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GEM CROP REPORT;
As O-iven by Department of
Agriculture.
SHOWS SOME DETERIORATION.
Report !s Eased orr Letters Received
at Department From Roliable Per
sons In Different Sections.
September 24th, 1903.
The crpj) report of the Georgia Le
'frartment of Agriculture, issued Sep-
24th, 1903, and based oa the
answers to nearly 1,000 letters sent to
reliable persons in different sections
of every county in the state, shows
the condition and. prospect of our
principal crops up to the middle c
thfj, current month.
The report shows a deterioration la
tjif) prospects of some of the crops,
especially cotton.
Everything was set back by the late
Kring, and when the prospect seemed
od for a rally from the early unfa-
« r mditiori‘'-. a long-continued
In, ewhieh was at last
f hilling rains that did much
specially to cotton,
so has appeared in scsme sec
in many instances, the boll
j caterpillar have imade se
rious inroads. f
Hay and rice that had } not been
housed suffered considerable damage.
The present conditioln and prospect
of the various eropsVas compared to
last June, is as fo Jws:
ry6tto "’
June 12, Sept. 24,
1903. 1903.
Northern section... .86 p. c. 66 p. c.
Middle section 82 p. c. 68 p. c.
Southern section... .82 p. c. 72 p. c
For entf’e state 83 p. c. 69 p. c.
It is ettimated that the entire crop
will b/ about 19 per cent less than
last yiar’a crop.
* Corn.
■ June 12, Sept. 24,
, 1903. 1903.
Nortiern section 95 p. c. 85 p. c.
ifidlle section 82 p. c. 82 p. c.
Soijhern section—.B4 p. c. 90 p. c.
Foi entire state 87 p. c. 86 p. c.
! Rice.
' v ' 1903. 1903.
Northern section... .70 p. c. No r’pt.
Middle section 96 p. c. 95 p. c,
Southern section... .91 p. c. 87 p. c.
For entire state 85 p. c. 91 p. c.
Rice shows a considerable in
crease.
Sugar Cane.
June 12, Sept. 24,
1903. 1903.
For entire state ....96 p. c. 85 p. c.
The forage crops of the state shmv
a condition and prospect of 85 per
cent, as compared with 97 per cent on
June 12th, 1903.
The condition of live stock for the
state shows 93 per cent, as compared
with 94 per cent last June.
4 For sweet potatoes, tobacco, cow
I’,;-as and ground peas there was no
report last June. The condition and
prospects of these crops on Septem
ber 24th, 1903, are reported as follows:
Sweet Potatoes.
Northern section 75 per cent
Middle section 80 per cent
Sou hern section 82 per cent
Entire state 79 per cent
Tobacco.
Northern section 84 per cent
Middle section 96 per cent
Southern section ~S 2 per cent
Entire state 87 peT cent
Cow Peas.
Northern section 72 per cent
Middle section 74 per cent
Southern section 86 per cent
Entire State 77 per ceni
Ground Peas,
Northern section 74 per cent
Middjj section 83 per cent
Southern section 88 per cent
Entire state 82 per cent
Cotton appears to he the greatest
sufferer. There is a very slim chance
for improvement in this crop.
Corn is doing fairly well, and so is
sugar car*-. Corn on bottom lands is
good. InEsome sections poor on up
lands.
Rice seems to be holding its owe
better than any other crop.
1
d Farm Labor.
Many of our farmers fluid great dlf
ficuty in securing hands to gathet
their crops after they have been
raised.
One great trouble is that factories
give much larger compensation tc
their employees and require fewer
hours of labor. It is therefore natural
that an ablebcdled man should prefer
U> go where he gets more pay for less
work. Even the farmer boy* ars
with difficulty kept upon the farm.
They tire of the schedules run upor
so many farms: getting up at 5 a.
m.; working until 12 m.; going back
te work at 1 u. m.; stopping when II
gets too dark for any more work;
feeding the stock or cleaning the sta
ble after dark; eating supper betweec
7 and 8 p. m; then, totired for read
ing or any of (he pl«*ure» of (hi
family circle, going to o*4 4k awak«
Douglas W eekly Breeze, November 28, 1903.
next morning to rue suin' wenrv round !
of duties.
Will not the use of up-to-date farm
implements make it possible to do sc
much more work in a day, that the
hours for labor may be shortened and
the farmer then stand a better chance
to compete with the factories in hir
ing competent hands?
