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THE POTATO CROP
IN GRAVE DANGER
Powdery Scab Disease May Ceme Unless
Seed Are Carefully Selected.
Atlanta, Ga., March. —Unless they
exercise care as to the source of their
seed potatoes, Georgia farmers are in
danger of losing thousands of dollars
this year on their potato crops as
the result of the powdery scab, the
irmst destructive disease known to the
Lp h potato.
Under no circumstances, declares
State Entomologist E. Lee Worsham,
should the Georgia farmer plant po
tato seed this year from the infected
districts of Maine and New York, be
cause it has just been found impossi
ble to detect the disease in its early
stages, and it may be introduced into
the state through some of the pota
toes which have' been certified to as
good for seed and which are now in
Georgia, or on their way here.
Especially, states Mr. Worsham,
should the planter avoid the use for
seed of any potatoes which are label
ed “For Table Use Only,” as these
are possibly infected and at least
under suspicion.
Mr. Worsham has just received in
formation from the Federal Horticul
tural Board in Washington to the ef
fect that it has refused to certify
any further seed potatoes from the
disease infected sections of Maine and
New York, from which a large supply
of the seed potatoes used in Georgia
is secured. This action was taken
on account of the discovery just made
that it is practically impossible to de
tect the powdery scab disease in its
early stages.
Would Mean Loss
Of Many Thousands.
Should this disease get into Georgia
potato fields, it would mean a loss of
many thousands of dollars to the state
through the destruction of crops. It
would also prevent any shipments of
potatoes from infected sections being
made to other states.
Since January, 1914, there has been
established a quarantine against the
infected areas in Maine and New
York. The 'principal infected area in
Maine is Aroostook county. Hereto
fore shipments' of potatoes from these
areas have been permitted on certifi
cate following careful inspection. Po
\LV>es thought to be absolutely free
. the disease were certified to by
I, federal agricultural board as seed
■ tfatoes and their shipment authoriz
jfjd. All potatoes under any suspicion
whatsoever were certified to only as
table stock potatoes and not suitable
for planting.
All interstate shipments of potatoes
are controlled by the Federal Horti
cultural Board of Washington, and this
board has now reached the conclusion
that it is dangerous to plant any po
tatoes from the infected districts, ow
ing to the difficulty of detecting the
disease in its early stages. This in
formation was conveyed to State En
tomologist Worsham in the following
telegram
“Washington, D. C., March 4, 1915.
E. L. Worsham, State Entomologist,
Atlanta, Ga.: The rapid spread of
powdery scab disease in Aroostook
county, Maine, and the difficulty which
has developed in detecting by any
practicable inspection the presence of
6light infection with this disease has
led the department to discontinue fur
ther certification of seed stock from
the infected districts in Maine and
New York. Public should be warned
that all seed potatoes hitherto shipped
from infected districts in Maine and
New York may contain powdery scab
whether certified or not. The only
federal certification of potatoes as a
condition of interstate movement
from the infected districts hereafter
will be as table stock potatoes, C. L.
Marlatt, Chairman Federal Horticul
tural Board.”
Would Be Dangerous
To Take a Chance.
Hundreds of Georgia farmers have
been in the habit of getting their po
tato seed from Maine and New York
because of the heretofore good quality
of the seed. But, under the circum
stances, Mr. Worsham says, it is bet
ter for them to use any seed they can
get than to run the danger of introduc
ing the powdery scab disease, the ef
fect of which will be practically to
destroy the potato industry in what
ever section of the state it became
prevalent.
Under the horticultural board’s de
cision it will be dangerous now even
to use the potatoes which it has al
ready certified for seed, because there
is no way of telling whether or not
‘hey are diseased. The certified seed
. rtoes shipped from the infected dis
bear white inspection tags.
ie potatoes from infected districts
. for table use only have yellow tags,
and table potatoes from supposedly
non-infected districts have blue tags.
The powdery scab is a fungus dis
ease which forms under the skin of
the potato and makes blister-like sec
tions upon it. It is the most serious
disease known to the potato, destroy
ing it in large quantities. It was
probably brought into this country
trom Europe or Canada.
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Statement of the Condition of
The Pearson Banking: Company
Located at Pearson, Georgia, at the close of business February 27, 1915.
Resources Liabilities
Demand Loans $3,199.23
Time Loans 71,053.65
Overdrafts, unsecured 293.09
Banking House 1,985.75
Furniture and Fixtures .... 2,794.62
Due from Banks and Bankers
in this State 6,814.23
Due from Banks and Bankers
in other States 3,238.04
Currency 1,706.00
Gold 145.00
Silver, Nickels, Etc 494.92
Cash Items 967.37
Total ..$92,691.90
GEORGIA, —Coffee County.
