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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1960
Page
8
An agricultural scientist notes that extra water during July and August boosted yields in crops and that water intake also limits egg production in hens. He cites experiments and a poultryman claiming water amount can control egg lay by hens, while many rely on rainfall for pastures.
The piece explains how heat and insufficient watering reduce chicken egg output. It notes chickens need double water at 95 degrees versus 65, and warns that empty waterers in hot weather lead to stressed hens and fewer eggs. Emphasizes automatic, constant watering boosts production and profits.
Libby Stephenson and John Fowler, Lincoln parish winners in forestry, attend the 4-H Junior Forestry Camp at Chicot State Park this week. The state-wide study camp, held annually, is sponsored by Southern Bell Telephone and follows an achievement day prize awarded recently.
Grand Isle hosts the world’s first offshore sulphur mine now in commercial operation. The 0 structures lie seven miles off Louisiana, extending up to a mile in length with towers and 200 foot spans. The Fraser mining process uses superheated water and compressed air to bring molten sulphur to the surface for processing.
Local notes report Johnny Ward is home from the hospital and better. The community shares updates on visitors, family gatherings, and gentle health news across the area, with dozens of names and places from Silphur to Ruston.
Mrs Mattie Harris of Farmerville celebrated her 82nd birthday with family and friends on Sunday. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Dick Davis and son Mike from Retlawship, Mrs Paul Kiene and her son, and many relatives from Oklahoma and Louisiana. The piece also references Lincoln family minutes and a visit by Mr and Mrs G Henry to relatives in Tf.
Commander Thomas C. Lewis of Barnell-Burt Post No. 3615 VFW announces Don G. McCormack will handle renting the VFW Home and other facilities, replacing Preston Chandler who is ill. The note hints at church and local history references tied to Abraham Lincoln’s family and early Kentucky and Indiana life.
A fragmented clipping shows Syracuses hopeful rally as three quick scores and a late push test an opponent in a close game. The readable lines mention SYRACUSE and a decisive moment hinting at a buzzer effort.
Fragmentary notes mention six hospital beds and individuals named Lincoln Parlaly Chandler and McCormack. The text is garbled, with references to a donation or bloat and a goal to revise a figure, but no clear event, date, or outcome emerges.
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