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Newspaper
Ruston Leader
Location
Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1931
Page
6
The Housewife's Column advocates fruit breads as quick wholesome lunches for children returning to school. It highlights date bread and orange honey loaves, describes simple homemade recipes, storage quality, and the healthful, laxative benefits of dried fruit, urging mothers to bake for packed and home lunches.
Prof. R A Wassen pasture specialist from Baton Rouge will address the Farm Council on pasture management for winter grazing and contest entries for 1932 1933. The meeting also features a 15 minute talk by Rev R W Vaughn of the Methodist Orphanage and prize details totaling 400 dollars for top entrants.
University Station Baton Rouge Sept Nature seems to be killing cotton in southwest Louisiana, says agronomist R A Wasson of the agricultural extension division. He and station workers found thousands of acres of cotton dead with bolls cracked and rotting, caused by cotton rust. Tests suggest 72 pounds of soluble potash per acre from a 4 12 12 fertilizer mix curbs rust and yields high quality cotton. Daen Lee will push larger potash tests.
Article argues for economical dairy feeding focusing on pasture grazing, silage, and balanced rations. Emphasizes cows’ natural diet of grasses, cross fencing, and use of ensilage plus concentrates to sustain high milk production. Advises consulting local agents for specific rations and highlights Jersey cows bred for volume and butterfat.
The dairy cow stands as the most economical food producer and steady income source for farmers. It sustains a home market, supports pork production with by products, and aids soil fertility by returning nutrients, earning the title foster mother of the world.
A photographer captures nine year old Margaret Thomas leaving Birmingham Alabama for Mineral Wells Texas to attend 2800 Sacred Harp singers. The halo appears from a camera lens creating a halo around her head using an ane Sora cap.
Market recap notes cotton corn and grain quotes with open high and close figures. Brief remark mentions Cronin of Chicago and a reference to liquor money in a brief aside.
A distributor touts special brand tires with claims of 25 savings and guaranteed performance. The notice urges consumers to compare construction, safety features, and price, citing Firestone tests and safer, more dependable tires to avoid being misled by advertisements.
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