Before me came W. C. Patterson, Cashier of Pearson Banking Co., who
being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true con
dition of said Bank, as Shown by the books of tile in said Bank.
W. C. PATTERSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 3rd day of March, 1915
W. M. SUMNER, N. P. C. Co. Ga.
Statement of the Condition of
THE UNION BANKING COMPANY
Located at Douglas, Ga., at the close of business February 27th, 1915.
Resources
Demand Loans $ 14,061.53
Time Loans 276,045.39
Overdrafts, secured 1,643.59
Overdrafts, unsecured .... 658.19
Bonds and Stocks Owned
by the Bank 16,191.00
Banking House 43,195.49
Furniture and Fixtures... 12,555.57
Other Real Estate 20,614.12
Due from Banks and Bank
as in this State 13,197.31
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in other States 14,877.30
Currency 1,406.00
Gold 100.00
Silver, Nickels, Etc 691.76
Cash Items 2,887.64
Total $418,124.89
GEORGIA,—Coffee County.
Before me came J. L. Shelton, Cashier of The Union Banking Co., who
being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true
condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank.
J. L. SHELTON, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th day of Mareh, 1915.
C. H. ROSS, N. P. C. Co. Ga.
Statement of the Condition of
THE BANK OF DOUGLAS
Located at Douglas, Georgia, at the dose of business February 27th, 1915.
Hesources
Demand $ 4,180.70
Time Loans 99,591.98
Overdrafts, secured 1,995.13
Overdrafts, unsecured 2,342.70
Bonds and Stocks Owned
by the Bank 1,819.85
Furniture and Fixtures.... 2,390.82
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in this State 5,182.63
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in other States 115.79
Currency 971.00
Gold 40.00
Silver, Nickels, EtQ 437.62
Cash Items 2,037.16
Total $121,111.38
GEORGIA, —Coffee County.
Before me came Dan Wall, Cashier of Bank of Douglas, who being duly
sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of
idas Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank.
DAN WALL, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of March, 1915.
C. 11. ROSS, N. P. C. Co. Ga.
Statement of the Condition of
THE CITIZENS BANK
Located at Douglas, Georgia, at the close of business February 27th, 1915.
Resources
Demand Loans $ 15,326.90
Time Loans 205,351.69
Overdrafts, unsecured 4,320.90
Bonds and Stocks Owned
by the Bank 25,000.00
Furniture and Fixtures... 2,850.73
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in this State 8,315.06
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in other States.... 929.58
Currency 1,140.00
Silver, Nickels, Etc 926.30
Cash Items 960.99
Total $265,122.15
GEORGIA,—Coffee County.
Before me came G. M. Stanton, Cashier of The Citizens Bank, who
being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a ture
condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank.
G. M. STANTON, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 10th day of March, 1915.
H. B. JOHNSON, N. P, C, Co. Ga,
THE DOUGLAS ENTERPRISE, DOUGLAS. GA.. MARCH 13th. 1915.
Capital Stock Paid in $28,000.00
Surplus Fund 5,000.00
Undivided Profits, less Current
Expenses, Interest and Taxes
Paid 1,130.84
Individual Deposits Subject to
Check 35,604.62
Time Certificates 22,688.62
Cashier’s Checks 267.82
Total $92,691.90
Liabilities
Capital Stock Paid in....$ 49,500.00
Surplus Fund 50,000.00
Undivided Profits less Cur
rent Expenses, Interest
and Taxes Paid 3,478.34
Due to Banks and Bank
ers in this State 3,870.04
Due to Banks and Bank
ers in other States.... 26.23
Individual Deposits Sub
ject to Check 106,334,44
Savings Deposits 14,321.87
Time Certificates 95,154i.04
Cashier’s Checks 1,757.73
Notes and Bills Redis
counted 26,182.20
Bills Payable, Including
Time Certificates Repre
senting Borrowed Money 67,500.00/
Total $418,124 89
Liabilities
Capital Stock Paid in $24,500 00
Undivided Provts, less Cur
rent Expenses, Interest
and Taxes Paid 2,032.85
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check 32,896.89
Time Certificates 31,917.32
Cashier’s Checks 764.32
Bills Payable, Including
Time Certificates Repre
senting Borrowed Money 29,000.00
Total $121,111.38
Liabilities
Capital Stock Paid'in.... $ 52,500.00
Surplus Fund 30,000.00
Undivided Profits less Cur
rent Expenses, Interest
and Taxes Paid 895.31
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in this State 1,752.57
Due Unpaid Dividends.. . 408.00
Individual Deposits Subject
to Check 58,795.02
Savings Deposits 9,119.97
Time Certificates 19.715.61
Cashier’s Checks 5,435.67
Bills Payable, Including
Time Certificates Repre
senting Borrowed Mon
ey 56,500.0‘i
Total $265,122.15
, Statement of the Condition of
The Merchants Sc Farmers Bank
Located at Nieholls, Georgia, at close of business February 27th, 1915.
