The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

Prom the Banner Democzt
Lake Providence. La. June 2s-In line
with the expansion Of our agricultural in
dustrles and diversihcation OF crops. il
seems 10 Us that insufficient attention
= being paid 10 truck raising adjacent
10 the town OF Lake Providence: and
IN fact throughout East Carroll parish
there are great many acres OF fertile
and well located lanc which are suitable
for growing vegetables. MELONS and
fruits
/ or course. We 30 not suggest that such
things grow spontaneously, but that these
lands respond bountifully TO proper at
tentiOn- And not being a practical truck
raiser. We cannot advise as 20 the best
methods 20 pursue for the different
I plants. but think a liberal and inteIli-
gent use OF the plow and hoe would IN
AL cases yield the best results.
Cabbage Grows Well.
By actual experience Il has been learned
that lands around the lake VII produce
5000 20 5000 pounds OF cabbage TO the
acre. which, az inside figures should
sell for 800 20 500 To be safe. cut
these figures in too. and a handsome
profit IS still shown
/ Tomatoes, beans, peas and potatoes. can
| be grown in Ike proportion This work
I Is generally OF a light nature-demand-
| Ing careful and continuous attention
rather than heavy labor, ana, there
/ fore. suitable 70 those who may be IN
able physically 70 DO the heavier kinds
( % work
II also ~aWz f,+o rfe-- rha ~,.srf.fo. -
intelligence. developing these higher parts
Of man, in conjunction with his physique
and thus creating q better class OF
citizen.
For these reasons We take pleasure IN
calling the attention Of those who may
be seeking a good location 20 the posi-
blities OF East Carroll. and especially
the lake region. for truck growing
Soil. Climate, Environment.
Every agrtculturist seeking home de-
sires fertile soil. a healthy and salu-
brtous climate. good schools and
churches. and a law abiding community.
We are blessed with al these.
The fertility OF our son has been suoy-
en- Of Our climate IS healthy. as evI-
cenced by our low death rate and the
vigorous appearance OF our people.
The only trouble with our schools Is
that we have not enough pupils 70 keep
our excellent teachers busy. lake Prov
icence boasts IN iIs public high school
and hrst-class Catholic parOchlsI school
educational advantages second 10 no
town Of its size IN the south. Our
churches respond 70 al the reeds OF The
religtously inclined and our citizens re-
spect the law and extend a generous
welcome 10 all good men who come
among them.
Location Is UnexceIIed.
IN addition, the beauty OF location OF
these lands along the lake is unexoelIed
This placid body OF clear water Is some
seven miles long. and a half 20 three
quarters OF q mile wide. ranges in depth
from few inches az the shore line. 10
many feet IN its deeper areas. It's pure
waters abound in fsh OF many varieties
tne principal ones being black bass. or
trout. speckled bass. b-Iun. spectled
perch, cat and buffalo. and the nshfng
IS generally good throughout the war
anording az most seasons fine sport and
excellent food
The bathing and boating IS as good as
fresh water lake can afford.
A man who wants profit. health com
fort and pleasure. should iuvestiEsta the
possibilities OF East Carroll before going
elsewhere.