Walter Wilson Builds Dairy Farm From Meager Start
Walter Wilson, 43, a Jackson parish tenant farmer, faced debt and lean times after four years on a cotton corn farm. He moved to a 30 acre rented tract in Douglas, started with two cows, two heifers, a mule and a horse, then expanded to nine cows with calves. Milk income grew from 77.77 to 309.09, enabling cash purchases and land improvement. He rejects cotton and corn farming, citing credit prices and fertilizers as twin evils, choosing dairy for stability and self-reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. McKnight
Walter E. Wilson
Ebenezer
Jackson Parish
Louisiana
Walter Wilson
Douglas
Mr. Wilson
Local Guardsmen Mess Fund Raised In Ruston Training
In a plan practiced in Monroe and other cities funds were raised to provide a private mess for the Ruston Guardsmen now training at Camp Beauregard near Alexandria. Local business houses and individuals contributed the equivalent of 85 dollars to support this luxury. Donations were collected through Tand Milam Drug and Marbury Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Ruston Company
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Tand
Milam
Marbury Drug
Corn Fed Hogs Promise Quick Returns for Southern Farms
A 1931 farming column argues modern hog production favors fast weight gain using mixed grain feeds and self feeders. It details approved feed blends including corn with tankage and cottonseed or fish meal, plus minerals, water access, and hygiene. advocates self feeders and local county agent guidance to boost efficiency and reduce losses from lice and worms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
National Cottonseed Products Association
Local Leaders Aid Railtown Charitable Drive
Donations from Lewis and Co J H Mays Ruston hardware firms banks and businesses, plus candy butter powdered milk cakes and more, were gathered by Lieutenant L J Fox and delivered to Beauregard. Fox noted most local Vicuals responded and suggested others would contribute if asked. Mrs Knuute Rockoe travels to Hollywood to witness her late husband’s motion picture mining event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis and Co
J. H. Mays
Chas. C. Gogne
First National Bank
Ruston Hardware and Furniture Co
Ruston Style Bank and Trust Co
Ruston Motors
the Daily Leader
American Legion
Morgan and Lindsey
L. Kidd, Thompson and Ritchie Grocery Co
Ruston Creamery
North Louisiana Daley Products Co
Rustoun Baktry
L. Jo Fox
Pox
Box
Larry
Beauregard
Nod
Knuute Rockoe
Hollywood
Monthly report of Paul Henderson herd tester Lincoln Parish
During the month 366 cows were tested the average milk of all cows was 561 lbs. The average fat of all cows was 26.4 lbs. There were 30 honor roll cows of those producing 1000 lbs milk or more or 40 lbs fat or more or both. There were 118 dry cows and 5 cows culled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henderson
Lincoln Parish
Tomlinson
Jack Riser
E. H. Causey
A la
Tech
Eleeley
Jarrell
A. Kolb
Ents Hinton
T. O. Mondy
J. E. Delaney
E.G Carroll
G. L Shadow
Mack Cook
Mrs
Y. A. Harris
Qg. C. Taylor
D. Taylor
J. A. Marsalis
R. A. James
TY. H. Mills
S. McDonald
L. M. Barnett
F. M. Hood
ATS
Nutrition program to emphasize healthy diets at Farmers Short Course
University Station Baton Rouge August 10 13 feature the Nutrition and Foods program with Miss Hazel Bratley in charge. Lectures and demonstrations will show correct foods for a healthy child and balanced menus. Drs Lorio and Lo rio. C T Dowell and Miss Rice join talks on teeth nutrition desserts and home canned foods. A cottage cheese making demo by A Geipi of LSU Creamery completes the program. Walter Scott reports a puzzled drive as funeral procession signs caused a delay on a Dover to Denison trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Baton Rouge
Hazel Bratley
Louisiana State University Agricultural Extension Division
Clarence Lorio
Cecil Lorio
C. T. Dowell
Lee Rice
Gove
A. Geipi
L. 3. U. Creamery
Bankers urged to promote the dairy industry nationwide
An educational extension program for bankers should advise farmers to diversify into dairy cattle and livestock. A trained agriculturist would guide soil fertility, marketing dairy products, stock improvement, fairs, clubs, and farm loans, linking grain and forage crops to beef pork mutton or dairy output. Automobiles of King George now feature safety glass.
The Cow The Mother of Prosperity endorsement
An International Harvester Company piece urges the great south to embrace cows for milk and butter for children, muscle and bone building, soil fertility, and a year-round food supply, arguing cows cure one-crop agriculture and ensure prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our
Great South
Mother of
International Harvester Company
Cotton Week yields mixed gains for cotton goods
Observers note June 1 to 6 Cotton Week spurred sales across June and July with one chain reporting up to 300 percent gains and others 13 to 63 percent. Experts warn that unless a sustained national campaign follows the week, the momentum may be temporary and argue for continued education on the value and versatility of cotton fabrics for growers, producers, and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotton Textile Institute
University Sees Elm Disease as Lumber Menace
Louisiana State University forester Robert Moore warns Elm Dutch disease threatens timber as Louisiana is a top elm producer. Disease not yet found in Louisiana. wilt symptoms include yellowing or browning leaves and brown discoloration of sapwood. Affected twigs should be sent to the Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory Wooster Ohio with location details. burglars in Evanston, IL steal three pennies from a store cash drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
America
Cleveland
Ohio
Robert Moore
Louisiana State University
Moore
United States
Dutch Elm Disease Laboratory
Agricultural Experiment Staion
Wooster
Home Garden Program Highlighted At Sou thlank State Course
Rouge August 12 reports the Home Garden program at the Southland State University short course August 10 13. Miss B J Ferguson leads lectures on planning a well gardened home and two salads demonstrations while George L Tiebout and Dr J C Miller discuss soil seed selection and landscaping. Will Rogers debunks honorary degrees with humorous telegram. Nebraska grasshoppers and Furutspar coal tripe news are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Station
Baton Rouge
Southlank State University
Louisiana
Miss Ferguson
George L. Tiebout
J. C. Miller
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Incoln Parish
J. S. Tomlinson
Henry Hinton
la. Tech
J. Ss
Dover
Denison
Walter Scott
P. G. Holden
Agricultural Extension Department
King George
University
Evanston
Will Rogers
Oklahoma City University
Qolagah
Wil
Nomedians
McNou
Will
Earle of
Dothan
Ala
Nebraska
Ishermet Dt
Michigan
Furutspar
OLK
Ruston
North Louisiana Dairy Products Company, Inc
Vic Faraier
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