Resources
Demand Loans $ 1,98!'.99
Time Loans 69,725.75
Overdrafts, unsecured .... 786.94
Banking House 7,500.00
Furniture and Fixtures.... 2,000.00
Other Real Estate 3,205.66
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in this State 12,132.22
Due from Banks and Bank
ers in other States 74.68
Currency 1,916.00
Gold 1,305.00
Silver, Nickels, Etc 433.30
Cash Items 1,932.66
Interest Paid 1,013.25
Total $104,015.45
STATE OF GEORGIA, Coffee County:
Before me came C. Meeks, Cashier of Merchants & Farmers Bank,
who being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is
a true condition of said Bank, as shown by the books of file in said Bank.
C. MEEKS, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 6th day of March, 1915.
W. B. TESTON, N. P., C. Co. Ga.
MUST PLANT WHEAT LATE
TO AVOID SERIOUS DAMAGE
If Planted Earlier Than October 20, The Crop Will Be In
jured By The Hessian Fly.
Atlanta, Ga. —Plant your wheat late,
•>ot earlie- than Oct. 20, if you would
avoid seno..s damage to the crop
from the Hessian fly, is the advice giv
en Georgia farmers by the State De
partment of Entomology.
Wheat planting in Georgia will be
more extensive and general than ever
before, according to advices coming to
the department. Winter wheat should
be planted late, says State Entomol*-
gist E. Lee Worsham. It should be
planted from October 20 to 30; ear
lier plantings will subject the crop to
serious injury from this pest.
In addition to late planting the
board urges also in order to avoid the
Hessian fly. which is found all over
the state, that the stubble of Infested
whaat fields should be burned; that all
volunteer wheat should be plowed
under not later than November 1;
that rotation of crops be practiced,
and that good seed should be planted
on land well prepared and properly
fertilized. The same ru'es apply, of
course, to rye and barley as well as
wheat, as they are similar plants.
The foregoing are the general rules
to be followed in fighting the ravages
of the Hessian fly, a small mosquito
like ir.sect supposed to have been
brought to this country by Hessian sol
diers in 1779. It has spread all over
the country. Contrary to the general
impression, cold weather and heavy
frost do not always kill them. Some
times they disappear after frost, but
Some Facts About Potash
POTASH is higher than last year because of scarcity brought about by war in
Europe and recent decree by Germany entirely prohibiting further exports, but
the increased cost, if proportioned to the amount of fertilizers used per acre, is
a small item.
For Potash in mixed goods, our charge at this time is at the rate of $1.50 per
unit potash (present market price $2.50 to $3.00 per unit): —in comparison with
SI.OO per unit last season. A difference of only 50c. per unit. This increased cost,
per acre of land, is insignificant, as you will see by the following:—
2% POTASH GOODS —Increase 50c. per Ton for Potash
200 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 5 c. more than last year.
300 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 7£c. more than last year.
400 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 10 c. more than last year.
600 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 12£c. more than last year.
3% POTASH GOODS —Increase SI.OO per Ton for Potash
200 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 10c. more than last year.
300 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 15c. more than last year.
400 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 20c. more than last year.
500 lbs. Fertilizer per acre Cost of potash 25c. more than last year.
This is a very small increase in charge for Potash when you consider that Muri
ate of Potash is now selling at about $125.00 to $150.00 per ton (equivalent to $2.50
to $3.00 per unit of Potash) at ports, for cash in large quantities, whereas our present
charge of $1.50 per unit is for goods delivered, time payment.
Our price per unit of Ammonia delivered is $3.25 against $3.50 last year. A
reduction of 25c. per unit, although Cotton Seed Meal is now selling approximately
at the rate of $3.40 to $3.50 per unit of Ammonia. Our charge per unit for Avail
able Phosphoric Acid is the same as last year, —60c. per unit.
■ ■ ■ ' ih
If you want Fertilizers containing Potash,
write or apply to our nearest Sales Office.
