planting season after inspecting the pasture and noting heavy losses from neglect.
Unionville forms a canning club after a Chamber of Commerce led display and a demonstration by Miss Sophia Stone. Ernest Colvin presides, with members including Ruel Colvin D L Colvin L C Colvin Clyde Narmore W T Barmore and others. The club will share equipment supplied by the police jury school board and Kiwanis club for the growing season, and seeks one hotel retort sized canner to be placed at the Ernest Colgin store.
The Agricultural Committee of the chamber of commerce plans a three day Farmers Chautauqua for late July or early August. Five or six national speakers on agriculture will address farmers business professionals and community leaders to boost Lincoln parish development. Names mentioned include E L S Mosely and W B Mercier with more to be invited and details to follow.
Louisiana's tick free parishes host major dairy plants including in Caddo Claiborne Lincoln East Baton Rouge East Feliciana and Orleans parishes. The state faces pressure to protect these dairies under Act No. 11 of 1930 to sustain industry prosperity and farmers. The 1930 census shows 161 445 farms with most under 50 acres highlighting the state's small farm landscape.
Local report notes canning actions and lists items including English peas and pears. Mentions Mrs Bunny Edwartia and Mrs M E B Mui Yel with specific can counts. Citing Lincoln parish context and Jvlive Juty La selivy mentions, details influence local household procurement.
The state shows 1 000 plus acre farms and 671 farms under tenancy with 107 527 tenant operated farms, a major shift since 1920. Owner operated acres fall while tenant owned acres rise. City business figures note varied farming ties and a Louisiana wide promotional strip “ipod for Vhousht” boosting agriculture. About 4-H members in Louisiana engage in home projects, training youth and older generations in better agricultural practices, with records in clay work and prize-winning exhibit progress.
Miss Sophia Stone Lincoln parish home demonstration agent led a vegetable canning demo before about one hundred farm families. The display featured forty four canning devices funded by the Police Jury Parish School Board and Kiwanis Club, with equipment including steel retorts and pressure cookers used for peas beets and beans. The event, connected to food conservation, honored the memory of Mr Colvin and highlighted ongoing county canning efforts across Lincoln parish.
A fragmented account shows a vet farmer seeking guidance as crops suffer and workers toil under hard conditions. The piece notes efforts by communities to sustain agriculture, with hope rising amid wet and dry spells and warnings about future shortages.
Assurance that seven or eight cutters will be available in Lancula for Pall silage operations, with details indicating planned supply and distribution for local farmers.
J A Shealy, parish agent, explains price cuts on butterfat after rising production and widespread pasture use. He notes a harsh winter and discouraging outlook, urging farmers to stay in and focus on milk and commercial milk prices. He stresses resilience and continued effort amid low returns.
Mir Shealy notes a shortage of cater espressedtt and Turmers who floated to set silos. Farmers urged to plant ahi chaps while Chamber of Votatocte committees discuss Pinay 2 tar. Local figures reference past cuts and confirm ample cutters for forthcoming silage, despite supply concerns.
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