We throw this cut as a suggestion,
which our farmers may think upon
and accept or reject, as in itheir judg
ment seems best.
GA. DEPT OF AGRICULTURE.
LETTER OF STATE CHEMIST.
Violent Reaction in the Mixer—The
Nature of Acid
Phosphate,
We will now go back to the mix
ture which we left in the iron-mixer
and study it a little further. As we
saw the chemical energy of the ac
tion cf the sulphuric acid upon the
phosphate meal w r as prodigious, steam
and hot stifling gases are expelled
from the mixture, and finally the
semi-liquid mass is dumped into an
iron car, run out upon a track, tqiilt
far above a deep den or pit, the car
is tilted and the mass precipitated to
the bottom of the pit; this operation
is repeated many times, until the den
or pit contains hundreds (of tons of
acid phosphate. The mass lying in
the pit gradually becomes drier and
drier, owing to the escape of steam,
anu also to the absorption of some
of the water in crystal form by the
sulphate of lime or land-plaster
which has been formed.
This water which escapes as steam,
and which is absorbed as crystal wa
ter, came from the sulphuric acid
with which it was mixed. The sul
phuric acid used in the manufacture
is usually what is known as (50)
fifty acid, or fifty degree Beaume
acid, and contains about fifty-five per
cent of real sulphuric acid, the other
forty-five per cent being water. After
the semi-liquid mass ft s remained
for a few days in the [rile it is dry
enough to be handled, and on digging
into it we find it to be of a porous
honeycombed structure, crumbling
easily between the fingers. If the
acid phosphate is allowed to remain
for a still longer time, still more wa
ter dries out of it, and it becomes
hard and lumpy, and requires to be
broken up in a disintegrating ma
chine, before it can be manipulated or
sacked.
But no matter how dry it becomes
it readily dissolves when placed in
water, the water at once acquiring an
acid taste. This acid taste is due, not
to the sulphuric acid from which it
wttjj made, but to the mono-calcic
phosphate of lime, which was pro
duced by the splitting up of the phos
phate rock by the sulphuric acid.
This phosphoric acid is called the sol
uble or water soluble phosphoric acid.
In a well-made superphosphate there
is no longer a particle of sulphuric
acid running as such. Its powerful
caustic and corrosive properties have
been absolutely killed or neutralized
by the lime of the phosphate rock.
A wonderful transformation has been
effected. We started with powdered
rock and dilute sulphuric acid; in the
material which we have produced
from them there is neither phosphate
rock nor sulphuric acid, but we have
a mixture of a little free phosphoric
acid, of mono-calcic phosphate, of sul
phate cf lime or land-plaster, a little
water and a little sand, and a few
other impurities, such as were found
in the phosphate rock to begin with.
The phosphoric acid, the mono-cal
cic phosphate and the sulphate of lime
are now harmless, soluble in the soil
waters and ready for appropriation
as food by the rootlets of the plant.
What Insoluble 'Phosphoric Acid Is.
In practice the composition of the
material will vary somewhat from
what I have just described; for in
stance, there will usually be present
a small percentage of what is known
as “insoluble phosphoric acid.” This
expression refers to a little phosphate
rock which escaped the action of the
sulphuric acid, because it is safer to
use a little less sulphuric acid than is
required for all the phosphate rock,
than to run the risk of getting too
much of this caustic ai:d corrosive
liquid, and thus spoil the mixture.
Thus, if on studying the analysis of
an acid phosphate or other fertilizer,
you see that it contains one per cent
of “insoluble phosphoric acid,” that
means to say that the fertilizer con
tains two and eighteen hundredths
per cent of pure phosphate rock that
the sulphuric acid never touched, be
cause the manufacturer didn’t put
enough sulphuric acid in the mixture
to eat up this two per cent of phos
phate rock, and convert it into super
phosphate and land-plaster.
This insoluble phosphoric acid, how
ever, is not lost, because, while it is
not soluble so that the plant may take
it up at once, it still remains in the
soil, and doubtless becomes acted on
in the course of time by the soil wa
ters, and eventually appropriated a i
XHrt into* wmkm cow
stltuent acid phosphate whicH
I did not mention during the first de<
scripticn of the process of manufac
ture. so as to avoid confusing you by
crowding too many names and facts
together, and that is that in most acid
phosphates there are present small
percentages of what is known as “re
verted phosphoric acid.”