T-C SALES OFFICES V ' C SALES OFFICES
Durham, N. C. f CAROLINA \ Atlanta, Ga.
Winston-Salem, N. C. f\ / / -> CVkj.f J 1 \ 'N Savannah, Ga.
Charleston, S. C. V V IvTI J J Columbus. Ga.
Columbia, S. C. \ CHEMICAL 4,. Memphis, Tenn.
Richmond. Va. CC\ ® Montgomery. Ala.
Norfolk, Va. .—7 Shreveport, La.
Ordinarily you would not risk growing your Crop *
without Potash. Why do so this year when the cost per
acre is so little more than in previous years? Can you
afford to take such a chance?
E. L. TANNER,
Agent For offee County Douglas, Georgia
Liabilities
Capital Stock Paid in $25,000.00
Surplus Fund 11,000.00
Undivided Profits, less cur
rent Expenses, Interest
and Taxes Paid 901.24
Due to Banks and Benkers
in this State 2,130.53
Individual Deposits Subje t
to Check 26,168.08
Time Certificates 28,370.23
Cashier’s Checks 445.37
Bills Payable, Including
Time Certificates Repre
senting Borrowed Mon
ey 10,000.00
Total $104,015.45
they have frequently been seen flying
in wheat fields several days after frost
The late planting and not the frost la
the real preventative.
There are two broods of the Hessian
fly in Georgia. The spring brood
emerges between Feb. 21 and March
23, and the fall brood between Sept.
28 and Oct. 30. Experiments in Geor
gia have shown that where wheat was
planted even as late as Oct. 21, some
of it was infested. The only plantings
in these experiments which showed
practically no infestation at all, were
made after October 20.
The first effect of the larvae of the
Hessian fly, noticed In the fall, about
Dec. 1 or shortly afterward. Is that
the infested plants are darker green
The leaves are thicker and stand up
straighter than on the healthy plant
Later in the spring the plant turns yel
low and dies. The larvae of the spring
brood are generally found under the
culms at the first or second joint. The
effect is to weaken the straws, caus
ing many of them to break and fall
over so they cannot be caught by the
binder. It has been found that the
yield from infested straws is usually
about one-third less than from healthy
ones.
All this crop damage can be avoided,
in large measure by late planting of
wheat, rye and barley, and by follow
ing carefully the suggestions given by
the entomological department for elim
inating this pest from the fields.
HALF YOUR LIVING j
FROM YOUR GARDEN
Big Saving to Farmer and City Man'
is Possible Through Home-
Grown Vegetables
Atlanta, Ga. —(Special.)—The farm
er who makes and keeps going this
year a real home garden, will save
fully one half the money he has neea
in the habit of paying the supply mer
chant for his food supplies. The mao
with a back yard city lot, turned into
a garden, can save on his living ex
penses in the same proportion.
The man in the city has been hit
by the war just as hard as the man
in the country, and here in Atlanta the
Agricultural Committee of the Atlanta
Chamber of Commerce, of which H. G.
Hastings is chairman, is actively en
couraging the back yard city garden
as one of the most effective steps in
solving the problem of living. One AL
la at an made $l5O worth of vegetables
last year on less than one-sixteenth of
an acre. Others have been encourag
ed to try it, and this spring will see
Atlanta full of home gardens.
“The farmers of the South, in my
opinion,” Mr. Hastings said, “have
well learned tire lesson of the cotton
crisis, and I believe they are going to
keep it learned. They realize now as
never before that they must make
cotton their servant instead of their
master, and making food crops is the
only way to do it.
“The first big step toward the solu
tion of this problem is the home gar
den —an all-the-year-round garden—
one that is kept busy growing food for
the table every month in the year. A
garden like this means a saving of
half the living expense of any family;
it is worth more as a money saver
than any five acres of cottop ever
grown. 1
“City families pay fancy prices for
vegetables and other food products
which the farmer can have on his ta
ble without the expenditure of a dol
lar, and this would mean to the farm
ers of the South an aggregate saving
of millions of dollars they are now
paying out annually for food supplies,
that might be turned into bank ac
counts.”
WHITE WYANDOTTS
And
BARRED ROCKS
Do you want the BEST? I have
them. Eggs for hatching, $1.50 to
$3.00 per 15; SB.OO per 100.
A few trios and extra Cockrels for
sale.
F. F. PRESTON,
Douglas, Ga.
McNAB HAS A GOOD FRESH
Milch Cow he will trade for Rough
Lumber. Douglas Phone 331.
WOOD—CALL 147 OR 329 FOR
that load of Wood. Quick delivery.
Curling & McEachren.