What Reverted Phosphoric Acid Is
Reverted phosphoric acid is that
phosphoric acid which has reverted ot
gone back from a condition soluble in
water to one which is insoluble in
water. For instance, an acid phos
phate may he analyzed shortly after
making and found to contain say four
teen per cent of water-soluble phos
phoric acid; after standing few a
month it might be analyzed again and
found to contain only twelve per cent
of water-soluble phosphoric acid, hav
ing lost two per cent of the phosphoric
acid soluble in water. On examina
tion it is found that this two per cent
has reverted or changed from a con
ditlcn soluble in pure cold water tc
a condition in which it will not dis
solve In water, but will dissolve In a
solution made to imitate the water of
the soli. It is, therefore, regarded as
being available for the use and growth
of the plant.
What Available Phosphoric Acid is.
When, therefore, you see in our
analysis of a commercial fertilizer the
expression “available phosphoric
acid” used, you may know that it
means the percentages of water-solu
ble phosphoric acid and inverted
phosphoric acid added together, and
their sum is called the “available
phosphoric acid.” Usually the per
centage of reverted phosphoric acid
is sn: 11, ranging generally from one
to three per cent. I have now de
scribed to you in a brief way the
principal materials which enter into
the manufacture of commercial fer
tfc |rs.
*: JNO. M. McCANDLESS,
State Chemist.
BRUTAL COLT TRAINING.
ilow Farmer I’prkins Vhim! Strategy
and a Bull Whip.
There is a right wpy and a wrong
way of breaking a colt to halter. The
latter method is described by Sewell
Ford in “Horses Nine.” Blue Blazes,
the colt in the story, was owned by a
Michigan farmer. He had been fright
ened by the first attempt to bridle him
and had broken away. He was prompt
ly declared to be a various colt.
“We'll tame him!” said Farmer Per--
kins. Under his coat lie hid a stout
halter and a heavy bull whip. Then,
holding a grain measure temptingly be
fore him, he climbed the pasture fence.
In the measure were oats, which he
rattled seductively. Also he called
mildly and persuasively. Blue Blazes
was suspicious. Four times he allowed
the farmer to come almost within
reaching distance, only to turn and bolt
with a snort of alarm just at the cru
cial moment. At last he concluded that
he must have just one taste of those
oats.
“Come, eoltio! Nice eoltie!” cooed
the man In a strained but conciliating
voice.
Blue Blazes planted himself for a
sudden whirl, stretched his neck as far
as possible and worked his upper lip
inquiringly. The smell of the oats
lured him on. Hardly had he touched
his nose to the grain before ihe meas
ure was dropped, and he found himself
roughly grabbed by tlie forelock. In y
moment he saw the hated straps and
ropes. Before be could break away
the halter was around his neck and
buckled firmly.
Farmer Perkins changed his tone.
“Now, you ugly little brute, J’ve got
you! [Jerk.] Blast your wicked hide!
[Slash.] You will, will you? [Yank.]
I’ll l’arn you!” [Slash.]
Man and colt were almost exhausted
when the “lesson” was finished. It
left Blue Blazes ridged with welts,
trembling, fright sickened. Never
again would he trust himself within
reach of those men; no, not if they of
fered him a whole bushel of oats.
How to Sell Goods.
“‘You must know how to talk with a
customer so that she will buy,’ is one
of the things the buyer says over and
over again in his lectures down in the
basement. Even when the girl is be
hind the counter at work the buyer
will often step up and give her a hint.
For Instance, he will give a new name
to an old piece of goods. There is ev
erything in a name. lie came up to
me one day and said, ‘Call that line of
goods the Marlborough,’ and it was not
long before I had sold the entire stock.
The sweller a name is the better, of
course. Cumberland pins will sell much
better than plain pins even if they are
the same thing. French names are
much in vogue, too. and they are some
times coined. Names taken from swell
sports are also very good sellers. An
other thing, of course, which helps a
girl sell the goods is genuine knowl
edge of them.” —Leslie's Monthly.
To Cure A Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinin Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. E. W. Grore’s signa
ture is on each box. 25c.
Store.
! Save Money and Get Pure WhisKey.
There is a two fold reason for the phenomenal upbuilding of our Liquor
Department: highest qualities, lowest prices. When you send your whiskey
order to us you get it filled direct from the barrel in the original from the
distillery. Rvory Jacobs’ Brand is a standard of excellence in Itself. Then,
too. buying direct from the distillers, and in quantities that mean dozens to
smaller dealers, enables us to quote always a lower price on the same article,
or give you a better article for the same money. Write for our liquor cata
logue. it lists both domestic and foreign brands—it’s free for tiro asking.
RYE WHISKIES.
H. O. Wisn Private Stock Rtjc, a pure Pennsylvania whiskey, aged# in
wood for six years, especially recommended as a stimulant for medical and
family use. Quarts sl.U<>. gallon jugs $3.50.
Jacobs’ Monogram Rye Whiskey, a very superior, double copper distilled ,
whiskey, from selected home grown rye with mountain spring water, and is
distinguished for its absolute purity. Eight years old. Quarts $1.35, gallon
jugs $4.1)0.
Roh Roy Rye. This whiskey is pure, copper distilled, four years old, ab
solutely pure and well adapted for general use where an absolutely pure
article is desired. Quarts 75c, gallon jugs $3.50.
Jacobs' Velvet, Rye No. 6, three years old. aged in wood, and is a very good
whiskey for t he price. Quarts 60c, gallon jugs $3.35,
“XXXX” Moiiomjehela Rye, two years old, and is without doubt the best
whiskey to be obtained for the price. Quarts 50c, gallon jugs $3.00.
“AA" Rye. This whiskey is one yearold. and while pure, Is of a low
proof. The same goods sold by many for $3.00 per gallon, Gallons $1 50. Not
less than half gallon sold- 7
CORN WHISKIES. |
Jar,oils' Private Stock (lorn Whiskey. This we believe to he the
Whiskey sold in this market. Six years old and absolutely pure,
good old fasldon way. Quarts SI.OO, gallon Jugs $3.50.
Uncle Remus Corn Whiskey, a splendid sliimihmt and especially
for medical use. Pour years old. Quarts 7,>r, g.ilhm jugs $3.50.
Golden Shucks f#orn Whiskey, three years old, yellow corn, 'dEßfsfl
pure; quarts 05c. gallon jugs $3.35.
Hickory Not Mountain Corn Whiskey, pun- white corn, mad
I ■ le,-teil grain in the old fashion way. two years old. Qmin s i#"c, ‘ ‘ ,
II Jar,oils’Sweet Mash Corn Whiskeg. ir are pariial
* 1 I Ins whiskey, one
11 75c. gallon jugs $3.75.
I Rabbit Foot Corn Whiskeu, two-.vear >•
I sell-i-i I- 1 1 gram ovi r op, n won,! fires. ;i;;od mu, <■ i. uii.in
I Jar,olis’ Hand Made Corn Whiskey, <>m- old. pure Inn
I hm jugs si.s". Not less I han half gallon sold.
I Virginia Apple Brandy, a very exeellent iiriiele 1
j Georgia Apple Brandy, a good, pure anicle; uu-.ri • : -‘{-'T? 5 '
Maryland Peach Brandy, eight years old ,:.i. vnn line
I iM-'ii.’liia I value; qnarl-.-l.Pu, .a I lon »n Wrjm
I Georgia Peach Brandy,
I Oil! Holland Gin, done-stir qnari - i'
/Old loin Gin, '
loin Gat. Gin, quarts sl.ihi, gallon p,
Old Boston Molasses Rum, ‘
Old Medford Rum, I'lnu-. quarts , ju
Superior Quality Jamaica Rum,
California
Our IJoimsi hare Pun-liasrri^^WPiß>rß^B(
direct from the California wine Growers* Association.
J and on account of the large jimchases we are able to
secure the lowest price roiieessious aud gel tin- very best
I (gtfck quality of wines. The ones quod-il below areof a supe
If>3% rlor quality, two years old fine llnvo; and well adapted
f. c for medicinal, table and family use
ynKft £s% p s,!«•*"»*■• •* m. 4 .4
fe X C|| Jacobs’
pO|I|!ll LIQUOR OEPARTMEir^H
HUNTER. PEftRGE k I
Cotton Facfoij’s^^H
Over 30 Years
L\ per’- 11 and
Sea Island
As Well
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WHEN YOU Gol
be sure to stop at the
Bay street. A Nice, Cle;M
and good service at 2sc all
MRS. H. M\ G/fiP A